redstriper Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I've been intrigued by these basses since first hearing about them and now I've got one, thanks to a trade with Andy (andydye on here). It's a lovely thing, very solid, yet lightweight - sings like a good Jazz with the comfort of a Precision body. Powerful single coil pick ups go from bright to deep and there is no hum like on some lesser instruments. Build quality is much better than my Squier CV or Mex Fender Jazz and it feels closer to a US Fender. It was a pleasure to meet Andy - here's a pic to prove it: [attachment=136659:g&l.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Glad you're lovin it matey! I enjoyed meeting you and the opportunity for a natter too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'm trying to work out who's who! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1370885796' post='2106919'] I'm trying to work out who's who! [/quote] The clue's in the name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1370884569' post='2106884'] Glad you're lovin it matey! I enjoyed meeting you and the opportunity for a natter too! [/quote] Glad you like the Blazer too Andy. I ended up leaving the roundwounds on the G&L, they sound so funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'm the shorter one who looks a bit like a tree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1370885849' post='2106921'] The clue's in the name [/quote] wow that's clever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1370885964' post='2106928'] I ended up leaving the roundwounds on the G&L, they sound so funky [/quote] Haha, I try to let each bass decide what strings best suit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1370886008' post='2106931'] wow that's clever! [/quote] Completely unintentional though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 G&L and Yamaha are my favourite brands at the moment - welcome to the club!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I was gonna put in an offer only to see you had nabed it. Great looking bass and I'd imagine the tone and build quality are solid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Very nice, a good acquisition methinks - you never hear a bad word about G&L, they have a superb reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 A G&L has been on my to try list for years, unfortunately i feel the necks on the more popular L2500's etc will be a bit too wide as i dont really get on with P necks. This bass looks fantastic though. My very first bass was a Blazer. I dont remember much about it other than it looked great and played well (for a first bass i guess) Good luck to both of you with your new basses. Ill keep an eye out for the Jazz in the Classifieds ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Thanks Dave. I don't get on with Precision necks either, this one is Fender Jazz like, but with no dead spots. The whole thing feels very solid with an even tone across the strings and the Precision body is light and comfortable, giving the best of both designs imo. But I now have 8 basses and it's too many, so this will probably have to go along with a few others. Keep watching the classifieds....... Edited June 11, 2013 by redstriper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbo Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I have a JB-2 and its definitely my fave bass. They sound great, play beautifully, are very light weight and look great! What more would you want? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterFingers Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 That looks like a tiny body - on the bass I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='jumbo' timestamp='1370970422' post='2108125'] I have a JB-2 and its definitely my fave bass. They sound great, play beautifully, are very light weight and look great! What more would you want? :-) [/quote] That is a beautiful bass. Really love G&L L2000's and JB2's. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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