VOTE: WHICH BASS FOR VALUE?

If you're talking that purple L2000, why even ask?
Jump on it!

 

What type of music?

Prolly the PJ.

That's what I would get.

 

Between the ones mentioned, I'd go with the Stiletto because it's got 3-band active electronics, and the neck is nowhere as large as a G&L.

 

I voted the MIA G&L

The L-2000 has a huge range of different tones available. The workmanship and build quality are impeccable. And they’re a joy to own and play. (And they come in freekin’ purple! How cool is that?)

The G&L Tributes, while also excellent basses, tend to be on the heavy side from my experiences with them. The MIA version doesn’t seem to share that problem.

One thing to be aware of. Most times the going resale prices for G&L are on the low side. There’s absolutely no good reason for that other than they’re just not super popular despite the excellent reputation they have, and the respect they receive. They just never caught on as much as their older cousins did for some reason. And their resale prices reflect that. So if you change basses frequently, that’s something to consider.

 

...which is why I voted used US G&L. Not unheardof to find them less than a new Tribute. And they’re wonderful basses.

 

Do you have a particular USA-made L2000 in mind?
Believe me, even the Tribute is worth it, but the right USA L2000 in the right color can't be beat.
As for the weight, mine is 7.3 lbs and the neck isn't quite as wide as my old Tribute.
IBought the Tribute brand new for $550, though, but when I found my new L2000, even though it cost 3 times at much, I sold it, and someone bought it the day Sam Ash hung it on the wall, so we both got lucky.

 

It’s funny. I don’t own one. But I’ve played them for gigs and done some recording with them. And every time I do I keep wondering why I haven gotten one for myself yet. Same thing happens everytime I see or try one in a store or spot one in the classifieds here. I’ve got friends that swear by G&L including my guitarist SO. She loves hers

So I guess I’m the embodiment of what happens to G&L. I’m constantly flirting with them, but never quite committing. Yet I know I want one.

Weird.

 

Both my G&Ls have maple fretboards!

 

I might want to try a G&L with an ebony fretboard next…but I'm still paying for my L2000.

 

+1 to all of this, saved me the time and effort of typing

 

I like the Stiletto Studio... because it's... svelte. I just svelte it's the one I would pick from your list...

 

PJs have always been my goto for all around versatile bass. Huge Schecter fan. Am trying to wave the banner for not just for metal and hard rock anymore... I’ve owned 2. Still have one and a half.