Schnozzalee Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) USA G&L L2500 34" Scale 21 Frets Figured Hard Rock Maple Neck Ebony Lined Fretless Fingerboard 2x George Fullerton Magnetic Field Humbuckers G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics, 3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, series/parallel mini-toggle, preamp control mini-toggle (off/on/on with high end EQ boost) Swamp Ash Body Chrome Hardware Transparent Forest Green Finish Ultra Lite G&L tuning pegs G&L saddlelock Bridge with through body stringing Neck Width at Nut 44.5mm Moulded G&L Branded Hardshell Case The USA model uses higher quality materials, resulting in a much lighter, more resonant bass than the Indonesian Tribute series. Leo Fenders final say on the bass guitar. I was expecting it to be a lot heavier but I'd guess 9lbs but don't have the means to weigh it. Reason I'm selling is that I need 24 frets instead of the 20/21 fret stretch found on most basses - I have guitarists hands. A shame as its fantastically versatile - Motown, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Country, RnB does it all. Never seen Green and Ebony on a G&L (Incredible Hulk )and the US models are getting quite hard to come by in the UK. This bass is professionally setup with new roundwound strings and I can't see a mark on it - looks as new. You can use roundwounds with minimal scratching on an ebony and slap if thats your thing. The bass does anything from Jazz to Musicman to Precision tones through my Genz Benz 750. The fretless Precision tone can be set to passive with a vintage tone to die for, especially with the clarity of the Ebony and the extra boom from the humbuckers. I've not had an issue with the B string as I string through the body preferring the higher tension. Theres also plenty of access to the higher frets of the neck for the jazz guys, but for those of us who aren't its quite easy to whipe out that fretless mwah and keep the depth and rumble. And heres the link to the original thread with some pictures: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=77896&hl=l2500"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=77896&hl=l2500[/url] I'm looking £695 which is roughly double the price for a tribute L2500 new and this is in mint condition, so a good bargain I think. Worth at least £850 this condition second hand. I will consider all trades offers as well. Edited April 26, 2010 by Schnozzalee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 This one still has me um-ing and ah-ing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) Its because of the Funky Weird Green finish, more basses should be green I feel. I've got a Zebra Skin Strap Locked on it at the moment Edited March 18, 2010 by Schnozzalee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='779026' date='Mar 18 2010, 07:26 PM']Its because of the Funky Weird Green finish, more basses should be green I feel. I've got a Zebra Skin Strap Locked on it at the moment [/quote] Repeat after me GREEN IS GOOD GREEN IS GOOD GREEN IS GOOD. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='779264' date='Mar 18 2010, 11:06 PM']Repeat after me GREEN IS GOOD GREEN IS GOOD GREEN IS GOOD. . .[/quote] That's very nice. If only they hadn't forgotten the frets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='779011' date='Mar 18 2010, 07:13 PM']USA G&L L2500 34" Scale 21 Frets Figured Hard Rock Maple Neck Ebony Lined Fretless Fingerboard 2x George Fullerton Magnetic Field Humbuckers G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics, 3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, series/parallel mini-toggle, preamp control mini-toggle (off/on/on with high end EQ boost) Swamp Ash Body Chrome Hardware Transparent Forest Green Finish Ultra Lite G&L tuning pegs G&L saddlelock Bridge with through body stringing Neck Width at Nut 44.5mm Moulded G&L Branded Hardshell Case The USA model uses higher quality materials, resulting in a much lighter, more resonant bass than the Indonesian Tribute series. Leo Fenders final say on the bass guitar. I was expecting it to be a lot heavier but I'd guess 9lbs but don't have the means to weigh it. Reason I'm selling is that I need 24 frets instead of the 20/21 fret stretch found on most basses - I have guitarists hands. A shame as its fantastically versatile - Motown, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Country, RnB does it all. Never seen Green and Ebony on a G&L (Incredible Hulk )and the US models are getting quite hard to come by in the UK. This bass is professionally setup with new roundwound strings and I can't see a mark on it - looks as new. You can use roundwounds with minimal scratching on an ebony and slap if thats your thing. The bass does anything from Jazz to Musicman to Precision tones through my Genz Benz 750. The fretless Precision tone can be set to passive with a vintage tone to die for, especially with the clarity of the Ebony and the extra boom from the humbuckers. I've not had an issue with the B string as I string through the body preferring the higher tension. Theres also plenty of access to the higher frets of the neck for the jazz guys, but for those of us who aren't its quite easy to whipe out that fretless mwah and keep the depth and rumble. And heres the link to the original thread with some pictures: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=77896&hl=l2500"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=77896&hl=l2500[/url] I'm looking for the same price £650 which is roughly the price for a tribute L2500 new and this is in mint condition, so a good bargain I think. Worth at least £850 this condition second hand. I will consider all trades offers as well.[/quote] I don't want to be a dreadful pedant (well maybe I do), but the stretch is down to the scale length not the number of frets. It's just how far up the neck they gave up adding frets I found that, although at first glance quite chunky, that these G&Ls have amazingly comfy necks for a five string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='779355' date='Mar 19 2010, 06:21 AM']I don't want to be a dreadful pedant (well maybe I do), but the stretch is down to the scale length not the number of frets. It's just how far up the neck they gave up adding frets I found that, although at first glance quite chunky, that these G&Ls have amazingly comfy necks for a five string.[/quote] Do they add the extra frets past the 12th?? It is a very comfy neck, I'm a lil unsure now. I've had a few basses where the 1st to 5th frets have been awful for my hands to manouvre around (in this case its the bottom 3) but it ain't too bad, getting used to using my pinky for octaves. I always heard G&Ls were heavy and had poor access to the higher frets - I disagree! I prefer a fretless (in ebony!), although getting frets put in wouldn't be a waste of funds, I think they're very underrated both renown and value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreenman555 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 schnozz - you should make it clear in the title/descrip that this is FRETLESS! (altho' the fretboard is lined as shown in the pics) GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgordonfreeman Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Any interest in a Carvin LB75P? It's red, fretted and you can see crappy phone pics here: www.photobucket.com/cgordonfreemanbongo It has magnetic and piezo pickups, 3 band eq, coil tap and active/passive switch. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 I'll include postage also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Oh this is nice. I'd love this but can only afford one fretless in the armory and (previous experience dicatates) that it'd take me longer than a week to sell my Overwater. Never mind and bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 [quote name='martthebass' post='785105' date='Mar 24 2010, 08:23 PM']Oh this is nice. I'd love this but can only afford one fretless in the armory and (previous experience dicatates) that it'd take me longer than a week to sell my Overwater. Never mind and bump...[/quote] Pssst.... you sure you shouldn't ask him if he'd like a trade with your OW. Just a HINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='785107' date='Mar 24 2010, 08:26 PM']Pssst.... you sure you shouldn't ask him if he'd like a trade with your OW. Just a HINT [/quote] Nobody loves Perceptions PB! I don't mind green..........it's the new, erm, black? Edited March 24, 2010 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 [quote name='martthebass' post='785120' date='Mar 24 2010, 08:44 PM']Nobody loves Perceptions PB! I don't mind green..........it's the new, erm, black?[/quote] Schnozz was stalking me for my (admittedly fretted) perception Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='785129' date='Mar 24 2010, 08:49 PM']Schnozz was stalking me for my (admittedly fretted) perception [/quote] Aahhh. T'would be a shame to ruin a nice piece of ebony with metalwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='785651' date='Mar 25 2010, 11:38 AM']MB1. ...Mancunian Bumpette![/quote] Oh! thank ye kindly Yeah anything with 24 frets or lines is dandy - I'm loving the whole fretless with lines on ebony thing at the moment, if it had the extra line it'd be going nowhere. All trades considered although I do have something in particular that i'm after directly after its sale! Green is definately the new black and this has both on it to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='785717' date='Mar 25 2010, 12:30 PM']Oh! thank ye kindly Yeah anything with 24 frets or lines is dandy - I'm loving the whole fretless with lines on ebony thing at the moment, if it had the extra line it'd be going nowhere. All trades considered although I do have something in particular that i'm after directly after its sale! Green is definately the new black and this has both on it to make sure.[/quote] Well, keep my OW in mind if it falls through, this would fit nicely in my current set up, Cheers, Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) Hmm, dithering a lil bit on this. Didn't realise the USA models were that rare in the UK Lakland problem all over again... Edited March 26, 2010 by Schnozzalee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweringthetone Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='786978' date='Mar 26 2010, 02:38 PM']Hmm, dithering a lil bit on this. Didn't realise the USA models were that rare in the UK Lakland problem all over again...[/quote] Our local 'Academy of sound' chain had stacks of USA G&Ls for sale a few years ago, and so there's loads of owners in the Midlands. However, they are such versatile basses, I think people are hanging onto them, and the ones you now see for sale are usually Tributes Nice bass, nice colour ! Tempted myself. Good luck ! Edited March 26, 2010 by loweringthetone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnzgerman Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='788825' date='Mar 28 2010, 08:15 PM']You have four hours ladies and gentlemen![/quote] put some frets on it and i'll buy it geeza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) [quote name='johnzgerman' post='788827' date='Mar 28 2010, 08:18 PM']put some frets on it and i'll buy it geeza.[/quote] Wouldn't be a hard job to do, local Luthier's calling, its already setup. I prefer it fretless. The cost would probably take you up to half the price of a new USA still in as new condition. Edited March 28, 2010 by Schnozzalee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='788841' date='Mar 28 2010, 08:31 PM']Wouldn't be a hard job to do, local Luthier's calling, its already setup. I prefer it fretless. The cost would probably take you up to half the price of a new USA still in as new condition.[/quote] Not that expensive to get something fretted these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterpuss Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Definitely interested but I need to sell my Cort Curbow FL4 first, unless you're interested in some kind of p/x? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Still Available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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