The most overlooked brand in he world; Leo always said it was his final word and the ultimate development of his instruments..
@Fuzz5672 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I forget how much of a fire player Nathan is, fantastic playing
@richardpennington5445 Жыл бұрын
He keeps it in the family
@ethanlancaster76 Жыл бұрын
Especially when you consider the fact that he’s the rhythm guitarist in his older brother, Mark King’s band. He’s a fantastic musician in his own right for sure!
@richardpennington54454 ай бұрын
Check out his bass playing on albums by the band *Frost (last 4 albums).He’s a great backing vocalist too.
@pillepalle36144 жыл бұрын
I played so many basses over the last 30 years. G&L L-2500 is still my favorite horse. What a beast. Better P-bass tone than most P-basses.
@67NewEngland3 жыл бұрын
I bought a L2000 in 1984 and it always fit the bill for years of gigging. Still have it today.
@xanderdaniels82842 жыл бұрын
How’s the low B on that bass? There’s a used tribute L-2500 in my area that I’ve got my sights set on
@pauljacques2278 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. My US L2500 is such a beautiful instrument. The tones available are incredible and it works beautifully live. B string is very musical and consistent with the other 4. Very underrated instruments
@leagueofotters2774 Жыл бұрын
@@pauljacques2278 My Big Chonks is out for delivery this morning....looking forward to it.
@ethanlancaster76 Жыл бұрын
@@leagueofotters2774Big Chonks, or the 750 series is the bees knees! How are you feeling about it now that you’ve had it for a while?
@greganderson223910 ай бұрын
Honestly, these basses have the best tone out of any bass I’ve ever played. They’re very underrated and I don’t understand why because they’re phenomenal basses
@-somedude2 жыл бұрын
Walked into a pawn shop the other day and found an all original road worn 84 L2000. Probably the best sounding bass I've ever played
@triconte44182 жыл бұрын
How are the prices in a pawn shop compared to the store, there in the US?
@mattrodela20303 ай бұрын
Agreed. The early G&L L2000 basses with the "slot head" MFD adjustable pick up pole pieces, just sounded incredible.
@EdwoodCA Жыл бұрын
25:15 *"...a 3-way. a 2-way. and a 3-way... It's the most incredible weekend you ever had"* Everyone laughing in the background is great, haha!
@luigi.zanini5 жыл бұрын
14:48 L-1000 15:40 Precision 19:33 L-2000
@romeou49653 жыл бұрын
24:00 Tribute (Indonesian, quality and tone 💯)
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
I lovebhow Nathan asks questions like he has no clue about anything to do with bass, just to make everyone feel better ,knowing damn well he knows all the answers lol 😆
@marike11006 жыл бұрын
Nathan brought his A game today, probably digs the shiny new G&L basses. Great job.
@romeou49653 жыл бұрын
I recently switched from a Squier Vintage Modified V jazz bass to a G&L Tribute L-2500....and am contently staying with the holy grail of basses. 😉
@sienieckymark14623 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful review and all the hard work. I bought the tribute L2000 and it is a dream of a bass. Much love from Canada.
@dalerichardson6077 Жыл бұрын
I'm from Fullerton originally. Off Fender Avenue there was a bar called the Fender Bender as well.
@kaiying746 жыл бұрын
G&L basses are awesome. My brother has one of the 2000 series, what a phenomenally made guitar.
@trym21216 жыл бұрын
Chill down, mate. You said bass then guitar. I know you're excited but slow down a bit. Grab a nice can of cold beer first
@67NewEngland3 жыл бұрын
I’ve read the Fender didn’t actually sue G&L over the headstock design but stated they intended to and Leo changed the headstock because he didn’t want to deal with it.
@jazzbassist2 жыл бұрын
This video doesn't have enough likes. Great review, comparison, demo and fantastic banter that keeps you laughing yet still engaged. Great job, chaps.
@mattnewman60492 жыл бұрын
Probably played 500 gigs on my L2000 tribute as a house rhythm section for Engles Pub in Edmonds, Wa. Lots of players brought their basses and plugged straight in. I would almost always have to turn the Amp up to compesate for lower pickup output.. I'm replacing the volume pot as after 8 years it's really scratchy. The poles in the neck pickup are quite rusty from my hand always being there. Just needs a little restore. It's a very solid powerful and flexible sounding bass. I would love to have the 5 string.
@electrofreddy6 жыл бұрын
Great change concerning the headstock !
@B0uff0s6 жыл бұрын
god damn finally!
@bebopbuddy49146 жыл бұрын
I know, the other one looks like it's had a bite taken out of it lmao
6 жыл бұрын
electrofreddy just on the CLF models
@EpictheEpicest6 жыл бұрын
G&L was sued by Fender for using a Fender-style headstock. Supposedly that pointy bit was added to be like a middle finger to Fender. Seems as they're aping the Fender headstock again but with a smoother shape.
@lawrencebyrdsong75704 жыл бұрын
I love the old headstock mix of fender and Musicman
@tigerscott29662 жыл бұрын
He really went off on that riff! I have to try G&L. That bass looks awesome and sounds magical...thanks.
@bauhausoffice3 жыл бұрын
That tribute model sounded amazing
@michaelhermsmeyer21556 жыл бұрын
I love my 1982 G&L L-2000E! The originals had a 3 bolt neck with tilt feature so I’m surprised they are calling these reissues. But they got the headstock right. The extra point headstock debuted on the 1983 G-200. Leo probably got a letter from Fender complaining that his headstock design was too similar to theirs. Mine is the original and much nicer! My middle switch is a coil split and sounds much better in single coil mode. My favorite setting is both pickups on, in single coil mode with the Preamp engaged with treble boost on. They gave us a passive mode so that if our battery dies we can still play! I love my G&L!!!
@crustyjusty7 Жыл бұрын
I’m a recent G&L convert. Bought a black M2000 Tribute, loved it so much I went back and bought a Sunburst one as well. G&L tone is killer and my M2000’s are all I gig with now.
@johngsteel2 жыл бұрын
Gentlemen, i would like to complement your on your commentary in all of your videos. Very entertaining and informative. Thank you from the U.S.A.
@67NewEngland3 жыл бұрын
I wish they offer that headstock as an option on all there custom shop builds.
@javisupersonic2 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2500 tribute thanks to this video and I’m more than happy. Thanks guys!
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
I love that black G&L!!! I love thT active treble boost!!!😍
@markminor70 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I can't believe more professionals and people don't play g&l they are awesome bases and guitars I haven't tried any of the tributes out yet.
@01frugalbassist853 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love my CLF L2500. Got to be one of the most sonically versatile, lightweight, smooth playing, sexy basses ever made. I've been playing bass/guitar for 30 years but still can't put this baby down. Their custom shop is quite reasonable as well. Thinking about a semi-hollow body ASAT bass w/ebony board..🎸🎶
@gordonrussell765 жыл бұрын
Lee, Nathan is right Early 70's jazz basses had a 3 bolt neck joint with the abomination that was 'micortilt' they are quite sought after by some, including Marcus Millers his most famous jazz is a 3 bolt neck version. In addition the first year and a half or so of Musicman stingrays are also 3 bolt necks before moving to a 4 bolt. Finally the original L1000 and 2000 G&L themselves were 3 bolt. Geeky, but interesting.
@kurtmisner7929 Жыл бұрын
My 84 L2000 is three bolt. Still a beast. Used it for a country rock audition last week, and a quiet church gig this week. The trick is to pull the volume back a bit.
@devlintaylor952011 ай бұрын
Thats all the neck needs for stability anyway
@artyom1083 ай бұрын
I really wish you had included the Kiloton in this conversation. It’s its own beast
@paulcochrane10282 жыл бұрын
Sensational playing Nathan.
@maliwilliams7262 Жыл бұрын
Always Enjoy Listening to the two of you Play.. (As Someone who's Been at it for a Few Decades..) you guys wipe the Floor with most of the Others with your bass demos..(They really Should Study you two as to What and What Not to Do!!)
@Jaggerbush Жыл бұрын
I’ve played FJB and Musicman 5 string my entire life but I have such a crush on these G&L’s. No one ever talks about these and it’s not many players go-to bass. O
@aarondahlgren3423818 сағат бұрын
Neck bolt debate continued! I had a first generation l2k in highschool on the 90's with a three bolt neck
@pwokaren4 жыл бұрын
That does it. I think I’m going to buy a G&L. That solo at the start was awesome 👏🏻😎🎸🙏🇦🇺
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
Did u get one!?!
@pwokaren3 жыл бұрын
@@bassimprovjams3772 I bought a Music Man Big Al as one had come up for sale. My next one coming is a G&L L2000. Already picked out neck size, colour etc. It will take a few months to arrive. Can't wait.
@pwokaren Жыл бұрын
@@bassimprovjams3772 Yes, I first ended up buying a L-1000. I loved it so much I went and bought a L-2000. That’s absolutely my favourite Bass 💯⭐️🎊👏🏻
@legolwa5 жыл бұрын
Beastly great playing... As usual.
@Root196610 ай бұрын
I bought a sunburst 5 string L-1000 about a year ago because I wanted to try a passive bass and I don’t plan on ever going back to active. That MFD pick up is a beast
@GuitarHackery6 жыл бұрын
I'm more of a guitarist myself but I do have a 5 string "Tribute" i.e. Indonesian G&L M Series bass for recording and a few gigs here and there. I must say I'm very impressed with the sound and the electronics. The 18V electronics are killer and the EQ is super effective. I've had, on many occasions, listeners or sound guys ask about how I was able to radically change the tone of the bass.
@flanneljoe74733 жыл бұрын
Man, Nathan was ripp'n it. G&L bass A+
@ampthebassplayer3 жыл бұрын
Kinda hard to hear what things sound like when you're just playing as many notes as possible though.
@pwokaren3 жыл бұрын
He was tearing up the dance floor with that L2000 that’s for sure 👍🏼👏🏻🎶🇦🇺
@optiTHOMAS3 ай бұрын
"The down position is the quarter pounder WITH CHEESE!" 😅🤣👌🏻 love all these dudes!
@fatarry5 жыл бұрын
You would think he was in Level 42 or something
@stefanherbst99804 жыл бұрын
His Brother is
@llbros72973 жыл бұрын
@@stefanherbst9980nathans their guitarist rn aswell
@donymegapratama27023 жыл бұрын
love games? wkwk
@bongosock5 жыл бұрын
I loved that deep dive into Leo's greatest hits! Thanks, Lee :)
@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior6 жыл бұрын
Those CLF basses are so damn beautiful. G&L is awesome!
@rexgrignon55387 ай бұрын
That is badass, the bass and the player!
@rileyyyyh Жыл бұрын
the l2000 is the most versatile and comfortable bass ive ever owned!
@VinceAnity6 жыл бұрын
My main bass is a L-2000e from the early 80sIt's a beast !I also love the SB-2
@jayedgar725 жыл бұрын
The L1000 natural is the best looking and best sound for me but the 2000 has some variety and the Tribute is awesome for the price shame it's not in natural. Good vid as always Nath
@roberth46886 жыл бұрын
🎶 Aaaamazing bass...how sweet the sound 🎶
@noorisyan67672 жыл бұрын
Superb Slap Tone at the beginning..
@leesbassment63936 жыл бұрын
The guy that designed the Spector bass would be Ned Steinberger. That's why the Spector models are all NS-fill in the blank. Stuart Spector licensed the design to Warwick, for their streamer. Apparently they stopped paying the licensing fee, which led to the lawsuit. Bonus round, there were three bolt Jazz basses, but I believe the Precision basses stayed four bolt.
@theoryofthrash6 жыл бұрын
Lee Jacobson loving those facts!
@Robstafarian6 жыл бұрын
I am glad that I am not the only person commenting to fill in the gaps.
@duncan-rmi5 жыл бұрын
precisions & telecasters stayed four-screw. jazzers & strats were three. I checked the patents, & the three-screw fixing with microtilt came from leo. my 1981 L1000 was four-screw with microtilt.
@alanscharrer52556 жыл бұрын
These are really more versatile and widest spectrum of any bass on the market...a true workhouse and best value of all. This is the one bass to get if you just get one. I have 2!!!
@Leo_ofRedKeep6 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure to watch Nathan play, and the other Lee when he's there. I like the original shapes G&L have brought out. I'd rather have any of those than a better copy of the old Fender designs. Then again, I also like the old designs and would rather have them in the modernised G&L versions, so…
@DrKeremKoseoglu4 жыл бұрын
25:15 is the funniest guitar pun I have ever heard in this channel ✌️😂
@01frugalbassist853 жыл бұрын
Lol, Best weekend ever!
@AkiraThomoАй бұрын
G and L convert, I started with a tribute model now own an American one! I appreciate Fenders but love these more
@hushpuppykl7 күн бұрын
How’s the difference in tone between a Tribute and the US bass? I’m ever so curious.
@AkiraThomo7 күн бұрын
@@hushpuppykl so I have a Tribute jb2 and it sounds somehow more 60s, if that makes any sense. Just really clean and articulate and not very driven. The American one is a l2000 so sounds like a MM Stingray but has a tad more growl
@MajicFreeman Жыл бұрын
Ned Steinberger designed the Spector Bass. And the Warwick Streamer. He worked for spector first and then consulted for warwick second and the first year or two of warwick streamers were the exact shape of spectors, but then warwick slightly changed the top horn due to a cease and desist and made an original bridge for it. It's called a concave carve back and it's one of the most comfortable bass designs of all time. Ned steinberger obviously also pioneered headless necks on bass and guitars. His brand of basses and uprights are fantastic.
@vikingfortiesfaeroes5 жыл бұрын
Nevermind Fenders, a lot of the original G&L basses had 3-bolt necks
@xMTLKx2 жыл бұрын
the natural look is a killer
@Karmakatt65 жыл бұрын
I've got a L2000; 2005 coming home today actually.. I've got a question for Nathan... Was he inspired by Mark King? There's something about his style that reminds me of early 42, albeit Nathan still has a bit to go, a bit slower and not as much a Showman than Mark. Regardless, his Tone and skill is AWESOME. Love your channel Boys, from Canada, and the hometown of RUSH.
@greatwhite619674 жыл бұрын
I see no one has answered your question & I'll (respectfully) say that I take it that you didn't or don't know that " Nathan aka Nate is Mark Kings Younger Brother Nathan King!.. Nate has played with Level 42 as their Lead/Rythmn Guitarist & Backing Singer since 2001 up to the present day... I've seen Nate play Live along with his (older Brother) Mark King many times in the past & they are still one of my all time favourite bands who sound & play better Live... You'll find Nate on all of the Recorded Live DVD Concerts since 2001 onwards & you'll find him playing on here in KZbin uploads of those concert's or guest appearances at festivals & such... The King brother's are both extremely talented as Mark King started out on drums before switching over to playing bass guitar & his style of playing bass guitar comes from Mark playing the bass guitar more like how a drummer would use their drum Kit & Mark has instead developed his style of playing out those drum beats out the bass guitar... Level 42 have constantly & consistently been an ongoing Live Band since they first formed in the late 70s & Tour practically every year... I know they're playing in my City (Glasgow Scotland) at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday the 7th of October 2020... You should go & see them Live if they are Touring Canada as they are all truly exceptional musicians & Level 42 (of course) have a back catalogue of greatest hits & also their earlier recordings & tracks from all of their other album's to play live... So theres no shortage of great songs to hear them play Live... Just type in a search online for either the Official Level 42 Website or type in where are & how many Live Concerts are Level 42 booked to play in 2020... I hope this has been of help & All The Best for Over The Christmas & New Year period... .....
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
Man thank God for LEO!!!!, here's a stingray, grabs a sterling 😆
@analytics8055 Жыл бұрын
Love the L2000 Have the tele neck and body in flaming dragon red and also have the fat neck tribute... both exact same gear but tribute sounds darker.
@yanniskalt4062 Жыл бұрын
I own a tribute 2000 for little short than 2 months and I am sure I can recognise it's " thumping" with closed eyes
@markhoskins6 жыл бұрын
Love those! The black one definitely has a bit of that Music Man vibe!!! :)
@winstonschwarz16362 жыл бұрын
Fantastic history lesson from the Captain, delivered with grace and poise despite continuous interjections from matey boy on left!
@andreamcclean43736 жыл бұрын
Be interesting to hear Nathan play some oh his brothers stuff.
@Leo_ofRedKeep6 жыл бұрын
Switches seem to have the same function in both US and Tribute models: "Tri-Tone™ system with 3-position pickup selector, series/parallel switch, 3-position pre-amp mode switch, volume, treble, bass" (from the G&L web site). There is no coil split, only series/parallel, which is the two-way switch. Wiring a humbucker in parallel is one step further than splitting it in that it quarters the global inductance of the pick-up, which results in even more high ends than the split version would have while preserving the added complexity of picking up vibrations from about 2cm apart along the strings. It also preserves the "hum bucking" effect. A parallel humbucker has a comparable output level to its split version and about half that of the series wiring.
@garyheighway76356 жыл бұрын
Love my G&L...
@frabber3213 жыл бұрын
Dude can play!
@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur2 жыл бұрын
Series - single coil and series with a capacitor behind bank 2 pole pieces. Means it will be darker giving the bass a sub bass heavey sound.
@basscubs Жыл бұрын
All I use is G&L. Wouldn’t mind a fender P to shut people up, but I’ll always reach for my G&L’s.
@analytics80552 жыл бұрын
The pole pieces on my G&L 2000 have frozen up. But its fine, I drop my pick ups down fairly low and that creates a darker tone, and greatly balances out the string volumes.
@N0B0DY_SP3C14L4 жыл бұрын
A quick mention about the early 80's L-1000's and L-2000's is that many of them have mahogany bodies, and are RIDICULOUSLY heavy, and sound utterly amazing. Sadly, that is no longer an option, but they're still incredible instruments.
@analytics8055 Жыл бұрын
How can you tell?
@N0B0DY_SP3C14L Жыл бұрын
@@analytics8055 What do you mean "How can you tell?"? How can I tell what? The sound of 80's L-1000's and L-2000's vs newer, or the weight or what? I don't understand your question. Read my previous response. My first bass was a Wunkay from 1981. Serial B003***. I modded the hell out of it. Someone had already replaced the MFD with a Seymour 1/4 Pounder P and some cheesy Yamaha blade single coil in the rear. I kept the Seymour and replaced the rear pickup with a Bartolini triple-coil that I had Bill and Pat custom spin to my specs. The guts were long gone so I had my luthier do up a custom EQ built around a Bartolini TCT system. It was pretty far from stock, but the wood, the joints and the hardware shaped the tone, and that became very obvious when running in passive (bypassing everything except the volume knob and pickup selector switch). No other instrument sounded quite like it, but I've played a couple of old L-2000 Series-E's from the same era, with mahogany bodies and maple boards, and especially in passive mode, the tones are not completely dissimilar. So does that answer your question?
@magicmikefrymire4708 ай бұрын
I have a 1981 L1000 # 105. Nothing can come close to the sound and playability of this guitar
@jacobcardiff87576 жыл бұрын
Number 1, love the videos guys keep it up
@rattmann31703 жыл бұрын
Lovely review, mates. CLF. It stands for Crazy Loud F@ckers!
@Edmouk4 жыл бұрын
Go on Nathan !
@andrewpappas93116 жыл бұрын
That intro jam was awesome, it reminds me of something Les Claypool would do
@iamgribs10 ай бұрын
These sound dope.
@tripledistilled28223 жыл бұрын
"I'm getting better!" (The Holy Grail)
@paulrobdi556 жыл бұрын
Definitely think Nathan should be called, "The Guvnur"! :D
@martinj.bombsquad66954 жыл бұрын
Oh my god!..A new Headstock design!!!!👌👍...the old one was a reason for me over25j.to NOT buy some G&L!...but now they look cool!!!..mabey i'll buy myself one😉🤟
@bammeroo4 жыл бұрын
It is the original headstock - not the new one. Think they changed to the eye gouger when Fender kicked up a bit so ....all current G&L basses less these 'reissues' have the eye gouger.
@ChezzOnBass5 жыл бұрын
Frickin' Leo! What a genius!
@Empyrean556 жыл бұрын
Dingwall is also doing some good things with the bass!
@kipodarelle9876 Жыл бұрын
But they're bank breakers as well
@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur2 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Tho not much was said about the special pickup design.
@Icepacalapse6 жыл бұрын
The wiring, switching, pickups, and pots on those basses are unbelievable. You can get any tone you want.
@TuxTweaks2 жыл бұрын
They were indeed 3 bolt necks in the 80's with a micro-tilt adjustment.
@Astral_Wave2 жыл бұрын
Slapped like!
@johnnyoneniner48202 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a 2010 Tribute L-2000 as my first bass. Now I need an amp. LMAO!!!
@guydude65466 жыл бұрын
actually the precision bass as shown in 8:52 was introduced in late 1957, since 1951 up to that point the precision bass was quite different with another pickguard, a single coil pickup and no body contours
@JackOperaMan3 жыл бұрын
Ever seen Best in Show? Nathan is Fred Willard in that movie.
@hushpuppykl7 күн бұрын
The Tribute on the L2000 preamp may not be the same as the US bass. On the Tribute it’s a circuit board that’s just wrapped in a bit of foam material and left in the control cavity. The pots are not CTS quality but just some affordable pot. Still … the Tribute L2000 is well built with a very good time. Value for money … it’s very high. I’m fortunate my Tribute L2000 has a solid ash and not the current ash over poplar.
@benjaminfeddersen79376 жыл бұрын
Yeah those headstocks are a MILLION times better. Put those on the guitars and I bet sales would double. The old ones just look too...let's say...ORGANIC.
@Robstafarian6 жыл бұрын
“For whatever reason” = the Ball family starved out George and Leo because they wanted to shift Music Man to being a guitar and bass manufacturer.
@RaggaDruida6 жыл бұрын
I'd argue that Ron & Susan Wickersham at Alembic are the next ones behind Leo Fender... Roger Sadowsky & Ned Steinberger also deserve a mention!...
@jameslewis26356 жыл бұрын
I think I would quite like a Tribute version of the 1000.
@patrickdaniel8982 жыл бұрын
These Andertons vids I do like. Two knowledgeable gentleman, good chemistry and playing, the opposite of which would be of course two uninformed boys trying to be funny, playing pentatonics. Thanks Nathan and Lee!
@ImaginaryEvil5 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I think Nathan *might* be an even better bassist than his brother
@mariosabga37305 жыл бұрын
He's more musical i think.
@stefanherbst99804 жыл бұрын
Sorry, no. Mark ist the King.
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
There brothers?!?
@halcyo3 жыл бұрын
@@bassimprovjams3772 Yep. Nathan plays guitar in Level 42 in recent years.
@donaldjessop6905 жыл бұрын
All American hardware on the tribute series as far as I’m aware!
@RastaLlama Жыл бұрын
Was wondering what are the major differences between tribute and the standard?
@N0B0DY_SP3C14L5 жыл бұрын
Just a quick comment on the Wunkay, Lee mentions the weight is lower than a Music Man or Fender, and that is actually quite a new development. I had a Wunkay from 1980, maple neck, mahogany body, and that thing was FAR heavier then either of the former. Sadly, I don't think G&L are offering mahogany as an optional body wood at this juncture, but it never hurts to ask them directly. I played the new CLF's at NAMM this year, and they are definitely HIGHLY reminiscent of the originals, and after my CLF L-2500 is back up and operational, I think I see a CLF Tookay in my future, with the single coil option on it.
@N0B0DY_SP3C14L5 жыл бұрын
Also, my Wunkay had a 3-bolt neck joint, with an allen bolt micro-tilt adjustment. The new ones have to have the neck removed and shimmed if you want to add a tilt to the neck (which I do recommend for best action across the entirety of the fretboard).
@mouthmw4 жыл бұрын
@@N0B0DY_SP3C14L shimming the neck is only recommended if you can't get the action low enough with the saddles, the height you want that is (mine is usually around 1.5mm to 1.00mm at the 12th fret, pretty low). Otherwise, there's absolutely no need to shim the neck, nor do you get any advantage of doing it what so ever.
@rileyyyyh Жыл бұрын
i have a modern day clf with the swamp ash body i had no idea the original was mahogany ! my gibson eb3 is mahogany but that thing is tiny so it’s light. i’m really curious how those original l2000s sounded. mahogany doesn’t seem very fender so that is super neat to me