Jellyfish Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone. This is more of a feeler topic but i'm putting my G&L L-2500 Tribute up for trade! I bought it brand new at full price earlier this year and is still in perfect condition. The only sign of wear is on a few of the higher frets where there are small black spots that will come off with a good polish. Trade options i'm considering are pretty much anything, but must be a 5 string and am happy to add up to £100-£200 extra in cash for trading up. Ideal bass would be an Ibanez SR or a Spector, anything with a slimmer neck than this. The neck on this is certainly not chunky, but i'm looking for the slimmest I can get. [b]Added for sale price: £400 collected, for an essentially brand new bass. I realise that this is quite high for a 'second-hand' bass, but it is in the same condition as when I bought it, and as these retail for quite a bit more, i'm prepared to wait for someone to come along and buy it at a price that is right for me. For shipping, contact me for a quote as a hard case will need to be purchased, as i'm not too happy to send it to you without one, considering the condition that it's in.[/b] [b]And if you want anymore pictures, just ask! [/b] [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/G&L_TribL2500BluebMP_files/G%26LTributeL2500.pdf"][b]Bass direct review here![/b][/url] PICKUPS 2 Fullerton-made G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucking pickups BODY WOOD Swamp Ash NECK WOOD Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard [b]34" Scale[/b] NECK RADIUS 12" (304.8mm) NECK WIDTH AT NUT 1 3/4" (44.5mm) TUNING KEYS Open-back traditional tuners BRIDGE G&L Saddle Lock bridge, string-through-body configuration. 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) Edited June 15, 2012 by ChristopherGilbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) [quote name='ChristopherGilbert' timestamp='1335143651' post='1626363'] My only reason for offering this for trade is the simple fact that I want something with a faster neck and i'm really after an Ibanez SR series, but i'm definitely open to offers.[b] I mainly play faster progressive things and realise that while i'm a new-ish player, i'll want something with a neck that is smaller[/b]. [/quote] may I suggest, as a new player, speed will also come for you with practice, and good technique- and that technique IMO is more important than neck skinniness. If I were you I would stick with this bass. EDIT: looking at the photos, a setup may also work for you Edited April 23, 2012 by LukeFRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalalf Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 *Drools* Keep it, it's gorgeous. Like the guys said, get it setup nicely and it'll be a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1335145943' post='1626368'] may I suggest, as a new player, speed will also come for you with practice, and good technique- and that technique IMO is more important than neck skinniness. If I were you I would stick with this bass. EDIT: looking at the photos, a setup may also work for you [/quote] As I mentioned, this is a feeler and although the bass is nice, I do love the Ibanez SR's and always have. I'm not sure how to describe it, but they feel 'immediately' comfortable. I'm not sure about getting it set up, the string height and intonation feel fine and there isn't any fret buzz. And I realise that speed comes with practice but I know that in the back of my mind i'll always feel a bit inhibited by it. To be 100% honest, I got talked into buying it without playing it. I'd been without a bass for 6 months and was awaiting a new one, so when I got offered a really good deal by the shop I just took it after being told that this bass was amazing and all the rest of it. I know that the G&L basses have such an amazing reputation but in comparison to a few other basses, I just feel that it's not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kjb Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Some basses just don't work for you, others feel immediately right. You know when something is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Do you have a cash price in mind ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Probably £475, as it literally is in brand new condition. Still has the original strings that aren't worn out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I have to say, despite being lovely basses, the necks on these feel massive and cumbersome to me. Everybody's different though, and I know there's loads of people who love 'em. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Bass 65 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 [b]Iv'e had both G&L L2500s the Tribute and i satill have the real thing, all I can say is that they're both top class. if there is a weakness then it is in the actives. [/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jellyfish Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1335219782' post='1627643'] I have to say, despite being lovely basses, the necks on these feel massive and cumbersome to me. Everybody's different though, and I know there's loads of people who love 'em. Good luck with the sale! [/quote] That's how it felt to me. It was fine really, until I recently picked up an SR again and realised that they are the basses for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pinball Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 My idea of a beautiful bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 A super bass, if it goes good and well, if it does not stick with it. G&L super basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Wish I liked the necks, cos they look and sound gorgeous..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1335299938' post='1629064'] Wish I liked the necks, cos they look and sound gorgeous..... [/quote] Me too, I loved the sound and quality when I tried one but just preferred the feel of the Spector Legend Custom. When I have more cash I'm going to watch out for one. Can't have too many basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 [quote name='3below' timestamp='1335293758' post='1628882'] A super bass, if it goes good and well, if it does not stick with it. G&L super basses. [/quote] Thanks for the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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