countjodius Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi all, I'm really interested in an L2500 as I love the L2000, but would like to try before I buy as I'm not sure that I'd get on with the string spacing. Are there any proud owners of an L2500 in Glasgow or close by that wouldn't mind me trying their G&L baby? A box of beer and some in depth bass chat for any generous volunteers! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I switch between an L2500 and L2000. The spacing is 17.5mm vs 19mm. I love the 17.5 for string skipping and fast finger work e.g. Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic. I don't really think about it much. USA L2500 is one of the best instruments I've ever owned and I've had a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countjodius Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Interesting to hear Sean. How do you find slap, double thumbing and such on the L2500? Worried that big hands plus being used to Lakland fiver necks would make the spacing feel pretty tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) I used to have one. Lovely neck but I could never get on with the narrow spacing. It's quite similar to the StingRay 5-string in many ways. Which I also didn't get on with. It was after those two that I realised I only liked 19mm spacing! Edited September 17, 2017 by thepurpleblob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 [quote name='countjodius' timestamp='1505674419' post='3373502'] Interesting to hear Sean. How do you find slap, double thumbing and such on the L2500? Worried that big hands plus being used to Lakland fiver necks would make the spacing feel pretty tight! [/quote] I don't do much of that. I play fingerstyle and pick. I only slap on Aerosmith's Elevator and that's not an issue at all. The only answer is having a go. Hopefully one will turn up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countjodius Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1505857053' post='3374862'] I don't do much of that. I play fingerstyle and pick. I only slap on Aerosmith's Elevator and that's not an issue at all. The only answer is having a go. Hopefully one will turn up soon. [/quote] Fingers crossed! [quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1505683981' post='3373590'] I used to have one. Lovely neck but I could never get on with the narrow spacing. It's quite similar to the StingRay 5-string in many ways. Which I also didn't get on with. It was after those two that I realised I only liked 19mm spacing! [/quote] I have a feeling that I'll be in the same boat, so am keen to try before committing. An L2500 with 19mm spacing would be a game changer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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