G&L L-2500 CLF Series 750 - The Big Chonks Is The Ultimate Fullerton Fiver - LowEndLobster Review

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Hey everyone! Today we're reviewing one of the latest (and one of my favorite) offerings from G&L. This is the G&L L2500 CLF Series 750 A.K.A. "The Big Chonks" from my personal collection. The L2500 is already rocking five strings, two beefy MFD humbuckers, a passive two band tone circuit, and an active preamp w/ treble boost, but the Series 750 takes things a step further with 19mm spacing. Is this the ultimate Fullerton fiver? Let's find out!
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[@nicbrownable]

Parallel mode is for soundchecks, so the engineer can get all the levels balanced and the bass sitting in the mix properly. Series mode is for mid set, when you want to show the crowd who the true star of the band is.

[@LowEndLobster]

Hehe the true secrets of the L2k ;P. That's what I do too lol

[@LoganMcClain]

Smart! game changer advice!

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Can make the transition smoother by rolling off some bass just after switching to series then fading it back in gradually between songs 👀.

[@davidvitale9338]

First, I don't have a G&L anywhere in my arsenal - that may change very soon. Second, I really like how you develop a grove for the demo and stick pretty close to it for the whole video. It doesn't help when someone keeps changing the tone AND the groove at the same time. You can't here the the differences as well - so thank you for that.

[@pwokaren]

I bought a G&L L-2000 after your “Big Chonks” unboxing. I absolutely love it ❤️ ⭐️ It’s now become my favourite and I think Leo Fender’s greatest Bass 🎆 🇦🇺

[@TheFootOfGold]

Awesome video and what an incredible sounding bass, thanks for the breakdown on this instrument Lobster. I noticed on the 3rd string, the string is sitting on top of the string guide on the headstock. The string being on top of the guide will change your string angle, probably not in any dramatic way but both the 2nd and 3rd strings are meant to be beneath the string guide.

[@LowEndLobster]

GOOD CATCH! It's still like that, didn't even notice! Just fixed it.

[@gwlankard1]

Shit son. You got good eyes.

[@ampthebassplayer]

Such a great sounding and looking bass! Monster tones and a finish that just screams "LOOK AT ME!". Minor gripe though: No quick release for the battery? In the year of our dark lord 2022? Now, that's an opportunity for an improvement. Love the Channel 5 shirt btw too.

[@richardrosemusic]

I'm probably in the minority here but I can't stand quick release battery compartments. This bass can be played passive so there is zero need for super quick battery changes, and the quick release compartment are flimsy plastic that get caught on shirt material very easily and also dont sit flush to the body so if you lay the bass flat the plastic battery compartment cops a beating over time. I wish they used a metal lid rather than black plastic like on the old Stingrays though.

[@keithpasculli7465]

Awesome review of an awesome bass! Several years ago I owned both an L2500 and a Stingray 5 and I remember doing a recording session in which I brought both basses (and I loved both basses). I found that I liked the L2500 tone in the mix in every setting and for every style including slap, which surprised me. That takes nothing away from the Ray but when one considers the reputation for great tone that bass has it makes a statement about how good the L2500 sounds.

[@subdudebass7687]

This is the best demo of the 750 series! Thank you 🖖

[@grizelda4526]

Wow. Fantastic bass. Thanks for the exhaustive review of the tones. The whole time I was waiting for, “but does she slap?”🤘 Lobster playing some G&L it’s going to be a good morning.

[@alanthomas8706]

Nice! Lobster you've nsiled it again. Excellent Bass. Sweet tones. As for your playing: love it! I aspire to your slap technique and tone.

[@Shwarzencofmenmozer]

Ok this thing sounds great! I am a funk blues and metal guy and this bass sounds like it can do it all and then some! I have been biding my time for a forever 5er and this is now on the top of the list of possible basses! Thanks for the great review!

[@dflow1985]

Great review and playing, Lobster. I have a Tribute L2500, and I like the versatility of the tonal options.

[@KapnKregg]

That pick tone demo - even though short - was really great! This would be a totally killer instrument for a pick player (or any player for that matter)

[@floydlay9189]

When Lobby does that little chuckle,,after the first play,,you know your on a winner!!!

[@TheAlfaproyect]

I have a tribute L2000 and it has a beautiful growl that I've never heard on any of my basses. Leo was a genius really

[@Vikkk1978]

Thanks, Lobster! It's the best video demonstration of this bass model. You are probably the only one who showed how the volume knob works on it. And your demo, fortunately, is not replete with slap.

[@erikottens7536]

Another great demo vid lobster, picked up a cfl l1000 after your demo vid, came across a deal on a cfl l2000 couldn't pass up, both became my top players, putting others in the closet, love me some G&l ❤️

[@taylorhilyard8661]

The chungus is among us! I had a Korean L-2500 for a long time. I had it modded to be fully passive with a single/series/parallel selector for each pickup. Incredible sounding instruments and great mod platforms for tinkerers.

[@greganderson2239]

This bass is an absolute beast. Has a big, bold, raw and punchy tone with a clear and beautiful touch to the tone. I’m getting this bass asap!!

[@Phyoomz]

Lobster's my absolute favorite bass reviewer... Not only are the reviews super-informative, but his style of playing for the demo's is just very appealing and how I would like to one day be able to just freestyle.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you!

[@Phyoomz]

@@LowEndLobster You're very welcome. I'm also hoping you'll one day review G&L's M-2000/2500 (especially comparing it to an L-2000 and/or something like an Ibanez SR605E). 🤞🤞

[@artyom108]

Fantastic review. Keep up the great work! One suggestion: It would be hugely helpful if you had labels onscreen for the different modes you're trying. Esp w a bass like this, it would make the review much more user friendly.

[@jaxonvictoria4345]

I sold my Dingwall NG-3 and bought a new custom-built G&L Kiloton 5 and I’m never looking back. This is my first ever G&L and definitely won’t be my last.

[@mixc8]

@Jaxon how would you compare the Dingwall tone compared to the G&L and what made you switch? I am going to get both in time but maybe you can save me money :)

[@jaxonvictoria4345]

@@mixc8 I’m a huge fan of the kind of music that Dingwalls are mostly marketed for, but I find the general tone of the NG-3 to be way too harsh, trebly, and just doesn’t play well with my favorite amps (especially a hi-fi one like GK). I had the NG-3 in BEAD but for some reason the B string on my 34” Kiloton 5 is more satisfying to play. The G&L just has a more traditional sound that plays well with most (if not all) amps that I use and I absolutely love the fact that it is essentially a passive Sterling.

[@artyom108]

Kilotons are fantastic. Similar tonal universe as the l2000, but wo the active aspect. I owned one for some time and I never found it lacking. Managed to hit the Stingray territory wo a preamp because the MFD design is so beefy and high-output!

[@meyersguitars2196]

What an amazing sounding bass!

[@etpslick100]

Wow! George and Leo’s legacy CONTINUES! Great bass! Great tone! Love that color, too. If I can customize it I would have a alpine white finish. Other than that; the bass looks great! I would love to see a Fretless version of the L series.😌🎶👍🏾

[@kennyw7895]

They make a fretless, I know because I just bought one! Sounds absolutely killer

[@shannonwade9933]

You giggle after playing every clip. Really gives away just how good this instrument is.

[@Simon-C]

Leo’s final and best design (the L2K series in general rather than this particular model), done justice in your review. Mine is also 10lb +, but as you say wear a wide strap - I do and don’t notice the weight. The L2K series needs more love from the bass playing community . Good job.

[@bevinmodrak4997]

Great video, nice to see some more G&L love. So many tonal options you almost need a spread sheet to keep track of them all. I would hate to find a tone you just love but can't remember how you got there. Bet it took forever to edit this one.

[@charliecarrot]

Great review! Will definitely be picking up a L-2000 or 2500 one day. Love that orange sunburst looking bass on the wall behind you! Looks similar to a jazz body, and I've been looking for a bass with a more... contoured body like the jazz, but without the traditional single coil pickups. I would die to play something like the one on the wall there - never see that kinda thing in my local music stores.

[@ChadHargis]

The L-2500 is awesome! I have owned three of them. A Tribute model, a USA model (which I foolishly sold), and I recently picked up a pristine 2012 L-2500 made from Monkeypod wood...it weighs in at just over 8lbs. Amazing!

[@Goatgruff1313]

Awesome review! I want the black/maple 4 string version so bad. I'm imagining the 'both pickups in parallel with the treble boost' tone through my Darkglass B7K Ultra V2 with a bit of overdrive and a using a pick. I've got GAS for one of these so bad lol

[@jjfloyd618]

That is a drool worthy Beast of a Bass as well as the kind of thing I just never see in person in any music shops anywhere to actually put my hands on & try out. It’s kind of a weird world we’re living in now where most people it seems just buy instruments off the internet without even playing it first.

[@jamesschultz8222]

I’m a new bass guitar player, so I am spending a lot of time looking for instruments. It’s great to see you enjoying playing, you can really see the difference between this instrument and others. It’s fun to see you going “full bass geek mode”

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you!

[@blowfly3000]

@LowEndLobster I like the fact that your showing the CLF versions some love. How about showing the Indonesian version L-2500 some love. I would really like to know the difference not only in the price.

[@LowEndLobster]

I plan on it and will do a comparison!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Thanks for the review lobster!! I absolutely love this bass! I’m a black bass kinda guy but this color is so nice!!! I see it at Sweetwater and wanna but it so bad! Talk about a bass that cuts through!!

[@demidevil666]

I own a G&L L-2500 and L-2000, both from the tribute series. No matter what Bass I try, I keep coming back to G&L. These basses carrie some inexplocable mojo I don't find with any other brand. The passive tone- and bass blend are a unique feature, as are the adjustable pole pieces. For anything remotely traditional, these basses are the reference bar.

[@Bassdriver]

What a KILLER bass! This thing absolutely rocks. The variety of tones you can get from it is staggering, and most are simply awesome. I'd totally love one but I can't afford any more basses (and I've got 3 atm) ;-) I just wish there was a wider colour choice. This orange isn't half bad but it's just not "me". And that would leave me just with the natural (the remaining 2 have rosewood or pau ferro fingerboards and I simply prefer maple on "fenderoids"). I wish they had my all time favourite black+maple combo available! Oh, and the headstock is infinitely better than the 3+2 monstrosity they've been using since around '97. I'm usually partial to more symmetrical headstocks but what they did on the L-2500, with each tuning machine pointing in a different direction, is a travesty. Anyway - a fantastic instrument. One of the best you've ever show showcased. Love it love it LOVE IT!

[@abstractholiday]

That bass kicks ass.

[@PushSueAside]

G&L basses are just that fecking awesome!!!!

[@_-Unity-_]

Awesome shirt lobster! I love channel 5 news.

[@gibutribe]

Hi Lobster, I hope your cat is getting better. Great video , great bass. I wish you would slap it in series with Both pick ups and treble boost on. And play with bass and treble knobs. 🙏🏽😊

[@Below-Average_Joe]

This looks like a perfect bass at a reasonable price. If I were in the market for another fretted five, I would have to give this very serious consideration.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! I've really been enjoying it. I've taken it to one band rehearsal so far and taking it to another tonight. It really makes itself known in the mix and lays down the low end in a mighty fashion. I wish the K-mod was available for these, that would be the cherry on the sundae.

[@mouthmw]

@@LowEndLobster Tried my old L2K in a band setting. It was pretty meh honestly. I tried every imaginable setting. Took my Stingray (that same band practice) and it absolutely destroyed the L2K. The L series doesn't really have much character, sits kind of weird in the mix and the MFDs are way too hot (Leo was deaf then). I did enjoy noodling on it at home and through my audio interface though.

[@KeithCopeland778]

I've always liked the G&L L-2500!!!! It reminds me of the Music Man Sabre's growly and seriously fat tone with punch and sizzle!!! If Music Man made a 5-string Sabre, I think that it would essentially be like the L-2500. The tonal palette is crazy!!! I had a G&L-1000 back in the day and really liked that bass. It was my first real bass.

[@jjfloyd618]

💯% if music man were smarter they’d produce a 5 string Sabre.

[@KeithCopeland778]

@@jjfloyd618 YUP!!!!

[@brianbureson7572]

Thanks for the awesome demos! Do you prefer the sound of your CLF L-1000 or L-2500 (if you didn't need a B string)? Anything else I should be looking at? Cheers!

[@robbe1320]

Nice rumble! Like it!

[@philbosher6959]

That's an awesome beast.👌

[@LDN_MZK]

I've always loved G&L. 😍

[@iamgribs]

Oh my lord that sounds amazing. 🔥 😍 😳

[@omarcapden9776]

Ese bajo es mi sueño, conseguiré una tribute por mientras pero; la L-2500 CLF es la meta gracias por el video Lobster

[@joethebar1]

I had a beautiful L2500- white with a Birds Eye maple quartersawn neck. Best 34 scale B string I’ve played. Most people don’t understand how the electronics work in these basses; it’s a passive system/ cut only. Also, series sounds best and overall, very aggressive sounding basses.

[@royhoward119]

Thanks Lobster, another outstanding review! May I ask, how would you compare this L2500 vs a Lakland 55-02? I play several styles, blues, R&B, and soul.... Thanks again !

[@LowEndLobster]

Great idea for a comparison video!

[@skipintexas]

@@LowEndLobster Absolutely! I think that would be one of the best comparison videos you have done....which is saying a lot!! ;)

[@derekthrasher1116]

Hey Lobster, love your reviews! Any chance you’ll review the Tribute Version? It’s made in Indonesia and wonder if it’s the same factory they make the Lakland Skyline Series. Thanks! 🦞

[@admacdo]

G&L's are totally under-rated.

[@alexswanson1247]

hey lobster thanks for always making such great in depth videos :) what are the chances of you reviewing a schecter cv5? theyre extremely versatile while being fully passive, im curious on your take of the instrument!

[@LowEndLobster]

Hey Alex! I reviewed the Apocalypse C5 a while ago which has the same overall electronics setup from what I understand. Very flexible instrument indeed! I am not a fan of the tighter string spacing though

[@alexswanson1247]

@@LowEndLobster cheers man, i appreciate the reply!

[@cubby6708]

I own 2 L-2500. One is a tribute, the other is American. They can be harsh at times, but I still prefer them over other basses. You just have to learn to control it.

[@MH-xd2nd]

Stunning looking bass and the tone is killer. There are hints of P bass and Stingray but also plenty of tones that are unique. The real kicker for me is the weight. In an era when manufacturers like Dingwall, Ernie Ball, Sandberg and Spector can produce full-bodied 5-strings at 8.5-9lbs, 10.5lbs seems very heavy, especially when this particular model is advertised as having a lightweight basswood body. A quick look around the web seems to bear out that this is the typical weight, rather than a one-off. It’s not a problem for everyone but too weighty for me. Given the Tribute models have identical hardware and electronics, if you can put up with the poorer finishing, it’s probably a better bet as the USA models are just as heavy. EDIT - I managed to find a new Fullerton Deluxe L2500 that is 8.9lbs, so light ones do exist!

[@jonbush2370]

Nice hand... Bloody prawn!

[@MisbehavingChild]

Wowie 5/5 I need to get my hands on a G&L

[@pwokaren]

You won’t be sorry. I’m up to 3 now and can’t stop buying them. Leo Fender’s best Basses.

[@bradrehn1007]

howdy, love your hard work, thanks!! I am contemplating a g&l tribute 2000 (going for about $400.00). From what I've gleaned from research, it is an earlier Korean model rather than the later Indonesian one. I found several reviews and/or videos but feel they're a bit lacking. The easily adjustable pick up poles are rarely/barely mentioned. This is odd as it seems like another of Leo's brilliant innovations. I'd sincerely appreciate any thoughts you have about the Tribute L2000 and if I might be making a good musical investment? Thanks for your time, energies and consideration!!

[@LowEndLobster]

$400 is a great price for a Tribute. They can be a little weighty, so make sure you can get a feel for it first if you can.

[@bradrehn1007]

@@LowEndLobster Thanks so much!!

[@ericburd]

I have Fullerton LB-100 and the Fullerton JB....I sold all my fenders...and I might be looking at this in a 4 stringer

[@chrismorris3897]

Very bad ass bass!

[@WalterDiamond]

Ya know, these MIGHT actually be humbuckers. :D

[@clueless3398]

I gotta hear one of these with flats

[@SakiDG]

hey LEL, you should do a video on the K-switch mod; which allows for single coil switching :)

[@mentula3784]

Why on earth do manufacturers still insist on using a screw down battery cover! At this price I'd honestly expect easier access. Sounds very nice though, great vid again Lobster buddy!

[@kurtmisner7929]

It's the same style that's on my '84 L2000, which also has the control plate. Maybe they are pushing the vintage Leo thing. Of course the same plate came on early Stingrays.

[@nicbrownable]

I suspect that manufacturers end up replacing a lot of covers where the quick release latch is broken. I am a post-lawsuit, Japanese active bass sort of guy, and screw down covers go the distance on vintage instruments. Many with plastic latches have to be intrusively repaired or duct taped once you can’t get parts.

[@mentula3784]

@@nicbrownable hadn't thought of that, good point

[@MrJohnnyorange]

Hi Lobster, what's your favourite setting for finger style?

[@triconte4418]

I'd love to see all those cool switches on a MusicMan, but only on one bass, not broken down into 5 different models to have to buy them all.

[@mouthmw]

But there was a "jack of all trades" MM bass called "The Game Changer" with every possible coil combination and thousands of passive and active tones. It flopped hard. Because realistically, nobody wants that and those who claim they do usually don't put their money where their mouth is.

[@ryanpetriello3461]

I understand why they went back to the old headstocks on the CLF models, but I really prefer the “hook” headstock design

[@yucapupi5912]

Salutations crustaceans! He's Lobster, and he will show you all the awesome basses you can find!

[@barondavis5692]

I too would like to see l2000 vs L1000 vs Marcus miller M5/7.

[@steviedebarge77]

Lobster I’m wondering if you were going to be playing with a group of noted bassist’s (like that Stanley Clarke and friends video) which bass would you take amongst those cats??? Would you go with the bass most comfortable or the bass that is expensive? Most every one of them in that video are playing signature models, but they do have a couple playing good basses?

[@LowEndLobster]

That's a tough question. I probably take the G&L because it would dominate all other basses with it's monster tone ;P. I'd probably do something less 'traditional' like my MTD or Valenti.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

Given the great Sonic flexibility, would have loved to hear a lot more slap technique tone demo, with the thoroughness of the fingerstyle playing… and that would have been a much longer video.

[@steviedebarge77]

Maybe you should get a signature model SIRE? I’m sure you could design something we would love to play

[@LowEndLobster]

I'd love that!

[@stefanfaustmann256]

Does this have a single-coil switch too? Then it would be one of the most versatile axes on the market. I am a die-hard fan of Music Man basses and I believe nothing can do the Stingray sound due to the pickup position, therefore, not even this cool bass can be compared to a Stingray. Yet it is a serious contender in terms of look and built quality. It has its own character and sound, and the single-coil would make it super versatile. Another thing is worth mentioning is that these basses have graphite bars in their necks, which is another cool feature. 12" radius, stainless steel frets, and quarter sawn neck options are also available. I dig this headstock and the metal control plate reminds me of some vintage classic Stingrays....S...I want one😵‍💫

[@pwokaren]

This one is a CLF Research (vintage) model. It doesn’t have single coil. If you order a regular L-2000 you can have it with single coil. I have a Stingray and a L-2000 now and love both. L-2000 now becoming my favourite ⭐️

[@stefanfaustmann256]

@@pwokaren I meant a 3-way switch with single-coil option.

[@LowEndLobster]

Great question! Pwo is right. The CLF L2000s do not have the single coil option, but you can the "k mod" as an option for custom builds or you can DIY.

[@sebastiancabrol2014]

The Kiloton has a humbucker on the stingray sweet spot. But I don't know if there's a split coil functionality.

[@stefanfaustmann256]

@@LowEndLobster kzbin.info/www/bejne/joeyaZqla9mBaZo

[@glennb2227]

I've been thinking about getting that same Dingwall you have behind you, until I got curious about this G&L. I know it depends on the situation, but which of those two basses do you prefer overall fellow TB'er? 🙂

[@brooksonly7337]

Hey stranger, any chance of the tony franklin fretless and/or fender american performer?

[@BYLRPhil]

G&L deserves ALL the love!

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Works needs more 19mm bridge spaced 5’s.

[@richtudor8547]

Hey Lobster - how do you compare the 2500 vs a stingray?

[@ragetoca]

The should have kept the same headstock design as the older USA G&L L-2500, the B string had more tension thus a better sounding string

[@MrSparks54]

Fabuloso! Every time I go jamming with my CLF L-2000 people comment how good it sounds. Thanks Lobster!

[@user-no6wd9nx1i]

Классный инструмент.

[@Hydrazinium]

Do you know if there are any major differences between the CLF Research and Fullerton Deluxe lines of L-2500? Or is it just the control plate and finish options?

[@LowEndLobster]

I believe it's the control plate, finish options, headstock, shape, and the 19mm spacing option on the CLF (which this one has)

[@3librawn286]

@@LowEndLobster cool, thanks! Good to hear the differences are mostly aesthetic. Would you say the tone is the same between the two?

[@larsetom1]

You did not talk about the neck, its feel, chunkiness (or not) and the string spacing (3/4").

[@alexanderhemming9148]

A Fenderish style bass that sounds great until you hit the B string.....big surprise there. G&Ls are great instruments but they don't make great 5 strings imho (Musicman cleans up there)

[@judecarpenter2990]

One of my dream basses.

[@nicbrownable]

The L basses come in so hot that I like to think of the EQ as ‘tone taps’ rather than tone cuts. You start with them closed off, and open them up to let loose the tone you want. When you first get one of these basses it can be pretty daunting as tiny variations in your playing can result in large jumps in output. Many players benefit from dropping the pickup height too, at least until you get used to the quirks. I think that Leo genuinely intended for it to be used tamed down and then opened up, rather than starting with everything wide open like his classic Fender basses. If you build a bass with all these controls, they are meant to be used, so the ‘default’ tone is somewhere deeper than wide open.

[@mouthmw]

Leo was pretty deaf at that point, so I wouldn't bet on him intending this bass to start up fully closed with the tone controls. I'm sure that's why he designed the L series as hot as they are. My old L2K used to clip my GK 2001RB preamp lights unless I completely turned down treble and bass controls. In passive mode. That was a huge "what's the point then?" moment for me. It's not as big of an issue for amps that have the control for the input gain, but GK RB amps don't (except for the awful -14 dB pad which makes the amp sound like garbage). Also it never sat in the mix nearly as well as my Precision and Stingray basses. It was just, kind of meh.

[@LowEndLobster]

I dunno man, mine kills in a band setting- kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTNnZKIqdmAr6c

[@churchbass3]

What's the big difference between that bass and the g&l l-2500 tribute at $850... I don't see a major difference with the 3X price jump at $2300?

[@greyfoxzero]

Didn't expect that tone. Might need to check out a G&L

[@mixc8]

@Lowend How would you compare this to the Bongo?

[@LowEndLobster]

I like playing this more. The neck profile is better and the G doesn't fall off the edge of the board

[@mixc8]

@@LowEndLobster Thanks for the feed back, I have them both on my bucket list.

[@paulklement4511]

Thanks to the Lobster I bought a SireV3 and the HB Fretless and I absolutely love them - thanks

[@57precision]

This bass is a cannon, didn't hear a bad tone on it. I normally don't like the "full bass/treble cut" tones, but they still maintained plenty of character on this bass. In series mode the attack of each note has a really distinctive "bang" that I guess is the MFD humbucker? I will soon find out because your video made me buy a Kiloton Fretless. Picking it up this week!

[@nicbrownable]

The L series is so hot that I believe that it was designed to *start* with the EQ wound off, and to be opened up to find the right tone. Just Leo Fender thinking different again.

[@cherieltanog8501]

I hope G&L clf tribute series

[@jeffscott1006]

All I can say is wow

[@redato]

How is the CLF version different from normal?

[@patrick-verheij]

Hope anyone still sees this reaction for a 1-year-old video. I am wondering if the action on this bass can be set low. I am not aware of the actual string height preferences of our beloved Lobster and hardly hear anything at all about it in these videos. I heard stories that these basses cannot really be set low. So just wondering, because this parameter is a essential for a buying decision for me and might be for many others. Thanks for any response.

[@LowEndLobster]

Mine wasn't super low but then i got it plekd and had a bit more room for adjustment afterwards

[@alessandrocarrubba8558]

Monstrous sound with no flubbed tones.

[@thomasdinkelspiel1098]

L series G&Ls sound best with the battery taken out 👍

[@artyom108]

I beg to differ. This is one of very few active / passive basses where the two modes are designed to be more on a continuum and work together. It’s a rare (and highly musical) achievement.

[@thomasdinkelspiel1098]

@@artyom108 I agree but removing it entirely subtly changes the tonality. I've owned 4 L series basses and found this to be the case with all of them. I have heard that the current L electronics differ from the classic era though. Perhaps this is no longer the case 🤷‍♂️

[@mouthmw]

It's not even a classic tone shaping active preamp, it's just a buffer (+ a buffer with a treble boost) meant to be used for long cables. Tone controls are passive.

[@pricc-om]

channel 5 merch on, Lobster waz fvlly zwagged ovt for the G&L review

[@9999plato]

It's way too much for me. I would get lost in all of those settings. I made that mistake customizing one instrument years ago. I prefer to simply find one sound I can work with and then use my pickup selector or amp for any tonal adjustments. I can always hit the Empress Compressor or their Parametric EQ pedal if I want more to play with tonally. Nearly all of my basses are passive and none have crazy eq mods on them. I'd love to try the new MXR two octave octave pedal with fuzz. Sounds like fun! Hey it was interesting to listen to and I hope you enjoy it! Someone needs to figure out how to capture the Gibson new guitar smell. They smell like the bubble gum you used to get with baseball cards. Uncanny.

[@blackdiamondsailor]

Lobster! Please, please, please can you do bass lessons!

[@mattrudybass]

Does the neck feel super chunky?

[@LowEndLobster]

No, it's a pretty comfortable profile. It's smaller than what you'd expect if you've played the mega chonky 43mm necks on some of the Tribute 4 strings.