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 List of pickups used in G&L guitars 
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Here is the list of pickups used in G&L guitars:

[special thanks to yowhatsshakin for converting this table :thumbup:]

Notes:
  1. Dates given are approximate.
  2. Impedances given are in ohms; these figures are approximate and will vary since the 1980-2005 (aprox.) G&L pickups were hand wound.
  3. The 2006-present G&L MFD and Alnico pickups are machine wound at the G&L factory for the US models, except for the Custom Shop G&L pickups, which are hand wound.
  4. Tone is dependent upon factors other than pickups such as circuit, body wood, body type, and fingerboard wood.
  5. G&L built Alnico pickups use Alnico 5 magnets, except where noted.
  6. For details on decoding G&L pickup part numbers see: Decoding the various G&L pickup part numbers.

Pickup
Impedance
Found In These Models
Seymour Duncan SSL Vintage (flats)6.6KLegacy (1992 - 94)
The Seymour Duncan Vintage series pickups are voiced to produce vintage Strat tones using modern materials and designs. The polepieces are not staggered as on a vintage pickup, but instead are flush (level or flat). This allows a more balanced sound with the flatter 12 inch radius fingerboard found on the Legacy. The neck and middle pickups have excellent vintage Strat tone while the bridge pickup is on the "thin" side. The in-between tones (positions 2 and 4) have an exaggerated "rubbery" tone that some call "quack".
G&L Vintage Style Alnico V (CLF-100)6.2K - 7.15K (42 gauge-8.2K turns)Legacy (post-1994), neck and middle pickup of Legacy Deluxe, Legacy Semi-Hollow, George Fullerton model, neck pickup (sans cover) of ASAT JD-5, neck pickup of ASAT HB, Tribute Legacy, Tribute Legacy "Lefty", neck and middle pickup of Tribute Legacy HB (2004-2007, after 2010), 2007 Custom Creations "Blondie" model, middle pickup of ASAT Classic 'S' Alnico, Legacy 'Rustic', 2012 Special Collection Legacy, neck and middle pickup in Black Ice Legacy Deluxe, neck and middle pickup in Legacy HSS RMC
By 1995, G&L began hand winding its own vintage style alnico pickups for the Fullerton Signature model and they were eventually fitted to the Legacy as well. Like the Duncan SSL pickups, the G&L units have flush polepieces. The G&L pickups produce bright and glassy Strat tones. The bridge pickup has richer tone than the Duncan counterpart. The in-between sounds do not have as much "latex" to them as the Duncans. Note: A winding change to bridge pickup was done in 2017, see: CLF-100 pups.
G&L Dual Blade and Power Blade Humbuckers5.1K (Neck, Middle); 7.5K (Bridge)Legacy Special, Invader, Invader Plus
These units are Strat-sized ceramic bar magnet humbuckers designed by G&L and made for G&L by Gotoh in Japan. They are noiseless, yet more powerful than the vintage style alnico single coil pickups. The bridge pickup ("Power Blade" unit) is especially hot and is is excellent for lead guitar. The tone is distinctly humbuckery, but not as warm or dark as a traditional size Gibson style pickup. The Dual Blade/Power Blade units are bright yet smooth. These are very versatile; a more "vintage" type tone can be obtained by rolling back the bass control. Note: Occasionally, the factory used Kent Armstrong pickups.
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ Strat style single coils4.1K - 5.0K, except for the pickup sets for the CLF Research S-500 which are each 4.0K, they are referred to as "Johnny's Custom MFD S-500 single-coil" pickups on the Factory Specifications sheet.S-500, S-500 Deluxe, S-500 Semi-Hollow, SC-3, Nighthawk, Skyhawk, Invader, Interceptor, ASAT III, GbL LE, ASAT Classic 'S' middle pickup, Tribute S-500, middle pickup in 2012 Special Collection ASAT Classic 'S', 2012 Special Collection S-500, S-500 RMC, CLF Research S-500
The G&L MFD Strat style pickups use a powerful ceramic magnet for increased output with fewer turns of wire. They are rather quiet for single coils and can easily overdrive a tube amp way before a guitar with alnico pickups could. These are harmonically rich pickups, but the overall tone varies greatly depending on the guitar that they are in. Early style S-500s and all SC-3s tend to sound bright while these pickups sound darker in Nighthawks, Skyhawks, Invaders, Interceptors and later style S-500s. Rolling back the treble control on the early S-500s and SC-3s will yield a more conventional sound while rolling back the bass control will do the same for the other models. For the CLF Research S-500 pickups, John R. McLaren has substantially modified the pickups from the current production S-500 spec, including the coil bobbin aperture, length of pole pieces, wire turns and more. John sought to create a softer, sparklier sound without losing the sense of smoothness and strength expected from an S-500. Also see: S500s: 1984 vs. 1994 vs. 2004??? and S-500 single coil size pickups on early 80's model
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ soapbar style single coils4.4K - 4.9K (pre-1992); 4.7K - 5.4K (post-1991); 4.8K-5.3K ASAT Junior; 4.8K-4.9K 20th Anniv; 6.39K ASAT Classic Custom Neck; 6.0K-13.0K ASAT Super; 6.5K for the Neck, 7.25-7.3K for Middle RW/RP, and 7.25-7.3K for the Bridge on the ASAT Trinity Special Edition; 4.7K-4.8K CLF Centennial ASATSC-1, SC-2, Broadcaster, ASAT, ASAT Special, ASAT Junior, ASAT S-3, ASAT Special Semi-Hollow, 20th Anniversary Model, ASAT Classic Custom neck pickup, ASAT Classic Custom Semi-Hollow neck pickup, ASAT Super, ASAT Trinity Special Edition, Tribute ASAT Special, Tribute ASAT Special Semi-Hollow, Tribute ASAT Special Deluxe Carved Top, neck pickup in GbL LE2, neck pickup (standard version, not overwound) in Sweetwater 2020 ASAT Classic Custom Limited Edition and Anderton's 2022 ASAT Classic Custom Limited Edition
These pickups have given G&L its enviable reputation for great tone. The soapbars have higher output than the Strat style MFDs and are "ballsy". They have more midrange than Gibson P-90 alnico soapbars while reproducing the P-90's well-known harmonic complexity. They are great for cutting through a mix. The bass response is strong and well focused. In the neck position, the soapbar MFD produces fine blues tone. In the bridge position, it has excellent spank and clarity for lead work. The ASAT Junior, 20th Anniversary Model, ASAT Super (neck over-wound with 42 gauge wire; bridge over-wound with 43 gauge wire), ASAT Trinity Special Edition, and SC-2 (2008 and later-bridge only-same as ASAT Super bridge) pickups are over-wound. The ASAT Classic Custom and ASAT Classic Custom Semi-hollow neck pickup pole piece bushings are longer than the standard ASAT Special pickup. An extra 200 windings were added, but they stack up entirely differently and the magnet is further down under as well. They are warm and fat but still have tonal characteristics of the standard MFD single coil. Also see: pre-BBE ASAT vs. '07 ASAT Special: Differences?
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ jazz style single coils5.9K (Neck) (Formvar-6.3K turns); 6.2K (Bridge) (Formvar-6.5K turns)Doheny, Doheny Deluxe, Doheny Semi-Hollow, Fullerton Deluxe Doheny
Naturally, these new pickups will invite comparison to Leo’s jumbo MFD™ ASAT® Special pickups, given they employ a narrow bobbin aperture and broad coil splay. But these MFD pickups are more about jangle than twang. It has a classic jazz bobbin aperture wrapped with traditional Formvar wire.
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ jazz style humbucker pickupsTBDCLF Research Doheny V12
It has a classic jazz bobbin aperture wrapped with traditional Formvar wire.
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ Tele style single coils3.9K - 4.5K (Neck, Middle); 4.8K (Bridge, pre-1993); 5.6K (Bridge, post-1993)ASAT Classic, ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow, ASAT Commemorative, ASAT Classic III, ASAT Classic 'Rustic', bridge pickup in ASAT Classic Custom and ASAT Classic Custom Semi-Hollow, bridge pickup in ASAT Classic Bluesboy and ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow, bridge and neck pickups in ASAT Classic 'S' (built before February 2011), Tribute ASAT Classic, Tribute ASAT Classic "Lefty", Tribute ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow, bridge pickup in Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow, ASAT Classic Solamente, bridge pickup in 2012 Special Collection ASAT Classic 'S', bridge pickup in Black Ice ASAT Classic Bluesboy and Savannah Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy, bridge pickup in ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90, bridge pickup in Savannah Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90, bridge of special run of 10 ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow in Natural Frost over 1 piece flamed Port Orford Cedar on an Okoume Whiskey back, ASAT Classic TL Special Build, ASAT Classic Thinline Limited Run.
The small MFD neck pickup is far more versatile than an alnico Tele style pickup. The MFD is brighter, more powerful and most importantly, much clearer sounding. The bridge pickup has all the twang, spank, and cluck that a Tele lover could want. It is not as smooth on top as an alnico style Tele bridge pickup and has a harder, more immediate attack. The ASAT Classic III has a reverse-wound neck pickup for the middle position. Note: The various AC Bluesboy models have a specially modified bridge pickup, to work properly with the Alnico neck pickup.
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ ASAT Classic Custom single coil3.9K - 4.5KNeck pickup in ASAT Classic 'S' built after January 2011, neck pickup in 2012 Special Collection ASAT Classic 'S'
Pickup has the same wind/polarity as the G&L Magnetic Field Design™ Tele style single coil bridge pickup. Thus it cancels hum in positions 2 and 4 and gives you that “in between” or “pseudo out of phase sound” that is characteristic of Legacys and S-500s. This pickup can be distinguished by the yellow and red wires as opposed to the white and black wires of the Standard ASAT Classic neck pickup.
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ "Z-coils"4.5K-4.7K; 7.5K-8.3K (Will Ray Signature Model Bridge pickup)Comanche V, Comanche VI, Comanche reissue, Comanche Semi-Hollow, ASAT Z-3, ASAT Z-3 Semi-Hollow, Will Ray Signature Model, Tribute Will Ray Signature Model, Tribute Comanche
This is a split-coil type single coil pickup based on Leo's venerable post-1957 P-Bass pickup. The two halves have opposite charges that are hum cancelling. Yet the Z-coil produces a very familiar bell-tone single coil sound with a very flat, neutral response. These pickups allow the player great flexibility for "coloring" the sound with effects, amps or playing style. As with all MFD type pickups, the Z-coils are high output. The bridge pickup on the Will Ray Signature Model is over-wound with 1400 extra windings using extended length pole pieces for wider bobbin aperture.
Espada MFD™ split-coil hum-cancelling pickupsTBDCLF Research Espada
Applies Leo’s Magnetic Field Design to his long-pole split-coil prototype pickups of 1967-1968, now made even more versatile with a series/parallel switch for thicker, rounder sounds or thinner, sparkly sounds. See this post for more about the CLF Research Espada: First sighting of production of the CLF™ Research Espada ...
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ large humbucking6.9K - 7.3K (F-100 1980-1986); 7.5K - 7.9K (G-200 1981-1982); 9.9K (Neck) 15.6K (Bridge)F-100, G-200, 25th Anniversary, F-100 Return Edition LE, F-100 (2009-1/2018), 30th Anniversary F-100, bridge pickup in GbL LE2
This was the first guitar pickup that Leo Fender designed at G&L. It has a coil split design so the pickup can be switch from humbucking to single coil mode. See this post for more on this pickup: Opinions are varied on the F-100 pickups.
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ GHB humbucking4.3K - 4.4KHG-1, HG-2, ASAT III (optional bridge pickup)
Leo designed this small humbucker to fit the same size route as an ASAT pickup. It has the smoothness associated with all hum cancelling pickups, but this unit is much brighter than traditional style humbucking pickups. In fact, this unit has the brightness and chime usually associated with single coil MFDs. However, its brightness also makes it less versatile and the GHB works best for rock.
G&L Magnetic Field Design™ HG-2R "Angled-Offset" humbucking4.3K - 4.4KCavalier, Interceptor
Like the GHB MFD unit, the slant humbucker is the same size as an ASAT neck pickup. It is a little warmer sounding (though still bright as far as 'buckers go) than the GHB unit and has a "woodier" tone. As such, it is more versatile and works well for jazz, blues and rock.
Schaller humbucker7.9KInvader, Superhawk, Interceptor, Rampage
These pickups were wound to Leo's specifications by Schaller. They have an extra wire for coil splitting, but oddly, Leo never used this option on any of his "Superstrat" type guitars. These pickups are typically dark sounding humbuckers and are best suited for overdriven tone.
Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker7.4KNeck position of ASAT Deluxe, ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow, Invader reissue, Invader Plus, Invader XL, Legacy 2HB, neck position of F-100 (2009) with SD pickup set option, neck position of Black Ice ASAT Deluxe II, neck position of Savannah Collection ASAT Deluxe II, neck position of Superhawk Jerry Cantrell Signature Model and Superhawk Deluxe Jerry Cantrell Signature Model
This pickup is patterned after the famous Gibson PAF humbucker from the late 1950s which is known for its warm, smooth tone and sustain.
Seymour Duncan JB Model TB-4 humbucker16.4KBridge position of ASAT Deluxe, ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow, Legacy HB, Legacy 2HB, Invader reissue, Invader Plus, Invader XL, bridge position of F-100 (2009) with SD pickup set option, bridge position of Fallout, bridge position of Black Ice ASAT Deluxe II, bridge position of Black Ice Legacy Deluxe, bridge position of Savannah Collection ASAT Deluxe II, bridge position of Superhawk Jerry Cantrell Signature Model and Superhawk Deluxe Jerry Cantrell Signature Model
This is a very high output humbucker that doesn't get too dark or muddy while retaining harmonic richness.
Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucker7.2KNeck position of ASAT BB, ASAT BB Semi-Hollow, ASAT Classic Bluesboy, ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow, Black Ice ASAT Classic Bluesboy, Savannah Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy. Stock pickup until March 2016 and now an optional neck pickup for ASAT Classic Bluesboy, ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow.
This pickup is an exact recreation of the very first Gibson PAF humbucker designed by Seth Lover in 1955. It has a warmer tone than the Duncan '59 Humbucker.
Seymour Duncan APTL-3JD Alnico single coil7.8KBridge position of ASAT JD-5
Punchy and exceptionally well-balanced.
Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2N Alnico humbuckerTBDNeck of special run of 10 ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow in Natural Frost over 1 piece flamed Port Orford Cedar on an Okoume Whiskey back.
See this post for more details: https://www.guitarsbyleo.com/FORUM/viewtopic.php?p=97242#p97242
G&L AS4250B Alnico humbucker8.3K (42 gauge-5K turns)Neck position of Tribute Invader XL, ASAT Classic Bluesboy Special Build, Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow (before 6/2012), ASAT Deluxe (2008-2009) and ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow (2008-2009)
This is a slightly hotter PAF/Vintage type neck pickup.
G&L AS4250C Alnico humbucker with Chrome cover(42 gauge-5K turns)Neck position of Tribute ASAT Deluxe Carved Top (after 10/2011), Tribute ASAT Deluxe II (before 7/2015)
This is a slightly hotter PAF/Vintage type neck pickup and a bit more warm sounding because of the Chrome cover.
G&L AS4250Z Alnico humbucker8.3K (42 gauge-5K turns)Neck position of Invader XL Standard
This is a slightly hotter PAF/Vintage type neck pickup.
G&L AS4255B Alnico humbucker8.4K (42 gauge-5.5K turns)Neck position of Tribute Fiorano GTS, Neck position of U.S. Invader XL (7/2015), Neck position of U.S. Invader Plus (7/2015), Neck position of U.S. Legacy HH (7/2015), Neck position of U.S. ASAT Deluxe models (3/2016), Neck position of Legacy HH RMC, Neck position of ASAT HH RMC
This is a bit hotter than the AS4250B.
G&L AS4255C Alnico humbucker with Chrome cover8.4K (42 gauge-5.5K turns)Neck position of Tribute ASAT Deluxe Carved Top (before 10/2011), Neck position of Tribute Ascari GTS, Neck position of Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy solid and semi-hollow body (after 5/2012), Neck position of Tribute ASAT Deluxe II (after 6/2015), Neck position of Legacy HH (7/2015-optional), Neck pickup of Tribute ASAT Classic BluesBoy Alnico LE, Neck pickup of Fullerton Deluxe Doheny HH, Neck pickup of Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk HH
This is a bit hotter than the AS4250B and a bit more warm sounding because of the Chrome cover.
G&L AS4255W Alnico humbucker8.4K (42 gauge-5.5K turns)Neck position of U.S. Legacy HH (7/2015)
This is a bit hotter than the AS4250B.
G&L AW4368B Alnico humbucker(43 gauge-6.8K turns)Bridge position of Tribute Fiorano GTS, Bridge position of Tribute Legacy HB (2011-6/2015)
TBD
G&L AW4368C Alnico humbucker with Chrome cover(43 gauge-6.8K turns)Bridge position of Tribute Ascari GTS, Bridge position of U.S. Legacy HH (7/2015-optional), Bridge position of U.S. Legacy HSS (7/2015-optional), Bridge pickup of Fullerton Deluxe Doheny HH, Bridge pickup of Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk HH
TBD
G&L AW4370B Alnico humbucker13.4K (43 gauge-7K turns)Bridge position of Tribute Invader XL, Tribute Legacy HB/HSS, ASAT HB, ASAT Deluxe (2008-2009) and ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow (2008-2009)
This is a high output bridge pickup with a clear midrange and smooth top.
G&L AW4370C Alnico humbucker with Chrome cover(43 gauge-7K turns)Bridge position of Tribute ASAT Deluxe Carved Top, Tribute ASAT Deluxe II
This is a high output bridge pickup with a clear midrange and smooth top.
G&L AW4370Z Alnico humbucker13.4K (43 gauge-7K turns)Bridge position of Invader XL Standard
This is a high output bridge pickup with a clear midrange and smooth top.
G&L AW4470B Alnico humbucker(44 gauge-7K turns)Bridge position of Tribute Fallout, Bridge position of U.S. Fallout (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader XL (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader Plus (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader HH (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader HSS (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. ASAT Deluxe models (3/2016), Bridge position of Legacy HSS (7/2015), Bridge position of Legacy HSS RMC, Bridge position of Legacy HH RMC, Bridge position of ASAT HH RMC
TBD
G&L AW4470W Alnico humbucker(44 gauge-7K turns)Bridge position of U.S. Fallout (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader XL (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader Plus (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader HH (7/2015), Bridge position of U.S. Invader HSS (7/2015), Bridge position of Legacy HSS (7/2015)
TBD
Tribute overwound Alnico V humbuckers9.7K (Neck), 13.5K (Bridge)Tribute ASAT HB, Bridge position of Tribute Legacy HB (2010)
Made to G&L Specifications.
Tribute dual rail humbucker13.2KNeck and Middle positions of Tribute Legacy HB (2010)
Made to G&L Specifications.
Custom Wound Jerry Cantrell Alnico V humbuckerTBDPickup in the Tribute Rampage Jerry Cantrell Signature Model, pickups in Tribute Superhawk™ Jerry Cantrell, and Tribute Superhawk™ Deluxe Jerry Cantrell
TBD
Cantrell-designed Motor City humbuckerTBDPickup in the Custom Creation Jerry Cantrell "Blue Dress" Rampage Limited Edition
TBD
G&L CS4250C humbucker with Chrome cover(42 gauge-5.0K turns)Neck position of Tribute ASAT Deluxe Carved Top Irish Ale, Neck and middle positions of Tribute Ascari GTS HB3
These humbuckers are unique in that they are the only G&L humbuckers made using Ceramic 8 bar magnets. Ceramic 8 is a much stronger magnet than the typically used Ceramic 5. Ceramic 8 has a very powerful magnetic field that produces more voltage inside the pickups coil of wire and this gives a stronger output signal.
G&L CW4470C humbucker with Chrome cover(44 gauge-7.0K turns)Bridge position of Tribute ASAT Deluxe Carved Top Irish Ale, Bridge position of Tribute Ascari GTS HB3
These humbuckers are unique in that they are the only G&L humbuckers made using Ceramic 8 bar magnets. Ceramic 8 is a much stronger magnet than the typically used Ceramic 5. Ceramic 8 has a very powerful magnetic field that produces more voltage inside the pickups coil of wire and this gives a stronger output signal.
EMG Active 81 humbucker10KNeck position of F-100 with EMG pickup set option (2009), ASAT Deluxe / Semi-Hollow, Invader XL / Deluxe, Legacy HB2
Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, the tone was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut and fluid sustain. Traditionally used in the bridge position, this pickup will make your leads slice right through even the densest mix. (description from EMG's website)
EMG Active 85 humbucker10KBridge position of F-100 with EMG pickup set option (2009), ASAT Deluxe / Semi-Hollow, Invader XL / Deluxe, Legacy HB2
Featuring close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets, the 85 is a powerful pickup with exceptional tone and versatility. Most often used in the rhythm position, the alnico magnets of this model provide a muscular growl and smooth lead tones to enable you to play the muddiest of blues to the most extreme metal. (description from EMG's website)
G&L AP4285B P-90 single coil(42 gauge-8.5K turns)Neck position of Tribute Fallout, Neck position of Tribute ASAT Junior II, Neck pickup of ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90 (7/2015), Neck pickup of ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90 Semi-Hollow (7/2015), Neck pickup of Fallout (7/2015), Neck pickup of Fullerton Deluxe Fallout (2/2021).
The pickup has a Black cover.
G&L AP4285CR P-90 single coil(42 gauge-8.5K turns)Neck position of Tribute Ascari GT90, Neck position of Tribute ASAT Deluxe Carved Top P-90
The pickup has a Creme cover.
G&L AP4290B P-90 single coil6.4K (42 gauge-9K turns)Neck pickup of Korina Collection ASAT Junior II, Neck pickup of ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90 (pre-7/2015), Neck pickup of ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90 Semi-Hollow (pre-7/2015), Neck pickup of Fallout (pre-7/2015)
The pickup has a Black cover.
G&L AP42105B P-90 single coil(42 gauge-10.5K turns)Bridge position of Tribute ASAT Junior II
The pickup has a Black cover.
G&L AP42105CR P-90 single coil(42 gauge-10.5K turns)Bridge position of Tribute Ascari GT90, Bridge position of Tribute ASAT Deluxe Carved Top P-90
The pickup has a Creme cover.
G&L AP42108B P-90 single coil8.6K (42 gauge-10.8K turns)Bridge pickup of Korina Collection ASAT Junior II
The pickup has a Black cover.
G&L Alnico V Tele style single coils4.9K (Neck), 6.6K (Bridge)ASAT Classic Alnico, ASAT Classic Alnico Launch Edition, ASAT Classic 'S' Alnico, ASAT Classic Solamente Alnico, bridge pickup of Tribute ASAT Classic BluesBoy Alnico LE, Tribute ASAT Classic Alnico LE, ASAT Classic Alnico Thinline LImited Run.
The neck pickup has a chrome cover. They are modeled after the Tele's of the late 50s/early 60s.
G&L A2S4248N Alnico II magnet humbuckerTBDStarting in March 2016: neck pickup for ASAT Classic Bluesboy, ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow
Vintage style bucker 2-conductor lead. G&L's own version of the Seth Lover humbucker. The pickup has a chrome cover.


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Post Note About G&L Tribute Series Guitar Pickups
-The Tribute Series instruments (including Limited Editions/Exclusive Models) that use MFD pickups are the same USA pickups made in Fullerton, CA.
-The single coil Alnico pickups (CLF-100) used in the Tribute Series Legacy are also the same pickups used in the USA Legacy and are made at the Fullerton factory.
-Other single coil Alnico pickups, humbuckers and P-90's used in the Tribute Series instruments are made to G&L's specifications at the Cort facility in Indonesia.

Note: Most of the Tribute Series MF/GC Exclusive Models have pickups which are made to G&L specifications at the Cort facility in Indonesia, see: 2015-present MF/GC Exclusive Tribute & Placentia Series ....


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Post G&L Custom Shop Alnico Guitar Pickups
This information is based upon the G&L Custom Shop U.S. Dealer Price List dated January 16, 2020 (except where noted).

Custom Shop Pickups

Backed by our decades-long innovation expertise, G&L Custom Shop pickups offer individually machine-wound bobbins to existing G&L specifications.

G&L ALNICO NECK HUMBUCKER SUBSTITUTIONS

G&L AS4255C with chrome cover instead of G&L AS4255B black or G&L AS4255W white
G&L AS4255B black instead of AS4255W white
G&L AS4255W white instead of AS4255B black

G&L ALNICO BRIDGE HUMBUCKER SUBSTITUTIONS

G&L AW4368C with chrome cover instead of G&L AW4470B black or G&L AW4470W white
G&L AW4470B black instead of AW4470W white
G&L AW4470W white instead of AW4470B black

HANDWOUND ALNICO GUITAR PICKUPS

Alnico pickups hand-wound on original winder made by Leo Fender and used by him at CLF Research beginning in 1967.

ASAT Classic – neck position

CLF-52-ASTCL-N Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1952 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 8000 turns, approx. 5.7k Ω

CLF-52-ASTCL-N-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on Leo’s 1952 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 8000 turns, approx. 5.7kΩ Retains tone but will allow hum-cancelling effect
when middle selector position is used on a two-pickup ASAT.

CLF-62-ASTCL-N Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1962 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 8220 turns, approx. 6.2kΩ

CLF-62-ASTCL-N-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on Leo’s 1962 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 8220 turns, approx. 6.2kΩ Retains tone but will allow hum-cancelling effect
when middle selector position is used on a two-pickup ASAT.

CLF-96-ASTCL-N Handwound with slightly hotter with 42 gauge wire and 8450 turns, approx. 6.5kΩ

ASAT Classic – bridge position

CLF-52-ASTCL-B Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1952 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 8000 turns, approx. 5.7kΩ

CLF-62-ASTCL-B Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1962 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 9200 turns, approx. 6.7kΩ

Legacy single coil

CLF-100-96-LGCY-NB Handwound with wind specs based on ’96 Legacy.
42 gauge wire and 8200 turns, approx. 5.9kΩ

CLF-100-96-LGCY-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on ’96 Legacy.
42 gauge wire and 8200 turns, approx. 5.9kΩ

CLF-100-99-LGCY-NB Handwound slightly hotter with 42 gauge wire and 8650 turns, approx. 6.2kΩ
Recommended for bridge position.

CLF-100-54-LGCY-NB Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1954 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 7960 turns, approx. 5.8kΩ

CLF-100-54-LGCY-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on Leo Fender’s 1954 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 7960 turns, approx. 5.8kΩ

CLF-100-62-LGCY-NB Handwound with wind specs based on Leo Fender’s 1962 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 8220 turns, approx. 6.2kΩ

CLF-100-62-LGCY-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on Leo Fender’s 1962 pickup.
42 gauge wire and 8220 turns, approx. 6.2kΩ


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Updated to G&L Custom Shop U.S. Dealer Price List dated January 16, 2020



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