Old Horse Murphy Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) The best laid plans and all that.... Anyway, after managing to get down to three basses (P Bass, SR5 and Fretless) I called in to PMT Cardiff to buy some strings but on the way in my wife spotted this gorgeous US G&L CLF L-2000 in their B-stock section and said "ooh, that's a really nice finish on that bass". I hadn't actually seen it at that stage but on closer examination she was right. Not only was it a lovely looking bass, it was also a really, really decent price too, especially as the only thing I could see that was slightly wrong with it was a very minor lacquer chip near the truss rod access on the headstock and a tiny bit of a lacquer ding on the bottom edge. Other than that it was spotless. I spoke to one of the staff who told me they'd had it hanging around for a while but had only just put it up for sale and would I like to try it. After play it for 10 mins I fell in love with it. I've had a couple of G&L 5 Strings before but this was the first 4 string I'd tried and it's something else. It's a lovely light weight and the electronics sound amazing- more organic than say a Stingray, but equally more hifi than a P Bass. The neck is lovely too. The guy could obviously smell blood in the water as he offered an even bigger discount than on the ticket but I decided to be sensible for once in my life and walk away. About an hour later on our way home my wife asked me why I didn't buy it and I explained that I couldn't really afford it or justify it at this moment in time. She told me to use some of our savings if I wanted to, so when I got home I called the store and asked them if they'd accept an even lower price for it: they wouldn't but reduced what they'd offered it to me for even further and threw in free next day delivery. And here it is. So anyway, as I was saying I'm at four basses, which is obviously far better than three Edited September 17, 2021 by Old Horse Murphy 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJWW Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Love G&Ls, love the look of that one! Drool.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congrats. Killer bass. I have the same in CAR. These MFD pickups have some serious... Enjoy 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I played a CLF L1000 in the Bass Bash a few weeks ago. It was exceptionally fine. All that chromage is yummy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congrats, that’s a beauty. Recent L2000 convert here!! You’ve summed up the sound very well, I’d add more snap than a jazz. I’ve never seen a new one in the flesh. It looks like they’ve slimmed the waist a bit. The grain on this one is lovely 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Yes! More of these kind of threads! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I knew @owen and @ped would show up in this thread! @Ped - they slimmed down the L1000 and L2000 and used a "Mid 90's L series shape" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Another G&L fan here. That’s a nice looker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I've had 3 (or is it 4?) - very impressed - they say Mr Fender said they were the best basses he ever built and I believe that. I notice UP didn't mention £ and p so it must have been a steal...well done sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Very nice! I have the CLF L-1000 which Owen tried out at the bass bash a couple of weeks back. Mines is exceptionally light and the fit and finish is top drawer. Sounds huge too. If mine is anything to go by, the CLF research basses are a bit special and if I had the money I’d try and get hold of an L2K like yours as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Cracker! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) Nice bass and it’s great that your wife is helping to feed your GAS. Which reminds me that there is a formula to determine how many bases you should own. I got this from another GAS inflicted forum but it applies equally here: - The correct number of basses to own is n+1. While the minimum number of basses one should own is three, the correct number is n+1, where n is the number of basses currently owned. This equation may also be re-written as s-1, where s is the number of basses owned that would result in separation from your partner. Edited September 18, 2021 by Velarian Typos 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 Thanks chaps I always find some basses/brands lend themselves better to being either 4 or 5 strings and (for example) have always preferred Fenders as 4 strings but Stingrays as 5. My experience to date had always been G&L 5 strings, so trying a 4 string has been a revelation for me and I much prefer them that way. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 And here it is with my other basses. The green P Bass is currently up for sale as I really don't need it, but the more I play it the more I am having doubts... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Very nice Nick, glad that I don’t do the ‘drop in’ to my local Sheffield shoppies or I fear I’d be stuffed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Nice one Nick. I still pine for that orange 5er… I had a few 4er Tributes and never really got on with them, but I always think it’s an itch that needs scratching again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 36 minutes ago, Jakester said: Nice one Nick. I still pine for that orange 5er… I had a few 4er Tributes and never really got on with them, but I always think it’s an itch that needs scratching again! Thanks Jake. That orange one was a lovely bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Old Horse Murphy said: Thanks Jake. That orange one was a lovely bass. Yep, I do wonder what I’d make of it nowadays! I do remember the lack of forearm cutaway was annoying. I do think I’m going to have to reacquaint myself with a G&L soon… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Very nice bass. On a side note, here is a video with the Deus bassist Alan Gevaert. It's in Dutch, so double Dutch to me, but different pickups in his G&L. A custom job? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 That's an original configuration SB2, those pickups are single coils. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamL Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Congratulations on the bass! Looks amazing. I've been looking to pick up one of these, but they seem out of stock everywhere now. Not sure whether I should hold on for a US model, or get a Tribute to satiate the lust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, AdamL said: Congratulations on the bass! Looks amazing. I've been looking to pick up one of these, but they seem out of stock everywhere now. Not sure whether I should hold on for a US model, or get a Tribute to satiate the lust. I was thinking the same thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 We need a Ray vs G and L comparison!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Welcome to the club, yours is a beauty. I have a black one and I bloody love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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