Members Waabs Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 I'm considering getting a G&L Tribute L2000 Premium with the swamp ash body. I've also looked at the Marcus Miller Jazz and a Lakland Skyline - what else should I consider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Waabs Posted June 14, 2005 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 I should add that I'm looking at this as a real slap bass. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seccho Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 I would think the Musicman S.U.B. basses should be pretty high on your list. I own a U.S. MM Sterling and it does kick some major ass, and the word around here is MM's S.U.B. basses are pretty sweet. And though I've never tried a G&L Tribute, I have played a U.S. L2000, and the slap tone was killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 Originally posted by seccho I would think the Musicman S.U.B. basses should be pretty high on your list. I own a U.S. MM Sterling and it does kick some major ass, and the word around here is MM's S.U.B. basses are pretty sweet. And though I've never tried a G&L Tribute, I have played a U.S. L2000, and the slap tone was killer. Hey Waabs...your answer could be in this post right here. I don't know anything about slapping, but I do own an L-2000 and an L-2500 Tribute. The electronics are the same in each bass, thus I would expect the slapping tone (as mentioned by seccho) to be good. I actually think the Tribute is every bit as good of an instrument as my MIA L-2000 with the exception that I think the toggle switches are slightly noisy on the Trib compared to the L-2000. That's a very small price to pay for the difference in price. If you want to check out my two G&L's, check out the link in my sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 I hear the 4-string Marcus Miller has a pretty nasty preamp in it compared to the fiver. They supposedly don't sound anywhere near as good. If your looking at the Skylines, check out some Cort Artisans. The A4 and B4 have the same electronics as the 44-01. The A4 is neck-thru too, if that means anything. And another vote that the SUB should at least be considered. I mean, poor man's Stingray! Same can be said about that Ibanez bass (the ATK?), and the Cort GB series. But, if your looking at a G&L Tribute, you probably aren't going to get something better than that, just different. The Tribute gives you tonal options that none of these other basses can touch while still having a killer slap tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Unknown Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 In that price range, Godin are a good thing to check... I have a G&L L-2500 and a Godin BG4... and the Godin sounds different but as good as the (non-Tribute) G&L... I'd suggest you try the Godin BG4 if you can still find one (they are being discontinued) or the Freeway Active (mahogany body, same electronics as the BG4). Both nice basses, not alot of people are thinking about trying these and I'm sure glad I did ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members j powell Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 Originally posted by Thunderbroom Hey Waabs...your answer could be in this post right here.I don't know anything about slapping, but I do own an L-2000 and an L-2500 Tribute. The electronics are the same in each bass, thus I would expect the slapping tone (as mentioned by seccho) to be good. I actually think the Tribute is every bit as good of an instrument as my MIA L-2000 with the exception that I think the toggle switches are slightly noisy on the Trib compared to the L-2000. That's a very small price to pay for the difference in price.If you want to check out my two G&L's, check out the link in my sig. ditto that, except my toggle switches are okay. my pots are noisy though. it's an easy and cheap fix that i just haven't gotten around to yet. waabs, i think you'd like the g&l for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 Originally posted by j powell ditto that, except my toggle switches are okay. my pots are noisy though. it's an easy and cheap fix that i just haven't gotten around to yet.waabs, i think you'd like the g&l for sure. My pots are fine. The toggles are fine too really. If I flip the toggle gently, there's no noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ravelleman Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 After months of deliberation and noodling around on other people's basses I've finally decided to buy a Tribute L-2000. I was wondering though, when it's in passive mode is that a true passive or does it still use the battery? They sure look good for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 Originally posted by Ravelleman After months of deliberation and noodling around on other people's basses I've finally decided to buy a Tribute L-2000. I was wondering though, when it's in passive mode is that a true passive or does it still use the battery?They sure look good for the money. True passive and one of the few where the bass and treble controls are pre-preamp so they also work in passive mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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