G&L vs Fender vs MusicMan

My humble attempt to make a G&L L-2000 sound like a Precision, Jazz Bass and StingRay.
In my opinion; G&L sounds a little muddy on P mode, a little nasal on J mode and lacks low end on StingRay mode. It imitates the Jaco mode very good though.
What do you think?
No EQ added, just a little compression.

[@avivpeled1440]

I liked G&L the most but forget about that, your playing is sick! I'm stealing that walking bass line :)

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

I'm glad you took some ideas home 😊👍

[@traestuart384]

I've loved the g&l since trying one about 15 years ago. I sold my fender american jazz yesterday and ordered my US L-2000 today and can not wait!

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

Enjoy your new instrument! It is surely a versatile beast.

[@SO-bp2uc]

How's the post Fender life treating you?

[@traestuart384]

@@SO-bp2uc I absolutely love it. I did go from a five to a four string, which has taken some adjusting. I knew it would, and I wanted to go back to four but I do still miss some of the lows I could get with my five. That being said, I don't look back. I love the L2000 and adjusted fine to the four strings. Edit: Don't forget, this is technically one of Leo Fender's finest basses.

[@SO-bp2uc]

@@traestuart384 that’s awesome! They do make 5 string models, but I probably not for the tribute models. I’ve had a ton of G&L guitars, my 2000 arrives soon!

[@traestuart384]

@@SO-bp2uc they make a five in U.S. and tribute. I did end up going with the U.S. model. Couldn't help myself lol. I do believe it'll be my last bass. I know you'll love it.

[@neilaaronson2698]

Thanks for the comparo. I have an L-2500 and this provided guidance on how to use the controls to shape the tone. Getting the exact tone of the P, J and MM is impossible without the same electronics. Thanks for showing the unique voice and versatility of the G&L.

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

True, getting the exact is not possible. However; you can occupy the same frequency area, which is also good!

[@eckie4679]

Brilliant. I’ve got all three albeit my “Jazz” is a Mike Lull M5. My old 74 Fender P Bass is as good as the day I bought it new - just a bit too heavy for an old timer these days. My G&L is a Tribute series and for the money, it’s incredible. Does a really great P-Bass tone and that’s the way I have it most of the time.

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

In today's market, it's remarkable how affordable instruments can deliver outstanding sound and performance. I'm thrilled that your G&L meets those expectations for you! Personally, I've had a fantastic experience with an affordable Sire P5. I've upgraded its electronics, and it has become my dependable road companion since.

[@staxtry]

Just the video I need. I have a G&L Tribute L2000 on order, and I wanted a starting point for emulating the tones of other instruments. Thanks.

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

You are welcome, enjoy your new instrument! I can't say that it mimics other basses with 100% accuracy, but it surely is a very versatile instrument.

[@staxtry]

@@DrKeremKoseoglu Yes. I think it will compliment my P-bass with flats very well.

[@PjRjHj]

Fantastic comparison. I was at furst scratching ny head why the "Jazz bass mode" would gave the pickups in parralel, then i remembered the L2000 doesn't have the 3-way switch with singke coul option like the L1000

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

There is a well known G&L mod called "K-Mod", which changes the switch to Series - Parallel - Single modes . You may look into it if you want to approximate J tones.

[@hind33r]

G&L ...no doubt

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

I like the sound of G&L as well, but the switches are a big turn-off for me, I like the option to blend pickups. G&L M-2500 had that option + a simpler preamp, but sadly, it's discontinued. I have recently received my custom built bass, which has sound characteristics of G&L - used Sadowsky electronics and meticulously selected woods. I intend to post a demo video of that bass, keep an eye out!

[@JLeppert]

Thanks for this

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

You are welcome! Had fun doing it.

[@niuog]

The Music Man bass is actually an Old Smoothie, not a Stingray.The pickup has 10 pole pieces not 8. The pole pieces are between the strings, not under. It’s less growly than a standard Stingray

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

All true.

[@devlintaylor9520]

The old smoothie is a stingray.....

[@niuog]

@@devlintaylor9520 it is, but with essentially a 5 string pickup on it

[@niuog]

@@devlintaylor9520 it is the only Ernie Ball bass on the market (other than vintage ones)that has a Music Man Stingray Bass neck decal without “Ernie Ball” included in the logo

[@mv9787]

I tried Stingray with a band and couldn’t hear myself. Its a nice bass, but doesn’t cut through. G&L cuts easily. I haven’t tried Fender. I mostly cut treble off. Sometimes completely, but it depends on the song. I keep mid and low flat. Sometimes boost bass just a little, not too much. Depending on a venue. At rehearsal bass is flat. Amp is also flat.

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

In my opinion, P bass is a solid choice to be heard in a crowded mix.

[@mv9787]

@@DrKeremKoseoglu I agree. P bass is a choice you can count on.

[@farisfuad1150]

@@DrKeremKoseoglu I'm not a pick player but when I realized how thunderous the p bass sounds like when played with the pick, I started exploring pick playing more. To me, nothing sounds anything like a picked p bass. The rumble is so phat yet it cuts through everything like a hot knife slicing through butter.

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

@@farisfuad1150 I agree completely. After years of playing other basses, I came back to the P-Bass on my humble maturity. Darkglass overdrive pedals work very well with a picked P-Bass too; mind you 😊 B7K for scooped aggression (more pick sound) or Vintage Microtubes for tube-ish mids (warmer).

[@crazeyjoe]

I tried using a MM Sting and had the same result of not cutting through in a band setting. I switched to a Spector NS and never looked back.

[@SevanStick]

That was amazing man. 🙏

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

Thank you, I appreciate it 😊

[@Phyoomz]

I'm sooo confused. lol. I have a G&L also, but your switch set-up looks different from mine. It's almost like yours are all upside down. at 0:24 you say it's neck pickup, series and passive. But if I set my switches to the same positions as your (down, down, up) I would get bridge pickup, parallel and active with treble boost. Weird.

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

The switches might have been installed upside down or sideways on some instruments. Not a big surprise on budget series.

[@COBRAGEDDON]

Thank you very informative. Which jazz bass is it?

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

That used to be a heavily modified Fender Japan Marcus Miller Jazz Bass.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

J-Bass - all the way.

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

Thanks for sharing your opinion 😊 I ended up playing a StingRay as my main.

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

@@michael_caz_nyc Good tools can lead to good inspiration can lead to good music 😊 Cheers!

[@sergey_engel]

I feel G&L somehow lacks something against all of the other basses. And while your playing is great it is painful seeing your right hand pinky.

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

I wonder if G&L USA is any different. Never had the chance to try.

[@romeou4965]

Maple vs rosewood neck? Not true comparison

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

If you send me one of each bass with matching fretboards, I will happily make a comparison video.

[@romeou4965]

@@DrKeremKoseoglu You play very well sir and this concept is brilliant. It inspired me to buy a G&L L2500 this week, thanks!

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

@@romeou4965 I'm glad I could help.

[@kylemundy8871]

Some people say it's the electronics, some people say it's the pickups, some say the amp...but those in the know, know that it's all in the neckwood.

[@57precision]

@@kylemundy8871 Neckwood? No way. I'm a big proponent of strap button material. Everyone knows that has a significant effect on the resonant frequency!