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z G&L L-2000 Honeyburst Swamp Ash Bass w/G&L Gig Bag

The G&L L-2000 is in our mind G&L's signature bass, with a broad range of switching options that are consistently useful and musical. With both active and passive modes, and with their wide-ranging MFD pickups it's perfect for session musicians, live performers, and those who desire a professional level bass that can cover any style or genre of music. We optioned this bass with G&L's "JB" style 1.5" nut width neck profile and their "single coil mod" option for additional tonal flexibility

This USA L-2000 Bass features:

  • Honey Burst finish on Swamp Ash, 9.0 pounds
  • Fully contoured body
  • Satin finish maple maple neck
  • Indian Rosewood fingerboard
  • #8 Medium C neck, 9.5" radius, 1.5” width at the nut
  • G&L tuners with lightweight aluminum split posts
  • Hefty Saddle Lock bridge (a side set screw clamps the saddles for better sustain and fewer vibrations)
  • (2) G&L MFD humbucking pickups
  • Volume, treble and bass controls
  • Three way pickup selector
  • Single Coil Mode option for series, parallel and single coil operation
  • Mini toggle for passive/active/active + high boost operation
  • G&L gig bag
  • Made in Fullerton, CA

With such a wide range of control options, just about every classic bass guitar sound resides somewhere inside the ASAT Bass. G&L's MFD pickup design harmoniously combines strong output with a wide and balanced frequency response. Combined with both bass and treble controls (with active or passive mode) there is tremendous sonic flexibility. So let's start with the three position pickup selector:

The neck pickup is mellow with a round full bass that somewhat sonically mimics a P-bass tone, but with more enhanced midrange. The MFD bridge has a good bit of twang and treble response, and the combination is still warm but with more definition and string separation. In addition to the 3-way pickup selector you also have the optional 3-way "Single Coil Mode" switch instead of the normal 2-position series/parallel switch

Series Mode - Fat, meaty tones with an accentuated midrange growl that still have plenty of articulation, especially when using a pick. Just the ticket for hard driving rock, punk and heavier styles

Single Coil - Our favorite setting; snappy and poppy like a JB with nice string definition and upper end clarity without being sharp. Good position for slap and funk.

Parallel - Smoother and silkier than single coil mode, but enough high end definition to sit well in the mix and not sound muddy. Great for jazz, pop.

Lastly, all of the above options are available in passive mode, active mode, or active with a high end EQ boost. The difference between active and passive is not dramatic, but active mode is a little crisper with a slightly quicker attack and more responsive tone controls. Neither is "better" and it is easy to dial in great sounds with either. More than anything else the selection of active or passive may come down to what type of amplifier you are using.

Lastly, we've outfitted this bass with G&L's narrow Medium "C" neck with 1.5" nut width and 9.5" radius fretboard. This is G&L interpretation of the Jazz bass profile and our personal favorite. It's comfortable, speedy and an easy transition for musicians who play both guitar and bass.

We are an authorized G&L Premier dealer located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. We have a wide selection of G&L’s in stock at all times, and please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for information on a custom order.