USA G&L M-2000 Bass Review and Demo

[@drphalanges1520]

I just love that glassy top end. That's my favorite quality in a good bass tone.

[@sethnicholls7861]

Love the tone! G&L areso underated. Way better than MM basses IMHO.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

They moved on to a more universal type of active preamp style. I love my L2000, but I wish it had a blend knob for the pickups instead of a three way switch. I'm still keeping it though. Every position wether active or passive sounds very musically satisfying.

[@IvanBassist]

That neck pickup has some serious midrange going on!

[@Thebasshang]

IvanBassist Yeah right!! Kind of a more mid-range P pickup.

[@JayTaylorSirfishalot]

Thanks Steve, this looks like an outstanding bass, especially considering the cost.

[@makumbolindo3566]

What i like of this bass is that has the jazz bass style Sound in between. The l2000 is a little bit more aggresive but, also has that peculiar g&l Sound. Both are great guitars

[@GlennFeron]

Awesome bass, love G&L's got a G&L L2000 since 1983 Killer bass!! Nice demo bro!

[@badgermcinnes2383]

I've been a G&L owner since the mid-90s, when I bought a custom made L-2000. I got my M-2000 about three months ago (again, a custom build, since I'm a lefty), and I am still over the moon about it. It plays incredibly well, and I'm in love with the tone. I don't know if I can make a straight comparison between the M and the L, as there's such an age difference- for example, the L-2000's neck is only bolted on with 3 screws (!), whereas the M-2000 has 6. I would advise trying both models, as it may just be a difference in tone at this point. But you won't go wrong with either choice. :)

[@Bassplayingypsy]

Nice informative stuff. Had no clue CLF was Clarence Leo Fender. And the George Fullerton and Leo Fender guitars . Thanks for that. Well video is bomb on basses as well.

[@basscubs]

Looking forward to getting mine. Great addition to my L25 and L1K.

[@g.medina3717]

I try to like the tone on this bass but to me it Just sounds really soft or on the weak side, Beautiful bass but I prefer the L2000’s tone more. Nice review

[@mv9787]

I have M2500. It’s really versatile and I can play anything with it. It actually looks like this bass in the video, but with 5 strings.

[@tigerscott2966]

Nice bass. Good video too. A G & L bass is on my shopping list.

[@CordScott]

wow this is the best sounding thing I've ever heard.

[@gregpantelides1355]

Steve, I think that lack of break up your hearing may have more to do with the insane headroom the 18V preamp provides than the type of pickup. I think we tend to associate that breakup with single coils because they are seldom used with active preamps. Paul Gagon is a true genius with that preamp. :-)

[@Bassic778]

Killer tone!

[@patrickdaniel898]

WWHooo! Hearing this I think we could call all of Leo's previous models prototypes.

[@Surfer8652]

I'm curious, which is your favorite G&L bass model? Mine has always been the L2000/25000, but these M series basses sound really sweet!

[@horrorshowbass]

Rob, how does this compare with an L2000? There's an M and an L on sale locally. L looks chunkier but worried M is too tame!!!

[@CheckDaClaws]

Awesome

[@stephenfell4338]

What does it sound like as a rock bass keeping it thick with a drummer, as you only a demoed solos and slap with out backing, humbuckers do Excell when recording maybe you could name a comparison as I am new to GL brand models

[@LaFritePerreGoat]

Why would you choose this one over an L2000 and it passive mode?

[@Thebasshang]

Mrfrenchfriesmonster I definitely prefer pickup panning/blend over a three way pickup selector, that way I can blend between the two pickups. I also order a three band eq with cut and boost. That’s all personal preference because the L2000 is a killer bass too, the M2000 just fits my personal needs more.

[@jamessmith-zk4co]

Love your content! Where did you get the cool cap?

[@弱酸型豪仔]

The tone of GL is so similar to ken smith..... maybe because of the pickup position

[@TinyDragon]

4:08 to sound samples

[@pbasswil]

I hear quite a bit of string-against-fret rattle - especially down low. Some players don't notice it; if it's their habit to dig in and play hard, I guess it's all part of the sound. And maybe it'd blend into a mix. But soloed like this, it kind of distracts me. :^/

[@DavidJones-hd7jj]

I agree.Its noticeable and annoying.I think most of them do it.Maybe it’s coming from the bridge.

[@mv9787]

Low action makes that sound and it’s a matter of preferences. I like low action. It gives more headroom for sound and plays much faster

[@pbasswil]

@@mv9787 In a mix - especially in assertive or rockin' styles - low action rattle is fine, and may add to the overall soundscape. But outside of that context, and when playing solo at home, it drives me _bananas._ :^/

[@mv9787]

@@pbasswil 😆 yeah I understand your view

[@carlosegtrs5308]

Hmmmm. Now I want one.

[@pietrostimoli]

Weight?

[@rsmith7994]

Why do most G&L’s sound so clanky/buzzy?

[@Surfer8652]

Most of them have jumbo frets cut in a way that they get a bit of fret buzz when played hard (like most basses do), but their super powerful MFD pickups amplify a lot of those higher frequencies.

[@mv9787]

They are adjusted on a low action. You can easily adjust strings higher to get rid of it, or play with soft touch.