WOW GAS attack (G&L rustic)

Relic or new, the L2k is a superb bass in every respect, great bottom end and big range of usable tones. About all I can say on the con side is they are not a lightweight bass, but no heavier than most Fenders. You can't go wrong with an L2k IMHO.

 

Nice bass, I'll take mine without the rust and ick, though!

 

Would have been cool if the bridge had the black "hammered" finish to it and red swithes to accompany the relic job. Still looks nice and natural tho.

 

My 83 L2000 is gettin a little grody

 

I really love reliced basses but this bass is not properly reliced in my opinion they did a great job on the bridge? and knobs but the tuners look almost new compared to the bridge and the body looks like somebody just bumped it a few times there is little to zero wear in the typical areas? that being said I would still buy it and then take it to someone to finish the relic job.

 

Better yet, get one that is au naturel!

 

holy crap. GIMME.

 

Pretty subtle relicing job, which is refreshing to see.

 

A well done review and demo by Ed Friedland.

 

i actually like that its not over the top. i still prefer to put my own marks on it through playing but have no problem with people buying them

 

love me some G&L basses.
Reliced = I don't take care of my stuff very well.
I prefer spotless shiney. But that's just me.

 

I wish they would offer the Rustic finish on all there instruments as an option.

 

I have to agree. Most relics I've seen are WAY too far over the top. The subtle ones that focus more on the aging of the finish and hardware as opposed to the blemishes seem much more realistic.

 

Does anyone know the street price of the L-2000 Rustic?

 

I have the all-black version of this bass with the original headstock design. A tank and incredibly versatile. What year is yours? Bought mine in 1982 or 83 (can't remember, in college at the time, and heavily medicated).

 

Finally found one for sale: L-2000 Rustic $2,300
That's ahhh.... more than I was expecting. Would have guessed more like $1,800

 

It is an '82. Interesting combo of hardware: original headstock, back cavity cover and bridge, rosewood fretboard, skunk stripe neck, mahogany body.

 

It's beautiful forsure