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@blue has it completely right, and to me all that talk about neck dive for the ASAT is overrated, granted its a bit more horizontal, but it balances fine and i have used it with the extender and without

Whilst I am obviously an enthusiast, and am happy to talk about my experiences and learn from others, from those not in G&L land yet, what I will say is that if you are a chronic bass flipper in the U.K., G&L may not be the bass for you. They take a while to re sale, but they are not just for Xmas and most people stateside that flip flip for another G&L

@TheGreek, thank goodness I don't still live in Herts or you'd be in real trouble!

@baggyman the L2K series has one volume, one bass, one treble knob which should suit you. The switches are for pick up selectors, series and parallel and for passive or active configuration. LB-100, Kiloton, SB-1 are all 1 volume and 1 tone. M series is a different pre-amp completely active and does take some time to dial in, but they have less hot pick ups and give a different tonal palette, probably a bit gentler (tho I hate that word...). Here is the current range: http://glguitars.com/instruments/USA/basses/index.asp But also remember there is the L1000 or 'Wunkay', El toro, interceptor and there were E models, slight differences between 80s and 90s models. @TheGreek you have to try one, you really do. You may not love it (although you probably will) but you won't hate it one bit. Admittedly I found G&L early in my bass adventures having had a Kramer D-1 (awful) Fender Cabronita and Fender Starcaster, and played a few others. You know you want to!

Oh and don't sell one, keep them all. If you think about it when you are playing one, the others keep each other company and nestled together as a 3 they are a happy family.

Totally get your point, I use GHS Boomers and if I had flats it would be tamer, but I like the grit of the Boomers. What I have is very old Boomers on the ASAT solid body as it is just a more meaty bass and with the thick neck, it really keeps the thud of a dense and classic almost Motown sound if I want. As I said before the semi hollow needs to keep strings in the new end so the rich harmonics sing. This bass really likes a pick being used. I keep fairly fresh strings in the L1500 as now I can do anything with it being able to control the tone and it is a finger machine. Here is some homework on reading the thread... http://www.bassesbyleo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1396

A fellow Bristolian - excellent!. I got this from the Basses by leo site, so i cannot lay claim to being a technological genius, but for me it has made a huge difference. I never played the bass with the knobw past about 75%, which so far as my understanding goes is how they were designed to roll at, due to them being super hot, but with the L1500 i just found the treble region too much, especially with the pre-amp on and was almost like finger nails on a blackboard. It nearly made me move the bass on, i even advertised it on here. I did this mod and the world changed. 1. Replacing the stock R7 resistor with a 22k resistor kills the treble boost when the preamp is on. 2. Replacing the stock capacitor on the treble-cut pot with a .1 uf capacitor enables more treble roll-off. 3. A .001 uf capacitor added to the bass-cut pot (center lug to back of pot) reduces the resonant frequency of the pickup, providing more low end all the time. The key with point 3 is to ADD the bass pot capacitor, not change it. I have so much low end it is a complete sub machine as well as being a funk machine. I love my ASAT number 7 neck it is powerful. Adore my ASAT semi hollow with its singing ability, fast number 8 neck and it can still be dirty, but after this mod i have not put down the L1500 and its number 12 neck. Its probably not my favourite Bec, I prefers the other extremes i have, but the sound i get is phenomenal. Happy to receive a pm for further discussion

I'm with Pinball except that I would have the ASAT, same electronics, but love the shape. Interestingly Pinball, have you modded your L1500 pre-amp and tone pots? I have and it's a whole new awesome beast!

This is my family!

Simply because they are really well made basses which sound absolutely brilliant. If you like a Fender you will like them, but they are so much more than that. The Pick ups have a bigger tone and palette to me, they will cover the Fender territory and give you more than that, add in the vast array of finishes and neck sizes available then you have an awesome template. The nuances between the line ups and their Pup placement really do give you everything you need across the board. I'll Post a pic in a bit

Thanks for answering on here and in TB! Keep up the good work, and don't forget to do the Tech21 dUg!

Well I have ordered a pair of these flare so I'll see what works for me!

Or get a Blonde finish and strip it back

Natural finishes on G&L basses!

Considered an LB-100 from G&L it's quality, essentially a Fender. Would you do a Warmouth build?

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/115781810/fender-usa-5-string-precision-bass-case.html?link=%2Fclassifieds%2Fall%2Fuk%2Fsecond%2Bhand%2Bfender%2Bprecision%2Bbass%2Bguitars It's a 5 banger I know, but I am sure there are things out there I would also say do not be afraid to import from USA, sometimes it works out cheaper

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/1965-fender-precision-bass/1200656437

There is a '65 on gumtree with 'history' and the scars to show, but You may have to either barter v hard, or go broke!

Yes for ACS Interesting ones are acoustic DUBS, they do it block the most amount of sound, but donallow it to filter through. Unfortunately on this one, you get what you pay for and I would say that ears are priceless...

I know there are plenty to do, but I think adding In a Tecamp Puma would really be helpful as essentially it would allow people to accurately compare the EICH being the same inventor. Cheers

All guys mentioned are awesome, but here are some extras Muzz Gillings - Living Colour Tim Bogert - Cactus Todd Smallie- JJ Grey and the Mofro Jamal Nichols - Gregory Porter Norwood Fisher - Fishbone Francis Hylton - Incognito Mani - Stone Roses But without doubt the absolute best dUg Pinnick - Kings X, absolute genius

Hope you get it resolved buddy My LH1000 served me OK, but I am now moving it on. You would hope customers get a decent shout even in this day

Shall we finish the vowels GOS-Gear Oscillating Syndrome GUS-Gear Undecided Syndrome

Oh and it's great fun!!

Hello mate, Maybe I am about the same with you, but part of it with me is I only started playing about 2-3 years ago so I am on a quick curve with gear as I am a working man and have a bit more income compared to starting as a teenager. Nowadays gear is easy to shift and pick up with here, Talkbass, gumtree, eBay etc. so it happens more than it used to. I lucked out early in my guitar search, took a punt and realised I like G&L basses so am fairly set, although I do have a minor I ch for a Ray, and pedals amps etc. Well it's a journey to get what your ears like. I would only call it GIS if you keep selling and re-buying the same equipment, if you buy and move it on its GES - Gear Experimenting Syndrome