G&L CLF Research L-2000 Maple Fingerboard Electric Bass Jet Black

Description

In the late 1970s, Clarence Leo Fender was looking forward to launching his new G&L brand featuring his latest innovations including Magnetic Field Design pickups and the Saddle Lock bridge. Leo developed these technologies at his CLF™ Research company, and production of the new G&L instruments took place in the CLF Research factory on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California, where G&L production continues today.

The new CLF Research L-2000 is a fully modern “2k” that pays homage to its roots with classic details including the early CLF/G&L headstock and neck profile, beautifully reproduced CLF knobs and ´81 control plate, and color-coded mini toggle switch tips. Thin urethane finish choices are Candy Apple Red or Jet Black over basswood, Natural Ash, and faded 3-Tone Sunburst over Okoume.

Features

• Basswood or ash body dependent on finish
• Hard rock maple neck with maple fingerboard, 9.5" radius
• Dual humbuckers with 3-position active EQ, parallel/series switch
• Leo Fender-designed G&L bridge and custom tuners

Specs

Neck

• Shape: Slim C
• Wood: Maple
• Neck joint: Bolt-on
• Scale length: 34 in.
• Truss rod: Standard
• Finish: Satin

Pickups

• Active or passive pickups: Switchable
• Pickup configuration: HH
• Middle: Magnetic Field Design
• Bridge: Magnetic Field Design
• Brand: G&L
• Series or parallel: Both
• Active preamp: Active/passive switch
• Special electronics: 2-band EQ

Fretboard

• Material: Maple
• Radius: 9.5 in.
• Fret size: Medium-jumbo Jescar 57110 18% nickel silver
• Number of frets: 21
• Inlays: Dot
• Nut material: Bone
• Nut width: 1.625 in. (41.3 mm)

Body

• Cutaway: Double cutaway
• Construction: Solidbody
• Body wood: Basswood or Ash dependant on color
• Top wood: Basswood or Ash dependant on color
• Body finish: Gloss
• Orientation: Right handed

Controls

• Control layout: Master volume, 2-band EQ
• Pickup switch: 3-Way
• Coil tap or split: No
• Tone switching: Yes
• Special switching: Preamp on/off

Hardware

• Bridge type: Fixed
• Bridge design: Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles
• Tailpiece: Not applicable
• Tuning machines: Custom G&L "Ultra-Lite" with aluminum tapered string posts
• Color: Chrome

Other

• Number of strings: 4
• Pickguard: No
• Special features: Pickups, Electronics
• Case: Hardshell case
• Country of origin: USA