Could use some Sage advice from Big Poppa...

[PzoLover]

... I am so torn between getting a G&L L2000 and some form of EB Bass. ...

Your spirit is guiding you toward a 30th SR4;
Heed your inner voices; listen to the music;
What the heck, you may even play some

[phatduckk]

I think the 2 PUP models are amazing. I was never an SR4 guy... had one and sold it to Beej. Im a total Sterling freak!!! but lately my 30th SR4 and the SR4 HH have been getting almost all my playing time. Those basses are amazing... especially the SR4 HH. Its crazy good. I almost sold it to Randy and I'm soooo happy i didnt!

I busted out the Sterling HH last night tho b/c I felt "bad" that I was playing the SRs a lot, being a Sterling freak n all. That was just a more different kind of blown away.

Honestly you should try out the 2 PUP MMs... they're pretty rediculously amazing.

But in all honesty you should try out ever bass you can get your hands on, no matter who makes it. Like BP said... you should get the bass that brings out the best of your playing... the one you can't put down.

[armybass]

I have had many of both and loved many of both. G&L's are indeed fine instruments but they do not have the character and versatility that the EB MM basses do IMHO. An L2000 was my main bass for many years but then I discovered what a Stingray 5 could do and the rest is history. I know most folks don't look at things the same way I do but resale is another big one for me. Check with folks who are trying to sell a few G&L's right now and see how well they hold their value.

For what its worth.

[Mobay45]

I have had many of both and loved many of both. G&L's are indeed fine instruments but they do not have the character and versatility that the EB MM basses do IMHO. An L2000 was my main bass for many years but then I discovered what a Stingray 5 could do and the rest is history. I know most folks don't look at things the same way I do but resale is another big one for me. Check with folks who are trying to sell a few G&L's right now and see how well they hold their value. For what its worth.

+1

I sold an L2500 last year that I took a pretty good hit on even though I had bought it used.

The SR5 that I got used brought back just about what I had in it.

[mrpackerguy]

How 'bout some sage advice from a 27 year Musicman playa? I have a '90 Leo sig ASAT I got over a year ago from a guy over at the DP. It eventually worked itself into the #2 position in my lineup until......6 mos ago I traded a Fender bass for a '00 natural SR4 with matching HS. WOW! That axe singlehandedly worked itself into the starting rotation, to the utter expense of the ASAT.

Moral of the story? G&Ls are fine. Musicmen are finer IMHO.

[philthygeezer]

Try a Bongo. All other basses go to greyscale after playing the Bongo.

I want a single hummer 5.

[4metta]

Hi Big Poppa and All,
I am so torn between getting a G&L L2000 and some form of EB Bass. I've had a couple of Sterlings which I sold for one reason or another, regretably. I'm intrigued by the new two pickup models and the Bongo. I had a chance to play a G&L a few months ago and it was very well made. It had one of the most comfortable necks I have ever played. Monetary reasons prevented me from buying it right then.
I guess I would really like to hear BP's thoughts on G&L's if possible. I'm sure you answer plenty of "which bass should I buy?" posts. Just need some advice.
Thank you very much,
Brent,VT USA

Repeat after me: "I will buy a Bongo."


Once you play one, you will.

[adouglas]

Say this:

Bongo.



Rinse and repeat.

[adouglas]

Yes.

Yes it is.

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