G&L L-1000 CLF vs Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass - The Ultimate P Basses! - LowEndLobster Fresh Look

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Hey everyone! Today we're taking a fresh look at my G&L L-1000 CLF and my Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass, two awesome basses from two different offshoots of Leo Fender's legacy. Both of these basses can be described as "P Basses on steroids", but both have completely different approaches to the equation. Let's check 'em out!
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@SurcoTheWise 3 года назад

I would love to see more G&L reviews.

@russellzauner 3 года назад

That is a pretty nice rabbit hole but I think he's going to have to swizzle his inventory if he makes that commitment, judging by how much he loves Rays and how hard he went at that platform in this case. G&L has some *stupid* configurations that cough up unbelievable tones and at their price points I'm still trying to get over my avoidance of square heel joints in stuff I buy going forward just to acquire some of those more evolved or mature tone footprints/signatures.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Ever since you showed me that Burgundy Matador..... ;)

@russellzauner 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster I blame you for really putting a fine point on the double P bass. It's pretty much the perfect placement and the G&L Leo's workshop video shows why. Then I found the El Toro project, which I didn't really understand until I reviewed the original El Toro and that led to the Matador and only a bit ago did I make the connection that these two were the evolution of J and P bass, to Leo. Ever since I learned that J pickups can be split, my back brain has been churning *hard* - I think that by running the P pickup turned down but with the wiring correct with a split J there may be a mode in there that kills the single coil hum, naturally. Honestly, I'd probably just wire it like that if I could make the tone be indistinguishable otherwise, so it would just run like you expect but noise cancelling modes all the time.

@russellzauner 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster Johnny Long and his damn parade of BC rich basses didn't help none, neither, in all fairness... oh shit I missed this one. He built the caramel one back up...oh this thing is BEEF ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wAJ1mr8naRM.html

@cubby6708 3 года назад

@thebasswhisperer covers some as well

@thelawyerfrommars 3 года назад

I've never played or paid attention to GLs. My god, so many tonal possibilities for a passive bass with one humbucker. Amazing.

@geekguitars 3 года назад

Your missing out! Big time 😉

@thelawyerfrommars 3 года назад

@@geekguitars It looks like it!

@fearnoevil65 3 года назад

Try a double humbucker active/passive for tonal possibilities ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FFCwzmFdEqk.html

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Lawyer! I'm right there with you, but that's going to change for 2021. We'll definitely be seeing more :)

@sandz9b 3 года назад

I love the GNL sounds because it gives more tone posibility rather than just a pbass sounds.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Sandy!

@cubby6708 3 года назад

I own the L-1000, and man, what a bass. It kills in studio, on stage, and OMG eliminates my need for any bass boost. Nothing against Fender or MM, but G&L is Leo at his best, and IMO is the more practical of the two.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Jacob!

@nicbrownable Год назад

The only person on the planet not constrained by the need to build a better P or Jazz bass was Leo Fender. He was always looking forward. His MM and G&L efforts were evolutionary steps as big as going from P to J, and I think are both are very underrated, particularly G&L. The L-1000 & 2000 are full spectrum instruments, and you are always discovering new tones, if you can get your head around the controls.

@cubby6708 Год назад

@Mike V. Ya know we can debate and debate. They’re both great, and it’s all a subjective thing. Having both isn’t out of the question.

@johnsilver8059 Год назад

@@cubby6708, exactly. Some people prefer one tone over another, but it’s totally subjective. It’s not like a building that doesn’t collapse is objectively better than one that does.

@MrSparks54 3 года назад

I'm a G&L fan, have L-2000 and Fallout. Thanks for the look at both. I'm glad to see Ernie Ball doing different stuff.

@russellzauner 3 года назад

I have been impressed by the amount of thump yet refinement that the Fallout can bring. If you want those mustangy tones you can get them or you can fake up a Ray no problem. Should put the L-2000 against any of the double bucker Rays (but it won't be apples/apples really because the pickup position is different even if you get similar control options). G&L makes direct P Bass variants/descendants - put those against the Cutlass, like the LB-100 and SB1. You could even expand by pitting the G&L jazz bass variants against the plethora of jazz bass demos already in existence. LEL's Bass Thunderdome!

@rasmillion 3 года назад

I’m drooling for a little fallout bass

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks! Would love to checkout the Fallout. Will probably snag a tribute soon :)

@russellzauner 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster the Tribute model literally just came out this year. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dFMrTUwBcEE.html

@russellzauner 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster I'm putting together a mental list of travel rigs...(actually it's been something I've been working on for a few years now) :-) Seymour Duncan Powerstage, Darkglass has two separate lines of stomper amps that both rip as well. Couple that with maybe a comparison of a Phil Jones and Darkglass Element (and any other headphone/DI - don't know if the WAZA headset counts, but it should work for bass as it reproduces wirelessly instead of powering the voice coils itself) and I asked Thomas Blug in a livestream if the AMP1 can handle bass spectral frequency and density and he said TLDR "yup" so there's that in the stomper amp market as well.

@maurorockefeller6177 3 года назад

Great reviews, man. You're doing something great in here, I've learnt a lot since I found your channel. Keep it awesome.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Mauro! I appreciate it :) so glad you're enjoying the videos

@jeffevangelho9909 2 года назад

Thanks for the great comparison vid. That G & L sounds and looks great. The tone of that Cutlass, however, is next level and then some.

@ingegnerevolante 3 года назад

They both sound amazing. I'm a P-bass guy and the Cutlass has an amazing tone. I would try both. Thank you for your video.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Gianluigi! :)

@miguelmoreno-gd1zt 2 года назад

I think you,re among the best reviewers with any doubt. Like your style! Congratulations for your channel

@LowEndLobster 2 года назад

Thank you Miguel!

@rayhewitt6875 2 года назад

I love both basses, but the P-Bass tone from the Cutlass is crazy good!!! Thanks for the video:)

@LowEndLobster 2 года назад

Thanks! It's probably my favorite 4 string P

@chriscockey7649 2 года назад

I agree, but it's limited. AND expensive.

@scstraus 2 года назад

That G&L is so chocolatey. As someone who owns both a G&L and MM bass, I don't think you can go wrong with either. But in this showdown, I think the G&L took the prize.

@emilyg8960 3 года назад

I’ve been marathoning your videos it seems recently as I was looking for a new bass. I ended up ordering a Ray35HH, but I already want a G&L now lol. Your videos are very informative, thank you!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you Emily!

@hadrosaurus 3 года назад

the cutlass is a beast. and that neck is just so amazing in the hands

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you! Indeed, it's such a wonderful bass

@gregpantelides1355 3 года назад

As always Lobster, excellent video. :)

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Greg!

@geekguitars 3 года назад

Man brother, your vids are getting better and better!!. I personally prefer the G&L, but I'm also biased cuz it's all I play now....they just work. But I've sat down and played with the Cutlass (and the Caprice)and give it two eager thumbs up!! Is it as versatile, nope but...BUT, the p (and j)tones its going after are dead on!!. You can't go wrong with either.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you :)

@Charlie-hp2oh 3 года назад

another helpfull guiding vid, thanks lobster

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Charlie! Glad you liked this one :). I absolutely love both basses.

@FoamSquatch 3 года назад

Always loved the Cutlass. I really was hoping to see a Sterling Cutlass come out. It never did. I ended up with a G&L Kiloton Tribute. Great bass, so I am excited watching this comparison. Im commenting and liking before I watch it haha.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you Basturd :)

@bassimprovjams3772 3 года назад

Yes!!! Another video!! I litterly look for a new video from you as soon as I get home and hit the toilet lmao

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

@juliangramajo7010 3 года назад

every time i hear a cutlass i have the sensation that is the exact thing that i want, a p bass tone with better response to the finger attack

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Julian!

@revlewisrees9880 3 года назад

I love both these basses. The Cutlass sounds as though Leo thought “I never quite got it right, let’s make the P bass I should have made!” - I love the G&L for its tonal variety. The bass and tone cut reminds me of the Rickenbacker 3000, and I don’t understand why it’s not been used more in passive applications.

@alexcarter66 3 года назад

The Cutlass was a Ernie Ball P bass, although Musicman did make a Cutlass back in the Leo days, but it was a Stingray with a graphite neck. The L1000 was Leo's take on the super P bass

@josephjordan2883 3 года назад

"Leo got the P bass right when he made the single coil '51" Lindy Fralin (to me over the phone 12 or so years ago). I have to agree. But, I still love the split P basses and definitely the Cutlass!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Rev! I think we may try to duplicate the L1000 Circuit in other applications ;)

@sylart57 3 года назад

Both are gorgeous, awesome basses, and I really liked the Music Man, but I absolutely LOVED the G&L!!!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Sylart :)

@dasgre0g 3 года назад

Another great review. I love my EBMM Caprice

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks GreOg!

@josephjordan2883 3 года назад

Oh wow! The CLF in single coil slapped! Really caught my attention!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Joseph!

@chriswenkle2635 3 года назад

Really nice video. Those are both great sounding basses, but I lean toward the Cutlass - tone wise. I usually play passive basses and love them for their purity. The Cutlass you have on this video is really stout. It has the kind of tone that would fit in just about any situation and hold the low end beautifully. Now I want one.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Chris! I agree, the Cutlass tone is just butttttah that can just be spread over anything.

@trevorblair5552 3 года назад

Hi Lobster, they both sound great. I would go for the G&L for more versatility. Great video as always! 👍🏾🙏🏿

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Trevor!

@alanscharrer5255 3 года назад

Love my G+LS, got the L2000 and L2500 and this pair gives me all I need. Buy G+L...NOW...like yesterday now!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Awesome! I really want to check out the L2000 CLF as well

@JonnyDibble 3 года назад

Thanks mate, now I NEED to get a Cutlass.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Avast ye swashbucklin matey! The cutlass be an elusive beast!

@bizibetiko9778 3 года назад

That G&L is a monster! It makes me feel some kind of way!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Bizi! :)

@ropermcalister8095 3 года назад

Awesome video! That G&L is amazing! But I still think I prefer the Musicman. Great comparison!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Roper!

@beatapt5 3 года назад

I had an L-1000 that is about to come back into my possession. Best bass I ever owned, and that's out of a LOT of basses over 40+ years. Precision on steroids.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Awesome! Even better than she's coming home :) Congrats!

@cubby6708 3 года назад

I own the L-2500 and M-2500. This L-1000 is my favorite of all 3..

@GL_Guitars 9 месяцев назад

Thanks again and hello from our new channel! 🙏

@peteriannitto3750 3 года назад

Oh man! Thanks for doing this! It’s wild, isolated I thought I preferred the G&L. It has so much character and definition to it... but once you were playing to the drums I much preferred the Cutlass. The Cutlass on its own feels a little more dull... but in a mix it sits just how a P bass should.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Peter :)

@tigerscott2966 2 года назад

Waiting for more videos. Cort and Harley Benton really have it going now. G&L is on my list first. Thanks.

@twocats2543 3 года назад

The G&L sounds good but the Cutlass sounds incredible.

@DeeshBassChannel 3 года назад

As a recent GL convert with a L1000 and a jb2, i have to admit I love the one great sound Lobster got with the Cutlass! Now I’m gassing for the 2 pickup version... I forget what the model name is, has a PJ setup. I prefer the sound and feel of rosewood fretboards for my Fenderish basses,so that may play into my preference for the sound of the Cutlass here. Great video, Lobster!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Takoneko! Deesh, you're thinking of the Caprice :)

@DeeshBassChannel 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster -YES! that’s it! 😁 I think i read somewhere the Caprice has a 1.5” nut Jazz bass style neck, too.(?)

@rijudasgupta2643 3 года назад

Love my Cutlass, and I used it in the studio recently. I also love my Caprice, which is an absolutely fantastic bass. Great video, Lobster. Still waiting on the Stingray Special vs. Sterling video haha. Also, a Lobsterchat with Sterling Ball, if possible.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Riju! I'll make that one eventually ;). I'd LOVE to get Sterling on a Lobsterchat!

@rijudasgupta2643 Год назад

Still waiting on this one to decide if I need a Stingray Special lol

@samlelowitch 3 года назад

This is awesome!!!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Sam!

@michaelkeefer4293 3 года назад

Both sounded really really good and very different from each other. I think I prefer the brighter more aggressive sound of the G&L over the Cutlas, but I sure wouldn't turn either one down.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Michael! :)

@DiogoBaeder 2 года назад

The "OMG" mode is basically one of the coils passing through a capacitor, which is what rolls off the trebles for that coil. This summed up with the other coil makes the tone sound like having a bass boost, but it's really one coil normal + another coil with trebles down. I absolutely love that setting, and wish I could have that in my G&L.

@LowEndLobster 2 года назад

Thanks Diogo!

@PorchBass 3 года назад

YES YES YES. a win either way! The cutlass sounds great just like my precision. The G&L is just wild, more like a warwick modern tone. I wouldn't sell my cutlass if I got a clf, there is no best.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks James! I agree

@iamgribs 2 года назад

Both sound fantastic

@iamgribs 2 года назад

But gnl has more options.

@pwokaren 3 года назад

I’m in Lobster heaven with my Music Man Cutlass but now I desperately want to get a G&L. That thing sounds amazing and my choice out of the two.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Pwo :)

@michaelcreel534 10 месяцев назад

I started in 1985 on a G&L SB-1. That L-1000 is a FORCE all its own! But so is that Cutlass! I would take BOTH to every gig... stage or studio!

@srirachaseahawk 3 года назад

G&L for me in OMG mode edges out the Cutlass, but only just. Especially with the treble cut..quite nice.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Sriracha :)

@jdmarino 3 года назад

I like things that do one thing well. The cutlass does that for me. I'd love to hear it with flats. Just solid fat tone.

@russellzauner 3 года назад

fretless cutlass = fretlass? If you put flats on that it would sound very very *T H I C C*

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

That's not a bad idea! I actually have some tapewounds that I have yet to try out ;)

@russellzauner 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster I am investigating tapewounds rn. Instead of options in my preamps like bully I want options in my strings...it all starts at the fingers, and if someone tries to convince you differently they're either an idiot or trying to snake oil you. Maybe the color won't wear off them, either. One bass came with black strings (COOL) but the color is wearing off the strings feel gritty or grindy no matter how much I clean this thing, so even if they are quality I don't like them because they look and feel bad. Like Laura from Khurangbin says: "The ring probably makes me play 10% less better but it makes me look 25% cooler so it stays." ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8AUi83pgJQk.html

@russellzauner 3 года назад

Here's the demo I was actually looking for ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ifqrU1Afd0E.html and I have all the original strings on the basses I've bought used and it's probably not the best way to go about it lol but I also don't want to pull the trigger on a case of strings and end up not liking the results...

@Barry101er 3 года назад

G&L L-1000 CLF: great tone choices-for one PU. Ernie Ball-so nice. I would go for the G&L. :)

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Barry :)

@lexdecs8294 3 года назад

Real talk, I would love to see a p bass shoot out. Nothing beats the sound of the P-bass.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Lex! I think we'll be making this happen :)

@mikeituarte2573 Год назад

The G&L is SICK!!!

@cskeise 3 года назад

Yep...Music Man cutlass suits me as I love P basses that smooth sound...💙👊😎

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

:D Thanks Carl-Samuel!

@davidaubuchon7309 Год назад

Love them both. If I had to pick one it would be the Cutlass.

@bassnyc1 3 года назад

I love them both. I sure wish these were in a giveaway ; )

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

@keithgray7593 3 года назад

It’s really close....love both. I think I would go home with the L1000. They both sounded great but the G&L is so much more versatile.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Keith!

@guyviola5359 3 года назад

They both sounded good, LowEndLobster, but I would go for the G&L I like the slimmer body and that bass looks great!!!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Guy :)

@sd3falco 2 года назад

Both awesome. If I had to pick it would be the G&L.

@LaFritePerreGoat 3 года назад

thanks for checking if leo was right again 30 years after his first pbass and nobody can do better!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you :)

@russellzauner 3 года назад

Actually the G&L SB1 is pretty rad. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B34i6xlbQFc.html The bonus is that Leo's new bridge designs included side locking setscrews so once you have your intonation and action set, you can lock your saddles into place as a block.

@nathanchalcraft6919 3 года назад

I would love to see you do a review of the wolf jb4. It's from aio (all in one) guitars and what makes it special is that it's a neck through jazz bass for $450. Theres verry little material on it on youtube and I would love to see a review of it! Great video btw!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Nathan! I like those AIO folks, will check one out at some point :)

@SwainBjornstrandt 3 года назад

Some g&l appreciation is well deserved.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Swain! Definitely going to be checking out more G&L in 2021!

@SwainBjornstrandt 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster i would recommend checking out the kiloton. Either the usa or the indonesian made. You seem to be a fan of mm basses so it would be fitting. I tried a jazz bass of this company once. It looked like a classic fender jazz bass with the warped g&l headstock. I think it cost around 500$. the build quality (me being a stickler and all....) and the tone were unreal for that money. Happy new year man.

@totomoyap8648 3 года назад

I prefer Cutlass p vibe while just play alone on your review, but GnL L1000 just mix beautifuly with drum engage.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Totomo :)

@boomerbassmeme 3 года назад

Those are cool, but I have had my eye on the G&L Kiloton. Have you played one 🦞? From everything I see, hear and read it is kind of like a Ray at times, but a different animal. Everyone and their mom plays Rays these days and I like a lil different tone.

@PorchBass 3 года назад

I too would love to hear the £500 kiloton against the £1600 clf l1000. But the tributes I have read all have 1.75" nut width and 12" boards... Just a big difference.

@fyokota 3 года назад

Me too

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

I have not played a Kiloton yet, but I will be checking em out! Thanks Boomer :)

@granthill2769 3 года назад

@@PorchBass you are mistaken sir. The tribute sb2, kiloton, and JB2 Are all 1.5" The tribute l2000 is 1.75 Tribute Lb-100 is 1.6

@granthill2769 3 года назад

@@PorchBass oh, and most are not 12" radius.

@ScisaacFisaac Год назад

The holy trinity of Lobster praise: - "mmm not bad, not bad" - "Very nice!" - *uncontrollable chuckling*

@SoCalGuitarist 3 года назад

Now you need to get your hands on an EBMM Caprice! I wanna hear what that PJ can do!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Nathan! They're definitely on my radar

@johndelong9230 3 года назад

That G&L switch to single coil does it for me. Been playing bass 40 years, the hum in my ears is constant. A little bass hum is nothing...Ha

@PorchBass 3 года назад

It reminded me of dusty Hill and the zz top tele bass tone! Open and grindy

@josephjordan2883 3 года назад

Exactly! Loved it!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks John :)

@Moises505130 3 года назад

Cutlass does it for me!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Moises :)

@quincyberman5629 3 года назад

Both sound great. I would like to see the G&L in a fretless, that would sound hot in OMG mode.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Ooooooooh, I like where your head's at!

@48streetrat 3 года назад

Comparing the MM cutlass with a G&L- LB100 would be interesting! Having owned an original G&L -L 1000, was a very versatile bass...regert trading it! ( bought a MM stingray-5 ). Like both basses featured, also how would the L-1000 stack-up against a MM- stingray? Excellent craftsmanship on both basses.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Ralph!

@abominablemusic 2 года назад

that's a whole heap of nice bass...

@LowEndLobster 2 года назад

Thank you!

@bassclefconnoisseur 3 года назад

Love 'em both but that Cutlass tho!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Bass Clef!

@samlelowitch 3 года назад

If I understand correctly, the EBMM Cutlass does indeed feature a split single-coil pickup but I believe there are two stacked magnets for each of the four coils while a Precision Bass typically has one magnet per coil. I agree that the Cutlass sounds awesome!! I bought a Caprice partly under the influence of this review in the same Heritage Tobacco finish. The L-1000 is sweet too.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Sam! I saw on Reverb that someone in Germany had a stock of new Caprices including a natural one.... my GAS.

@samlelowitch 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster Ya don’t say ... hmmm. The pricing makes me feel like I got very lucky to secure mine for about $1,400 two months ago given how much some of them are going for right now.

@andrewlookenbill3249 3 года назад

Sounds like my G&L Tribute Kiloton. I really like the MFD humbucker. Not really sure what the difference is between the G&L 1000 and the Kiloton other then pickup placement? Thank you Lobster, keep playing and giving us great content!

@PorchBass 3 года назад

Does your kiloton have a wide, thick and flat neck? It's a great looking option....

@andrewlookenbill3249 3 года назад

@@PorchBass I like thinner, jazz type necks. I have three Peavey basses if that tells you anything and I find the neck very comfortable! Hope that helps.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Andrew! Great question. I don't think the kiloton has the same tone circuit, but I'm looking forward to checking one out

@thiagodeandradeneves4585 3 года назад

Cutlass for me. I dream about it. Yamaha BB's are nice P basses as well. PJ's, actually.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Tiago! We got some BB content coming up :)

@jamessechman8560 3 года назад

Great G&L review! Do you have plans for a SB-1 review?

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks James! Yes, hoping to snag more G&Ls to check out including an SB-1 for an apples to apples :)

@jamessechman8560 3 года назад

Great. I just watch your video about your signal chain and what you’re about. I too am a hobbyist. I’m embarrassed to say I have no experience with active basses. That’s why the L1000 and SB1 appeal to me with the MFD PUs. Did you find the signal a little hot to manage? I have read commits in forums where owners complained about controlling it. What’s your thought?

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

@@jamessechman8560 No need to be embarrassed! We all explore the world of bass at our own pass... pace? The MFD is a spicy pickup and OMG mode can definitely be troublesome for some amps. The amp I use in my videos has some built in compression which helps me a lot when exploring the EQs of some basses. I'm able to demonstrate the change in tone with the increase in bass/treble without overloading the amp or interface. I keep the amp EQ and settings the same for all my videos so the only real difference is the bass. OMG mode definitely commands a lighter touch too IMO

@jasonhendon2022 3 года назад

they both sound very nice. the g and l has more variation but, do we really NEED it??? The answer is yes, yes we do😁

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

:D Thanks Jason!

@mouthmw 3 года назад

Nice video. Small correction - Cutlass doesn't have the typical EBMM oil&wax finish, it has a satin poly finish on the neck. Say, which one do you prefer tonally? If only just a bit?

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you! You are correct! Very impressed with that light satin poly, fooled me!... I dig the Cutlass a wee bit more ;)

@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior 3 года назад

MFD pickups do indeed rule🥂

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Indeed! I actually snagged some pickups from G&L for some future projects :)

@abouc 3 года назад

G&L FTW!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks abouc :)

@rhinovandriver 3 года назад

Cutless is king for me, I'd love one 😣 G&L rocks tho

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Ryan!

@ryanwomack1489 3 года назад

Like the cutlass the best

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Ryan!

@deangomes6280 3 года назад

The L-1000 is just a stingray with the pickup in the p bass location. It obviously has more switches, but are they necessary? If you want that sound could always add a stingray style humbucker to a p bass. Have an active two band for the bridge pickup with a single parallel series switch and a passive tone control for the p split coil. Get the modern sound and vintage tone in one instrument. Idk just a thought/a project I’ll take on one day.

@PorchBass 3 года назад

That's a plan right there! Even more versatile! G&L sell the pickup I think around £100. Turbocharged p basses for all! Lobster, test drive for us!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Dean! The pickups of the Stingray and G&L are VERY different... BUT, you can buy G&L pickups direct from them... and Stingray pickup housings on Ebay.... Stay tuned ;)

@barondavis5692 Год назад

I’d really like to hear your thoughts and playing the G&L 1000 vs a Marcus Miller M 5/7. Thanks

@JLeppert 2 года назад

The L-1000 is the super Saiyan form of the Fender P bass.

@LowEndLobster 2 года назад

With a power level over 9000!

@bassbutter4767 Год назад

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got Tom Brady from the New England Patriots they won the Super Bowl with him the 1st year. Likewise, the G&L Is using the Music Man pickup and sounds better in my opinion All 3 tones "brung it!" with beautiful sonic authority! PERFECT For a band setting! Yesterday I purchased a G&L Kiloton bass & IT Rocks also!

@pwokaren 3 года назад

Clash of the Titans ⭐️⚡️🎸🇦🇺

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

@jamesmarkham7489 3 года назад

Its really interesting to see how Leo's evolution of the one pickup bass went. Single in the neck position to the split p. Then a humbucker in the bridge position. And finally a humbucker in the neck position. It seems that the single pup g&l was the refinement of his original '51 design. I do love g&l's, but they have never seemed to garner the same attention fenders and musicmans do. Which is sad.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks James! Indeed, G&L definitely never got the same attention. I'm definitely going to have a closer look at them in 2021 :)

@iamgribs 2 года назад

It sounds between a mm and a p which is straight sick.

@albundy2239 3 года назад

I think I would pick the Cutlass over the G&L. Somehow the G&L is not that appealing to me, though I get that it is a different approach compared to the Cutlass. 😉 Regards

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Al!

@rubenriverarojas7910 3 года назад

MJC Iron Works on those? great sound!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Indeed! :)

@VeitLehmann 11 месяцев назад

I'm usually all-in for versatility, and while the G&L sounded great, imho the MM just sounded better than any of the L-1000's settings. This, combined with the neck finish and the looks (I like pickguards), makes it the winner of this round for me.

@floydlay9189 3 года назад

Lobby that G&L,IS A BRUSIER!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Floyd :)

@akolenic 3 года назад

@LowEndLobster Hey Lobster, how are you feeling about that L-1000 a few months on? Cheers.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Great question Anthony! I love it. I liked it at first but after exploring it a bit I really appreciate what it is (and what it isn't). Funny enough, I feel like this bass is purpose built to play "Carry on wayward son" over and over again with its mean and meaty bass tone.... and I do.... I do play that song over and over again on this bass. XD

@nj1255 3 года назад

Is the OMG mode series wired? It seems like it has a lot more output so it would make sense.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Great question NJ! It's an 'unbalanced' series, where one of the two coils has a capacitor or something.

@samlelowitch 3 года назад

Would the G&L LB-100 be a good bass to compare to the EBMM Cutlass? In any case, as much as I like the G&L L-1000, the EBMM Cutlass gets the nod from me. I simply like the sound and playability more.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

It indeed would! If only I had one ;P . Thanks Sam!

@chriscockey7649 2 года назад

The G&L SB-2 or SB-1 would smoke the Cutlass.

@yesitsles1 Год назад

Huh. Can’t believe I missed this one when it came out. I’ve actually owned both of these and ended up loving the MM and selling the L1000. For me no matter how many tone “options” I have on a single bass I end up finding the one I like and shaping EQ slightly as needed so it ends up being moot. OMG mode was fun, but too much in a live mix - maybe I didn’t give it enough of a chance. I found the G&L sounded great on its own but kind of lifeless on stage. My Cutlass is maybe the best playing bass I’ve ever owned, and on stage with a little drive it cuts perfectly through a mix without overpowering anything

@BenjiH23 3 года назад

Music Man definitely need to make a Sterling version of the Cutlass 👌

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

That would be suhweet if they did that

@bassimprovjams3772 3 года назад

I wish the G&L pickup for this model was in the MM sweet spot

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Indeed, will definitely check out the Kiloton at some point which looks to be more along those lines.... and I got some MFD pickups and some blank stingray pickup housings... we're gonna have fun ;P

@jonathangroomsbassist 3 года назад

Apart from tone, the Cutlass has a much wider body shape than the G&L. Was there a noticeable difference in the way they sat in your lap? If there was, it did not seem to affect the way that you played each. Overall, as much as I love the tone of the Cutlass, I think I would prefer the L1000. The tone is a-ma-zing.

@DeeshBassChannel 3 года назад

I noticed that too, but it also appeared the Cutlass body was thinner in depth. That would be a plus in my book.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

I personally found the cutlass more comfy. But the G&L was not uncomfortable by any means

@DeeshBassChannel 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster i have an L-1000 with an empress wood body, super light. It’s very nicely contoured, and i like the smaller than a p-bass body size a lot.

@timknowles8149 3 года назад

I've never played either, which is weird because I've owned over 100 basses through the years. I've been a G&L fan since 1997 but that Cutlass may be the coolest P that ever... um, Ped. 😂

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Tim!