NBD: 1998 G&L L-2000 - the one from the catalogue...

[wateroftyne]

Continuing my post-midlife crisis 'straying from Precisions' period, I couldn't resist this absolute stunner over the weekend.

 

Just... look at it.

 

It's a 1998 model, and was actually the L-2000 they used in the catalogue that year.

 

A couple of honest dings here an there, but otherwise spot-on. I'll be gigging it on Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Tuesday at 19:59 by wateroftyne

[Doctor J]

Probably my favourite bass of all, tonally, and that one is quite the looker. Well done.

[80Hz]

Oh my goodness that birds eye maple! Your photos show this off really well. I saw the listing and was tempted myself. Let us know how the gig goes 😀

[Sean]

That was for sale about 4 miles from me. 

I think that if the seller's photos had been half as good as yours, it would have sold fast.  I had no idea the figuring was that good. 

It's a stunner. 

[gjones]

I have an L2500 Tribute and it is the most versatile bass I've ever played.

 

Enjoy the gig.

[kwmlondon]

Yowsahhhh!!!! That’s some tasty wood…

[jd56hawk]

I had to sell seven basses last year, but I just couldn't part with my L2000.

You bought something special there.

Edited Tuesday at 23:13 by jd56hawk

[SurroundedByManatees]

O boy, what a beauty. Enjoy!

[madshadows]

Damn that's a beauty, congratulations  

 

John 😎 

[BigRedX]

What does the binding do around the forearm contour?

[HeadlessBassist]

That is certainly a looker, WoT. Congrats on a stunning bass (with an interesting history, too!)

[BassApprentice]

I miss my 80's L2000 terribly. Was silly of me to sell it but that's life.

 

It's baffling that G&L don't seem fussed about being in the UK market these days. Fantastic basses that offer something quite different from other brands and pretty competitive prices still.

 

Maybe I'll pick up another in the future, but enjoy yours! It looks fantastic.

[Rodders]

Look at that neck! Lovely.

 

I have a Trib M2000 that I like but still getting used to, a Precision man usually like yourself @wateroftyne

[machinehead]

What a stunning looking bass!

 

These are in the top 3 of my favourite sounding bass guitars.  Enjoy it.  (I know you will.)

 

Frank.

[basshead56]

I normally don't like maple on maple neck/fingerboard combos - that thing is OBSCENELY beautiful!!!

 

I too am on a mid-life 'straying from Precisions path', mostly stuck on Jazzes and Rays. Always had a G&L on my radar but never found one I absolutely loved.

I could see me falling in love with a bass like that though! Well done!

If it plays half as good as it looks it'll be an absolute monster!

Edited 12 hours ago by basshead56

[wateroftyne]

23 hours ago, BigRedX said:

What does the binding do around the forearm contour?

It follows the contour, and it'a rolled off slightly. 

[BigRedX]

5 minutes ago, wateroftyne said:

It follows the contour, and it'a rolled off slightly. 

 

Thanks. I'm always interested in how manufacturers and luthiers deal with binding edges on contoured bodies. I suppose in this case it's a bit easier since it's not actually binding but simply a line with the colour masked off/removed.

[LeftyJ]

This thread should come with a NSFW warning, for that neck alone! Wow