Musicman20 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) I grew up seeing these basses, yet I barely see any here in the UK. What do these basses sound like? Comfort/feel/quality/etc. I realise they are not Rays, so the buckers sound different. I like the look of the Jazz type basses they do, and the double bucker basses, (ASAT shape is great!). Just found one of my favourite colours as well, sonic blue Jazz [url="http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/USA/basses/JB/enlarge.asp"]http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/USA/b.../JB/enlarge.asp[/url] What can you tell me about them? Im just curious at the moment, and still considering what I can get for my 30th which is 6 months away still. Ive decided not to go custom and just get something different and more exciting. I darent try buy a vintage Fender as im too picky. Cheers Edited August 29, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 these jazz style ones look awesome!! Why isnt there a proper UK dealer for the US made G&L's?? It would be great to try some of these models out and i'd more than likely buy one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 [url="http://www.gotoguitars.com/"]gotoguitars[/url] As for G&L? Leo said it himself "G&L Guitars are the finest instruments I ever built". Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='939610' date='Aug 29 2010, 09:20 PM']these jazz style ones look awesome!! Why isnt there a proper UK dealer for the US made G&L's?? It would be great to try some of these models out and i'd more than likely buy one!! [/quote] I know the Bass Merchant have them on their site (not the USA models) but I assume you can get a quote and order one. They do look fantastic....if they are reasonable prices im very interested as you can customise them a little with different options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Oh my, the USA models are painted in nitro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I'm sure the neck profile on the JB is their standard J shape (Asat/SB2/JB2) with one less fret. I have the same 21 fret J neck as an option on my L-2000 and it's a great neck shape imo,really comfy. If I were ordering one I'd go for their gun oil tint necks over the satin finish (for the same look as the MM classics)The necks are PLEK'd now as well. All the hardware is top drawer and the sustain is incredible. Both mine ring on for ages. Also their finishes are superior to Fender MIA Stds and ebmm imo - the G&L's I've owned and played all had a finish like glass (seen a fair number of both new and well looked after s/h ebmms and Fenders with sinkage in the clear top coat which always really bugs me just because the G&Ls are so perfect in this respect) G&L's MFD pickups aren't for everyone (quite dark/aggressive) but the JB and JB-2 have alnico single coils so totally different sound I'd imagine. There's a lot of love for these basses on talkbass,maybe worth a rummage around? I like G&L - I've got two USA basses and three USA guitars (Legacy/Invader XL/Asat Special) at the moment so I'm biased but I feel the same about Musicman too. I'm always torn between the two brands when buying my next bass or guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='939614' date='Aug 29 2010, 09:30 PM'][url="http://www.gotoguitars.com/"]gotoguitars[/url] As for G&L? Leo said it himself "G&L Guitars are the finest instruments I ever built". Nuff said. [/quote] Not intending to cast any doubts on his integrity, or on the quality of G&L guitars, and I've no experiance to iether agree or disagree with him but, from a purely commercial view point, what else would he say? "These G&Ls are OK, but not as good as Fender or Musicman"? - I suspect not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 [quote name='Count Bassy' post='939657' date='Aug 29 2010, 10:35 PM']Not intending to cast any doubts on his integrity, or on the quality of G&L guitars, and I've no experiance to iether agree or disagree with him but, from a purely commercial view point, what else would he say? "These G&Ls are OK, but not as good as Fender or Musicman"? - I suspect not.[/quote] Fair enough. I own a USA G&L and a EBMM. Both kick Fender® butt. How about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='939664' date='Aug 29 2010, 10:42 PM']Fair enough. I own a USA G&L and a EBMM. Both kick Fender® butt. How about that? [/quote] I'm not disagreeing with you. As I say I haven't owned an MM or G&L so I can't comment on the relaitive strengths and weaknesses. Just saying that he, or anyone else in a similar situation, would hardly say anything other than 'this is the best'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I emailed them for a price list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I had an ASAT in the early 90's,damn thing nearly gave me a hernia,,,heavy as a really heavy thing,sure it was made of concrete,very powerful pick ups and a pretty fast neck,but did I mention it was heavy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 [quote name='Lorne' post='939737' date='Aug 30 2010, 01:58 AM']I had an ASAT in the early 90's,damn thing nearly gave me a hernia,,,heavy as a really heavy thing,sure it was made of concrete,very powerful pick ups and a pretty fast neck,but did I mention it was heavy? [/quote] I went to the Matamp factory last year and there was a guitar body on one of the benches. I picked it up and nearly put my back out, turns out it was made of solid granite! A guitarist who makes kitchen worktops thought it would be a good idea as it resonates similarly to aluminium but playing it would make you about 3" shorter after every gig. Don't know it he ever finished it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'll wait to see the prices. My initial enthusiasm for the Jazz has calmed a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The L2000 is a classic, wonderful bass, but it does weigh a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 sweet profile tho - easy on the playing position, perfect balance - just yeah..heeevy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I always wanted to try a L2000, and did recently in the gallery. Lovely action and neck profile, so easy to play. But very heavy instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I fancy an asat. There's something about tele shaped basses. The fact that it comes as a thinking too makes me want it even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 ASAT looks fantastic! Had a rough quote from the UK dealer.....wow, expensive for a posh-passive Jazz. I bet they are incredibly well made, but its a lot to stump up for an instrument Ive never even seen. We are talking over £2100 retail (ok the stores would be quite a bit below this I realise!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Don't rule out the Tributes. Made in the Far East with US pickups and electrics. Great sound and build quality. Think Lakland Skyline. List is about £600 these days but you can [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-G-L-L2000-TRIBUTE-BASS-GUITAR-LEO-FENDER-DESIGN-/220660475236?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item336063a564"]pick one up online for about £450[/url]. And they don't weigh a ton. Edited September 2, 2010 by stingrayfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='943080' date='Sep 2 2010, 10:15 AM']Don't rule out the Tributes. Made in the Far East with US pickups and electrics. Great sound and build quality. Think Lakland Skyline. List is about £600 these days but you can [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-G-L-L2000-TRIBUTE-BASS-GUITAR-LEO-FENDER-DESIGN-/220660475236?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item336063a564"]pick one up online for about £450[/url]. And they don't weigh a ton. [/quote] Thanks. These are the basses made in the same factory as Cort and Lakland aren't they? Weird how Cort and G&L make them at such low prices, then Lakland charge as much as Fender! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='943072' date='Sep 2 2010, 10:07 AM']ASAT looks fantastic! Had a rough quote from the UK dealer.....wow, expensive for a posh-passive Jazz. I bet they are incredibly well made, but its a lot to stump up for an instrument Ive never even seen. We are talking over £2100 retail (ok the stores would be quite a bit below this I realise!).[/quote] Wow,they haven't gone up that much in 20 years,I remember mine was quite a bit over £1k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) you can pick up original Asats a lot cheaper than that, if you look on TalkBass or ebay in States. also they can be active or passive and they have a lot more sound options than a Jazz. they really are high quality instruments too, built like a panzer and unbelievably punchy pups. also while the Tributes are very good indeed, in fact better than most cheaper versions, they do not play as well as an original IME. the sounds is hard to distinguish, but there is a difference, mostly in punchiness of Tribute pups being less than USA G&Ls Edited September 2, 2010 by Bassnut62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Ah that quote wasnt an ASAT, it was their new 'original' style Jazz which is nitro painted, and passive etc etc etc. Those ASATS look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-punk Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='943072' date='Sep 2 2010, 11:07 AM']We are talking over £2100 retail (ok the stores would be quite a bit below this I realise!).[/quote] Import it yourself from the US. A lot cheaper (even including postage & VAT). You can even have it "custom built". Check the prices and options here: [url="http://www.guitarasylum.com/product_pages/gandl/g&l-jb.html"]G&L JB[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 [quote name='P-punk' post='943834' date='Sep 2 2010, 07:40 PM']Import it yourself from the US. A lot cheaper (even including postage & VAT). You can even have it "custom built". Check the prices and options here: [url="http://www.guitarasylum.com/product_pages/gandl/g&l-jb.html"]G&L JB[/url][/quote] Ah, man, I've got one of these and this is giving me GAS. Flake finish semi-hollow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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