Early 80s G&L L-2000 BLK/SILVER SIgned by Leo PRICE?

[justanefriend]

Hi. I acquired a guitar years ago that I am ready to part with. Its a guitar that I purchased from the original owner who did not play it that much and I didn't learn. So, its in excellent condition but I don't know what to sell it for. Any ideas? Let me know. Thanks. New to the forums.










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Any help would be really appreciated.

As far as I know... everything is original.

[louis cyfer]

around 700 would be my guess, but there are some people that are much more knowledgeable about these guitars. they'll chime in soon i am sure.

[yowhatsshakin]

Judging from the case, which seems to be a 1992-1993 thermoplastic case, it looks like 3-bolt neck attachment, L-2000, which go for between $1,150 for a mint to $550 for one in good condition. It would be great if you can confirm the 3-bolt neck attachment and/or provide us with the S/N since unfortunately there are no pics of the back of the bass.

The 'by Leo Fender' on the headstock corroborates the circa '92 date. I don't know what to make of the signature on the upper bass bout though. If it was part of the signature series is would be a white decal for a black finish. I only know about the Broadcasters, which have Leo signed inspection stickers in the neck pocket, and two G&L's (see this post) that were signed by Leo. If it isn't a trace of Leo's signature, yours would be another one and substantially increase the value of the instrument. And although I can be proven wrong by providing more accurate provenance of the bass, I have a hard time believing that, the more since the type of thermoplastic case was only introduced about a year after Leo's passing.

Hope this helps,

- Jos

[Craig]

Judging from the case, which seems to be a 1992-1993 thermoplastic case, it looks like 3-bolt neck attachment, L-2000, which go for between $1,150 for a mint to $550 for one in good condition. It would be great if you can confirm the 3-bolt neck attachment and/or provide us with the S/N since unfortunately there are no pics of the back of the bass.

The 'by Leo Fender' on the headstock corroborates the circa '92 date. I don't know what to make of the signature on the upper bass bout though. If it was part of the signature series is would be a white decal for a black finish. I only know about the Broadcasters, which have Leo signed inspection stickers in the neck pocket, and two[/url] G&L's (see this post) that were signed by Leo. If it isn't a trace of Leo's signature, yours would be another one and substantially increase the value of the instrument. And although I can be proven wrong by providing more accurate provenance of the bass, I have a hard time believing that, the more since the type of thermoplastic case was only introduced about a year after[/i[ Leo's passing.

Hope this helps,

- Jos

To continue with Jos' observation:

The Signature Series models DID come with gold signature decals on many of the Black bodies.
For example, this 1991 ASAT Classic Signature found in the Gallery:



See this post regarding the Leo Signature Series decal.

The L-2000 Signature Series model was produced in 1991 (with some possible ones coming out the back door of the factory in 1992).
See this one in the Gallery and make sure to read the description fully:Album: Anonymous 1992 L-2000.

I believe you have either a 1991 L-2000 Signature Series model or an employee built in 1992 or later (out the back door, because the Signature Series
was officially discontinued in 1991. The 1992 era case and the headstock "by Leo Fender" decal makes me lean toward the "out the back door employee built" instrument.

I would like to know the serial number, which should be stamped on the three-bolt neckplate, which will begin with "G0". If not there, check the back of the headstock,
which will begin with "CL" or "CLF".

Just my own observations and opinion.

[Elwood]

I would like to know the serial number, which should be stamped on the three-bolt neckplate, which will begin with "G0".

...or "B0".

[yowhatsshakin]

To continue with Jos' observation:

The Signature Series models DID come with gold signature decals on many of the Black bodies.

Yeah, I should have known that. After all, my own Black ASAT III Signature SSH with cold hardware has one But is shows the Signature way clearer:


- Jos

[Craig]

I would like to know the serial number, which should be stamped on the three-bolt neckplate, which will begin with "G0".

...or "B0".

Oops, Elwood is right, if it's a three bolt neck, the serial number for this bass will begin with "B0" not "G0".