Wassup G&L Bass-luvers?
Thanks for the replies! Nothing like sharing the AWEsomeness!
Fumble, the color IS Graphite Metallic, it's a standard finish, and I think it's fantastic. G&L really kills it in the "paint dept"
their bursts, the metalflakes, all super nice.
When I went "M" shopping online, there were some nice finishes, including a NENA, and a Cherryburst, but Yeh, I really like this with this new strap:
Kinda Python-like
KenC:
I had both an ASAT and the CLF L2K w/ the "Ramos" hand-wound pups, voiced differently than the standard L2K.
What G&L did, from a technical aspect (and I'm not technical) was underwind the pups and modify the preamp; 18V, cut/boost, etc.
Best way I can describe:
The M is not as mid-ranged as the L2k, the MFD's don't "bark" as hard as they do on an L-series.
They are PLENTY ballsy, and I find that their is an inherent powerful Low-End on the M which I actually need to tame by lowering Bass at both amp and onboard. I also boost the mids; sometimes treble on the M.
I never had any issues with the tri-tone, I dug it, and actually played in passive mode most of the time with my Asat; and the "OMG" position as it is called (series or parallell, I forget) where the Mid-toggle is toward the neck- I was almost scared to play! Rarely if ever boosted treble in active mode either on the Tri-tone
The M is more refined, and the cut/boost is a little more intuitive. I think the M series sounds a bit more focused and even; at least it almost defaults to that when everything is flat.
Every player with their rig and style/attack will be different, but in general, I would say that the L-series Tri-tone/MFD combo is a bit more brittle and mid-rangy than the M, which has an inherently "richer" tone, to my ears.
One isn't better or worse, just different.
However, I do have to say- For me, as far as G&L Bass goes, it's M all the way; they should even do an M1500!
The JB and SB and now LB are different animals of course.
IMO, the M series G&L basses are the leader in the field of "stuff" today; and there's a lot of good "stuff"
I honestly can say that I feel that "other" basses such as the Nordstrand-equipped, the Sadowsky line, anything with Barts, Duncans, or EMG's fer instance, also the odd ones like T-Bird clones, Darkstars, etc.... I have or have had ALL of these spec'd instruments and IMHO:
A G&L M preamp with MFD's- Genius, awesome, brilliant. Just killer, and combined with the quality build that is a trademark of G&L...Win.
And the price...?? OMG, do not tell BBE or they'll raise it
I can only speak for myself on anything above, but you might be able to tell-
I like this Bass a lot.
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