G&L C.L.F. Clarence Leo Fender Centennial L-2000 Bass
The C.L.F. Centennial L-2000 begins with a comfortable quarter-sawn
slim “C” shape neck profile based on the
G&L #8, a popular custom option on L-2000s for more than two
decades, for its fast, easy playability. The body features
the sleek and comfortable silhouette of the contemporary L-2000, while
bringing back the body-hugging slim depth of the early
versions. The electronics of the Centennial L-2000 also
bridge the decades between Leo’s first production bass to
feature active pre-amplification and today’s
L-2000. The heart of every L-2000 has always been the MFD
(Magnetic Field Design) humbucking pickups, and those in the Centennial
L-2000 are carefully hand-wound by long-time employee Maria Isela Ramos
in the early G&L tradition, using NOS 42 gauge plain enamel
wire. While these pickups recall those of Leo’s
time, they are mated to a contemporary L-2000 preamp circuit for lower
noise.
An authentic black wrinkle powder-coated bridge plate embraces the
vintage G&L aesthetic, as does the matching finish on a 6061/T6
cold-rolled aluminum control cavity cover. Though rarely
fitted to L-2000s of the Leo’s time, NOS black matte finish
G&L/Schaller tuning machines grace the Centennial L-2000 for a
more unified appearance. These thoughtful details are brought
together with contemporary G&L features, including a
non-compression truss rod and the unparalleled playability of PLEK fret
dressing, demonstrating the measure of G&L’s progress
and standing as testament to the enduring appeal of Leo’s
final designs and his company on Fender Avenue that continues to
produce them today.
The C.L.F. Centennial L-2000 wouldn’t be complete without a
tribute from Phyllis Fender. Leo and Me (My Eleven Years With The
Guitar Man) is an autographed memorial album sharing over fifty pages
of full-color photos from the Fender’s personal photo albums,
each selected, arranged, captioned by Phyllis herself. Leo and Me
reflects the warmth, honesty and good humor that characterized the
Fenders’ relationship, as well as reveals a side of Leo that
the public has never known – until now...
C.L.F Centennial L-2000 build info: January 2009 - 50 piece production
run
Specifications:
- BODY WOOD: 2-piece solid Swamp Ash
- BODY FINISH: Sentimental Blonde (custom Pearl White Blonde)
- NECK WOOD: Quartersawn Hard Rock Maple
- NECK FINISH: Clear Gloss
- NECK WIDTH: 1 1/2” Width at Nut
- NECK RADIUS: 12"
- NECK SHAPE: G&L Modern Narrow "C"
- NECK DEPTH: 0.820" at 1st fret to 0.920" at 12th fret (+/-
0.015")
- FRETWIRE: Medium Jumbo 6100
- TUNERS: N.O.S. black anodized G&L "Ultra-Lite" with
aluminum tapered string posts
- PICKUPS: 2 G&L MFD humbucking pickups, hand-wound
to late '80s spec with N.O.S. 42 gauge plain enamel wire
- CONTROLS: G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics,
3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, series/parallel mini-toggle, preamp
control mini-toggle (off/on/on with high end EQ boost)
- KNOBS: black anodized knurled aluminum
- CONTROL COVER: black wrinkle powder-coated 6061/T6
cold-rolled aluminum
- BRIDGE: G&L Saddle-Lock, wrinkle powder-coated
- CASE: G&G Black Tolex with Black Plush lining
featuring embroidered Custom Creations logo
DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES:
- Custom Creations Silver Certificate of Authenticity
- Leo and Me (My Eleven Years With The Guitar Man)
autographed memorial album
- G&L The Art of Fine Instrument Making Factory Tour
DVD
- 14 ft. G&L Custom Creations/Spectraflex Platinum
braided cable
- G&L Custom Creations Polish Cloth
- One spare set of D’Addario XL170SL strings
(.045-.105)
