[CB]{Gear}New tool in the shed
Posted by: david <david@...>
won the Ebay auction for a G&L L-2500. It is black gloss finish, ash on
basswood body, bound rosewood neck. I've never seen one with the bound neck
even though I know it is an offered option. I removed the neck to check the
age but there was no born on date. So I guess I'll never know exactly except
that it's the newer version which makes it 1997 or later. No neck issues, no
through finish scratches, nothing bad. The best part is the guy who sold it
to me is a Christian and plays Churchbass even though he's not a member of
Churchbass which I'm trying to change. A very honest seller, when after the
auction I saw a picture of the case and it was not in the best shape he
offered a new fender case or $40 refund. So I scored and American made G&L
L-2500 for $600 + shipping. Praise God! Shop at your own risk but check this
guys stuff, he buys/sells lots of high end basses on ebay (todd4ta). He's an
engineer with FedEX.
I had the WAF so no divorce, no dog house, no headaches for a year if you
know what I mean.
Man does this bass cut! Those massive MFD humbuckers are awesome! There's
not much volume difference in passive vs active mode volume which is a good
thing if it's working properly which I plan to check out but I believe it is
since the normal G&L hiss I'd read about is there in the treble boost
position. I'm planning on redoing the electronics anyway adding shielding
and changing to a star ground scheme to fix it's only inherent flaw. I
really understand the difference in American craftsmanship vs. offshore
stuff now. I almost bought the Tribute series and I'm glad I didn't now. The
tribute bridges are diecast vs. milled brass. The electronics (except the
pickups) are made in Korea vs. USA. Not sure about the tuners or how the
neck is constructed. I know I'm pleased with my choice.
Well, GAS is relieved and now I can better focus on practice.
Grinnin' in GA,
David