G&L L-1000 CLF vs Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass - The Ultimate P Basses! - LowEndLobster Fresh Look

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Hey everyone! Today we're taking a fresh look at my G&L L-1000 CLF and my Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass, two awesome basses from two different offshoots of Leo Fender's legacy. Both of these basses can be described as "P Basses on steroids", but both have completely different approaches to the equation. Let's check 'em out!
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[@SurcoTheWise]

I would love to see more G&L reviews.

[@russellzauner]

That is a pretty nice rabbit hole but I think he's going to have to swizzle his inventory if he makes that commitment, judging by how much he loves Rays and how hard he went at that platform in this case. G&L has some *stupid* configurations that cough up unbelievable tones and at their price points I'm still trying to get over my avoidance of square heel joints in stuff I buy going forward just to acquire some of those more evolved or mature tone footprints/signatures.

[@LowEndLobster]

Ever since you showed me that Burgundy Matador..... ;)

[@russellzauner]

@@LowEndLobster I blame you for really putting a fine point on the double P bass. It's pretty much the perfect placement and the G&L Leo's workshop video shows why. Then I found the El Toro project, which I didn't really understand until I reviewed the original El Toro and that led to the Matador and only a bit ago did I make the connection that these two were the evolution of J and P bass, to Leo. Ever since I learned that J pickups can be split, my back brain has been churning *hard* - I think that by running the P pickup turned down but with the wiring correct with a split J there may be a mode in there that kills the single coil hum, naturally. Honestly, I'd probably just wire it like that if I could make the tone be indistinguishable otherwise, so it would just run like you expect but noise cancelling modes all the time.

[@russellzauner]

@@LowEndLobster Johnny Long and his damn parade of BC rich basses didn't help none, neither, in all fairness... oh shit I missed this one. He built the caramel one back up...oh this thing is BEEF kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXKtYqCobdOUiK8

[@cubby6708]

@thebasswhisperer covers some as well

[@thelawyerfrommars]

I've never played or paid attention to GLs. My god, so many tonal possibilities for a passive bass with one humbucker. Amazing.

[@geekguitars]

Your missing out! Big time 😉

[@thelawyerfrommars]

@@geekguitars It looks like it!

[@fearnoevil65]

Try a double humbucker active/passive for tonal possibilities kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHemqK2je8l4p80

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Lawyer! I'm right there with you, but that's going to change for 2021. We'll definitely be seeing more :)

[@sandz9b]

I love the GNL sounds because it gives more tone posibility rather than just a pbass sounds.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Sandy!

[@cubby6708]

I own the L-1000, and man, what a bass. It kills in studio, on stage, and OMG eliminates my need for any bass boost. Nothing against Fender or MM, but G&L is Leo at his best, and IMO is the more practical of the two.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Jacob!

[@nicbrownable]

The only person on the planet not constrained by the need to build a better P or Jazz bass was Leo Fender. He was always looking forward. His MM and G&L efforts were evolutionary steps as big as going from P to J, and I think are both are very underrated, particularly G&L. The L-1000 & 2000 are full spectrum instruments, and you are always discovering new tones, if you can get your head around the controls.

[@cubby6708]

@Mike V. Ya know we can debate and debate. They’re both great, and it’s all a subjective thing. Having both isn’t out of the question.

[@johnsilver8059]

@@cubby6708, exactly. Some people prefer one tone over another, but it’s totally subjective. It’s not like a building that doesn’t collapse is objectively better than one that does.

[@juliangramajo7010]

every time i hear a cutlass i have the sensation that is the exact thing that i want, a p bass tone with better response to the finger attack

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Julian!

[@MrSparks54]

I'm a G&L fan, have L-2000 and Fallout. Thanks for the look at both. I'm glad to see Ernie Ball doing different stuff.

[@russellzauner]

I have been impressed by the amount of thump yet refinement that the Fallout can bring. If you want those mustangy tones you can get them or you can fake up a Ray no problem. Should put the L-2000 against any of the double bucker Rays (but it won't be apples/apples really because the pickup position is different even if you get similar control options). G&L makes direct P Bass variants/descendants - put those against the Cutlass, like the LB-100 and SB1. You could even expand by pitting the G&L jazz bass variants against the plethora of jazz bass demos already in existence. LEL's Bass Thunderdome!

[@rasmillion]

I’m drooling for a little fallout bass

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! Would love to checkout the Fallout. Will probably snag a tribute soon :)

[@russellzauner]

@@LowEndLobster the Tribute model literally just came out this year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnewo4eLrKeWe6c

[@russellzauner]

@@LowEndLobster I'm putting together a mental list of travel rigs...(actually it's been something I've been working on for a few years now) :-) Seymour Duncan Powerstage, Darkglass has two separate lines of stomper amps that both rip as well. Couple that with maybe a comparison of a Phil Jones and Darkglass Element (and any other headphone/DI - don't know if the WAZA headset counts, but it should work for bass as it reproduces wirelessly instead of powering the voice coils itself) and I asked Thomas Blug in a livestream if the AMP1 can handle bass spectral frequency and density and he said TLDR "yup" so there's that in the stomper amp market as well.

[@scstraus]

That G&L is so chocolatey. As someone who owns both a G&L and MM bass, I don't think you can go wrong with either. But in this showdown, I think the G&L took the prize.

[@revlewisrees9880]

I love both these basses. The Cutlass sounds as though Leo thought “I never quite got it right, let’s make the P bass I should have made!” - I love the G&L for its tonal variety. The bass and tone cut reminds me of the Rickenbacker 3000, and I don’t understand why it’s not been used more in passive applications.

[@alexcarter66]

The Cutlass was a Ernie Ball P bass, although Musicman did make a Cutlass back in the Leo days, but it was a Stingray with a graphite neck. The L1000 was Leo's take on the super P bass

[@josephjordan2883]

"Leo got the P bass right when he made the single coil '51" Lindy Fralin (to me over the phone 12 or so years ago). I have to agree. But, I still love the split P basses and definitely the Cutlass!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Rev! I think we may try to duplicate the L1000 Circuit in other applications ;)

[@ingegnerevolante]

They both sound amazing. I'm a P-bass guy and the Cutlass has an amazing tone. I would try both. Thank you for your video.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Gianluigi! :)

[@jeffevangelho9909]

Thanks for the great comparison vid. That G & L sounds and looks great. The tone of that Cutlass, however, is next level and then some.

[@alanscharrer5255]

Love my G+LS, got the L2000 and L2500 and this pair gives me all I need. Buy G+L...NOW...like yesterday now!

[@LowEndLobster]

Awesome! I really want to check out the L2000 CLF as well

[@josephjordan2883]

Oh wow! The CLF in single coil slapped! Really caught my attention!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Joseph!

[@emilyg8960]

I’ve been marathoning your videos it seems recently as I was looking for a new bass. I ended up ordering a Ray35HH, but I already want a G&L now lol. Your videos are very informative, thank you!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Emily!

[@maurorockefeller6177]

Great reviews, man. You're doing something great in here, I've learnt a lot since I found your channel. Keep it awesome.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Mauro! I appreciate it :) so glad you're enjoying the videos

[@twocats2543]

The G&L sounds good but the Cutlass sounds incredible.

[@DeeshBassChannel]

As a recent GL convert with a L1000 and a jb2, i have to admit I love the one great sound Lobster got with the Cutlass! Now I’m gassing for the 2 pickup version... I forget what the model name is, has a PJ setup. I prefer the sound and feel of rosewood fretboards for my Fenderish basses,so that may play into my preference for the sound of the Cutlass here. Great video, Lobster!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Takoneko! Deesh, you're thinking of the Caprice :)

[@DeeshBassChannel]

@@LowEndLobster -YES! that’s it! 😁 I think i read somewhere the Caprice has a 1.5” nut Jazz bass style neck, too.(?)

[@geekguitars]

Man brother, your vids are getting better and better!!. I personally prefer the G&L, but I'm also biased cuz it's all I play now....they just work. But I've sat down and played with the Cutlass (and the Caprice)and give it two eager thumbs up!! Is it as versatile, nope but...BUT, the p (and j)tones its going after are dead on!!. You can't go wrong with either.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you :)

[@FoamSquatch]

Always loved the Cutlass. I really was hoping to see a Sterling Cutlass come out. It never did. I ended up with a G&L Kiloton Tribute. Great bass, so I am excited watching this comparison. Im commenting and liking before I watch it haha.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Basturd :)

[@rayhewitt6875]

I love both basses, but the P-Bass tone from the Cutlass is crazy good!!! Thanks for the video:)

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! It's probably my favorite 4 string P

[@chriscockey7649]

I agree, but it's limited. AND expensive.

[@miguelmoreno-gd1zt]

I think you,re among the best reviewers with any doubt. Like your style! Congratulations for your channel

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Miguel!

[@beatapt5]

I had an L-1000 that is about to come back into my possession. Best bass I ever owned, and that's out of a LOT of basses over 40+ years. Precision on steroids.

[@LowEndLobster]

Awesome! Even better than she's coming home :) Congrats!

[@cubby6708]

I own the L-2500 and M-2500. This L-1000 is my favorite of all 3..

[@hadrosaurus]

the cutlass is a beast. and that neck is just so amazing in the hands

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! Indeed, it's such a wonderful bass

[@chriswenkle2635]

Really nice video. Those are both great sounding basses, but I lean toward the Cutlass - tone wise. I usually play passive basses and love them for their purity. The Cutlass you have on this video is really stout. It has the kind of tone that would fit in just about any situation and hold the low end beautifully. Now I want one.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Chris! I agree, the Cutlass tone is just butttttah that can just be spread over anything.

[@jdmarino]

I like things that do one thing well. The cutlass does that for me. I'd love to hear it with flats. Just solid fat tone.

[@russellzauner]

fretless cutlass = fretlass? If you put flats on that it would sound very very *T H I C C*

[@LowEndLobster]

That's not a bad idea! I actually have some tapewounds that I have yet to try out ;)

[@russellzauner]

@@LowEndLobster I am investigating tapewounds rn. Instead of options in my preamps like bully I want options in my strings...it all starts at the fingers, and if someone tries to convince you differently they're either an idiot or trying to snake oil you. Maybe the color won't wear off them, either. One bass came with black strings (COOL) but the color is wearing off the strings feel gritty or grindy no matter how much I clean this thing, so even if they are quality I don't like them because they look and feel bad. Like Laura from Khurangbin says: "The ring probably makes me play 10% less better but it makes me look 25% cooler so it stays." kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK4mmtppcx9h80

[@russellzauner]

Here's the demo I was actually looking for kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5fUo4hndsuXZqc and I have all the original strings on the basses I've bought used and it's probably not the best way to go about it lol but I also don't want to pull the trigger on a case of strings and end up not liking the results...

[@trevorblair5552]

Hi Lobster, they both sound great. I would go for the G&L for more versatility. Great video as always! 👍🏾🙏🏿

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Trevor!

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks mate, now I NEED to get a Cutlass.

[@LowEndLobster]

Avast ye swashbucklin matey! The cutlass be an elusive beast!

[@peteriannitto3750]

Oh man! Thanks for doing this! It’s wild, isolated I thought I preferred the G&L. It has so much character and definition to it... but once you were playing to the drums I much preferred the Cutlass. The Cutlass on its own feels a little more dull... but in a mix it sits just how a P bass should.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Peter :)

[@sylart57]

Both are gorgeous, awesome basses, and I really liked the Music Man, but I absolutely LOVED the G&L!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Sylart :)

[@tigerscott2966]

Waiting for more videos. Cort and Harley Benton really have it going now. G&L is on my list first. Thanks.

[@gregpantelides1355]

As always Lobster, excellent video. :)

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Greg!

[@Charlie-hp2oh]

another helpfull guiding vid, thanks lobster

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Charlie! Glad you liked this one :). I absolutely love both basses.

[@michaelkeefer4293]

Both sounded really really good and very different from each other. I think I prefer the brighter more aggressive sound of the G&L over the Cutlas, but I sure wouldn't turn either one down.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Michael! :)

[@pwokaren]

I’m in Lobster heaven with my Music Man Cutlass but now I desperately want to get a G&L. That thing sounds amazing and my choice out of the two.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Pwo :)

[@ropermcalister8095]

Awesome video! That G&L is amazing! But I still think I prefer the Musicman. Great comparison!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Roper!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Yes!!! Another video!! I litterly look for a new video from you as soon as I get home and hit the toilet lmao

[@LowEndLobster]

XD

[@rijudasgupta2643]

Love my Cutlass, and I used it in the studio recently. I also love my Caprice, which is an absolutely fantastic bass. Great video, Lobster. Still waiting on the Stingray Special vs. Sterling video haha. Also, a Lobsterchat with Sterling Ball, if possible.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Riju! I'll make that one eventually ;). I'd LOVE to get Sterling on a Lobsterchat!

[@rijudasgupta2643]

Still waiting on this one to decide if I need a Stingray Special lol

[@bizibetiko9778]

That G&L is a monster! It makes me feel some kind of way!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Bizi! :)

[@dasgre0g]

Another great review. I love my EBMM Caprice

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks GreOg!

[@srirachaseahawk]

G&L for me in OMG mode edges out the Cutlass, but only just. Especially with the treble cut..quite nice.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Sriracha :)

[@totomoyap8648]

I prefer Cutlass p vibe while just play alone on your review, but GnL L1000 just mix beautifuly with drum engage.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Totomo :)

[@PorchBass]

YES YES YES. a win either way! The cutlass sounds great just like my precision. The G&L is just wild, more like a warwick modern tone. I wouldn't sell my cutlass if I got a clf, there is no best.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks James! I agree

[@DiogoBaeder]

The "OMG" mode is basically one of the coils passing through a capacitor, which is what rolls off the trebles for that coil. This summed up with the other coil makes the tone sound like having a bass boost, but it's really one coil normal + another coil with trebles down. I absolutely love that setting, and wish I could have that in my G&L.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Diogo!

[@GL_Guitars]

Thanks again and hello from our new channel! 🙏

[@johndelong9230]

That G&L switch to single coil does it for me. Been playing bass 40 years, the hum in my ears is constant. A little bass hum is nothing...Ha

[@PorchBass]

It reminded me of dusty Hill and the zz top tele bass tone! Open and grindy

[@josephjordan2883]

Exactly! Loved it!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks John :)

[@iamgribs]

Both sound fantastic

[@iamgribs]

But gnl has more options.

[@boomerbassmeme]

Those are cool, but I have had my eye on the G&L Kiloton. Have you played one 🦞? From everything I see, hear and read it is kind of like a Ray at times, but a different animal. Everyone and their mom plays Rays these days and I like a lil different tone.

[@PorchBass]

I too would love to hear the £500 kiloton against the £1600 clf l1000. But the tributes I have read all have 1.75" nut width and 12" boards... Just a big difference.

[@fyokota]

Me too

[@LowEndLobster]

I have not played a Kiloton yet, but I will be checking em out! Thanks Boomer :)

[@granthill2769]

@@PorchBass you are mistaken sir. The tribute sb2, kiloton, and JB2 Are all 1.5" The tribute l2000 is 1.75 Tribute Lb-100 is 1.6

[@granthill2769]

@@PorchBass oh, and most are not 12" radius.

[@Barry101er]

G&L L-1000 CLF: great tone choices-for one PU. Ernie Ball-so nice. I would go for the G&L. :)

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Barry :)

[@LaFritePerreGoat]

thanks for checking if leo was right again 30 years after his first pbass and nobody can do better!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you :)

[@russellzauner]

Actually the G&L SB1 is pretty rad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGSXmmmuoceEfMU The bonus is that Leo's new bridge designs included side locking setscrews so once you have your intonation and action set, you can lock your saddles into place as a block.

[@nathanchalcraft6919]

I would love to see you do a review of the wolf jb4. It's from aio (all in one) guitars and what makes it special is that it's a neck through jazz bass for $450. Theres verry little material on it on youtube and I would love to see a review of it! Great video btw!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Nathan! I like those AIO folks, will check one out at some point :)

[@keithgray7593]

It’s really close....love both. I think I would go home with the L1000. They both sounded great but the G&L is so much more versatile.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Keith!

[@samlelowitch]

This is awesome!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Sam!

[@lexdecs8294]

Real talk, I would love to see a p bass shoot out. Nothing beats the sound of the P-bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Lex! I think we'll be making this happen :)

[@samlelowitch]

If I understand correctly, the EBMM Cutlass does indeed feature a split single-coil pickup but I believe there are two stacked magnets for each of the four coils while a Precision Bass typically has one magnet per coil. I agree that the Cutlass sounds awesome!! I bought a Caprice partly under the influence of this review in the same Heritage Tobacco finish. The L-1000 is sweet too.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Sam! I saw on Reverb that someone in Germany had a stock of new Caprices including a natural one.... my GAS.

[@samlelowitch]

@@LowEndLobster Ya don’t say ... hmmm. The pricing makes me feel like I got very lucky to secure mine for about $1,400 two months ago given how much some of them are going for right now.

[@guyviola5359]

They both sounded good, LowEndLobster, but I would go for the G&L I like the slimmer body and that bass looks great!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Guy :)

[@michaelcreel534]

I started in 1985 on a G&L SB-1. That L-1000 is a FORCE all its own! But so is that Cutlass! I would take BOTH to every gig... stage or studio!

[@jasonhendon2022]

they both sound very nice. the g and l has more variation but, do we really NEED it??? The answer is yes, yes we do😁

[@LowEndLobster]

:D Thanks Jason!

[@davidaubuchon7309]

Love them both. If I had to pick one it would be the Cutlass.

[@mikeituarte2573]

The G&L is SICK!!!

[@48streetrat]

Comparing the MM cutlass with a G&L- LB100 would be interesting! Having owned an original G&L -L 1000, was a very versatile bass...regert trading it! ( bought a MM stingray-5 ). Like both basses featured, also how would the L-1000 stack-up against a MM- stingray? Excellent craftsmanship on both basses.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ralph!

[@SoCalGuitarist]

Now you need to get your hands on an EBMM Caprice! I wanna hear what that PJ can do!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Nathan! They're definitely on my radar

[@andrewlookenbill3249]

Sounds like my G&L Tribute Kiloton. I really like the MFD humbucker. Not really sure what the difference is between the G&L 1000 and the Kiloton other then pickup placement? Thank you Lobster, keep playing and giving us great content!

[@PorchBass]

Does your kiloton have a wide, thick and flat neck? It's a great looking option....

[@andrewlookenbill3249]

@@PorchBass I like thinner, jazz type necks. I have three Peavey basses if that tells you anything and I find the neck very comfortable! Hope that helps.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Andrew! Great question. I don't think the kiloton has the same tone circuit, but I'm looking forward to checking one out

[@cskeise]

Yep...Music Man cutlass suits me as I love P basses that smooth sound...💙👊😎

[@LowEndLobster]

:D Thanks Carl-Samuel!

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

Some g&l appreciation is well deserved.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Swain! Definitely going to be checking out more G&L in 2021!

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

@@LowEndLobster i would recommend checking out the kiloton. Either the usa or the indonesian made. You seem to be a fan of mm basses so it would be fitting. I tried a jazz bass of this company once. It looked like a classic fender jazz bass with the warped g&l headstock. I think it cost around 500$. the build quality (me being a stickler and all....) and the tone were unreal for that money. Happy new year man.

[@jamessechman8560]

Great G&L review! Do you have plans for a SB-1 review?

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks James! Yes, hoping to snag more G&Ls to check out including an SB-1 for an apples to apples :)

[@jamessechman8560]

Great. I just watch your video about your signal chain and what you’re about. I too am a hobbyist. I’m embarrassed to say I have no experience with active basses. That’s why the L1000 and SB1 appeal to me with the MFD PUs. Did you find the signal a little hot to manage? I have read commits in forums where owners complained about controlling it. What’s your thought?

[@LowEndLobster]

@@jamessechman8560 No need to be embarrassed! We all explore the world of bass at our own pass... pace? The MFD is a spicy pickup and OMG mode can definitely be troublesome for some amps. The amp I use in my videos has some built in compression which helps me a lot when exploring the EQs of some basses. I'm able to demonstrate the change in tone with the increase in bass/treble without overloading the amp or interface. I keep the amp EQ and settings the same for all my videos so the only real difference is the bass. OMG mode definitely commands a lighter touch too IMO

[@sd3falco]

Both awesome. If I had to pick it would be the G&L.

[@bassnyc1]

I love them both. I sure wish these were in a giveaway ; )

[@LowEndLobster]

;P

[@quincyberman5629]

Both sound great. I would like to see the G&L in a fretless, that would sound hot in OMG mode.

[@LowEndLobster]

Ooooooooh, I like where your head's at!

[@ScisaacFisaac]

The holy trinity of Lobster praise: - "mmm not bad, not bad" - "Very nice!" - *uncontrollable chuckling*

[@albundy2239]

I think I would pick the Cutlass over the G&L. Somehow the G&L is not that appealing to me, though I get that it is a different approach compared to the Cutlass. 😉 Regards

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Al!

[@thiagodeandradeneves4585]

Cutlass for me. I dream about it. Yamaha BB's are nice P basses as well. PJ's, actually.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Tiago! We got some BB content coming up :)

[@deangomes6280]

The L-1000 is just a stingray with the pickup in the p bass location. It obviously has more switches, but are they necessary? If you want that sound could always add a stingray style humbucker to a p bass. Have an active two band for the bridge pickup with a single parallel series switch and a passive tone control for the p split coil. Get the modern sound and vintage tone in one instrument. Idk just a thought/a project I’ll take on one day.

[@PorchBass]

That's a plan right there! Even more versatile! G&L sell the pickup I think around £100. Turbocharged p basses for all! Lobster, test drive for us!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Dean! The pickups of the Stingray and G&L are VERY different... BUT, you can buy G&L pickups direct from them... and Stingray pickup housings on Ebay.... Stay tuned ;)

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

MFD pickups do indeed rule🥂

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed! I actually snagged some pickups from G&L for some future projects :)

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Its really interesting to see how Leo's evolution of the one pickup bass went. Single in the neck position to the split p. Then a humbucker in the bridge position. And finally a humbucker in the neck position. It seems that the single pup g&l was the refinement of his original '51 design. I do love g&l's, but they have never seemed to garner the same attention fenders and musicmans do. Which is sad.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks James! Indeed, G&L definitely never got the same attention. I'm definitely going to have a closer look at them in 2021 :)

[@iamgribs]

It sounds between a mm and a p which is straight sick.

[@mouthmw]

Nice video. Small correction - Cutlass doesn't have the typical EBMM oil&wax finish, it has a satin poly finish on the neck. Say, which one do you prefer tonally? If only just a bit?

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! You are correct! Very impressed with that light satin poly, fooled me!... I dig the Cutlass a wee bit more ;)

[@rubenriverarojas7910]

MJC Iron Works on those? great sound!

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed! :)

[@Moises505130]

Cutlass does it for me!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Moises :)

[@bassbutter4767]

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got Tom Brady from the New England Patriots they won the Super Bowl with him the 1st year. Likewise, the G&L Is using the Music Man pickup and sounds better in my opinion All 3 tones "brung it!" with beautiful sonic authority! PERFECT For a band setting! Yesterday I purchased a G&L Kiloton bass & IT Rocks also!

[@abominablemusic]

that's a whole heap of nice bass...

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you!

[@bassclefconnoisseur]

Love 'em both but that Cutlass tho!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Bass Clef!

[@VeitLehmann]

I'm usually all-in for versatility, and while the G&L sounded great, imho the MM just sounded better than any of the L-1000's settings. This, combined with the neck finish and the looks (I like pickguards), makes it the winner of this round for me.

[@yesitsles1]

Huh. Can’t believe I missed this one when it came out. I’ve actually owned both of these and ended up loving the MM and selling the L1000. For me no matter how many tone “options” I have on a single bass I end up finding the one I like and shaping EQ slightly as needed so it ends up being moot. OMG mode was fun, but too much in a live mix - maybe I didn’t give it enough of a chance. I found the G&L sounded great on its own but kind of lifeless on stage. My Cutlass is maybe the best playing bass I’ve ever owned, and on stage with a little drive it cuts perfectly through a mix without overpowering anything

[@abouc]

G&L FTW!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks abouc :)

[@bassimprovjams3772]

I wish the G&L pickup for this model was in the MM sweet spot

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed, will definitely check out the Kiloton at some point which looks to be more along those lines.... and I got some MFD pickups and some blank stingray pickup housings... we're gonna have fun ;P

[@rhinovandriver]

Cutless is king for me, I'd love one 😣 G&L rocks tho

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ryan!

[@barondavis5692]

I’d really like to hear your thoughts and playing the G&L 1000 vs a Marcus Miller M 5/7. Thanks

[@jonathangroomsbassist]

Apart from tone, the Cutlass has a much wider body shape than the G&L. Was there a noticeable difference in the way they sat in your lap? If there was, it did not seem to affect the way that you played each. Overall, as much as I love the tone of the Cutlass, I think I would prefer the L1000. The tone is a-ma-zing.

[@DeeshBassChannel]

I noticed that too, but it also appeared the Cutlass body was thinner in depth. That would be a plus in my book.

[@LowEndLobster]

I personally found the cutlass more comfy. But the G&L was not uncomfortable by any means

[@DeeshBassChannel]

@@LowEndLobster i have an L-1000 with an empress wood body, super light. It’s very nicely contoured, and i like the smaller than a p-bass body size a lot.

[@timknowles8149]

I've never played either, which is weird because I've owned over 100 basses through the years. I've been a G&L fan since 1997 but that Cutlass may be the coolest P that ever... um, Ped. 😂

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Tim!

[@ryanwomack1489]

Like the cutlass the best

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ryan!

[@samlelowitch]

Would the G&L LB-100 be a good bass to compare to the EBMM Cutlass? In any case, as much as I like the G&L L-1000, the EBMM Cutlass gets the nod from me. I simply like the sound and playability more.

[@LowEndLobster]

It indeed would! If only I had one ;P . Thanks Sam!

[@chriscockey7649]

The G&L SB-2 or SB-1 would smoke the Cutlass.

[@akolenic]

@LowEndLobster Hey Lobster, how are you feeling about that L-1000 a few months on? Cheers.

[@LowEndLobster]

Great question Anthony! I love it. I liked it at first but after exploring it a bit I really appreciate what it is (and what it isn't). Funny enough, I feel like this bass is purpose built to play "Carry on wayward son" over and over again with its mean and meaty bass tone.... and I do.... I do play that song over and over again on this bass. XD

[@pwokaren]

Clash of the Titans ⭐️⚡️🎸🇦🇺

[@LowEndLobster]

:)

[@edenite]

man if they make a sterling version of the cutlass bass..

[@LowEndLobster]

That'd be the bee's knees

[@pratyulmusic]

Ok i loved GandL UNTIL yyou started playing Cutlass wow !!!!.... I think this is the most versatile bass tone ever developed by Leo ? Its Pbass with stingray mashed in correct ratio lol...what do you think?

[@rijudasgupta2643]

It wasn't developed by Leo. It was Music Man's attempt to get into the passive market that Fender commands. Still my Number 1 bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

Riju is correct, the Cutlass was actually not designed by Leo. It's more of an offshoot of his legacy, as there is a lot of Leo Fender influence. The L1000 was designed by Leo, but the CLF reissue does have some modern upgrades like the neck joint.

[@JLeppert]

The L-1000 is the super Saiyan form of the Fender P bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

With a power level over 9000!

[@floydlay9189]

Lobby that G&L,IS A BRUSIER!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Floyd :)

[@1okanaganguy]

do I want a group of incrementally better sounding rigs or a full splay of possibilities? Not saying!

[@LowEndLobster]

;)

[@MarcBarkyMarta]

Hard to call the L1000 a "P Bass", since it has such different tonal characteristics besides the pickup position. Still, it always was a cool bass. I had two 5-string versions a long time ago.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Marc! What'd you think of the 5'ers?

[@MarcBarkyMarta]

LowEndLobster they were fun and sounded pretty good, though had some massive fret sprout that needed taking care of. I stopped buying G&L in the end because they had some eccentric quality control and customer service.

[@TorbenMougaard26]

Interesting .. But in Denmark , i don´t think i can get that G&L bass .. But i kan get the G&L Tribute L-2000 NT MP , but that´s a active bass ... Thinking about a hail Mary Marie Bye .

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Mougaard! I'm not familiar with the international G&L market. Is importing very costly there?

[@TorbenMougaard26]

@@LowEndLobster No cost importing inside EU and Thomann have free shipping .. our problem is the US and mabye UK in the future .

[@LowEndLobster]

@@TorbenMougaard26 Ah, understood. I wish they'd do a Tribute L1k! I definitely plan on checking out the Tribute Kiloton and Fallout soon :)

[@TorbenMougaard26]

@@LowEndLobster Doo you know What .. I just bought - G&L Tribute Kiloton Irish Ale

[@LowEndLobster]

@@TorbenMougaard26 NICE! Those look awesome, they're definitely on the list to check out very soon!

[@nj1255]

Is the OMG mode series wired? It seems like it has a lot more output so it would make sense.

[@LowEndLobster]

Great question NJ! It's an 'unbalanced' series, where one of the two coils has a capacitor or something.

[@klaymeister]

Do you have fluorescent lights in your room? time to swap for LED. Less noise.

[@russellzauner]

some other guy on YT ran his guitar around the block and found that a power transformer had a faulty shield and the power company came out and fixed it..no more noise lol

[@LowEndLobster]

Nope, LED and incandescent.

[@russellzauner]

@@LowEndLobster Fun Fact: if you can hear your ballast buzzing, you can harvest energy pretty easily from your lights. I was working on a regenerative light fixture at work before I changed groups and had to build a new lab with none of those parts in it. I changed a couple components on the board; they're literally the test circuits in the data sheet, but the breakout board has footprints already populated for the circuits and what you want to do, so I just changed the values for the operation mode I wanted from the chip. Then I took 4 blank copper clad panels and combined them to make two big panels and then just held them up to a light and it started generating ~100mA of current lol www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/ltc3588-energy-harvester-breakout-board/51896

[@BenjiH23]

Music Man definitely need to make a Sterling version of the Cutlass 👌

[@LowEndLobster]

That would be suhweet if they did that