ryan0583 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I use my L2500 for everything. It's comfortable, versatile and sounds great. I also love the switching options as they allow you to select between two or three different sounds very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 @blue has it completely right, and to me all that talk about neck dive for the ASAT is overrated, granted its a bit more horizontal, but it balances fine and i have used it with the extender and without Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) [quote name='ryan0583' timestamp='1482776605' post='3202680'] I use my L2500 for everything. It's comfortable, versatile and sounds great. I also love the switching options as they allow you to select between two or three different sounds very quickly. [/quote] I love the EQ. Dials from north to south, 1. Volume 2. Treble 3. Bass. Switches from north to south. 1. Pick Up selection (parallel & series) 2. Bass boost 3. Treble boost. Blue Edited December 26, 2016 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Yep, 20 plus combinations and I use.... two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1482778804' post='3202694'] I love the EQ. Dials from north to south, 1. Volume 2. Treble 3. Bass. Switches from north to south. 1. Pick Up selection (parallel & series) 2. Bass boost 3. Treble boost. Blue [/quote] Dials are correct, switches nearly there *sorry to be pedantic* 1 is pick up selector, Neck/Both/Bridge 2. Is for the poles on the pickups - Series (bass boost)/parallel (bass cut) 3. Is passive/pre-amp on/treble boost Hope you don't think i am too geeky! What are your other basses the ASAT is blowing out the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1482779225' post='3202700'] Dials are correct, switches nearly there *sorry to be pedantic* 1 is pick up selector, Neck/Both/Bridge 2. Is for the poles on the pickups - Series (bass boost)/parallel (bass cut) 3. Is passive/pre-amp on/treble boost Hope you don't think i am too geeky! What are your other basses the ASAT is blowing out the water? [/quote] No problem, thanks for correcting me. In terms of value and utility. Hell, my Gibson Les Paul Gold Top bass and my Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 bass cost quadruple the price of my G&L ASAT. However my G&L sees the lion's share of my gigs. Granted my LP and ES-335 are the coolest looking basses on the planet,IMO. And I only use them for their looks. Blue Edited December 26, 2016 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Can't argue with you there in looks, but an ASAT is pretty darned good looking too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I would love a Wunkay (L1000) fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) [quote name='blue' timestamp='1482780387' post='3202715'] No problem, thanks for correcting me. In terms of value and utility. Hell, my Gibson Les Paul Gold Top bass and my Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 bass cost quadruple the price of my G&L ASAT. However my G&L sees the lion's share of my gigs. Granted my LP and ES-335 are the coolest looking basses on the planet,IMO. And I only use them for their looks. Blue [/quote] Horses for courses. I like your MIJ 50s Precisions a lot, but if was to choose one bass from your collection, based purely on aesthetics, I'd take the ASAT every time. Edited December 26, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1482795668' post='3202810'] Horses for courses. I like your MIJ 50s Precisions a lot, but if was to choose one bass from your collection, based purely on aesthetics, I'd take the ASAT every time. [/quote] Well, since my ASAT is my primary gigging bass these days I don't have an argument. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1482781478' post='3202734'] Can't argue with you there in looks, but an ASAT is pretty darned good looking too! [/quote] I think for me it's because I'm not sure where I stand on or what I think of the blue burst color pattern. However, it's a 1991 and the amount of birds eye in the maple neck looks really cool. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 The last time I gigged my Tribute SB-2, the sound guy asked if it was active. Yes, MFD pickups are hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Well,you have seen my ASAts, silve and black which i love colour wise and the honey burst is pretty handsome for the other. We have had lots of love for L2s, ASAT, JB, SB series, is there anyone out there with a J or MJ willing to testify?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonunders Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 [sup]I have just changed to flat wound strings on my L2500. Even better then before. Gas for a JB2[/sup] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1482830080' post='3202894'] Well,you have seen my ASAts, silve and black which i love colour wise and the honey burst is pretty handsome for the other. We have had lots of love for L2s, ASAT, JB, SB series, is there anyone out there with a J or MJ willing to testify?! [/quote] A student of mine had an M series tribute. It was ridiculously good, nothing comes close for value. Other products at that price point all feel like there's a corner cut somewhere but that bass was like the Subaru Impreza STI of guitars, giant killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Good man Scalpy, although we should not shout too loud or we'll stop being an exclusive club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedaymonk Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 [quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1482832428' post='3202912'] A student of mine had an M series tribute. It was ridiculously good, nothing comes close for value. Other products at that price point all feel like there's a corner cut somewhere but that bass was like the Subaru Impreza STI of guitars, giant killer! [/quote] As far as I can see, there's one little corner cut on the Tribute M versus US: the ¼" socket. The Tribute has one of those long threaded cylindrical sockets, whereas the US version has a normal socket (Switchcraft?) mounted on a plate. The former is a bit more prone to failure and can't be fixed in the field by bending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 [quote name='threedaymonk' timestamp='1482844868' post='3203020'] As far as I can see, there's one little corner cut on the Tribute M versus US: the ¼" socket. The Tribute has one of those long threaded cylindrical sockets, whereas the US version has a normal socket (Switchcraft?) mounted on a plate. The former is a bit more prone to failure and can't be fixed in the field by bending! [/quote] Fair point, I didn't notice (but have had to fix my fair share of fender style jacks of the years as a classroom teacher!) The jack on my ASAT has been superb, never need looking at once. But mustn't eulogise, I realise that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 If I was going to buy another bass, G&L look like good value for money IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 My wonderful wunkay [IMG]http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/garethadavies/GL%20L1000/image.jpg3_zpsfzaoonpa.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvo66 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I love my m series my fave bass for home use and gigging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1482859621' post='3203112'] My wonderful wunkay [IMG]http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/garethadavies/GL%20L1000/image.jpg3_zpsfzaoonpa.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Boom!!\m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 That Wunkay is pure drop dead beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Why buy one? Versatile, excellent pickups, very nicely put together (in the Cort factory, I understand), great tones. I could go on. I had a L2000 Trib. Astonishingly good for the money. The only reason I sold it was because I've played J basses for 30 years and just couldn't get on with the wider, flatter neck. I did persevere with it, because the instrument was so good, but in the end, I tried a P Bass Special and marginally preferred it to play, so bought it, even though the sound isn't quite as good. If the G&L neck suits your hand, go for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 If I could find an ASAT semi 5 in Gold Sparkle I would be all over it like a bad rash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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