Hello everybody,
I just need a bit of help and advice from any players with experience of both or either of these basses. Basically, i am thinking of part exchanging my Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass in for a G & L Tribute L2000. I love the idea of all those possible tones at my fingertips, but i also value lightness in a bass.
Do you think that the tones that my Aerodyne can currently produce will be easily replicated on the L2000? Also, my Aerodyne being 7 lbs in weight is lovely on the back and shoulders after extended playing, Is the L2000 noticeably heavier?
I've read so many brilliant reviews on this particular bass, and i've seen some excellent movies too. In an ideal world, i would have both basses, but if i had to have only one out of the 2, which one would you go for, and why?
I've had annoying buzzing on my jazz pickup, which i replaced with a supposedly quiet Dimarzio UltraJazz pickup, which i had fitted professionally, and annoyingly it still has buzzing issues, if strings aren't muted or being played. I understand that this may be a screening issue, but really, a bass guitar that costs a fair bit shouldn't have this issue. Would i still be having the same problems with an L2000?
I really want both, but must only choose one. I like the tones i can get out of my Aerodyne with both P & J pickups on full and played palm muted pick style or finger style. Think of Stings tone in the Police, that's what kind of tone i have, and that i like.
My band plays similar rock reggae music. An L2000? an Aerodyne Jazz Bass?
Please help me my fellow bass players, as im sure that most of you have more experience, skills and knowledge at your fingertips, in regards to this issue.
Any feedback would be massively appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to read my thread.
Cheers,
Mat