dub_junkie Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hi Si, I use the LB100 as my workhorse P bass (I also have a MM Cutlass though that is rather stupidly rarely taken out of the case🤔😕) cant fault the look of the LB100 nor the sound. I do find the neck too chunky though especially down by the first few frets. Feels like a baseball bat compared to the Cutlass. I’ve heard a lot of complaints about the Tribute L2K neck and I’ve had a couple of those. The LB100 neck is bigger than that bass. I am debating at the moment whether the LB100 is a keeper. Think I prefer J and modern P/Stingray sized necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Had my eye on the jb2 for a while. How do they fare out? Seem to be priced around Squier CV territory. I like the body on the jb2, seems to be more of a p bass body and is light apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris7273 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 My L-2000 from 1998, honey burst body. bi-cut neck. IMG_0062.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Fell in love with my first G&L M2000 but foolishly sold it on as part of my downsizing. As a replacement I bought a jazz but was disappointed so again moved it on. Then the SB2 came along and I snapped it up. This week I was able to find another M2000 and it came to live with me. Can't decide which I prefer TBH...both very good basses for not too much money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 the black one looks as cool as a cucumber thats still crispy fresh from the fridge 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazrack Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hello team! Thought I'd upload a pic of my Asat here having just come across this very worthy G&l thread! This bass is a funk monster but also very versatile for all styles. From P bass to Jaco back pickup growl and it's own distinctive character I'm surprised there aren't more users of this incredible bass! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris7273 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Dual mfd pickups G&l bass : One bass to rule them all 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazrack Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Dual mfd pickups G&l bass : One bass to rule them all Absolutely Chris! Now, if I could just find myself a 5 string Asat I probably wouldn't play any other bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Lads, would be very interested in hearing how the l2000 sounds compared to say, a jazz or p. Just stumbled across g and l, seem to be like the fender unicorn. Love my jazz basses and couldn't get on with a ray so maybe these are good middle ground? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubster Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Horrorshow - I think you are probably right. Ray is nearly always 'clanky'. Not so the G&L L2K - used in passive mode (BTW still functions if battery dies - unlike my Ray which fell over mid gig!), it is much calmer but capable of trebly cutting sounds too. Extremely versatile. I have 2 caveats with G&L: a. can be heavy - always ask! b. don't care for the modern frets and j neck but love them when sorted with my personal options - only in USA models. I'm just too picky, neck is fine for most. Well worth giving G&L a go. My fave model is L1000 followed by L2k and SB-2 but beware of L1500 - clank city! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tubster said: Horrorshow - I think you are probably right. Ray is nearly always 'clanky'. Not so the G&L L2K - used in passive mode (BTW still functions if battery dies - unlike my Ray which fell over mid gig!), it is much calmer but capable of trebly cutting sounds too. Extremely versatile. I have 2 caveats with G&L: a. can be heavy - always ask! b. don't care for the modern frets and j neck but love them when sorted with my personal options - only in USA models. I'm just too picky, neck is fine for most. Well worth giving G&L a go. My fave model is L1000 followed by L2k and SB-2 but beware of L1500 - clank city! Good luck A Stingray can be hard to tame with rounds, but with flats you'd be hard pressed to find a smoother more velvety sound! One option with the L2000 is the 'K-Mod' which enables you to split the pickup coils, giving a decent J and MM sound (outer two, inner two). Although I've never tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Sound thanks lads, will look at an l2000 once I get the quids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 The Tribute Kiloton is also a good bet. The passive, single MFD humbucker and three way switch sounds great. Also the J width neck, is for me at any rate, infinitely more preferable to the bigger neck on the L2K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Sounds good. Some good sound comparisons on the Anderson’s YouTube page. They definitely sound more present than Leo’s other basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Bought from new CLF Research L-1000. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 And also my L-5500 (again) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, dub_junkie said: Bought from new CLF Research L-1000. I’d love if those as a 5! What’s it like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 18 hours ago, dub_junkie said: Bought from new CLF Research L-1000. Pmtonline.co.uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 8 hours ago, FDC484950 said: I’d love if those as a 5! What’s it like? Seems loud for a passive bass and the OMG setting is such a great tone - like a dub reggae tone on steroids. The bass is lovely, fit and finish is a tad higher than the regular USA production basses imo Maybe not to the extent of the MusicMan Classic series v regular but feels to me that bit more lush than a Fullerton Standard or Deluxe. 40 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said: Pmtonline.co.uk? Yes. I got the last one I believe😎 Pharaoh gold was the only colour left but I like garish G&Ls ( I once had a silver flake L-2000 and also a gold Asat bass too) and it’s probably the colour I would have wanted anyway so all good. The price was a complete no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 The pharaoh gold is beautiful. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 The l2000 tribute orange is down to 499 in andertons. Lovely looking bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fasting showman Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) My L5500, courtesy (5 years ago) of graham1945; what a great purchase it turned out to be. The nickel control knobs aren't stock, I've kept the old ones that are standard EMG items but the black plastic always felt sweaty. The bridge pickup is a 40J, I really like the change to the sound this brought about; more of an active J bass sound, I must say the stock sound was never bad but it improved the both pickups on equal / pan pot midway setting. Hard to tell from my rubbish photo but it's transparent dark green! Edited July 19, 2021 by The fasting showman Wording 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Love a green bass....that's so nice.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 I'm back in G&L land after some time out. Here's the CLF Research L-1000 I took possession of this week: Royal purple. Lovely finish, difficult to photograph 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, neepheid said: I'm back in G&L land after some time out. Here's the CLF Research L-1000 I took possession of this week: Royal purple. Lovely finish, difficult to photograph 😮 Wow! That is one cool bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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