Hutton Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I have a question for G&L fans. How does a mid to late 80s L2000 compare to the 2017 offering from G&L? Also, do G&L have a custom shop as I have seen an L2000 on eBay being described as a custom shop instrument? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightlyseared Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 An 80s L2000 has the three bolt micro tilt neck joint, a new one will have a six bolt neck. Most 80s models will have a metal control plate and black powder coated bridge. Necks vary considerably as customers buying direct can specify the profile and nut width. I've played a huge, deep '81 with a 45mm nut and others that were jazz-like. G&L have limited edition "Custom Creations" which are essentially limited run models. All G&L USA direct orders are in a sense custom shop instruments as the buyer chooses their spec from the available options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 [quote name='Lightlyseared' timestamp='1508600135' post='3393233'] An 80s L2000 has the three bolt micro tilt neck joint, a new one will have a six bolt neck. Most 80s models will have a metal control plate and black powder coated bridge. Necks vary considerably as customers buying direct can specify the profile and nut width. I've played a huge, deep '81 with a 45mm nut and others that were jazz-like. G&L have limited edition "Custom Creations" which are essentially limited run models. All G&L USA direct orders are in a sense custom shop instruments as the buyer chooses their spec from the available options. [/quote] Many thanks. What a great reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Never played a bad-un and I've had 8 now, vintage and now - Don't be afraid of the 3 bolt (they did it properly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Agreed I have had the 3 bolt ASATs and 6 bolt L1500 Good basses. If you like a thin neck go for a #8 PJ is a #12 Baseball bat #7 but shallow enough to be comfortable, it’s like a very old fashioned P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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