Older G&Ls

[ChunkyMunky]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-G-L-L-...y-/181211583537?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a310d5431


http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-G-L-L50...n-/271274070806?pt=Guitar&hash=item3f2931d316

These jobbies! I got a bit curious and did a search on these sort of G&Ls. What's everyone's experience of these kind of basses like?

 

[chunkstyle]

I love G&Ls. Those older ones are usually KILLER. Big big tone. Not as aggressive as current G&Ls, but big and awesome nonetheless.

 

[ggvicviper]

That L5000 for sale belongs to me. The MFD P5 "Z" pickup on that is overwhelming

 

[ChunkyMunky]

That L5000 for sale belongs to me. The MFD P5 "Z" pickup on that is overwhelming

Funny you mention that, I was thinking to myself earlier that a lot of the high end basses must go through the members on here. This confirms it!

 

[LeeNunn]

I have 1981 L1000 closet queen. I play a Warmoth fretless now.

 

[Slough Feg Bass]

I have an 84 SB-1 that is best friends with my B15R.
I've had a couple local engineers ask to rent the two of them for sessions. I'm thinking about it!

 

[theduke1]

I have a 1990 SB1 that I just had to have the nut replaced. Working Class Guitars in Green Bay WI hand tooled a new bone nut for it to perfection otherwise she is stock. Don't play it much cause I use one of my l 2500s most of the time

 

[mpdd]

my black 83 L2k is the work horse, someday it'll need new frets and maybe some tuner maintenance, but other than that you can't beat that big, rich, deep tone whether it's a pick or finger style playing

 

[RobinEnthusiast]

I have a first year L1000, and it's my pride and joy. I swear that I'll be buried with it. I just bought a '95 L2000. These are amazing instruments.

 

[Andrew 17]

I originally purchased a G&L L2000E new in 1982. After some years of playing it, I traded it away thinking that it was too heavy to comfortably gig with. In retrospect, it was a decision that I regretted, especially when I had a chance to play a similar vintage G&L L2000E bass some years later. I was reminded of how solid, playable, and good sounding these basses are! More recently, I decided to actively seek a bass to replace the one I lost years ago. Soon after, I was greatly fortunate to find an exact version of this bass, a 1982 G&L L2000 in, white paint, flat black hardware and rosewood neck, in the same serial number range. It is a truly beautiful instrument, with a wide, flat P Bass-style neck, in good condition that plays and sounds great. Soon thereafter, I unexpectedly came across a 1981 G&L L2000E, and in a fit of GAS, purchased it as well. This bass, ("root beer" finish, chrome hardware and rosewood neck, jazz/P bass neck ) is also in great condition and plays/sounds as well or better as the white bass. It has quickly become my favorite instrument. In playing both, I can feel Leo's mark in the quality, "feel," and simple beauty of these instruments. Clearly, these are keepers and I feel most fortunate to have found them. Photos attached. Someday I look forward to finding a vintage L1000 to add to the family, but that is a ways off (wife and pocketbook) but I am most satisfied until then.
Happy playing to all.