Members Dave Campbell Posted February 12, 2008 Members Share Posted February 12, 2008 And what is about the Musicman and the Lakland. How are tose basses compared to the G&L. Do all this basses offer the same versatility?? The G&L L2000/L2500 (5 string) have: 2 pickups, whose designs is one of Leo Fender's best inventions, and secret weapon. That's right... Leo Fender. Each polepiece can be raised and lowered, looks a bit like a Stingray Ernie Ball pickup, but there are two of them. So there's a pickup selector. Active, passive, and active with a treble boost (or is it bass cut?) And another switch which allows you to go series or parallel. Not sure about the options on a Lakland. The Musicmans are usually one pickup, and you can get two or three band EQ knobs. The more recent version of the Stingray/Sterling has two pickups, and I'm not sure about the EQ options. Best bet is to go to the store on a day when you won't be distracted by a store full of wankers, and try 'em all out side by side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AlexArmes Posted February 12, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 12, 2008 The G&L L2000/L2500 (5 string) have:2 pickups, whose designs is one of Leo Fender's best inventions, and secret weapon. That's right... Leo Fender.Each polepiece can be raised and lowered, looks a bit like a Stingray Ernie Ball pickup, but there are two of them.So there's a pickup selector.Active, passive, and active with a treble boost (or is it bass cut?)And another switch which allows you to go series or parallel.Not sure about the options on a Lakland.The Musicmans are usually one pickup, and you can get two or three band EQ knobs.The more recent version of the Stingray/Sterling has two pickups, and I'm not sure about the EQ options.Best bet is to go to the store on a day when you won't be distracted by a store full of wankers, and try 'em all out side by side. Yeah, but tat's is one of my problems. I don't live in USA. A friend of me is going to travel to USA and he can bring me a bass, cause in my country I can't get the nice basses that are sold commonly in America. So, I have to make the best choice, but I can't play the bass or hear it live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted February 12, 2008 Members Share Posted February 12, 2008 There are so many good basses at that point. The used Music Man would be a solid choice. Great rep for consistent quality which makes it a solid 'no see first' type situation. Also people seem to say the B string on EBMMs is nice. The G&Ls mentioned would be good. maybe an Ibanez ATK?http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-ATK750KA-Figured-Koa-Bass-Guitar?sku=516146 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fran da Man Posted February 12, 2008 Members Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm sitting here wringing my hands over a G&L Tribute L-2500. The USA model i wanted was sold right before they got my email. So i ordered her 18 Red Roses for Valentines Day...and maybe the effects of another Bass in the house will be minimalized...Depending on your type of music Alex, you may want to give G&L a look...plus save a few bux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fran da Man Posted February 12, 2008 Members Share Posted February 12, 2008 Excuse me for doubling up my posts.Here's Fenders hidden gem, in 4 or 5 strings...if you like Jazz Basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AlexArmes Posted February 12, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 12, 2008 Excuse me for doubling up my posts. Here's Fenders hidden gem, in 4 or 5 strings...if you like Jazz Basses. That jazz bass looks really great . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fran da Man Posted February 12, 2008 Members Share Posted February 12, 2008 That jazz bass looks really great . Oops, whatcha get the red X ?http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-QuiltTop-Jazz-Bass-24?sku=515038 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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