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Usually my L-2000 is at the practice studio, as it's my #1 bass for practice and playing. But I brought it home last nite and by the time I decided to take pics the sun wasn't in the best picture taking position. But this is one of the most underrated basses of all time, meet the Gamp;L L-2000.just wondering, but what in the hell are all those switches for

You're right about it being the most underrated bass. It's basically a Music Man with a less beefy neck, which isn't a bad thing. I have an el cheapo bass right now, just for tracking, but will probably sell it and buy a bass exactly like yours.

Even the tribute models aren't bad, but if you shop right, you can find a US Gamp;L for $600-$800. A bassist I played with, who had a great tone, used an L-2000 with an Eden Stack. Sounded HUGE.


Originally Posted by Gearjoneser

but if you shop right, you can find a US Gamp;L for $600-$800.

I should've exercised a little more patience when buying my Asat. I got a great deal for a new guitar, but I've seen that model for mint and used go for $850.

My bass player owns 12 Gamp;L's and they all sound great.


Originally Posted by fusion101just wondering, but what in the hell are all those switches for

Pickup selection, preamp on/off, series/parallel, IIRC.


Originally Posted by Tom MPickup selection, preamp on/off, series/parallel, IIRC.

It's some kinda series/parallel, coil tap. I have a 1980 L-1000. I should know exactly...But I don't I just play with untill I get a sound I want. It is a Amazing instrument! And nobody seems to know or care about them? Mine's in excellent condition ( And has the original style headstock) I had it on ebay
a few months ago when I had to thin the herd a bit. 2 week's at $549 and no resevre and no bidders? But guy's where buying tributes for $799 ?? Go figure?

A friend of mine bought a L-2500 upon my recommendation and he loves the damn thing.

I've had a 2001 SB2 for about 3 years now. It's still my #1 bass. I love the L2000's but there's really just too much going on for someone who fiddles as much as I do. I'd hate to go flipping too many switches and screwing up my tone mid-song. :-P

Once you figure out the switching/knob scheme, it's pretty intuitive. From the bridge to the neck- passive,active,active treble boost- series/paralell- and pickup selector. Where the stock pickup selector is a 3 position switch, I NEVER use the bridge alone, sometimes use both and most always use the neck, so I replaced the switch with a 2 position, since it's difficult to balance the switch on the fly. To the rear is both pickups, forward is just the neck.

The knobs are bass cut/ treble cut/ volume. Usually all switches forward and all knobs wide open.


Originally Posted by Gearjoneser

It's basically a Music Man with a less beefy neck

I also forgot to mention this was a custom order bass back in 98, in that I ordered it with a 1.5quot; nut like a Jazz Bass, instead of the standard Precision nut width.

Nice bass! I agree Gamp;Ls are very underrated.

I love those Gamp;L basses, i'd rather have one of those than a Music Man.

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