NBD: G&L Custom Shop L-1000

[CaribooBass]

That is a really nice thing you did with your friends lyrics on the back of the head stock.
Can you tell me what it means?

Thanks
Clayton

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Congrats man! Rock it in good health!

 

[Hillbilly Sam]

That is a really nice thing you did with your friends lyrics on the back of the head stock.
Can you tell me what it means?

Thanks
Clayton

"Te buscaré en los recuerdos" means something in the lines of "I'll look for you in the memories".

I don't know if the sense is clear, but suggests that someone is not here anymore and that he will keep remembering/longing through the memories.

 

[Uncle Ernie]

"Te buscaré en los recuerdos" means something in the lines of "I'll look for you in the memories".

I don't know if the sense is clear, but suggests that someone is not here anymore and that he will keep remembering/longing through the memories.

You are spot on. The song’s name is “Espacios Vacíos”, which translates to “Empty Spaces”. It was written as a love song (most of the stuff we wrote at 17 was about girls, of course). Now it has a different meaning to me.

Here’s the song… it is a great Roland D-50 showcase!

 

[bhoff5150]

Super cool bass, I absolutely love ebony boards. I did not know they would engrave something for you. That awesome touch just puts this bass over the top. Congrats on a beautiful, unique, and personal bass. Really cool!!

 

[Hidesert]

Truly an inspiring and understated instrument.
A worthy tribute to your dear friend and collaborator.

 

[Spidey2112]

RIP, Claudio.

 

[Joshua]

Absolutely top drawer L1000!

 

[Alivefor5]

Great bass and great tribute to your friend.

 

[Uncle Ernie]

What is the reason of the change in shape? Does the newer one have better ergonomics or so? Think I prefer the shape of the blue one. It looks more like a Musicman Sterling.

I don’t know. Maybe it is closer to the JB2 shape?

 

[EriktheRed]

 

[JRA]

can't get any better than a great G&L --- and it's a beauty in all of the ways you intended it to be! congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[BASSDROID]

Man, that is one beautiful L1000!

I've been a G&L fan for a good while now. I have three G&Ls (SB1, JB, JB5) but I've never had the pleasure of owning or even getting to play a wunkay. Your post is causing me to seriously think about fixing that problem

 

[halcyo]

Awesome. Love my CLF reissue Wunkay to bits, would LOVE to do a custom shop one someday!

My condolences on the loss of your friend. Play that thing out and never stop telling his story!

 

[beatlebass64]

Nothing beats simplicity done to a high standard.

Congrats on the beautiful new bass!

 

[2saddleslab]

Had a L1000 just like your blue. What a tone monster w/ the powerful G&L pickup placed perfectly in the sweet spot centered between the neck & bridge.

 

[Uncle Ernie]

Man, that is one beautiful L1000!

I've been a G&L fan for a good while now. I have three G&Ls (SB1, JB, JB5) but I've never had the pleasure of owning or even getting to play a wunkay. Your post is causing me to seriously think about fixing that problem

Try one… and beware the GAS!

 

[Stylee Mousse]

I’m also a L-1000 lifer. Playing mine since 1983. I have a “lawsuit” original headstock clear blue.

 

[bhoff5150]

You are spot on. The song’s name is “Espacios Vacíos”, which translates to “Empty Spaces”. It was written as a love song (most of the stuff we wrote at 17 was about girls, of course). Now it has a different meaning to me.

Here’s the song… it is a great Roland D-50 showcase!

Nice bass work on that song!! Is that your Mid 80's L1000 on the recording?

 

[Uncle Ernie]

Nice bass work on that song!! Is that your Mid 80's L1000 on the recording?

Thanks! That was in 1994, one year before I got the L-1000. I borrowed a Zon Sonus 4, as the Epiphone I owned at the time was not up to the task.