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NBD - Orange is the new black (something different)

#22
TonyP- said:
G&L L-2500 Series 750

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I’m usually playing a Lull, sometimes a Spector for certain situations...However for Something completely different I really like these basses.

To me one thing that makes G&L a G&L so to speak is MFD pickups. I’m usually a Nordstrand guy, but this is a different animal.

I have no idea why they’re not more popular in the hard rock and metal areas because there’s a certain grind these pick ups that really work for that style of music. With that being said it would work for anything.

I will also say that the “Big Chonk” have an excellent tone and a little bit different from a regular L-2500 with all that neck mass from the 19mm spacing. The sound is fuller sounding so-to-speak.

I got to try one and the first prototype when I was in California back in January and I was very impressed.

I’m not usually a fan of 19mm string spacing but this felt fine.
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She's a beaut', Tony! My L2500 Tribute is a fantastic instrument - I can only imagine how fine this thing must feel in your hands. Demo vids, or it didn't happen LOL.:laugh:
 
#25
theduke1 said:
My G&L’s have been L1000, L2000, SB1, and my current two L2500. I have loved each one for different reasons. But the one common thing for me was I never used the active electronics as I felt they weee to over the top for what I do. So when I found all the wiring diagrams for the MFD pickups I modified both of mine to full passive with full coil tapping on both pickups. A simple modification by changing out two mini toggles to on/ on/ on switches. I did this 10 years ago and have never looked back.
what else would you like to know?
Duke
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Oh I was just curious on your take on them...I actually think the L series is hugely over looked.
 
#27
JRA said:
G&Ls are my favorite and yours looks like the monster that i'm sure it is! the orange looks great, tony, and i'm glad the string spacing is gonna work out --- all good! --- congratulations on your new instrument! :thumbsup:
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@JRA if there were awards on TB, you would certainly get my vote for the coolest...You are always very encouraging.
 
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TonyP- said:
G&L L-2500 Series 750

View attachment 4702108

View attachment 4702110

I’m usually playing a Lull, sometimes a Spector for certain situations...However for Something completely different I really like these basses.

To me one thing that makes G&L a G&L so to speak is MFD pickups. I’m usually a Nordstrand guy, but this is a different animal.

I have no idea why they’re not more popular in the hard rock and metal areas because there’s a certain grind these pick ups that really work for that style of music. With that being said it would work for anything.

I will also say that the “Big Chonk” have an excellent tone and a little bit different from a regular L-2500 with all that neck mass from the 19mm spacing. The sound is fuller sounding so-to-speak.

I got to try one and the first prototype when I was in California back in January and I was very impressed.

I’m not usually a fan of 19mm string spacing but this felt fine.
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That is a gorgeous bass! Congrats Tony!
 
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Congrats!! That’s very cool. I think that G&L calls that “Tangerine metallic.” Their colors (e.g., margarita) and finishes (i.e., metal flake) are so much cooler than some of the more popular brands. And I agree that the MFD sounds amazing. I have been a late comer to G&L but I am glad I made the leap. I really like my Fallout (single MFD).
 

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