biro Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hello fellow Basschatters: once again, I am raising a first-world problem. Not so much, actually, because this could be quite crucial. Since I am in a boring stage in my PhD, I am thinking about getting a G&L Tribute L2500. (Makes perfect sense, doesnt it?) They're quite the steal from our beloved German superstore, and since I am after a mildly traditional and versatile 5 stringer, it seems a good bet. I have tried this model several times and I know what I am getting tonewise. However, I have read horrible stories about the truss rods on G&L necks. I have been perusing Talkbass for a while and found alarming reports of stripped nuts, broken rods and extremely expensive replacement necks. And yet, I like my necks very straight and adjustable: this is [i]the[/i] potential dealbreaker for me. Now, I am wondering whether there's been a different luck on this side of the pond. Anyone? As usual, many thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Well I've had 3 of them, (in an effort to get the colour I wanted), and haven't had a problem at all. I am a serial tinkerer, so can assure you the truss rods got tweaked quite a bit. They are the "swiss army knife" of basses, made by Cort, ( as are Laklands, some Fenders, Ibanez etc.), and I did a comparison with a US one and couldn't tell any difference. It isn't a problem that has cropped up here as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thank you ever so much! Yes, to be honest I believe it would be a good deal for me as they have indeed quite a lot of tonal variety. Also, it's probably the closest thing (conceptually, albeit not necessarily sonically) to a Wal these days and at that price range. I just need to make sure I won't have to return it after three days of tinkering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Ive had 3 tribute 4 string basses and never had a problem with the truss rod. Now the size of the necks, thats a different issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 No problems with the two Tributes (L-2000, M-2000) which I have had the pleasure of owning, if it helps add to the statistical reassurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I had a Tribute L2000 and never had cause to tweak the truss rod. However the pots wore out very quickly and I had to replace them all. On the plus side, loads of good sounds in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Very well. I expect my bank account to get lighter. I have enormous hands, and no problems whatsoever with chunky necks: necks that don't adjust, that I can't deal with. As an aside: Neepheid, the name of your band is work of genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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