Introducing the new CLF Research L-2000

[Craig]

The new CLF Research L-2000

In the late 1970s, Clarence Leo Fender was looking forward to launching his new G&L brand featuring his latest innovations including
Magnetic Field Design pickups and the Saddle Lock bridge. Leo developed these technologies at his CLF Research company, and
production of his new G&L instruments took place in the CLF Research factory on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California,
where G&L production continues today.

The new CLF Research L-2000 is a fully modern “2k” that pays homage to its roots with classic details including the early CLF/G&L headstock
and neck profile, beautifully reproduced CLF knobs and '81 control plate, and color-coded mini-toggle switch tips.

Period-perfect thin urethane finishes are:

• Candy Apple Red or Jet Black over Basswood
• Natural Ash
• faded 3-Tone Sunburst over Okoume







About CLF Research

CLF Research is the company Leo founded in 1966, where he continued to support CBS/Fender until 1970, later developed and
manufactured Music Man instruments and ultimately his G&L instruments. Want to learn more?

G&L's webpage for CLF Research L-2000

[FZTNT]

Beautiful bass guitars!! The CAR one almost makes me want to start playing bass.

Tom

[yowhatsshakin]

Gorgeous instruments, (almost) as good as the originals! Assume still a 6-bolt attachment instead of the 3-bolt with adjustment. Oh well ... You can't have it all. I still love the look!

Kudos!



- Jos

P.S. And what a backdrop for that picture!! Well chosen, folks!

[guitar_ed]

Hi,

Quick question: Maple fretboard only, or are rosewood/ebony/???? available?

edg

[Craig]

Hi,

Quick question: Maple fretboard only, or are rosewood/ebony/???? available?

edg

According to the U.S. Dealer Price List dated January 25, 2018, it is Maple fretboard only:

NEW! CLF Research L-2000™
L2000-CLF-JTB
Jet Black thin urethane finish with maple fingerboard, basswood body
L2000-CLF-CAR
Candy Apple Red thin urethane finish with maple fingerboard, basswood body
L2000-CLF-3TS
Faded 3-tone Sunburst thin urethane finish with maple fingerboard, okoume body
L2000-CLF-NAT
Natural Gloss thin urethane finish with maple fingerboard, swamp ash body
Pickups: Two “CLF Research” Magnetic Field Design humbuckers
Controls: G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics, 3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, series/parallel mini-toggle,
preamp control mini-toggle (off/on/on with high frequency EQ boost), volume, treble, bass
Control Plate: Chrome
Neck wood: Maple with vintage tint gloss finish
Neck profile: 1 5/8” Heritage C (.790” at 1st fret .890” at 12th fret)
Radius: 9.5”
No Options Available

We have the complete Specifications and Options in the Knowledgebase, see: January 25, 2018-present G&L U.S. Specifications & Options.

Gorgeous instruments, (almost) as good as the originals! Assume still a 6-bolt attachment instead of the 3-bolt with adjustment. Oh well ... You can't have it all. I still love the look!

Kudos!



- Jos

P.S. And what a backdrop for that picture!! Well chosen, folks!

Yes, it does have the 6-bolt neck attachment.

Hope this helps.

[matbard]

Any hint about the price?

[Craig]

Any hint about the price?

You will need to contact a G&L Dealer about pricing.

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[matbard]

On the website they list the fingerboard being either maple or rosewood:

"NECK WOOD: Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard"

But on the Instagram profile G&L states that is maple only.

[Craig]

On the website they list the fingerboard being either maple or rosewood:

"NECK WOOD: Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard"

But on the Instagram profile G&L states that is maple only.

Yes, Maple fretboard only. G&L is still updating their new website and not all corrections have been done yet. I have been providing feedback about changes that are needed.
For the correct specification and options, see: Current G&L Specifications and Options.

Hope this helps.

[Craig]

On the website they list the fingerboard being either maple or rosewood:

"NECK WOOD: Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard"

But on the Instagram profile G&L states that is maple only.

Yes, Maple fretboard only. G&L is still updating their new website and not all corrections have been done yet. I have been providing feedback about changes that are needed.
For the correct specification and options, see: Current G&L Specifications and Options.

Hope this helps.

G&L has now corrected their website spec page for the CLF Research L-2000.

[Relsom]

I have a 2019 in Black/Maple. The build sheet indicates that the body wood is Alder even though all of the specs I find on line state that the solid colors are Basswood. I don't think there's much difference other than a little weight. Mine is right at 9lbs. Anyone else have Alder on their build sheet?

[Craig]

I have a 2019 in Black/Maple. The build sheet indicates that the body wood is Alder even though all of the specs I find on line state that the solid colors are Basswood. I don't think there's much difference other than a little weight. Mine is right at 9lbs. Anyone else have Alder on their build sheet?

Body wood should be listed as Basswood. I recommend you contact the selling dealer and ask them to get you a corrected Specification sheet. I will ask a contact at the factory to check to see if the Spec sheet template needs to be updated.