G&L L-2000 // 12 Different Settings on 1 Bass!

Different settings on the G&L L2000 Tribute Bass.
Recorded directly into a Presonus 1810.
40-100 Roundwound Strings.
Backing track recorded in Reaper using a Juno-Stage.
Drums Sennheiser Mic'a.

[@4stringz.]

Leo’s low end masterpiece

[@marksimpson3064]

Love this backing track- also perhaps the best sounding L2000 demo I’ve heard

[@deniskisskiss]

What is the track?

[@GeoffreyKeith-t9s]

Love it. So tired of people trying to show me how a bass sounds and then slamming away on it with a pick!

[@gladysng4314]

The bridge pickup in parallel/active really stood out for me.

[@PartyEnema15]

00:00 Neck Pickup - Series - Active 01:20 Both Pickup - Series - Active 02:40 Bridge Pickup - Series -Active 03:60 Neck Pickup - Parallel - Active 05:20 Both Pickups - Parallel - Active 06:40 Bridge Pickup - Parallel - Active 07:60 Neck Pickup - Series - Passive 09:20 Both Pickups - Series -Passive 10:40 Bridge Pickups -Series -Passive 11:60 Neck Pickup -Series -Active Boost 13:15 Both Pickups - Series -Active Boost 14:35 Bridge Pickup - Series -Active Boost your welcome :)

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Wonderful. Thanks!

[@henrysmithers7081]

This should be pinned, awesome!

[@HemingwayIGI]

*You're But great work anyway 😊

[@nickgoogle4525]

@@rasmustodbjerg5045 when you paste that in the video description it will show up for everybody it the timeline :-)

[@joedrew9418]

partyenema15 thanks very helpful

[@SevanStick]

Thank you. I‘m astounded how much better the music is supported in passive mode. The bass is better integrated in the whole band.

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

I tend to agree. For live use, i'm mostly on active. It sounds so full and bassy, but recording, yeah, passive is nice.

[@jamesbarber7846]

I've owned my L2000 for 6 years and it just keeps sounding better. Love the versatility. The only other bass I need is a fretless.

[@mlhbro]

I'm pretty sure you can get an L2000 fretless via option order through a G&L dealer. If you didn't go crazy with the other options, it probably wouldn't be much more expensive than a retail version of the same guitar.

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

The L-2000 still might be the best sounding bass known to man. Great demo 🤙🏻

[@MrSparks54]

Tremendous bass and even more tremendous playing! Your demo convinced me to upgrade to the G&L CLF L-2000 and I love everything about it. Such a precision and balanced instrument. Thank you Rasmus!

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Wow, that's great! Congrats on your bass.

[@lakingscup]

G&L guy all the way! Vastly underrated and you make it shine.

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Thank you!

[@LaurenceMollerup]

Nice track and great playing!

[@Simon-C]

That's the best demo I've heard of that bass. It's on my list of ones to try out.

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Nice. Thanks. It's definitely a great bass.

[@Simon-C]

@@rasmustodbjerg5045 I tried the L2000 Tribute and bought it. I'm really enjoying it. Your video helped with the research prior to purchase (I tried out 8 or so basses on the day the shops opened after the last lockdown in the UK). Thanks for taking the time to do the video.

[@michaelzpalmer]

I stumbled on your channel while watching videos waiting for my L-2000 to arrive. Your playing is tremendous. Thank you for making this video.

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Thanks! Good luck with your new bass! Great choice.

[@mannyscottt]

Literally just ordered one 5 minutes ago!! Can’t wait for it to arrive ! Thanks for the review dude!

[@zombimuratofficial7540]

brother your playing perfect....but the bass',woooow..... sound is amazing,the lows are unbelievable,sound balance is excellent on all strings,on all registers....perfect....✌️

[@sylvaingagnon3211]

Great playing. I regret selling my L2500.

[@leavewe]

just got my g&l tribute l2000 after seeing your videos, totally happy with it (i got the olympic white with the cherry fingerboard)

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

That's so great. Congrats!

[@isaacrahmouni2703]

exellent man enjoying the loud soft soound of the bass while enjoying my drink

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Nice!

[@rice9069]

i heard musicman, p bass, jazz bass. what a great bass

[@reventaoytirao]

This is my next bass for sure!!

[@markyates8399]

I really enjoyed listening to your playing on this. Lovely bass line and the tones are excellent, warm and clear. Bravo!

[@geekguitars]

Great playing homie! I've got fretted and fretless L2Ks, they've been my weapon of choice for 12 yrs. No matter what else I play, I usually keep coming back to G L! They're tuff to match ..let alone beat!

[@tvnawmayn9320]

You know anywhere to get this series today? *REAL. GENUINE.* 😐

[@yigitcengil2465]

@@tvnawmayn9320 I believe Anderton` s sell L 2Ks

[@justinandsheba]

Just ordered mine this morning... can't wait!!! Thank you for this video!

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Nice. Congrats.

[@Partybob1]

That is an excellent sounding bass. And you made it happen. Thanks

[@atiwatkitvanitphasu5885]

Thanks for making this awesome clip. I've got G&L Tribute L2500 and got a problem on understanding how each control knob works. This helps me immensely enjoy my new bass even more! :)

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Wonderful, thank you and good luck

[@luriisamokhin7070]

Gl -2000 недооценная гитара. Это шедевр после фендера и Мьюзикмена. Последняя разработка Лео Фендера

[@paulmullen2620]

If I haven't made the comment yet, I just want to say how amazing the bass sounds in your demo. I'm actually curious too why it's so much better than the other L2000 demos out there. It sounds like a completely different instrument.

[@rban123]

Cause most of the people demoing play it through some overdrived vintage amp and record it with some shitty room mic

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

I haven't tried the newer ones. So I don't know if they changed anything. Perhaps different wood. The newer ones are from Indonesia and this one is from Japan.

[@seanreiter]

I think the problem is that a lot of channels that I’ve seen, have guys demo’ing gear who aren’t great players and our usually playing a poorly executed riff over and over again. Also without a backing track in many cases. Here we have someone playing well and tastefully. Can’t ask for more in a demo. Thanks!

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

I agree. I think there are two reasons: 1. This guy can play. He isn't just blowing random licks over aggressively. 2. He is grooving with a backing track of other instruments, so you can hear how the bass fits in a mix. I had one of these basses years ago. Never should've sold it. It was a 1st generation too! Finally, years later I found a nice used one from the early 90s, and bought it!

[@bruceelliott1211]

Translucent, great sound overall.✌🏾

[@esongsore]

I owned a G&L L series bass years ago. To date, I have never heard come a across a more versatile and well balanced bass. I had to get rid of it because it developed a trus rod problem...but I miss it

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Yes, very versatile:)

[@brentheathersimons7042]

Absolutely wonderful playing! Beautiful. You definitely have the touch!- Stay safe!- Brent

[@ibanezmnm]

One of the best basses ever made, but very underrated. Unfortunately G&L marketing is not as strong as overpriced this days Fenders…

[@lowtone9]

Rasmus, you have the touch, man.

[@matthewbeckwith663]

Beautiful 😍 love the backing track and your playing is incredibly tasteful. I have Tribute 2000. While I love this bass, I struggle obtaining the warmth and roundness you're producing. Where are the bass and treble controls set in this demo?

[@kylemundy8871]

Turn on series, go neck pickup, roll back the treble. If you have a way of boosting low mids and cutting high mids, that'll help too. I like some treble, so I would use the mid trick if you can, otherwise, try the first option

[@teeceesmusicvideochannel1282]

just bought this same model finish etc love your playing man the g and l sounds awsome

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Great. Have fun with your new bass!

[@adammartin8026]

Amazing playing man great demo

[@vincentcuevas]

whatta' a sound... love it 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@isaacrahmouni2703]

i have exactly the same bass , what a pleasure

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Nice!

[@justinandsheba]

Man, that bass sounds fantastic. I've been seriously considering getting one of these, and this really helped convince me. Great playing, Rasmus.

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Cool! Thank you.

[@brunoraffo6726]

NIce playing, man!

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

What are you playing through? The tones are gorgeous.

[@DarrenSaw]

Fantastic playing and a very sweet bass.

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Thanks!

[@dumaflotchy13]

I was curious about your selection of bass guitars. Everything sounded like the original Ijust never heard the subtleties. 🙂

[@jojoba619]

The L-2000 are a versatile instrument. 15 different settings with a stock configuration. 24+ different settings with a K mod depending on how it’s wired. And you have bass and treble cut only tone controls.

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Absolutely, they are great instruments. Lots of sounds and also a sound of its own. Very impressive.

[@analytics8055]

Heard that Loe intended this to be his absolute finest bass... and it is.

[@bwj8]

Great video, beautifully musical playing, Rasmus! Thank you! BTW, who makes the roundwounds that you have on there?

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Thanks! It's d'addario, 40-100.

[@FodensTrom]

Steel or Nickel? :)

[@ed5753]

Amazing playing and sound. I have the G&L L-2000 made in Indonesia version and it is very far from sounding as good as you! I know that it all starts from the playing and fingers, but still can’t figure out how to get a better sound. I go in Apollo DI input, then Ampeg amp sim, but still no big difference between all positions like you have. Do you think that the made in Indonesia version is so different? Again congrats for your playing on all videos, great stuff!

[@sEaNoYeAh]

The Indonesian G&Ls use the same pickups and hardware anyway so it'll sound essentially the same. Just takes time to learn the controls and the nuances in leaning into the different sounds with your playing.

[@jonnyg123ful]

cool! vid thanks for posting it

[@mikhailkouzmicheyvbass2178]

Thank you so much brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@revtox6001]

Is this bass still on the market

[@mmsabre7931]

You like that bridge pickup don't you? So do I.

[@analytics8055]

My 2000 just doesn't have that kind of low end. I need different strings maybe.

[@AlexanderMakeevLongboard]

Thanks a lot for your videos! I’m very glad to find your channel! I’m listening for you a last few days and trying to get the same reach sound on my Fender JB 1974, but I Can’t Please tell me is it real to get the sound like yours, or I need an active bass? I understand - if you play professional you could play any bases with a good sound and tone. I’m new in recording) Maybe you could give me any tips how to get reach solid bass tone with good clarity and saturation with JB? And what stuff, except you great techniqe, do you use to get such a good sound? I’ve got SSL2 audio interface, garage band, and la 610 mkii preamp (maybe to sell all this stuff and buy G&L ? Sorry for such a big comment))

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Late to the party here, sorry. Experiment with an equalizer and a little compression to get that smooth sound! And of course lots of practice.

[@andytaylor6781]

❤I got one love it

[@noahv4040]

Amazing playing man! Looking at possibilities for a new bass and this is on the list now. I have a Squire Classic Vibe 60s I keep flats on and it sounds nice. Can't decide on upgrading to a higher quality p bass (I absolutely love p basses, out of all the basses I've played the p bass is just my favorite) or whether I go for another kind of bass. Any thoughts?

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

The L2000 is very versatile and you can get a pretty convincing P tone from it. Very cool. However, I would recommend trying some different basses in a store and go with the one that speaks to you.

[@Pedringarcialopez]

Good idea and good video! I have this bass.

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Thank you!

[@phoenixjordan7784]

Great demo! Thank you. I’ve read the tribute neck is thick. My hands are smaller so I’m wondering if it will be too chunky for me . Can you share how the neck feels to you? Thank you!

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

It's a little chunky. But very playable. Like a 70's P Bass. For me, it's more to do with getting used to a certain neck, than the size of it. I'm sure you'll enjoy this bass. However, if you want something smaller the G&L JB and JB2 are great choices. I have videos of both. Good luck:)

[@phoenixjordan7784]

Rasmus Todbjerg So a bit smaller than current pbass necks. Thank you very much for the info! The best to you as well!

[@pixel.motion]

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[@maxbass72]

What is the title of the song you played? Nice job!

[@АлександрЯнпольский-ф4ь]

In this demo, you have a FX? Compressor or EQ?

[@nhchau]

How do you compare this bass to Fender Precision or Fender PJ? I am looking for my first ever bass. L-2000, Precision and PJ are in the list. Thank you!

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Well a L2000 and a PJ are more "versatile". P bass however is the classic sound. You can't go wrong.

[@secretjourney4815]

awesome tone! Nice tune too. were you playing with the treble and bass knobs full up? I've had two L2000's in the past and I keep coming back. this time will be for keeps

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Yes, tones all up.

[@Walkthewater]

What year is your bass? Any modifications?

[@renandias7926]

Sounds awesome, Rasmus. Have you tried flatwounds in this bass? Do you think it would respond well?

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

I had another L2000 a couple of years ago. I had flats on that. I guess if you want that Musicman - Bernard Edwards sound, it would be cool. Wasn't for me, though. Flats on a Precision, that's unbeatable.

[@urielhong1260]

Great but why didnt you made 18 clip of each tone possible

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

I guess I made the clips with the sounds that inspired me, rather than every available sound. Hope you enjoyed it:)

[@urielhong1260]

@@rasmustodbjerg5045 I bought L2500 ash/maple... But can't make sound like you.... May be I need to buy your fingers.... ^^;

[@Cinestudi0]

Why does it sounds so low volume?

[@Sunshinesmile1]

Hello it's an indonesian bass ? Which year thx nice tone

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

It's Japanese. From the 90s

[@jamesbarber7846]

Mine is California made but I've played the older Japanese and the new Indonesians. Gotta say G&l imports aren't too far off the original in overall quality.

[@АлександрКозлов-з6д]

Hello. Is it slim neck type?

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

No, it's kinda like a 70s P Bass

[@АлександрКозлов-з6д]

@@rasmustodbjerg5045 thank you

[@leavewe]

torn between the l-2000 and their jb2...

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Yes! Easy... Both.

[@TheChrist117]

I recently acquired a fairly rare M-2000 Tribute. It's the first time I've played the MFD pickups and IMO, they're much more responsive than the standard J-style ones although I must say, I haven't played a JB2. I can say that the MFD's are powerful, gutsy, warm and phat. You can anything from P to 'Jaco' J. I suppose in the end, it comes down to comfortability in the playing - how the bass is set up. As Rasmus says, get both! I doubt whether you'll be disappointed in tonal variation or indeed, build quality. After all, both have Fender DNA.

[@undercrownhiphop9422]

Flat strings?

[@rasmustodbjerg5045]

Roundwounds, 40-100.

[@MetalManiacMan1313]

All 12 settings sound identical. Great playing though.