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G&L CLF Research L-2000 Electric Bass Purple Burst

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Overview

A modern bass with timeless Leo Fender DNA.

The G&L CLF Research L-2000 electric bass guitar brings together the genius of Leo Fender's original designs with contemporary enhancements. Crafted by G&L in Fullerton, California, the L-2000 bass pays tribute to Leo's CLF Research days with its slim C neck profile and early CLF/G&L headstock shape. Under the hood, the L-2000 harness the power of Leo's Magnetic Field Design pickups for clear, balanced tone. The swamp ash body resonates with a rich, full low end perfect for thumping bass lines. Dial in your signature sound with the Tri-Tone preamp and its dedicated bass and treble controls. The CLF Research L-2000 is a modern bass with timeless Leo Fender DNA.

Swamp Ash Body Resonates with Rich, Full Low End

The L-2000 gets its deep, resonant voice from its swamp ash body. Prized for its lightweight strength, swamp ash vibrates freely to emphasize the low end. You'll feel the bass throb as you pluck the strings. The gloss polyurethane finish adds protection and lets the swamp ash body ring out with sustain. Whether laying down a funk groove or rocking out on stage, the swamp ash body of the L-2000 bass gives your playing a rich, full foundation.

Slim C Neck Profile Offers Hours of Playing Comfort

The CLF Research L-2000 bass features Leo's slim C neck profile for hours of playing comfort. Its slim shape and low oval contour enable effortless movement up and down the maple fingerboard. The narrow 1.625" nut width provides snug string spacing for clean fingering, while the 21 medium jumbo frets give you ample room for solos and riffs up to the top of the neck. The satin finish on the back of the neck lets your hand glide smoothly during fast runs and complex chords. Even during long gigs and studio sessions, the Slim C neck profile keeps you playing strong.

Magnetic Field Design Pickups Provide Versatile Tone

At the heart of the CLF Research L-2000 bass are Leo Fender's own Magnetic Field Design pickups. With their wide dynamic range and balanced voicing, these pickups capture the full breadth of your playing. The bridge pickup delivers deep lows and crisp highs, while the neck pickup boasts rounder mids and fat low end. Blend the two pickups to craft your signature bass tone. Whether you need aggressive punk grit, Motown thump or mellow jazz phrasing, the MFD pickups have you covered.

Shape Your Sound with Onboard Tri-Tone Preamp

An updated version of Leo's original design, the Tri-Tone preamp lets you shape your tone with dedicated bass and treble controls. Boost lows and cut mids for a fat, tubby sound. Scoop mids and add highs for aggressive slap tone. With a turn of a knob, you can go from round and smooth to sharp and piercing. The three-band EQ gives you tonal control without excessive tweaking. Just dial in your signature sound and take the stage. The Tri-Tone preamp brings versatility and simplicity together.

Features

  • Swamp Ash body, Maple neck
  • Hard rock maple neck with maple or Caribbean rosewood fingerboard
  • Slim C neck profile with 9.5" radius
  • G&L MFD humbucker pickups
  • 3-position mini-toggle for split-coil control
  • Dual-action truss rod and graphite neck reinforcement
  • Custom G&L "Ultra-Lite" with aluminum tapered string posts

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Specs

CLF Research L-2000 Electric Bass Specifications:

Neck
  • Shape: Slim C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way, 3-band EQ
  • Special electronics: Mini toggle split-coil
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood or maple
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.625"
Body
  • Body Type: Solid Body Double Cutaway
  • Body wood: Alder or ash
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Locking
  • Tuning machines: Custom
  • Color: Aluminum
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 String
  • Case: Hardshell
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Orientation: Right handed
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