Questions about G&L L2500!

[Deki]

In few days I will go to try used L2500 Blueburst! I've never played this bass but I heard recordings and I was attracted. Also I liked audio clips on G&L web site. After deep looking on internet for reviews I noticed that there are two versions of L2500: older - with 4+1 arrangment of tuners, and newer - with 3+2 which is lighter a little bit. When did they start to make newer L2500?

 

Also, I heard about potencial noisy electronics, did they solve this problem on a newer version. Is there any difference in electronics since they started to make new ones.

 

When did they start to make L2500 limited edition with "Guitars by Leo" on headstock?

 

Thanks!

[Deki]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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[The Unknown]

They started to make the 3+2 headstock in 1997. I bought mine that year. G&L are great. Electronics-wise, they do get a little noisy in a recording context when you use the series switching (middle switch flicked towards the neck), but then again the bass sounds louder and has more low-mids in that setting and you won't feel it's noisy when played live with a band. Never noisier then a Fender Jazz bass. I love my G&L, if you've got a good deal for one, you should get it ! You get tons of great tones. One thing though: try not playing with the bass and treble knob at the maximum setting, you'll get a more controlable tone, and a better sound with effects, if you use any.

 

And the "Guitars by Leo" thing must be pretty recent... never heard of that !

[Deki]

Originally posted by The Unknown And the "Guitars by Leo" thing must be pretty recent... never heard of that !

 

There is one: notice it above L2500! i found another few pictures with it.

 

cheers