Members abroad-exp Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 Anybody played both so he can speak about differences. I had an opportunity to play a Tribute L2500 and I was really amazed by its sound, playability and construction (It was natural finish, ash body, maple fretboard). Is the higher cost of the original G&L reasonable? I ask this cause I can't imagine how much better it could be... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members abroad-exp Posted October 14, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 Common guys, I dont have an opportunity to play the real G&L... (bump) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC Bass Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 I think Thunderbroom has both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BigPigPeaches Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 Originally posted by JC Bass I think Thunderbroom has both... He does...I own a non-Tribute 2500, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Truly versatile, easy to play, sounds great, and mine has a killer finish. I've tried the Tributes in music stores, but not for long enough or with enough dedication to really give you an educated review. Sorry. But from what I've heard, they're pretty close to the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 same exact pups and preamp, same type of bridge (made elsewhere to the same specs), different neck (not bi-cut). The oly complaint I hear is scratchy pots on some, but that's cheap to swap. The Premium Tribute has a solid Ash body while the USA has an Ash top on top of American Tilia (basswood ) to reduce weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sludgebass69 Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 I've tried both and they are pretty dang close. I'd probably go with a new Tribute or a used MIA if I could find one close to the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beam Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 On the 2500's it's really a very close call. Only difference on the 2000's that is worthwhile is getting a slimmer neck option on the MIA ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 lug's post is dead on. If it were me, I'd get the Tribute and spend the other $500 on something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bbl Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 How much are new Tributes going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beam Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 Originally posted by bbl How much are new Tributes going for? Under $600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted October 15, 2005 Members Share Posted October 15, 2005 Originally posted by bbl How much are new Tributes going for? $500 and less consistently on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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