slazman Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I am the proud owner of a USA G&L L2000 which I bought in from the US a year ago (via Talkbass forum). It was great value and I love the bass, however I am getting a GAS attack and the L2000 looks lonely on its own so something else to hang next to it is the solution. With a forthcoming visit over to the States soon (I have family over there), I am thinking of once again using the Talkbass extensive source of good value pre-loved bass guitars so I will start looking soon. My challenge is what to look at. I love the characteristics of the L2000 - it can really growl and thump. My new bass needs to have different characteristics .. something sharper, more precise and laid back (and be a looker). I don't have vast experience so would appreciate a bit of advice what to start considering that addresses my aspirations, so I am hoping the knowledge of my fellow Basschatters can be of assistance here - any suggestions and advice will be most welcome. Peter (BTW - not looking to buy at the moment so no offers thanks) Quote
bubinga5 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 [quote name='slazman' post='616464' date='Oct 4 2009, 01:15 PM']I am the proud owner of a USA G&L L2000 which I bought in from the US a year ago (via Talkbass forum). It was great value and I love the bass, however I am getting a GAS attack and the L2000 looks lonely on its own so something else to hang next to it is the solution. With a forthcoming visit over to the States soon (I have family over there), I am thinking of once again using the Talkbass extensive source of good value pre-loved bass guitars so I will start looking soon. My challenge is what to look at. I love the characteristics of the L2000 - it can really growl and thump. My new bass needs to have different characteristics .. something sharper, more precise and laid back (and be a looker). I don't have vast experience so would appreciate a bit of advice what to start considering that addresses my aspirations, so I am hoping the knowledge of my fellow Basschatters can be of assistance here - any suggestions and advice will be most welcome. Peter (BTW - not looking to buy at the moment so no offers thanks)[/quote] Sharper, more precise, laidback, a looker..... F Bass! Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Methinks you need something with single coil pick-ups. Maybe even passive? That's what I've done (more by luck than judgement) as I've gone along; Bought a wholly different type of instrument each time- albeit a good example of its kind - Active, Passive, all kinds of pick-up placement and coil switching (The L2000 has that angle pretty well covered!) Try them all, and try to appreciate each instrument's virtues. Quote
Al Heeley Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 [quote]Try them all[/quote]Best advice going! Have no pre-conceptions, keep an open mind, try everything you can and see which one sings to you. If you want a few different basses to cover all the ground then you NEED a bolt-on neck and a thru-neck instrument, JB singlecoils as well as humbuckers, rosewood, maple and ebony fretboards. 5-string and 4-string. Buy them all! Quote
Linus27 Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) Fender MIA Jazz, maybe one of the Re-issues like the 75 which I have. Has to be passive also. Edited October 5, 2009 by Linus27 Quote
CHRISDABASS Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 would it be too predictable for me to say Sadowsky??? Thought so..... I'll get my coat Quote
chris_b Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 If you want to top the G&L and you're looking in the US, then you should be considering MTD, Lakland, Sadowsky and AC basses. Good luck. Quote
ezbass Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='617364' date='Oct 5 2009, 01:07 PM']would it be too predictable for me to say Sadowsky??? Thought so..... I'll get my coat [/quote] Not at all, this was the first thing to spring to my mind too. Can you get my jacket while you're there? Edited October 5, 2009 by ezbass Quote
slazman Posted October 5, 2009 Author Posted October 5, 2009 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='617364' date='Oct 5 2009, 01:07 PM']would it be too predictable for me to say Sadowsky??? Thought so..... I'll get my coat [/quote] Arrggggghhh! I knew this would be ananswer .... may have to start serious saving. Problem though is being able to try before I buy as per previous recommendations .... how do I get to experience all these wonderful options so I get to know what is right for me? Quote
CHRISDABASS Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote name='slazman' post='617780' date='Oct 5 2009, 06:37 PM']Arrggggghhh! I knew this would be ananswer .... may have to start serious saving. Problem though is being able to try before I buy as per previous recommendations .... how do I get to experience all these wonderful options so I get to know what is right for me?[/quote] Book a weekend away "up north" and go to Guitar Guitar (stores in Newcastle, Glasgow and edinburgh) here's the current stock! [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars.asp?brandname=Sadowsky"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars...ndname=Sadowsky[/url] The metro basses are really nice! i love mine! its had more action than my NYC lately! you can pick them up second hand for around £1000 which is pretty dam good if you ask me Quote
Dread Bass Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 As the others have said maybe something with single coils like a super jazz. Quote
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