I will be writing this review comparing the L2000 to a M/M Stingray. They are literally from the same beginnings and are comparable in tone. The G&L has a huge array of tonal settings. From in your face brightness, to a more subtle "darker" tone if you take the time to find it. I play with a dimed sound. I use the full bass and treble boosts and both pups. Active pre-amp is a must...it really brings this bass to life. I play through GK amplification. I am planning to go back to SVT in a few months. GK has always sounded a bit thin to me. Compared to a M/M Stingray, which I have owned many of, the tone is similar, but just bigger. A Stingray on steroidal bliss....

Multiple pickups... electronics AND the ability to just go straight without the active EQ....something the Stingray does not offer...and after all..it's about the TONE! Came with a very nice high quality gig bag and Allen wrenches for the ......pickups, individual poles....truss rod and for the locking saddle on the tail piece. Excellent quality and well thought out placement.

A bit complicated. There is a manual at G&L.com you can download. This bass has unlimited potential and settings through serial, paralleled, front pup, rear pup, combined, pre amp on or off, bass boost, treble boost...it just goes on and on. I found my sound in about ten minutes of experimentation. This bass is very aggressive in tone. Bright and huge bottom end.

OK. Here's where this bass so smokes the M/M Stingray. QUALITY. Period. I have owned about 5 Stingrays that were purchased brand new. One came with a bad neck, (frets were very sharp). One with a broken battery wire. Two with finish flaws. And the final one was good. Not bad, 1 in 5. The quality of this G&L, for half the price, is twice as good. I am not bashing M/M, I'm just telling MY experience with their products. I understand they upped their quality control some years back...I have not owned any recent products from them. I choose G&L now. The finish and piece of wood on this G&L are flawless. I got the natural model.

For the price, it rivals basses twice the cost. Sometimes you don't get what you pay for....you get much better. I am very surprised at this basses play ability and tone. The neck is lightning fast. It is just the same as a M/M neck. Satin finish....very fast. Tone for days. This bass is very aggressive in tone. Bright and huge bottom end.

I selected 5 for this as I just received the bass and hope NOT to have any contact with the company.

It looks great. Sounds great. I doubt I'll be sleeping with it however. The bass is a no brainer if you are looking for an very well made bass. Yes, it's assembled overseas....but it uses all American made electronics. The same electronics that come on the American made basses. I have played both models. You can not tell the difference.

active musician

progressive rock

This isn't the American made bass but the parts that count are the same. I cannot say enough about the versatility of this instrument. I'm getting everything I need from the bass, and then some. I have to take it on faith that the US made version would be better in some way ... 100%, for me, I am very satisfied. If I had unlimited funds I'd have purchased the US version, I don't and I have zero regrets.

I do not see a bass available with this kind of range, for any price. Again, the US made version 'may' prove to be an upgrade ... I can't say. But at this price point (imo) there is not a better buy out there.

Lots of options so it may take a bit to dial in your own sound.

I would have went 10 ... the US version is probably better ..I am personally very happy with what I have.

Starting up again after a decade. I played an (American standard) Fender Jazz back in the day ... I miss the Jazz due to the neck ... but I honestly feel like this is a better instrument. I know damned well that it is a better value than anything Fender offers non-US ... and the bridge is better than Fender's US models. This may be the best bang for the buck bass available in the market today. Damned solid instrument.

NA ... the website had everything I needed

Bought the Natural finish ... sexy. Got it as 'B' Stock ... not a damned thing wrong with it. I paid ~$550 ... would have easily paid more. The instrument is worth $800+ easy. Honestly at $1000+ it is a good buy, you won't find an instrument of this quality with this kind of versatility for less available IMHO.

Muckin' about

still lookin' for a style

30 yr semi pro musician

Instrumental Surf Rock

If you want a very bright sound with distinct overtones and all the punch you can handle this is the instrument. The sound is amazingly full and every part from the bottom to the top is right there in your face. If you play this with a band and suitable amp everyone will hear the bass all the time. It isn't right for everyone; it takes an experienced player to control the fret noise and no combination of tone controls will make this sound right in a dark or muted bass part.

an owners manual would be nice... I have had to igure out what the switches do by trial and earror. I bought this one as as "blemished" model but it came in beautiful, with the only blemishes I could find some bubbles in the finish.

This means the ease of use is perfect for more experienced players. For me, it took a few days. Mine came set up very low and buzzed the first time I played it. But that was because I was used to playing my old Fender set up much higher. I soon came to appreciate the quality of the instrument, the speed of the neck and fingerboard, with excellent tone as long as the correct light touch is applied. Very fast and clean with the right touch on the frets. FOr beginners, I would recommend getting flatwound strings and setting it up higher- most of the tone would still come through, the fret noise would be reduced, and there would be no need to move up to a better bass when the skills improve.

Astounding. I have owned a lot of basses, and only the Music Man is close in quality.

A professional could play this instrument at a gig and only one or two people out of a thousand would know it cost less than $600, and they would be the ones that study music store catalogs. No one would tell the difference, based on the looks or the sound, from basses that go for $1000 plus. If I could paly two at once, I'd buy another one.

the website should have the user manual for download.

I would get another one if I could lay two at once, but really...

old musician now confined to garage or occasional session gig

classic rock, jazz, other

I just love this bass. It's sound really cuts through! And it's so flexible; you can get P-Bass sound, Jazz Bass sound and everything in between (or even beyond). With selections of active /passive, single /double coil, front /rear /center on the US made G&L pickups there is virtually no tone you cannot get...it's amazing! It's the best sounding bass I've ever played and I'd give it a 10, but I have to leave something for the American (hand)made version (which I intend to buy in the future). I'm sold on G&L guitars. One word: Quality.

This thing is great! The included gig bag is top notch and provides ample protection for the casual gigger. I figured I'd eventually get a hard case, but now I don't see the need (unless I start touring...).

So EASY to play. I used to struggle to be heard with my previous bass guitar (an Ibanez BTB400 series), but I plugged this thing into the same setup and I can finally relax and just play. The strings are so easy to control and there's no slop! Again, I'd give it a 10, but I have to leave something for the American (hand)made version.

It's excellent! There is NO NOISE generated from the pickups, knobs or switches!! The feel /balance and fit and finish are fantastic. -seriously, I'm not a salesman.

NO DOUBT a 10...if not 15!! My bandmates and I were blown away by this thing. It sounds great, feels great, looks great...what more do you want?

Haven't dealt with G&L directly, but from what I've heard, I don't anticipate any problems should the case arise.

This is a VERY conservative 8. I got the Sunburst with chrome hardware and it's beautiful. And INSPIRING --I can't wait to pick it up again. The only bass I'm more attracted to is the US made version of THIS BASS (which costs more than twice as much)!! So, if price were a factor in this category, I'd give it a 12 on a scale of 1 to 10.

very active hobbyist

Alternative rock and some alt-country

Many different bass sounds can come from this bass. I must have spent hours yesterday playing with the three switches. Also, I added a sustainer effects pedal and it was an amazing sound. I play in a church band and can get the definite tones I want and will add my sustain pedal this Sunday for the worship songs.

This is not a made in America bass guitar but the bass is solid. Maybe too solid as it is a bit heavy. Better get a comfortable bass strap. The bass has three switches for a variety of tones and it is not that hard to find your tone.

It is not that hard to find your tone.

Yes. I purchased a return from ZZounds and the fit and finish were flawless. Anyway, I don't need a specific name on a headstock. I need a tone that I can use. This bass may be a bit heavy but you really don't need another bass. Check your tone, and not the headstock name.

Yes. A good value. If you want and have the cash, buy the American version. This is a very good playing bass.

I have not needed support but give it a 10 anyway. The bass is made with care and the support service personnel probably have the same attitude.

I don't care about sex appeal. I don't care about a name on a headstock. I care about tone and if a bass meets my needs. Afterall, a bass is a tool to get to your goals.

Play in a church band and play worship songs.

Worship

35 years of guitar, 6 months of bass.

Classic rock, Jazz, Prog, Metal, Blues and Psychohippieambient

I play the bass on 7off for 35yrs.

rock7hip hop.

Many, many tone variations

The gig bag is first rate. I love the pups on this bass

It just feels great in your hands

Very well made

The best bass I have ever found for the price.

I have not dealt with support. I wish they would include a diagram of the switch positions.

Great looking!

Active Musician

Jazz

Very versitile, one of the best sound of any bass I've seen. Put my Fender usa p-bass to shame. This is all I play now. Fender don't even come clost this thing.

Great features, and easy to use and lots of tones.

wont take long to get used to.

For a bass that is coming from Indonisian, blowing my USA p-bass out the water.

Great! price for your money and more.

did not have to use one yet!

Cool looking bass, looks great! and play great!

25 years

All kinds