G&L Tribute M-2500 5 String Electric Bass, Gloss Black

Full Description

Lightweight Basswood Body

The G&L Tribute M-2500 Electric Bass body is made from basswood which features an iconic shape with elegant contours. Basswood provides a muscular midrange and a fat, well-balanced tone, along with lightweight properties.

Top of The Range Hardware

The G&L Tribute M-2500 Electric Bass is loaded with 2 M-spec G&L MFD humbuckers. The M-spec G&L humbuckers uses 2 ceramic bar magnet; one for each coil, opposed to the normal alnico V magnets. These pickups yield around twice the output per wind, which makes the pickup quieter but still allowing a greater overall output. As well as this the MFDs have adjustable pole heights unlike the alnico models, allowing you to choose which strings get the heightened poles rather than just rising the whole pickup. The M-2500 also has added control with its G&L M-spec 18v pre-amp, volume, pan, and 3-band boost or cut EQ with centre detents.

Maple Neck & Fretboard

The G&L Tribute M-2500 Electric Bass features a maple neck with a medium C shape profile for added comfort. Fitted with a maple fretboard and 21 medium jumbo nickel frets, this bass offers excellent playability, along with fluid hand flexibility. The maple fretboard and neck produces sizzling highs and firm lows, as well as a natural texture.

The History of G&L

G&L was founded by Leo Fender and George William Fullerton in the late 1970s after Leo sold his company Fender in 1965. They went on for many years building high-quality guitars for the public and stars alike. Sadly, in the March of 1991 Leo Fender passed away on the very same day he finished his last prototype, declaring that he had given all he can to the musicians of the world to his wife Phyllis. Before Leo’s passing, he wanted to ensure that the legacy which him and George had built (G&L) would carry on shining into the far future. It was then that his wife Phyllis under request from Leo chose John C.McLaren (CEO of BBE Sound) to take over management, expand and develop in the way Leo dreamed. With John as the CEO and Phyllis as an Honorary Chairman, G&L continued to grow into the great company it is today just as Leo envisioned it too.

Features

• Cut Out Shape Provides Comfortable Playing Experience
• Maple Neck & Fretboard Delivers A Warm, Mellow Tone
• Loaded With Two M-Spec G&L MFD Humbuckers
• Finished In Black Gloss
• C Shaped Neck

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body Shape: Cut Out Shape
• Body Material: Basswood
• Bridge: Leo Fender Designed G&L Saddle-Lock
• Finish: Black Gloss
• Scale Length: 25 1/2" (648mm)

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Joint: Bolt On C
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fingerboard Wood: Maple

Hardware

• Bridge Pickup: M-Spec G&L MFD Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: M-Spec G&L MFD Humbucker
• Controls: 3-Position Pickup Selector / Series or Parallel switch / 3-Position Pre-Amp Mode Switch / Volume / 3-Band Boost Or EQ With Centre