G&L Guitars Announce the CLF Research L-2000 Bass

G&L Guitars have introduced the CLF Research L-2000 Bass, an instrument that harkens back to the Leo Fender’s original innovations with his CLF Research company in the late 1970s. Fender’s creations with CLF went on to be the foundation of G&L’s instruments, including the Magnetic Field Design pickup and saddle lock bridge.

“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,” G&L writes. “Thin urethane finish choices are Candy Apple Red or Jet Black over basswood, Natural Ash, and faded 3-Tone Sunburst over okoume.”

G&L’s CLF Research L-2000 Bass will be shipping soon with price points of $1,700 and $1,800 depending on finishes.

G&L Guitars CLF Research L-2000 Bass Specs:

Construction:Bolt-On
Scale:34″
Body:Lightweight Basswood on Candy Apple Red and Jet Black, Swamp Ash on Natural, Okume on 3-Tone Sunburst
Neck:Hard-Rock Maple
Neck Profile:CLF/G&L 1 5/8″ slim C
Neck Radius:9.5″
Fretboard:Maple or Rosewood
Frets:Medium Jumbo, Jescar 57110 18% nickel silver
Pickup:Two G&L Magnetic Field humbucking pickups
Electronics: Tri-Tone™ system with 3-position pickup selector, series/parallel switch, 3-position pre-amp mode switch, volume, treble, bass
Tuners:Custom G&L “Ultra-Lite” with aluminum tapered string posts
Bridge:Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle-Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles
Finish:Deluxe Tolex hardshell

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