G&L CLF L-1000 Bass

Ed Friedland - The Bass Whisperer demonstrates the G&L CLF L-1000 Bass in Okoume, Ash, and Basswood models for bassmagazine.com.

[@PedroOliveira-wo6nm]

Please, don't disappear again. You have one of the most cool bass KZbin channels.

[@BassWhispererTV]

Thanks. When I disappear, it means I'm making music, making people dance, and making money!

[@Gulaschguenter]

@@BassWhispererTV Hey Ed, great to see you back. Always enjoyed your videos. Ever thought about getting a Patreon in addition to your KZbin channel? Cheers!

[@Shaybot]

Ed Friedland, the best bass reviewer out there in my opinion. An absolute legend and total badass.

[@bodesz8511]

I have to admit, at 2:58 when you started playing, I got a little bit emotional. Reminded me of the early years of my endeavour in gear nerdery. Great to see you back Ed!

[@Tooltrocity]

Same here lol. I found this channel back in 2008, a year of so after I first started playing bass. I actually bought a Genz Benz Shuttle MAX 6.0 because of Ed. Great memories watching this channel!

[@BassWhispererTV]

Get a grip on yourself man! ;) But seriously, thanks.

[@cameronlesley2428]

The GnL makes me rethink my recent fender p bass purchase , such a versatile instrument . And looks so sweeeeeet

[@BassWhispererTV]

Life is full of choices. Choose BOTH!

[@cameronlesley2428]

Bass Whisperer TV N+1 is the answer. Thanks for the great content

[@SO-bp2uc]

Jump on sweat water and just buy one under the three payment plan!

[@ramencurry6672]

A P bass is the best overall. Other basses are great and like icing on the cake but the P bass is the foundation especially if you’re studio recording a lot of songs

[@demetriostsaros]

Ed, you’re the best reviewer. And not obnoxious like the other pretenders. And this GL bass sounds like a super p bass. Very nice 🤘🏼

[@francishickey8928]

My main bass is my 1980 L-1000. Such incredible instruments, and I'm glad G&L has started making them again!

[@vintagepearlguitars]

How do the old and the new compare tonally?

[@WhySinPie]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@mannishboy1]

So good to have you back! Keep 'em coming, man!

[@trevorblair5552]

Great to see you back. Love your playing! 👍🏾

[@-carlis]

It's so great to have you back, Ed!

[@jamesmstith]

sounds amazing...I really like that they went back to the original head stock

[@elahem6940]

It's great having the bass whisperer back

[@kusi0r]

those licks never get old! Good to see you back Ed!

[@hubberts]

As a reviewer, Ed is as good as it gets.

[@bowbay]

Welcome back Ed! I remember purchasing my 3rd bass ever from watching your reviews years ago, thanks for quality demos!

[@mikaso]

So good to have you back sir! Your playing didnt suffer from the youtube break, thats for dang sure :)

[@xmaverickhunterkx]

Man, I've missed your videos so much. This was awesome.

[@N0B0DY_SP3C14L]

Killer review, Ed! Nice job highlighting the tonal differences in the woods. Probably one of the most distinctive comparisons I've seen.

[@ft6755]

Ed, watching your video on the Musicman Sterling 9 years ago inspired me to become a better bassist (and purchase that particular bass which is still as great as the day I got it). I've come a long way since then and it's great to see you still making videos and inspiring others. Thank you, I hope I'll be as good as you one day!

[@metallutca]

Welcome back Ed!!! Feels really good to hear you play

[@BassWhispererTV]

Thanks! Yeah, I've really got that one lick down now! ;)

[@williammorse1843]

Nice Ed, great to see you back in the BP realm. You definitely deliver the goods, they’re lucky to have you 🎶🙏🎶

[@duncanmathers76]

Nobody demonstrates gear like Uncle Ed. Welcome back!

[@leroybrady4288]

Great to see your vids again!

[@GravyDaveNewson]

welcome back Ed, you have been much missed. and looking as cool as ever

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

Great demos, Ed. G&L's are such fantastic instruments!

[@robertebooker]

Glad you’re back.👏🏽

[@halcyo]

This was the video that made me pull the trigger on the L-1000. I got the gold Pharaoh Mist one and it has been a revelation. My favorite and best bass in my small collection!

[@BassWhispererTV]

I love mine! It's served me well on the road, and in the studio.

[@GL_Guitars]

Hi Ed, dropping by to say hi and thanks from our new channel.

[@ewetoo]

Great to see you back!

[@kubacks]

Great review Ed! Thank you.

[@Kickbasser]

Great to see you back man! Best reviews series and best teacher out there : )

[@rcrieder]

Great to see you (and "BP") again. I have that very rig - in large part to your past reviews of Jeff Genzler's other great products. Keep the reviews coming - yours are the best and most comprehensive out there.

[@BassWhispererTV]

rcrieder BP?

[@RichardKelleyMD]

Pretty dang Beefy, Ed. Glad you’re doing these again.

[@ChrisBassTXP]

Great review,all three of them sound great! I would say the scoopy-ness on the ash one comes from the maple board too. G&L makes great stuff.

[@ulflilja391]

Nice to have you back

[@chuckdaddyo]

I have a L-2500 currently. I will be getting the this bass! I love the sound!!!!!

[@j.rhodesbass225]

Great review! Missed ya Ed!

[@garideb]

I love this guy's technique, makes an awesome sound on whatever he plays. You know what? I recon one of those things would sound amazing with flat wound strings. Thanks for the video.

[@jazzman1954]

All basses sound better with flat wound

[@chriswenkle2635]

OMG - no, not the pickup OMG - you are back! Love this bass - and the demo's.

[@nickpicc]

I know it wouldn't be in line with the original ones these are paying tribute to, but I would love a 5 string version!

[@thebionicbassplayer]

Beautiful tone!

[@veniaminkubulashvili9517]

Best comeback of 2019

[@sailingmaster]

G&L bridges are the best. Love my L-2000. Never found another bass with the same versatility and playability at the price. Crazy.

[@SO-bp2uc]

The saddle lock bridge is amazing

[@sideparting6845]

Thanks for your videos Ed

[@jonathangroomsbassist]

That first bass sounds GREAT. Very versatile tonal palette with one pickup.

[@Below-Average_Joe]

I had one of those back in 1986. It had a wicked slaptone

[@delavalhall]

You are clearly a master of your art. Love that Ash body in omg 💜

[@jazzbassist]

I had hopes when I saw the P bass Whisperer video some time back. Now I'm just gushing with excitement that it's happening!

[@georgwassner9427]

I love this guy. I´m getting started with his Bass Method Book and I really like his Method.

[@J.on.bass3]

THANK YOU for being a BASS player demoing BASS gear.

[@nunofernandes4501]

Man! You're back! Subscribed!!!

[@SevanStick]

He is back!!!! 🥳

[@rileyyyyh]

that natural l1000 matches my l2000! g&l is my favorite leo company. such underutilized instruments.

[@analytics8055]

Great tone demo! Nice

[@blankvrs]

I landed on this video and ultimately decided to subscribe to the channel. Thanks for the solid info.

[@canvoodoo]

I got a G&L Tribute L-2000 fantastic bass.

[@TheBassfresh]

A great review as always. Having owned an original L1000 (#3) at one time I was prepared to fall in love with this bass, but the huge frets (.110 x .057 Jescar) put me off it. Having said that I may order one w/ different frets which is always an option w/ G&L.

[@samatza]

Welcome back Ed & thanks for another awesome vid. Did Leo Fender design some great gear or what? Love this bass!

[@ConstSyr]

You have best reviews in bass world, Ed, thank you for doing it ;) Nice hat, btw XD

[@jeffreychatman4376]

Good stuff. As you said in a previous video, that slap tone is "nasty". 😁

[@rmccain99]

Dude, I just wanna say you are awesome!

[@jamessmith-zk4co]

Welcome back!

[@garethhjones]

Great review (You have been missed Ed).

[@Sebassplayer1978]

The ash model definitely lacks mids to my ears but that G&L bass has an interesting unique sound. Thanks for the review Ed !

[@aldoshiguemi]

Now i really want one of these!

[@danieltorres5238]

Digging the OMG Tone.

[@viperBSG]

Man! that Bass is SIC!!!

[@thorugs2816]

Awsome bass! "Another winner!"

[@Jeffsafe]

Have loved my L1000 since 1982

[@cubby6708]

How has that bass held up ? I have a 83' on the way to Guitar Center for me to try. I am not sure if I should save for the new L-1000 or try an older model ? Any advice.

[@Jeffsafe]

Go down and check out the 83 and see if it’s in good condition. If the neck is straight, if the frets are in good shape, if the electronics are sound, if it sounds good. It might be a great value. I see them going from $800 to $1200 used. The new ones seem to be coming in around $1599. If it’s in good shape and around the $800 price I might opt for the older one. If it’s closer to $1200 I’d just save a little more and go for the newer model. Mine, outside of some buckle rash and cracking paint finish and some cosmetic wear, is in awesome shape. The neck and fret wear are prefect. So I know they can age well and I wasn’t the most gentle of players through the years.

[@cubby6708]

Sounds good. I’ve been reading that the older necks could be troublesome. These new ones just look great, and sound amazing. I want a side by side comparison, but very open to vintage too.. ahhhh

[@Jeffsafe]

Jacob Miranda decisions decisions. Mines been a rock. Good luck! 👍🏽

[@ec-hi1br]

Beautiful sound and with substance, we must take into account that the sound depends on a good instrument AND OUR HANDS TOO. JUST LIKE YOU DO. !

[@guntherlambert6793]

WTF, how I glad to see you, man!

[@robjgolde3221]

Mmmm a bass that combines the best elements of a P-bass and a Stingray? Sign me up!

[@brotherwilliam666]

Sounds awesome! Where did you have the bass control during the examples? Was it dimed?

[@RootsBassCanada]

All very nice but I love the maple board! 😎👊🏼👍

[@clivesmith6194]

I have a L1000 - best bass I have ever had - beats my Fender Jazz and P bass .. .thanks Leo . . .

[@stevedunch581]

They also are basswood now as well

[@KingPorter]

You're a very complete Bassist 👍🏾

[@lilpbass]

This is the sound in my head

[@jcmcclain57]

Interesting presentation on the basswood version... and yes I was surprised at how good it sounded. Good to see this review Ed.

[@BassWhispererTV]

jcmcclain57 The basswood model is currently on the road with me. It really thumps!

[@jcmcclain57]

Bass Whisperer TV, Ed, that is a powerful testimony and especially considering the snobbery I have heard about basswood. You probably don’t recognize my name, but you were instrumental in my first serious bass purchase a ‘03 P Am Std and my first G&L (M 2500). The emails we exchanged really made me look hard and decide to get a G&L. So good to see the Whisperer back on my video feed.

[@r.l.rachel740]

What is great about this video is that you let us know the different sounds the bass makes when made of different woods. Very, very nice as no one else does this.

[@BassWhispererTV]

Thanks.

[@p9jpd9]

Great to see you back Ed. Long time fan and student of your Walking Bass Lines books. How would you compare the L-1000 to the Kiloton? I have a friend that says the Kiloton is voiced more like a PBass. I have a hard time getting my head around them being so similar but producing different tones.

[@BassWhispererTV]

Rattbones I haven’t tried the Kilo...

[@garyholdsworth53]

love OMG mode on my 80s mahogany L1000. my bread-and butter tone.

[@michaelbell75]

Nice demo. I want one of these! Prefer it to the L2000 from what Ive heard online.

[@idanshahar]

4:20 I LOVE THAT WALK!

[@LetterJuice]

its him, it really is!!!!

[@daviddesmond2143]

ED, since you have one, would you please do a demo of the Genzler Magellen 800 amp head? Thanks

[@williamyoung3070]

I had been jonesing for one of these for a while. But when I dropped a Bill Lawrence P-46 pickup into a P Bass, it all but eliminated my L-1000 lust. However, I must admit, if I thought that playing a L-1000 would get me even an inch closer to sounding as frightening as Dee Murray, I'd buy 10 of them.

[@bentpolski]

OMG! Sounds Like John Paul Johns Jazz Bass coming threw his Acoustic Amp with a 30 speaker! I would just keep it in OMG Mode!

[@BassWhispererTV]

Mostly, I do! But Parallel has a great slap tone.

[@eckie4679]

For slapping, the single coil sounds best - on my sound system at least. But hey - great review as always Ed

[@MarcoH72]

Have you recorded with one of these? I’m just wondering how they are in the studio?

[@alexsausl]

Maybe I missed it - but which strings do you have on the first two basses? BTW love that Firemist Gold one.

[@PDS1836]

Good to CU back

[@AMx39]

I’m from Tucson too!!!!!

[@andrewmunro3940]

Ed do you think they will do a five string version of this bass?

[@logoda6]

Hey Ed, aren’t these basses neck-heavy ? Or maybe the basswood ones, as they are supposed to be the lightest ... Thanx a million

[@ribaluigi]

How does it compare to an l2000 played passively with the neck pickup soloed?

[@BassWhispererTV]

I haven't had the chance to do a direct comparison... but OMG on the 1K is different than Series Mode on the L2k... for one, you get some single coil hum with OMG... but it also has more low end, less midrange than Series.

[@mv9787]

What would be the best precision style G&L with 5 strings?

[@chomusic]

Are the passive treble and bass controls just cuts?

[@LJSMusic54]

I see they finally changed the headstock :-)

[@stevenignelzi9257]

I bought one of these (tobacco burst), It is set up with LaBella 760s, not exactly what I expected, reminds me of a Hofner or Rickenbacker, tested first with PJB 800 and two C4 cabs, did much better with Warwick Pro Tube IV into Goliath 4x10, getting used to it.