TRIBUTE ME!!!!!!

[Coutts_is_god]

Someone please tell me if the Tribute version is really close to the American version. Is the neck as comfortable and is it as solid?

I must know.

 

[Coutts_is_god]

ITs not going to be the same is it?
Stupid noobie mistake made by me.

 

[heretic]

I think it has the same electronics as the american versions but don't quote me on it.

 

[tplyons]

I think it has the same electronics as the american versions but don't quote me on it.

They use electronics from the Fender Ave factory as well as bridge designs. However, the rest of it is made of less expensive materials, but they're still very good instruments, especially for the money.

 

[Marcus]

I would've responded earlier, but there is something painful about thread titles all in caps followed by six exclamation points.

What's been said is correct in any case.

 

[deathbloomslife]

L-2000
PICKUPS 2 G&L Magnetic Field humbucking pickups
BODY WOOD Alder on Standard and all solid finishes, Swamp Ash on all Premier finishes
NECK WOOD Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard
NECK RADIUS 12" (304.8mm)
NECK WIDTH AT NUT 1 3/4" (44.5mm)
TUNING KEYS Custom G&L "Ultra-Lite" with aluminum tapered string posts
BRIDGE G&L Saddle Lock
CONTROLS G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics, 3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, series/parallel mini-toggle, preamp control mini-toggle (off/on/on with high end EQ boost)
FINISH Standard finishes included
OTHER Chrome hardware; no pickguard; G&L molded hardcase included

Tribute L-2000
PICKUPS 2 Fullerton-made G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucking pickups
BODY WOOD Basswood on Standard versions, Swamp Ash on Premium versions
NECK WOOD Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard
NECK RADIUS 12" (304.8mm)
NECK WIDTH AT NUT 1 3/4" (44.5mm)
TUNING KEYS Open-back traditional tuners
BRIDGE G&L designed Saddle Lock bridge with nickel plated die-cast saddles.
CONTROLS G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics, 3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, series/parallel mini-toggle, preamp control mini-toggle (off/on/on with high frequency EQ boost)
OTHER G&L Deluxe Gig Bag included in USA (Outside USA please contact your G&L distributor for availability)

Help?


~Ryan

 

[Coutts_is_god]

Sorry I went alittle carzy. See I was playing one yesterday and I almost dropped the 1600 to buy one. Then I thought "My word that is alot of money for a second bass" So I tried other bass'. I Tried a Gibson ripper, Kramer Deluxe bass, an Ibanez, a fender Zone bass. Then I went back to the L2000. I once again almost pulled out some means of payment. Put instead I ran out the store. Then I remember the Tribute. Then I rememberd the difference Between Fender and Squier sometimes. So I thought I'd ask hear.

I beleave I have found my next bass. TRIBUTE!!!

 

[fourstringdrums]

I think I read somewhere that back of the neck is shaped alittle differently on the tribute. Either that or that the tribute feels alittle flatter. I know it's some minor difference but most people don't seem to be bothered by it. I don't think you can go wrong with the Tribute.

 

[JOME77]

Don't make the same mistake that I did. I ordered a Tribute L2500 and a USA L1500. I could find absolutely no difference in the feel, sound or quality. As a matter of fact, the Tribute electronics were much quieter than the USA model. The Tribute model also had full shielding in the control and pickup cavites. The USA had NONE! Unfortunately the "Made in Korea" sticker on the back of the Tribute got the better of me and I keep the L1500 USA model and sent back the Tribute. That was about a $800-900 mistake! Go for the Tribute model!

 

[chilliwilli]

just traded my American deluxe Fender jazz bass for an L-2500

it plays phenomenally well, better than its american made counterpart i thought. I think this is because the neck is a little thicker

 

[superfly]

Yes, they are great basses for the money. The only thing I've read about them that is negative is that the pots are cheap and get noisy quickly.
There is a small store nearby me that has about 5 -4 stringers and 3 -5 stringers hanging on their wall.
Other than the $$ right now, the 1-3/4" nut kind of sticks in the back of my mind. But heck , if it feels good?

 

[chilliwilli]

Yes, they are great basses for the money. The only thing I've read about them that is negative is that the pots are cheap and get noisy quickly.
There is a small store nearby me that has about 5 -4 stringers and 3 -5 stringers hanging on their wall.
Other than the $$ right now, the 1-3/4" nut kind of sticks in the back of my mind. But heck , if it feels good?

The American one has the problem with noise. They had one that i played in the store that was real noisy and didnt feel as good.

Strangely the korean one i tried and traded in for didnt make any noise what so ever. I wondered why and looked inside and lo and behold...... everything was totally shielded. The wires all neatly fell into place too.

So here we have the korean equivalent of a great american bass that has almost all of the same american parts, is quieter, feels better, and is half the price.......

Yea im glad i made the right desicion

 

[superfly]

Actually I'm talking about the pots getting noisy or scratchey sounding.

 

[Lorenzini]

Get the Tribute. It's amazing!
And it's very very solid.

 

[Coutts_is_god]

So I called the store and em now in talking terms with the store on a deal with a new maple with blueburst Tribute L-2000. We're crunching number and due dates and the likes. I'm still not close with talks with other basses. I still haven't had a long interview with a Godin Freeway. I beleave that the Tribute will be my final deal. In the closeing weeks of summer I should be waiting for it. Painfully to come in to the store