SOLD G&L L2500 Tribute big logo.John East Pre, Cherryburst £380 Eastleigh, Hampshire

[Max Normal]

This is an original run G&L L2500 Tribute from their first year of manufacture, 2003, so it has the large Tribute logo.

These basses were manufactured in Korea rather then the more recent Indonesian ones, and many think that these have superior build quality to the newer ones. Not sure about the modern variety, but these also have the same pickups as the USA version.

The fit, finish and playbility are excellent and the bass is constructed from very lightweight ash. It's amazingly lightweight for a fiver, and definately lighter than my Stingray 4.

String spacing is 18mm.

The bass has been upgraded with a John East Uni-pre which has a 3 band EQ with pickup blend, mid sweep and pull slap switch, so everything from thunderous rock to a modern tone is easily achievable.

Currently set up with a nice low action and D'Adderio EXL 165 Nickels.

The neck profile is a modern flat oval. Some people think these are chunky, but it's not thick, just wide shouldered. I find it very comfortable to play and cramp-free. A great bass to get into five string playing, and eminently giggable with a range of tones and playability that exceeds some much more expensive instruments.

Condition

As you can see from the photos, it is in good condition for its age and the cherryburst really shines when polished. It has a couple of minor scuffs as you'd expect.

It has a shallow ding in the back of the neck lacquer that has not gone through. This would easily sand out (I usually have oiled necks) but I have left it lacquered for originality.

A battery LED has been installed in place of the centre switch when the new preamp was installed. I have disconnected this to save battery life, but the wire is still there and it could easily been reconnected. During installation of the LED, a small crack has appeared in the lacquer (not the wood) next to the LED. This is in line with the wood grain so not really noticeable.

Sorry no trades.

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Edited August 26, 2020 by Max Normal

[Max Normal]

Now sold.

[grahamd]

Nor surprised, what a beaut