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Which one and why?
- Thread starter Bashke81
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I voted "Mayones". Plain & simple: I don't care for some G&L models although I did dig their older 4 string platforms (Lynx, El Toro). They tend to run on the heavy side, peculiar pickup and active pre pairing / operation, etc. In all fairness, I've only owned one and that's all I plan to own. Almost forgot: developed one of the nastiest ski-jumps I've ever encountered.
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I voted for G&L. Sorry, but the Mayones looks like a cheap Chinese modded bass (even though I know it isn't).
I voted for G&L. My justification 
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In all seriousness, the G&L is more versatile than any Jazz style bass thanks to its electronics.
:In all seriousness, the G&L is more versatile than any Jazz style bass thanks to its electronics.
It's pretty hard to make a recommendation without knowing what your expectations and priorities are. Also, whether you currently own a bass(es).
If you're gigging it would sort of depend on what kind of band you're in. The L2000 would be perfect for cutting through a loud mix, and has a relatively mid forward tone in most settings. Make sure you understand the electronics before you buy. The L series is unique......nothing else like it.
I don't know about your other option.
I don't know about your other option.
If it was me, G&L all the way. I think it was the epitome of Leo’s classic design.
Very unique electronics and tonal palette.
And Made is ‘Merica!
Very unique electronics and tonal palette.
And Made is ‘Merica!
Yep, these basses are like lemons and oranges. The question will just be answered with opinions with no other parameters given by the OP.
I have never played one, but the Mayones appears to be a modern, active Jazz Bass made by a company that pays attention to detail. Good stuff, I'm sure. In the end, it's a nice Jazz Bass. It's relatively new, so it should be all good.
I do have considerable G&L experience. Have played many L basses and currently own an 83 El Toro. Clearly, the L2000 is a riff on the Jazz Bass (the El Toro is a riff on the L2000 to be even more J Bass-y with the narrow aperture pickups). Many try to say the L2000 is a Swiss Army Knife/Jack Of All Trades bass...
Kinda.
--MFD/active preamp equipped L series G&L basses are really their own thing--they are born from pushing the envelope of traditional designs, like the Stingray before them. The Legacy series G&L salute the OG Fenders in a very Fender-y way and came later in the G&L timeline.
--The L preamps are unique--they have a passive, cut-only 2 band EQ coupled with a buffered and boosted circuit that can be bypassed.
--The MFD pickups are also pretty unique, when ran wide open they are loud and aggressive (even when passive), when dialed back, kinda vintage-y.
--There are wiring options (like the K Mod) that get a more J Bass type tonality from the L2000. Soloing the neck pickup is P bass adjacent.
The catch: it is a 40ish year-old bass.
They used the micro Tilt for the neck back then. When used improperly, I feel it can lead to ski jump. Have seen ski jump more on instruments that have micro tilt (like 70s Fender, 80s G&L, 80s Peavey).
Also, the preamp has components that are aging. There might be some work that needs to be done to have the bass at it's best. Honestly, it's worth it. G&L makes a really high quality instrument. Plus, an 80s era G&L saw Leo wandering around the factory, that's some sort of mojo, right?
FWIW, with no other perspective than my own opinion, I chose G&L.
I'm a Fender J guy to the end, but I would get an L2000 before another J bass. I have plenty of Js and J adjacent basses.
When shopping for an 80s era L2000, I stumbled across my El Toro being advertised as a L2000 at a L2000 price. Snapped it up and tried to hide my excitement as I left the seller's condo...
So I should be alert regarding neck and truss rod as well?Yep, these basses are like lemons and oranges. The question will just be answered with opinions with no other parameters given by the OP.
I have never played one, but the Mayones appears to be a modern, active Jazz Bass made by a company that pays attention to detail. Good stuff, I'm sure. In the end, it's a nice Jazz Bass. It's relatively new, so it should be all good.
I do have considerable G&L experience. Have played many L basses and currently own an 83 El Toro. Clearly, the L2000 is a riff on the Jazz Bass (the El Toro is a riff on the L2000 to be even more J Bass-y with the narrow aperture pickups). Many try to say the L2000 is a Swiss Army Knife/Jack Of All Trades bass...
Kinda.
--MFD/active preamp equipped L series G&L basses are really their own thing--they are born from pushing the envelope of traditional designs, like the Stingray before them. The Legacy series G&L salute the OG Fenders in a very Fender-y way and came later in the G&L timeline.
--The L preamps are unique--they have a passive, cut-only 2 band EQ coupled with a buffered and boosted circuit that can be bypassed.
--The MFD pickups are also pretty unique, when ran wide open they are loud and aggressive (even when passive), when dialed back, kinda vintage-y.
--There are wiring options (like the K Mod) that get a more J Bass type tonality from the L2000. Soloing the neck pickup is P bass adjacent.
The catch: it is a 40ish year-old bass.
They used the micro Tilt for the neck back then. When used improperly, I feel it can lead to ski jump. Have seen ski jump more on instruments that have micro tilt (like 70s Fender, 80s G&L, 80s Peavey).
Also, the preamp has components that are aging. There might be some work that needs to be done to have the bass at it's best. Honestly, it's worth it. G&L makes a really high quality instrument. Plus, an 80s era G&L saw Leo wandering around the factory, that's some sort of mojo, right?
FWIW, with no other perspective than my own opinion, I chose G&L.
I'm a Fender J guy to the end, but I would get an L2000 before another J bass. I have plenty of Js and J adjacent basses.
When shopping for an 80s era L2000, I stumbled across my El Toro being advertised as a L2000 at a L2000 price. Snapped it up and tried to hide my excitement as I left the seller's condo...
I own that red Mayones and want to try something new so a guy offered L2000 as a part of a trade deal
However I have tried many basses, but never L2000.
An active red Mayonese with Aguilar pickups ? C'mon ! I wouldn’t spend a minute or a penny on the G&L and have fun with the red beauty.
More seriously, I personally never bonded with any G&L bass for various reasons and for this specific one here, it’s more about the sound of those 8 poles pickups that doesn’t fit with my rock and disco songs.
But man, that red Mayonese on a stage……………….……..people better dance in front of me !
More seriously, I personally never bonded with any G&L bass for various reasons and for this specific one here, it’s more about the sound of those 8 poles pickups that doesn’t fit with my rock and disco songs.
But man, that red Mayonese on a stage……………….……..people better dance in front of me !
Do you like the sounds you get from the Jabba?
If so, say goodbye to them with the L2000 because you'll never get close with the G&L.
If so, say goodbye to them with the L2000 because you'll never get close with the G&L.
