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Maple was the most common body wood for the student model SB-series basses, but is not often found on professional models such as the L-2000. During the 1989-90 time period, G&L sometimes used maple for bodies on the pro model guitars and basses such as the L-2000 bass shown here. Another interesting feature is the front-loaded controls. By 1989, rear-loaded controls were standard on the L-2000, but front-loaders occasionally made it out of the factory, usually as a special order. This particular bass was also fitted with the L-2000E-type circuit that is preferred by many players.

G&L L-2000 (September 1989)


 Body: Solid; 2-piece maple

 Finish: Sunburst, nitrocellulose lacquer

 Neck: 2-piece maple, bolt-on

 Fingerboard: Maple; pearloid dot markers

 Number of Frets: 21

 Pickguard: None

 Bridge: G&L Locktight, black crinkle powder coat

 Nut: Plastic

 Tuners: Schaller, open, chrome

 Pickups: Two, G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucking with adjustable pole pieces, active/passive

 Controls: Master volume; bass and treble controls; coil splitter switch, 3-way pickup selector, passive/active/active treble boost selector

 Scale Length: 34 inches

 Neck Width at Nut: 1 1/2 inches

 Body Width at Lower Bout: 13 inches

 Body Depth: 1 5/8 inches

 Weight: 9.6 lb











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