Sterling by MusicMan Ray34HH vs G&L Tribute L-2000 (weight+)

Hey All,
I recently purchased a SBMM Ray34HH and I love the tone beyond words! Am using it primarily for classic and harder rock. It delivers quite a wide variety of tones, which I love! HOWEVER, the one thing that ticks the negative column for me is the weight (being older and having a myriad of back issues). The mahogany body is not Steve Harris Precision heavy, but heavy enough. I was pondering possibly jumping to a G&L Tribute L-2000 and was wondering (a) how the weights compare as I've been having trouble finding weight info on the L-2000 Olympic White and Sunburst as well as (b) how does it compare tonally to the Ray34HH? Thanks!

 

Thanks for the feedback! I've been trying to find G&Ls around here, but availability is slim so it's hard to get a good gauge. It's also weird, I know that some Ray34HHs have mahogany bodies (like mine) and other are possibly ash? It should have been similar weight to my American Performer Jazz, but it feels much heavier. Good to know about the tones though and I will try to find a store that has stock so I can try one on for feel.

 

10 lbs? I thought it would be lighter than that. Wow!

 

You're absolutely right, just trying to find a place or seller that has some in stock in my neck of the woods, but with COVID, it's been very difficult to find stock in-store.

 

Wow! That seems heavier than the Ray34HH (less that 10, if I remember correctly). I suppose I could always start looking at the Ray4HH, though I'm sure I'd miss the 3-band onboard EQ.

 

Really? I didn't know that! My Aerodyne is basswood and that bass is so comfortable to play! Thanks for the heads up! Could be a game changer!

 

Do you have a ballpark idea of your tribute's weight and what wood is used for the body?

 

And was it in the sub 9 range?

 

Don't want you to go out of your way, but the fact that it's lighter than the Ray is encouraging. My strap is only 2.5" so that might be a consideration too.

 

Great weight!