Strings for my G&L L2000

[cataract]

Went out and bought some strings to try out on my L2K. I know the ones that are on it right now are the stock EXL170s, so grabbed a pack of those too.
Anyone running any of these on theirs? Thoughts?

 

[80jazz]

Mine currently has SS LaBellas on it.

When it is time to change them, I will likely switch (unsure on what though. Probably Rotos or Warwick depending on what gauge it seems to like best, but whatever that ends up being will introduce or eliminate possibilities).

 

[cataract]

Mine currently has SS LaBellas on it.

When it is time to change them, I will likely switch (unsure on what though. Probably Rotos or Warwick depending on what gauge it seems to like best, but whatever that ends up being will introduce or eliminate possibilities).

Good results with all stainless strings, then? I’ve read they can be “not good” or too much.

 

[80jazz]

Yes, but I am more of a stainless guy anyway.

(I do have GHS pressurewounds on a fretless and have some interest in having a P strung with flats, but that would never be my main player unless I had a gig that required that sound in some way. I do not see this happening, but maybe.)

Edit: Out of the choices in the pic, I would go with the Hi-Beams.

 

[tindrum]

Good results with all stainless strings, then? I’ve read they can be “not good” or too much.

I gigged for years with a couple of L-200’s and I always used stainless DR Low Riders. Not harsh in the slightest. Very punchy and snappy.

 

[two fingers]

Trying to get down with some pressure wounds on my L2000 fretless. They're taking some getting used to.

 

[cataract]

I gig for years with a couple of L-200’s and I always used stainless DR Low Riders. Not harsh in the slightest. Very punchy and snappy.

Awesome! Good to know. I almost picked up some of these today, will have to go back to the store sometime this weekend. Thanks for the tip!

Edit: Out of the choices in the pic, I would go with the Hi-Beams.

I’m going to install the Hi-Beams tomorrow! Excited to hear how they compare to Sunbeams.

 

[80jazz]

I gig for years with a couple of L-200’s and I always used stainless DR Low Riders. Not harsh in the slightest. Very punchy and snappy.

Thanks for this. I would give the 40-95 set a try on my L2K.

Maybe that is what I will do on that bass next.

 

[thisheregiraffe]

Trying to get down with some pressure wounds on my L2000 fretless. They're taking some getting used to.

I too tried out PWs on my fretless pretty recently (not an L2K, but anyways…) Read so many good things about those strings on this board and other places online. I couldn’t stand them They seem like well-made strings, but I couldn’t get used to them. The only other strings I’ve had a more averse reaction to were D’Addario Half Rounds. I guess ground-wound and pressure-wound strings just aren’t for me!

 

[theduke1]

Went out and bought some strings to try out on my L2K. I know the ones that are on it right now are the stock EXL170s, so grabbed a pack of those too.
Anyone running any of these on theirs? Thoughts?
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I run LaBella Black Nylon Tape wounds on both my G&L
Duke

 

[jglunt]

I'm a nickel round wound guy. I tried stainless wound on a P-bass many years ago and they didn't agree with me. I've also tried flats, but they just don't have the pop of rounds IMO. Everyone's taste in tone is different. That should be your #1 guiding light. Comfort also plays a part. I had an L2000 a while back that I ran Ernie Ball Slinky nickel wounds on with great success. I also had an L2500 on which I ran Elixir nickel wounds with the Nano coating. They sounded great as well, with the added benefit of slightly less finger noise and more comfort than the Ernie Balls.

 

[svlilioukalani]

High Beams Sound incredible on my G &L bass. The only string how are use.

 

[GroovyBaby]

I have an L-2500 with DR Sunbeams on it now. I like them but was considering the Pure Blues on them. Had labella LTFs on for a while. A lot depends on the sound you are looking for.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I run LaBella Black Nylon Tape wounds on both my G&L
Duke
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those are some nice looking basses. Congrats!

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Went out and bought some strings to try out on my L2K. I know the ones that are on it right now are the stock EXL170s, so grabbed a pack of those too.
Anyone running any of these on theirs? Thoughts?
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I’ve used Sunbeams and as well as Hi-Beams. I much prefer Dr Low Riders. The D’Addarios are good strings but I’d rather use GHS bass boomers. I bought and used one set of Warwick round wounds. Never again.

 

[Gizmot]

If you’re going for rounds, DR is hard to beat. The last rounds I used were Pure Blues, which tamed a bit of midrange funkiness. If you’re going flats, you can do no better than TI Jazz Flats

 

[ComeHomeShane]

It's hard to go wrong with the L series. A friend of mine has been using his L25k for 5 ish years as his main player and it still has the original Elixir nanoweb strings that came on it. The trained ear can hear that they have obviously lost their zing, but they tend to tame the MFD pick ups in a good way.

 

[theduke1]

those are some nice looking basses. Congrats!

Thank you
Duke

 

[halcyo]

I have an L1000 and when I did my first string change I switched from the stock D’Addarios to GHS Boomers, which got a lot of love on these forums. I even had to special order them.

Honestly though, the stock D’Addarios suited the bass better, in my opinion, and I’ll probably switch back. Lol

 

[2F/2F]

For rounds on an L-2K, I like the DR Low Rider .111s, the GHS .115" set, or the D'Addario .120" balanced tension set.

But most of my L-2Ks have flats on them. LaBella DTB 110s, RS 77s (.110s or .105s), or Dunlop .105s for a lighter feel and more middy tone.