Is this the most versatile bass ever made?

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After much urging from you guys, I finally got a chance to pick up a G&L L2500. It features a unique control scheme and a pair of powerful MFD humbuckers. Can it sound like the Leo Trinity basses? Do you actually need a P, a Jazz, and Stingray when you can have this one bass? Have you called your mom recently?
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0:00 - Intro
0:39 - The L2500 overview/explanation
3:31 - The Trinity vs The L2500
5:05 - Additional L2500 sound clips
6:41 - Final Thoughts

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@Dapno_
@Dapno_ 2 жыл бұрын
The 'what is Bass without a B' pun honestly made my morning
@gefiltefist2088
@gefiltefist2088 Жыл бұрын
So many entendres!
@nsalaza
@nsalaza Жыл бұрын
'Bass' without a 'B' is just 'ass'. You gotta have that 'B'!
@jusplayinmybass
@jusplayinmybass Жыл бұрын
I Love It!
@prariedoggin
@prariedoggin 2 жыл бұрын
It’s more than close enough that in a band context, live setting, no one will care. And those that do care don’t need to.
@Jarvis_aka_UgunnH8This
@Jarvis_aka_UgunnH8This 2 жыл бұрын
I think the L2500 is the best bang for your buck for players who play multiple genres. I played a tribute version for a few years before I fell in love with a stingray special. Now my son has it and I can attest to its durability because he travels a lot with it and it has held up just fine these last few years.
@demidevil666
@demidevil666 2 жыл бұрын
At 2:10 you swiftly gloss over the pole piece adjustability. I own multiple G&L basses with those same pickups and I *emplore* you to please experiment with the pole piece adjustment for a good while. You can really adjust the timbre of each string's sound to your liking. The lower the pole piece, the fatter, more round the sound becomes. The higher the pole piece, the brighter and more mid-focused the sound. With a fair increase in highs as well. If anything, THIS is the definitive stroke of genius here. I notice this phenomenon with pretty much every single bass I've ever played, where the timbre of the notes varies wildly between one string fretted on the 5th fret, and the next string played open. These MFD pickups allow you to pretty much extinguish this problem. On my L-2500 I raise the pole pieces of the low B, E, A and G strings in a linearly decreasing fashion, where the G string pole pieces are just ever so slightly raised from the neutral position and the G string pole pieces stay tucked in as low as they go. Then I tighten the screws that hold the pickup on the B-string side a bit closer to the body so as to keep the pole piece to pickup distance as it originally was. Doing this gives the instrument a very homogenous and hefty tone. And if the highs get too overpowering there's always the passive tone knob.
@MajicFreeman
@MajicFreeman Жыл бұрын
damn, cool explanation. can't wait to try that when my g&l doheny comes in
@neilbob
@neilbob 2 ай бұрын
I'm a l-1000 owner and absolutely love! The adjustable pole pieces. If I'm playing something heavy with a pick I move the D and G string pickups back so they don't pickup so much treble/clicking to even out the tone. I had to explain so many times that it's not an active bass but to treat it like one because of the enormous signal these pickups produce. I fell in love with mine and wouldn't ever swap it. Get another type, yes. But never swap.
@bensouder8648
@bensouder8648 2 жыл бұрын
It's got a cool "fuzzy" growl thing going on underneath all its settings. That's pretty badass imo
@kurtmisner7929
@kurtmisner7929 2 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if the U Toob cranked the input too high. It just sounds like a hot signal to me. My USA L2000 (1984) doesn't have a baked-in fuzz and can get clean.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I messed up. I always underestimate the output of this bass and it was slightly overdriving my interface.
@erstwhilerambler
@erstwhilerambler Жыл бұрын
Good to know because, yeah, I was like “me no like” due to the fact that every setting sounding fuzzed up. I want my Motown actually smooth, not buzzed like a rough shave. So, what I hear you saying is that this bass can/does sound smoother irl than this video would suggest?
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t do vintage/classic sounds very well. It’s always rather clear even with the treble all the way off.
@pwokaren
@pwokaren 2 жыл бұрын
I definitely want to get a 4 string version. After getting a L-1000 and falling in love with it, now it’s time to take things up a notch. Thanks Leo !
@alexwest4253
@alexwest4253 Жыл бұрын
I first played a G&L in the late 80's. Always loved them but never owned one. Finally got a L2000 recently and absolutely love it!
@barondavis5692
@barondavis5692 5 ай бұрын
I just picked up a L2000. I watched your post and found it helpful. Since, I’ve watched a bunch more posts. Yours has been the best. 👍🎸
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Jesse615
@Jesse615 4 ай бұрын
❤ This! I've had an L2 Tribute for a little over two years, and am just now finding out how the electronics work. I'm going to be referring to this vid a lot; trying these sounds on my own.
@abiragulakumar2086
@abiragulakumar2086 2 жыл бұрын
You're content has grown so well and its really well structured, highly underrated man. Keep up the good work!
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I aspire to be rated one day.
@RubyRoks
@RubyRoks 2 жыл бұрын
MFD clearly stands for MF DOOM
@simonday2015
@simonday2015 Ай бұрын
Great demo, thank you. The innovation in the electrics here is fascinating. On first look it didn't seem to make sense, but the side-by-side comparison of the P, J and StingRay with the L-2500 was illuminating. Can't wait to try mine out at volume when it gets here. And, yeah, 'bass without a B' is a keeper...
@pwokaren
@pwokaren 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve bought an L-2000 Bass now AMP. I absolutely love it. I have 4 MusicMan USA Basses and also a G&L L-1000. The L-2000 is my favourite and the best out of them. One Bass to rule them all. 🎆
@analytics8055
@analytics8055 2 жыл бұрын
Really good info and sounds... !! I subscribed.
@CharlesNegroe
@CharlesNegroe 2 жыл бұрын
AAAAH I´ve been waiting for someone to do this review with an actual comparison to the trinity basses for ages, thanks Ampman, now I need one, my wallet sends his regards... Loved the Chancellor setting, I can´t afford a Wal bass, but this... this is perfect. G&L is so underrated. Called mom. thanks.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure she appreciate the call.
@LithiumJack
@LithiumJack 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I feel like G&L basses are recently getting the attention that they have deserved for a long time. Have had a L2500 tribute as my only bass for almost 10 years - if you're only gonna have one bass, it's a pretty good one to have.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree! I had no idea G&L even existed for the longest time and I’m really happy they’re finding players.
@Surfer8652
@Surfer8652 2 жыл бұрын
I love the L series basses. I don't even try to emulate other basses most of the time, I like it for its own full highly dynamic sound. But it's one of the few basses where I'd feel comfortable playing everything from motown to death metal on the same bass.
@iplaywithrocksforfun
@iplaywithrocksforfun 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for playing Dean Town btw. What a funky duck that was indeed
@aaronholmes8568
@aaronholmes8568 2 жыл бұрын
I currently have the Tribute L2500 strung with Power Slinky 5s. Absolutely amazing bass for the money.
@robjgolde3221
@robjgolde3221 5 ай бұрын
The amount of ground that this bass (and the L-1000 that Lowend Lobster demoed) can cover is insane. The bridge pickup does the Stingray thing without being too trebly or clicky. The adjustable pole pieces really can help dial in a proper P-bass or J-Bass tone. And any L-2000 i’ve ever played was built like a tank. Leo Fender nailed it with this one.
@Scoots1994
@Scoots1994 3 ай бұрын
The L1000, if I recall correctly, doen't have the snap the Stingray does, but it's because of where the single pickup is placed. The L2X00 ones get right there though. And you are exactly right on the adjustable pole pieces ... by moving them up and down you can cover the more subtler differences over the life of the P and J bass productions. All that and the G&Ls also have their own sound. They also have the best bass bridge I've ever played. It's just rock solid.
@freshelfpie
@freshelfpie 9 ай бұрын
I've owned two of these for the past 16 years, one fretted, one fretless, gigged them a LOT, the only mod made was replacing the deep panel jack with tele-style jacks. I have other basses but these are the go-to.
@mv9787
@mv9787 Жыл бұрын
I have G&L M2500. Great bass! I like G&L and Yamaha basses the most
@bassplayer6117
@bassplayer6117 Жыл бұрын
I have a G&L L2500, definitely I dont regret to get it, even when I play black metal I discover so agressive sounds from it, good video brother dont hesitate to upload them cheers from Chile 🤘🤘🍺
@Simon-C
@Simon-C 2 жыл бұрын
My main bass is an L2K Tribute. It’s a fantastic instrument. They don’t get enough love.
@DP-kj4hj
@DP-kj4hj Жыл бұрын
Love G&L on my fourth one, a M2500 which just slays.
@monahantp3767
@monahantp3767 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! One key thing to note, if you really want to nail the classic Fender tones and make the L2K even more versatile, you need the "K-Mod" which replaces that middle 2-position switch with a 3-position switch that enables split-coil. This mod is available from the factory (US made basses), but is easy enough to do on your own ;) With this mod, it is easily the best sounding P-bass I've played in 30-years! Also, backing off the volume a bit adds another color that most basses don't~
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
Lobster also recommended doing this mod, and with how much I like this bass, I think this mod is a distinct possibility.
@N0B0DY_SP3C14L
@N0B0DY_SP3C14L 2 жыл бұрын
@@ampthebassplayer I think you may need to get split coil pickups from G&L. I'm not sure that all of their pickups are wired to run in single coil. If they are, I know what I'm doing to my bass tonight! (G&L USA L-2500, with a custom wide spaced neck).
@jeremypiquette5554
@jeremypiquette5554 2 жыл бұрын
Yes lobster did mention this! I think he’s going to add it
@joegordon7196
@joegordon7196 8 ай бұрын
I recently acquired my third G&L.They are all Leo era.The latest is an SB-2 first edition with 2 jazz pickups from early’84.It’s fairly hard to find one for sale but if you ever do grab it.
@tigerscott2966
@tigerscott2966 2 жыл бұрын
Good video...thanks.
@xmac6519
@xmac6519 Ай бұрын
I own one and it’s my go to bass for what I do. All I would ask of any reviewer is that when you showcase the rear pickup, play over the rear pickup. Other than that great video.
@amazontmint
@amazontmint 2 жыл бұрын
I play an L2500 in the same exact finish. No one should expect a replica of every classic bass. Hell, every jazz sounds different to me. Although, it is the absolute perfect bass to have sit in your lap as you play riffs in every possible genre.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. There's no substitute for the real thing, but this is not a bad compromise at all.
@UltimaJC
@UltimaJC Ай бұрын
Love when a bass has a Parallel/Series toggle switch. My Schecter has one for each pickup.
@TheRiverYeti
@TheRiverYeti Жыл бұрын
You can also order the L2k's with a "k-mod." This converts the middle toggle to a three way selector and adds "single-coil mode" to the middle toggle. Really brings it to the next level in terms of versatility! The L1k has a similar toggle, but adds a true bass-boost the the Series mode, which they call "OMG." Worth checking out for sure.
@TonyPuleo1
@TonyPuleo1 2 жыл бұрын
If I’m not playing a Lull it’s usually a L-2500...It’s the only 34” scale 5 string I like.
@jamesgreen5431
@jamesgreen5431 2 жыл бұрын
The magic of the L series is cutting back some on the controls. Full out it is a monster but dialing things back it shows it's true colors. That and actually tweaking the pickup heights changes it also. Sort of like the subtle changes when rolling back one pickup or the other on a Jazz. Geddy Lee Wal era is both pickups, series, treble to taste but the bass rolled way back. Of course you need to hit the strings like Geddy though. ;) Second the K mod to be done. Gets closer to the J sound. I find the low F is just magic on the L series.
@xerogh1821
@xerogh1821 2 жыл бұрын
You should check out a G&L Kiloton (great bass with a terrible name...). I have a USA 4-string Kiloton, it's basically the Leo trinity in one bass. Precision Body, Jazz Neck, Stingray Pickup but passive. You can get "close" to the trinity sounds but the Kiloton has it's own thing going on, more modern. There is a switch for Series, Parallel, and Split, a Volume knob and Tone Knob. I almost always run it in parallel and never touch the Tone knob. The pickup is hot, very high output for a passive. I never got along with any Fender bass, always sold them but the G&L is a keeper very underrated brand.
@4stringz.
@4stringz. Ай бұрын
for me the L2000 is Leo’s bass masterpiece
@monahantp3767
@monahantp3767 2 жыл бұрын
Flats on your Yamaha, eh? There's a good chance you'll like that ;) I spent much of 2021 experimenting with flats. There are a lot to choose from! My favorites (on a Stingray 4HH) were Ernie Ball Group III. To me they sound like a worn-in set of nickel rounds, and feel wonderful! Gauge seems to play more of a factor than it does with rounds (both in tension and tone). For me, 45-100(ish) was a nice balance. Looking forward to hearing your experience with flats turns out.
@williamomarrivera7703
@williamomarrivera7703 2 жыл бұрын
I have L2000 and L2500 (tribute) and also have the fender jazz aerodyne and 1957 fender pbass replica. My fav is G&L for same reasons you mentioned in this vid. Thank you for this awesome vid!
@raymondadamsjr5632
@raymondadamsjr5632 2 жыл бұрын
I owned one of these for several years, but it was just too heavy for gigging all the time with. but it had the absolute loveliest tones I ever got out of any bass I had.
@barondavis5692
@barondavis5692 5 ай бұрын
I find that to be true also. Great bass with lots of useable tones, but heavy hanging on your neck/shoulder.
@lincolnvaldez1873
@lincolnvaldez1873 Жыл бұрын
I remember hearing someone say it could sound like a P, J and Ray. So I got a tribute L2000. I don't think it does, it's actually it's own thing. Which is good. I feel bad for not knowing about G&L until a few years ago. Very overlooked brand with lots of badass guitars and basses.
@ladyjulia4038
@ladyjulia4038 2 жыл бұрын
Option paralysis to me. P bass simplicity for life!
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
I totally feel ya. I want to take this to a gig and see how it does in a real world setting.
@erstwhilerambler
@erstwhilerambler Жыл бұрын
@@ampthebassplayer Did you? ‘Cause I’d love to know how it performed. People are saying it’s heavy, and that could really kill me wanting one.
@chriscockey7649
@chriscockey7649 Жыл бұрын
The adjustable poles are for matching the radius of the board/strings for even output. Something Jazz Basses suffer. The A and D have less output.
@jeffcullen6573
@jeffcullen6573 2 жыл бұрын
My L-2500 has a 3-position parallel/single coil/series switch which really helps with copping P or J tones. Ridiculously flexible axe.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
I would love this bass more than I already do with a single coil mode.
@jeffcullen6573
@jeffcullen6573 2 жыл бұрын
@@ampthebassplayerI think it’s called the “K-Mod” - it absolutely rips. Highly recommend.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
I may or may not have something in the works…
@Keepmelevel
@Keepmelevel 2 жыл бұрын
I have the M2500 G&L and it’s a bulldozer😈 Just bought a Fender precision professional V5 string and it doesn’t even compare… although a decent bass the G&L just blows that Fender away.
@mv9787
@mv9787 Жыл бұрын
I have also M2500. Great bass! Works great with MarkBass amp. Very punchy, especially for slap!
@DP-kj4hj
@DP-kj4hj Жыл бұрын
On my third M2500 THEY RULE THE WORLD! It's the Fender slayer. The L Series is too nasal for me.
@JohnSmith-mi8zy
@JohnSmith-mi8zy 2 жыл бұрын
I bought an American Professional P-bass thinking it would be the holy grail and sold it after less than a year. I decided to try out a few G&L products and have been absolutely blown away. I picked up a Kiloton but would love to add the L2000 to the mix.
@CC-fi3pp
@CC-fi3pp Жыл бұрын
Imagine getting rid of a p bass for this trash. You'll regret that one.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer Жыл бұрын
Found the boomer lol! Hot tip: it’s ok for people to like things that you don’t like.
@edubassplayer2
@edubassplayer2 Жыл бұрын
I think it does a pretty good job on being every bass.
@chriscockey7649
@chriscockey7649 Жыл бұрын
The most versatile Bass that Fender made was the American Dimension Deluxe HH. HANDS DOWN. I own all the afore mentioned Basses ( including the G&L SB2, L2000, JB2) and love them all, but the Dimension is the one Bass for all occasions .
@wasimoto_7540
@wasimoto_7540 10 ай бұрын
I tried this bass today (made in Indonesia model) absolutely fantastic build quality. At least as good as the fender American pro P bass I tried yesterday. Played even better than that. Pick ups are a bit too complicated at the first try, but very powerful... and price for used one is around 400 bucks. 🤯
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 10 ай бұрын
That’s a steal at that price!
@MrSparks54
@MrSparks54 Ай бұрын
The only bass I haven't been able to make my L-2000 sound quite like is my '78 Rickenbacker 4001, but it's pretty close. Thanks for the demos. Cheers
@ArthurDhaeyerMusic
@ArthurDhaeyerMusic 15 сағат бұрын
"WHAT IS BASS WITHOUT A B ??" I loved that joke !!!
@user-yj6op2mg7w
@user-yj6op2mg7w 2 жыл бұрын
had one.....miss it very much....and yes it have the best neck of all the leo group...and sound like what ever you want. alex from israel.
@GL_Guitars
@GL_Guitars 9 ай бұрын
Thanks and hello from our new channel! 🙏
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for stopping by!
@josephfetz1748
@josephfetz1748 7 ай бұрын
On an L-2xxx, you more often than not shouldn't have ANY pot wide open (volume, bass, and treble). My baseline setting is all pots at around 70%-75% of their full range, and that is what gets you closer to the previous Fender bass tones. In fact, with any G&L guitar with MFD pickups, your volume control should never be past 3/4 turn unless you are looking to blast your preamp. With most guitars/basses, you pretty much dime every knob to get your sound. With G&L stuff (with MFD pickups and the PTB system), you almost never have any knob turned all the way up.
@ig55
@ig55 2 ай бұрын
This was the exact reminder I was looking for. Otherwise I would write it myself. Actually, it is a rule of thumb for playing an L series...
@senacht
@senacht 19 күн бұрын
The 2500 is a sweet bass. Doesn’t sound much like a Ray at all IMO. But that’s not a dealbreaker for me.
@iplaywithrocksforfun
@iplaywithrocksforfun 2 ай бұрын
Dude you modeled the tone of each of the trinity members to a T. That was spot on modeling. The answer is, yes I am buying one tomorrow.
@cetorbett
@cetorbett 2 жыл бұрын
One thing to note- the tone controls are boost only, not cut. Zeroed out is “flat.”
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
Every piece of literature I've found and videos I've watched on the L2500 controls label the knobs as Bass/Treble cut, which makes sense for passive mode.
@erstwhilerambler
@erstwhilerambler Жыл бұрын
I agree with @amp
@mdrumt
@mdrumt 2 жыл бұрын
I want one. So gud.
@drewlawrence696
@drewlawrence696 Жыл бұрын
Not overlooked by me...I have a USA G&L L2K 'E', with 'lawsuit' headstock and '81 control-plate & knobs...I love it...I would never part with it :D
@megadawg342
@megadawg342 3 ай бұрын
The L2500 sounded more like a Sting Ray in that mode, than that Sting Ray did. Bass without the B..... LMFAO
@daitos1955
@daitos1955 2 жыл бұрын
"After all, what's bass without a B..." 🤣 loved it.
@igordolovary4254
@igordolovary4254 2 жыл бұрын
Great bass. Want it, but cant
@1okanaganguy
@1okanaganguy 2 жыл бұрын
Oddly, it was the versatility that caused me to sell mine. Prefer trinity. It is an AWESOME instrument, that is certain. Great value.
@quickwashtheraccoon7601
@quickwashtheraccoon7601 Жыл бұрын
Do be honest, I prefer the G&L -Sounds over the classics. Leo Fender invented very good stuff. This is awesome!!!
@tigerscott2966
@tigerscott2966 2 жыл бұрын
That is a very nice bass. It"s worth the $1,000 plus price tag.
@yocraigst
@yocraigst 6 ай бұрын
What that bass seems to lack, IMHO, is the trebley side that both a J bass and a Stingray have; and the J bass's scooped mids. A mid cut knob would fix that though.
@carlosKDRHCP1
@carlosKDRHCP1 4 ай бұрын
This bass is the tribute right? I am eyeing one for sure since the Yamaha BB 5 string is on back order on MF and I have consistently came back to this and the MTD super bass 5. Does this come with a gig bag? Thank you for the review, very informative. Also appreciate your views on squiers, I love mine.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 4 ай бұрын
Yes, this is a Tribute model. The seller I got mine from included a G&L gig bag, but I don't know if that's standard for these or not.
@carlosKDRHCP1
@carlosKDRHCP1 4 ай бұрын
@@ampthebassplayer thanks brother, I appreciate you. I had to be sure, you were very informative and I appreciate all the tone samples you provided as well as nailing that B. The price and extreme versatility kinda make it a no brainer, excited to add it to my arsenal later. I currently use a cort curbow 5 regularly.
@skipintexas
@skipintexas Жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me what the string spacings are on the L2500? I've heard that they're rather tight, but I've never been able to play one. And more specifically, the string spacings on the Tribute model, as that's the only one I'd be able to afford.... Help??
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer Жыл бұрын
The Tribute has a fairly tight spacing at 17mm. If that’s a genuine concern, then I would recommend saving up for the American L2500 with 19mm spacing. Some things are just worth paying for.
@DoodlezMusic
@DoodlezMusic 4 ай бұрын
nah not even close to a p or jb. It does sound like a stingray though, albeit due to the alnico 5s humbuckers and exact similar pickup placement. Now, if it had a coil split, that would maybe get it closer to those sounds.
@jwuonog
@jwuonog 2 ай бұрын
Can the L2500 get Marcus Miller-esque slap tones?
@asingardenof
@asingardenof 2 жыл бұрын
Does a cut only EQ make this an anti-Sadowsky? Very seriously considering the Tribute version of this for my next 5 string purchase, purely because of the versatility.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know much about Sadowsky as I've not had the pleasure of playing one.
@asingardenof
@asingardenof 2 жыл бұрын
@@ampthebassplayer Nor me, sadly, but I know their EQ is boost only
@kurtmisner7929
@kurtmisner7929 2 жыл бұрын
I almost never go 100% with the volume, treble, or bass knobs with my L2000. To get more mids, I drop the treble and bass a little, and boost the volume. However, the sheer weight and density of the tone of this bass packs a good solid mid response anyway. I bought my L2000 because my Jazz was getting lost in the mix of my 70s, 80s rock cover band. The L2000 would never fail to get the ladies on the dance floor. Running through an Ampeg SVT, it shook the walls!
@pb25193
@pb25193 6 ай бұрын
Buying for the CHANCELLOR alone.
@nouseforaname1111
@nouseforaname1111 3 ай бұрын
Do you still have this bass in your line up? If you had to choose an L2000 or Stingray special, which would be a better buy in your opinion?
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 3 ай бұрын
Yep! Still have it. It doesn't get played much lately because I have a better version of it now. Hard to choose between the two, but I do absolutely love the tonal flexibility of the G&L. If I could only have one, I'd probably stick with the L2000, but the Stingray is awesome in it's own way.
@raulmartinez1449
@raulmartinez1449 3 ай бұрын
Are the USA models really worth the extra $$ over the Tibutes?
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 3 ай бұрын
Having never played one, I’m not sure.
@HeathAllyn
@HeathAllyn Жыл бұрын
Doesn't the series/parallel have no meaning unless you are using both pickups?
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer Жыл бұрын
No, because each pickup has two coils.
@HeathAllyn
@HeathAllyn Жыл бұрын
@@ampthebassplayer whoa! I thought it was usually just the pickups in series/parallel not the coils! Crazy!
@KenshinZZ
@KenshinZZ 2 ай бұрын
@AMP what was your signal chain during the demo?
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 ай бұрын
Bass into interface and then I probably used the same preset I’ve been using in Amplitube for a long while.
@KenshinZZ
@KenshinZZ 2 ай бұрын
@@ampthebassplayer Oh! I have Amplitube! Which preset do you use?
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 ай бұрын
@KenshinZZ It’s one that I built, but it uses default/free components. Are you on 4 or 5?
@KenshinZZ
@KenshinZZ 2 ай бұрын
@@ampthebassplayer 5
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 ай бұрын
Ah, I’m using 4 and u don’t know if they’re compatible or not.
@aldcmaj92
@aldcmaj92 Жыл бұрын
what's that song playing in the background? Sounds like an Indonesian song
@BrianPellerin
@BrianPellerin 10 ай бұрын
Yes I called mom
@93californication
@93californication 2 жыл бұрын
Mmmmyeeeeahh. Not quite. The "P-bass" tone gets the closest I'd say.
@CC-fi3pp
@CC-fi3pp Жыл бұрын
I wasn't even impressed with P imitation. Why any buys these "versatile" basses is beyond me. They just sound bad.
@MawcDrums
@MawcDrums Жыл бұрын
Prefer the jazz bass sound still
@JamesDavisakaRemguy
@JamesDavisakaRemguy 9 ай бұрын
Nope. I found the sounds (tones?) to be different and more distinctive on each of the Fender Trilogy basses vs the L-2500. Especially the P, which has a unique sound that I happen to be in love with at the moment. (And I grew up playing Jazzes!) There's just such a sweet sound that comes out of a P that I can't even capture on my P-Deluxe, why? Is having a bridge pu somehow bump the neck pu slightly out of place or is it an active/passive thing? Tell me, dammit - otherwise, I have to go buy a new P. Also, how do you like your Squire P, better/worse than a Mexican Fender? Mexican better/worse than an American? Help me, I'm drowning in possibilities...(hell, buy 'em all!)
@barondavis5692
@barondavis5692 5 ай бұрын
Check out a made in Japan p bass. You may be pleasantly surprised.
@choplass
@choplass 2 жыл бұрын
It didn't quite get the Jazz Bass tone.
@user-kf8et6ih7n
@user-kf8et6ih7n 2 жыл бұрын
Can someone please tell me how much this thing weight s?
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never formally weighed mine but it is probably close to 11 lbs.
@user-kf8et6ih7n
@user-kf8et6ih7n 2 жыл бұрын
@@ampthebassplayer thanks mate..
@hillarryjr6582
@hillarryjr6582 2 жыл бұрын
Hi sir is this usa made?or indonesian made?
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer 2 жыл бұрын
This is a Tribute model, so it’s Indonesian made.
@artp1735
@artp1735 Ай бұрын
How much does this bass weigh?
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer Ай бұрын
It’s heavy. 11 or 12lbs because swamp ash is usually a pretty dense wood.
@brbadge
@brbadge Ай бұрын
Mmmm. Growly. Me like!
@YouYorick
@YouYorick Жыл бұрын
OH OH .... I play flats, and I am on the market for a 5 ... and you have both sides of my hearts / balance ... Yamaha BB735 or G&L L2500 ? ... if you have a minute to comment ? Woudl be great. thanks for your work and cracking jokes.
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer Жыл бұрын
I thought for sure I would sell the Yamaha once I got the G&L, but they’re both great in their own ways. What I will say is the G&L does not do the classic/vintage tones very well, and the Yamaha does so if you’re going for the flats sound, my vote would be for the BB735a or even the BB435 since it’s basically the same thing but without the active preamp. I don’t think the active EQ is all that necessary for that kind of bass but YMMV.
@YouYorick
@YouYorick Жыл бұрын
Thank you - very much - you just confirm my half established semi decision 😂 thx again - I am about to order bb 435 and a set of la Bella flats through body.. I had the chance to try a lot of flatwound set and the la Bella keep on coming back as the most inspiring . 🎉 Keep on the great work.
@artyom108
@artyom108 24 күн бұрын
Please consider nixing the background music. It just sounds like noise and makes you harder to follow
@analytics8055
@analytics8055 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe the L2000 has the neck pu closer to the neck.
@ReignCharger
@ReignCharger 3 ай бұрын
I'm a Fender fanboy, have versions of all of the trinity. I say that to say this: G&L is the perfection of all of his work.
@SinistralArcVI
@SinistralArcVI 2 жыл бұрын
MF DOOM
@davidcasalaspro77
@davidcasalaspro77 2 жыл бұрын
What is Bass without a B? hahaha cool
@Bibblebabbler
@Bibblebabbler 2 жыл бұрын
Toooo heavy for a gigging bass.
@mikeburford3005
@mikeburford3005 7 ай бұрын
I play a G&L L2000, several Fender P basses and J basses (G&L jazz basses too). All sound great. The L2000 sounds different from the others...more like a Music Man Stingray, but better as it is much less "tinny".
@Jaggerbush
@Jaggerbush Жыл бұрын
I misread the assignment I just figured if we get a bass we should…. Seems like you understood the assignment, just fine 😊
@danijelbrezec4570
@danijelbrezec4570 2 жыл бұрын
Hey bro ..That drive is insanely loud . Keep it off..
@ald4989
@ald4989 Жыл бұрын
Would be easier to tell if you wouldn’t put these horrible overdrive effects on it, or is the signal just too loud and clipping?
@cooleyballs1
@cooleyballs1 Жыл бұрын
What's with the annoying overdrive ruining everything..👎
@eoin474
@eoin474 2 жыл бұрын
No it’s not
@shiningcut7
@shiningcut7 Жыл бұрын
MFD 😂
@FrancoGrimoldi
@FrancoGrimoldi 2 жыл бұрын
All I hear is the lame plugin...
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