funkgod Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Hi All I am trying to find out about how many L2000E basses there are kicking about in the uk. these are the ones with the fender type head, control plate on the front, some of the early ones had slot screwdriver pole pieces, i have had a wanted ad on here for 3 years with nothing coming up, i have seen in the past only 5 in the uk, and i am beginning to think they are prob one of the rarest basses in the uk, i have only ever seen 2 for sale in the uk. please post here a pic if you have one or a link to one be it youtube or for sale, Must be in the Uk. I love these basses, they are like a musicman Sabre on Crack, in fact there is only months between them, i have another post on here with a comparison between them if interested. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/190734-79-sabre-v-81-gl-2000e-not-very-distant-brothers/page__fromsearch__1"]79 sabre V 81 G&L L2000E [/url] Some things you might not know about the 2000E what sets them apart from the later 2000 series. 1) The fingerboard on the Early L2000E and some early L2000 is unstained Ebony not rosewood. 2) Leo curved the finger board bottom like he did on the early fender basses. 3) The L2000E had a skunk stripe down the back of the neck on both maple and ebony boards. 4) Leo also went back to the 3 screw tilt neck, From L2000E and then on to the L2000 5) Slot pole pieces, When you move these 90 Deg slot inline with string or across, it sounds different, slightly. 6) The L2000E and for the first year had "Schaller" stamped tuners, with the norm alloy tuning heads to cut down weight. 7) Like the early Musicmans Leo started the serial numbers off from B00... 8) Series 1 pre amps together with the early slot pickups on the early L2000E the OP is huge so were tamed down as were too powerful i think the transients from the pups were too much and were blowing chips, Here is mine. Cheers [attachment=137455:IMG_3190.jpg][attachment=137456:IMG_3192.jpg] [attachment=137457:IMG_3193.jpg][attachment=137458:IMG_3194.jpg] Hanging out with his mates. [attachment=137461:IMG_3854.jpg] Edited October 14, 2017 by funkgod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doudoubass Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) hi, what do you think about extend this counting to Europe? Here, in France, i know 3 L2000e: This '81 hog-maple, stolen in 2011 from its owner (sad story) [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/stolenl2000e1_zps7496ea75.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/stolenl2000e_zps238ab0a0.jpg.html"][/url] a recently refined '81 poplar-maple: [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/GLE2_zps9c6e2529.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/GLE1_zps88d1aa1a.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/GLE3_zps40704218.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/blackl2000e_zps07fbb265.jpeg.html"][/url] and finally mine, a '81 hog-ebony fretless: [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/IMG_1040_zpsac7f214f.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/IMG_1048_zpsee6ecc49.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/IMG_1054_zps4a50480b.jpg.html"][/url] [URL=http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/6315fc52-b9d5-4364-a388-6b78bf78bbed_zpsb893385a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/doudoubass/6315fc52-b9d5-4364-a388-6b78bf78bbed_zpsb893385a.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited July 1, 2013 by doudoubass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) Hi again doudoubass, yes why not all Europe lets have them. be interesting to see what was sent where in the begining. i will try and get some info from G&L, the red one ( if it is red ) sounds like the one just stolen from a chap in yorkshire there is a post in the general discussions if anyone sees it in the uk please pm "martthebass" (post below) Love the ebony fretless, my fave combination, and very rare. if ever you sell the fretless let me know. is your one very powerfull with extended lows that would move a house ?? mine could be the ultimate reggae bass !! and also at the flick of a switch the tone from slap hell. Edited October 15, 2017 by funkgod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doudoubass Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) With the same setting (Neck pickup only), my L2000E has a lower output than my L1000 but is more fatter. The hog/ebony combination works very well with the big MFD Pickup. Yes, it could be the ultimate bass of a lot of style: rock, reggae, jazz, anything! I imported mine from the USA in March 2013. She was modded by the previous owner to be full passive: Each pickup has a devoted switch to choose between parallel, inner coil, OMG mode, like an upgraded L1000 with 2 MFD humbuckers! I really fall in love with the L1000, L2000e series... a thunderous sound and a wonderful neck shape with its 1 5/8-1 11/16 nut width. The next generation bit-cut neck of my EL TORO is more rounded and different to play. Do you often use the active mode of yours? My next dream bass will be a L2000e in ash-maple or ash-ebony, but first i've to locate her, and after to find the money! Edited July 4, 2013 by doudoubass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) Yes in active mode but there is a problem,.... i use two amps live, a small 2x10 swr redhead for smaller gigs, and a swr sm500 pro with a golly 6x10 for bigger gigs ( outdoor mainly) the redhead is a fantastic combo, the best 2x10 i have tried (and have been through most of them) with my wal and my other 83 G&L it sounds amazing, but.. it just cant handle the lows of the 2000E so i got a swr 2x10 ext cab and replaced the speakers with 2 x 500w 10" eminence Kappa, while it improved the o/p taking less strain off the combo it still struggled with the sub lows that the "E" produced so to use it well it was clear it needs big strong cab literage. so the only time i use it live is with the 500 and 6x10,,,, that knowing smile on my face before i play a note is not there for show, taking out the actives explains the reason yours has a lower o/p, the active preamp really does give it some power, to quote a remark by another l2000E "El tookay" user on the "basses by leo" forum [url="http://www.bassesbyleo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1280"]http://www.bassesbyl....php?f=4&t=1280[/url] "Fats is correct...to a point. At the start of the BBE era, the preamp was changed to Version 1.0, then again to version 1.1 around 1997 (Brad, corect me if I'm wrong there...). Both revisions were to improve battery life and lower noise. Also, there are some of us GLeeks that can hear subtle differences in the Ver. 1.0 and 1.1's, those being the 1.0 is more modern and clean, while the 1.1 comes back to the E series preamp. ...and thats where it gets interesting. The first E's had a preamp that did not allow the treble knob to function when the bridge pup is solo'ed. This was due to the early E preamps' chip not being able to handle the hard transients generated by the MFD's. The second generation E preamp was slightly tweaked with capacitors, and allowed the treble control to function in all positions,including the bridge pup solo'ed. E's and later L2000's all used the same preamp from early 1982 to 1992. Sound differences? Second-gen preamps sound clean and deep, adding big lows and highs that are not harsh or tinny. The bottom end on first-gen preamps can knock down buildings. Nothing sounds as mammoth as a first-gen E in OMG mode, and add in slot pole pickups, you can adversely affect the sperm count of the first 20 rows . My 81 E makes my son's crappy Kustom practice amp sound like a dimed SVT at coliseum levels. I have an early 1983 L2000E fretless with the second-gen pre, and I actually prefer that pre for the fretless, a little more versatile, a little more transparent high end. That one sings better, but the 81 is first-call for all-out seismic disruption." Edited July 4, 2013 by funkgod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 [quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1372869102' post='2130972'] the red one ( if it is red ) sounds like the one just stolen from a chap in yorkshire there is a post in the general discussions Love the ebony fretless, my fave combination, and very rare. if ever you sell the fretless let me know. is your one very powerfull with extended lows that would move a house ?? mine could be the ultimate reggae bass !! and also at the flick of a switch the tone from slap hell. [/quote] Yup pretty much the same as the stolen one FG except the one above is far less road worn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I've always been put off by the current G&L headstock, just too damn pointy. These are nice looking basses though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doudoubass Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I think my L2000e has a lower output than my L1000 because of the hand wound MFD pickups and their random winding process. The Leo era G&L basses have all their own voice, like the Pre CBS Fender. That's why we like them! The first gen preamp really seems to be naughty for the bass amp speaker!! I'd like to try one of those in the future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Some L2000E Clips ( tho are as rare !) Curtis Robertson Jr. on his ( nice bass solo) check out les McCann cd's if you like funk! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94TqHsLBDcM Henry Thomas bass solo. ( the 1 bass i would love to own) the mids are so solid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGbIoii9A-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Check out also henry with paul weller shows how fat and heavy an L2000E can get http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rphe8UanAaY living colour L2000E demo Edited May 1, 2022 by funkgod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doudoubass Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) Thanks Funkgod, you did a great job to find all those L2000e clips! [quote name='doudoubass' timestamp='1372924216' post='2131585'] My next dream bass will be a L2000e in ash-maple or ash-ebony, but first i've to locate her, and after to find the money! [/quote] Guess what is coming to France from the States? another sweet L2KE! Here is a sample of what she looks like: [url="http://s670.photobucket.com/user/doudoubass/media/IMG_0866_zpse9b8d5a3.jpg.html"][/url] Swamp ash - ebony combo, chromes hardware and lawsuit headstock! Sadly, I had to sell my passive El Toro to buy this one... but i'm very impatient to put my hands on her!! Edited September 20, 2013 by doudoubass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) If someone is very quick.... there is a super rare G&L L2000E on Adverts IE in Ireland, looks effin amazin in red. one of about 5 in the uk that i have seen in over 20 years, rarer than chickin lips, hens teeth, drummers with good timing here ya go... [url="http://www.adverts.ie/electric-basses/g-l-2000-e-series-bass-82/11425287."]http://www.adverts.i...ss-82/11425287.[/url] Edited October 14, 2017 by funkgod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Here is a rare sight, 2 x L2000-E same colour 1 hog body 1 i think swamp ash Member I.clarke a friend for years has just bagged this, and he is made up with it, he is only down the road about a mile, so went round with mine and let them have a little cuddle on the couch aaarrrrrr, im sure he will be along to tell yall about it. it plays like a dream. nice middy punch to it as well ( his is the hog on the right) [attachment=255571:IMG_4484.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.clarke Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Can't see all the battle scars from that distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.clarke Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Did I show you this .... Leo Fenders own moniker done by his own hand .... For Clarence obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.clarke Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) It would be daft to assume that George also had his own 'special' signature.??? . The Leo one is evidenced but I've not heard of George Fullerton doing the same ?? Edited February 20, 2018 by i.clarke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokyflipps Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Haven't seen any G&L 2000e for sale for ages. Edited January 3, 2019 by smokyflipps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 03/01/2019 at 20:10, smokyflipps said: Haven't seen any G&L 2000e for sale for ages. Gorgeous one just sold on ebay UK last april, i had it watched but missed the auction as i was driving back from bristol so missed it or it would of been on my wall, i was so pi@@sed off cus i really wanted it, ahh well, anyone here buy it ? another clip, george Anderson from shackattack before his JayDee days with a black i think L2000E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 More zombies popping up on here lately than on The Walking Dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 22 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said: More zombies popping up on here lately than on The Walking Dead. ??? thanks, glad you could contribute something to the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I have the April one: Just a superb bass and look at the condition it looks like a reissue, I’m a long time lover of all thing G&l and had a good few but this just feels special. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 What’s the difference between the ‘E’ series and the others? I’d definitely like a black and maple one to match my SB1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 This is a nice piece on them- http://www.yowhatsshakin.com/yowhatsshakin/G%26L_basses.html The l2000e had a pre amp and the early l2000 was passive but got discontinued for the Pre amp version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) On 11/07/2021 at 12:20, Geddys nose said: I have the April one: Just a superb bass and look at the condition it looks like a reissue, I’m a long time lover of all thing G&l and had a good few but this just feels special. OWWWWWWWWWW sell it me or im sending the management round with the wilkinsons freshly stropped. 🙂 Joking aside that one is prob the best one iv seen condition wise on the planet at the mo, i was so sick i missed it i even got intouch with the seller and told him to fwd my ebay name incase the buyer ever sold it. ! ahhh well,... you should be right proud of that, is it to be played live or a stay at home bass ? Edited July 12, 2021 by funkgod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 my quartet, 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.