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Tone of the L-5000?
- Thread starter bongomania
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At this point, I have played just about every G&L model...and have owned 5 L-5000s through the years, with two still here.
To me, it sounds most like the SB-1 second generation.
It is real beefy and fat, like most MFD equipped basses, with plenty of clarity. Definitely not muddy. Loads of low end, with bell like clarity, if you want it.
I also love the volume tone simplicity of the controls.
I have used an L-5000 for everything from Country to Blues to Irish rock to Reggae !
It shines in every setting, and cuts through the mix well, no matter the circumstances.
It is also hum canceling, and great for problem situations live or in the studio.
The only drawback that I found is that the spacing is slightly tighter than the common fiver, and it doesn't lend itself well to aggressive styles like slapping or popping, though it can be done.
On the upside, it is like a jazz neck five string. You can move around a little quicker, with less effort, which far outweighs it being more difficult to slap.
I am working on sound bites, and will be sure to add the L-5000 to the list !
To me, it sounds most like the SB-1 second generation.
It is real beefy and fat, like most MFD equipped basses, with plenty of clarity. Definitely not muddy. Loads of low end, with bell like clarity, if you want it.
I also love the volume tone simplicity of the controls.
I have used an L-5000 for everything from Country to Blues to Irish rock to Reggae !
It shines in every setting, and cuts through the mix well, no matter the circumstances.
It is also hum canceling, and great for problem situations live or in the studio.
The only drawback that I found is that the spacing is slightly tighter than the common fiver, and it doesn't lend itself well to aggressive styles like slapping or popping, though it can be done.
On the upside, it is like a jazz neck five string. You can move around a little quicker, with less effort, which far outweighs it being more difficult to slap.
I am working on sound bites, and will be sure to add the L-5000 to the list !
I had one for a week with a bum neck. Someone had left a heavy gauge string on the bass unattended for years and then tried to sell it on Ebay. I did get my money back.
But I will say with the bass down tuned a step and a 50-105 set of Blue Steels that were quite old on it, the thing sound fantastic. Fat and clear P bass sound. Unfortunatly I had about 1/4" of relief at the 9th fret. And the string spacing was not very comfortable. But I would love to find another one that did not have neck problem.
But I will say with the bass down tuned a step and a 50-105 set of Blue Steels that were quite old on it, the thing sound fantastic. Fat and clear P bass sound. Unfortunatly I had about 1/4" of relief at the 9th fret. And the string spacing was not very comfortable. But I would love to find another one that did not have neck problem.
