Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:20 pm
Hello all!
I recently inherited (sadly) a G&L F-100 Series II which has the serial number G000591 engraved on the bridge (which I believe means it was made in 1980)
It is very beautiful, plays nicely and seems to be in close to 'like new' condition. However, I probably won't play it much as my Telecaster monopolizes my time.
Is this something I should hold onto?
Thanks
Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:50 pm
Welcome Boris,
I would hang on to it, it's a beautiful early example that will only increase in value as time goes by,
especially with the original case and in that condition.
A few other early F-100s are owned by regulars here, I feel lucky to have G000893, maple neck, mahogany body,
though it's nowhere close to the condition of yours.
elwood
Tue Sep 24, 2013 6:13 pm
Welcome, Boris. That F-100 looks like a keeper to me. I have G000504, which was built in September/October 1980. The serial numbers don't indicate the production year, as the bridges (and later the neckplates) they were stamped on were pulled at random from a bin. I'd be comfortable guessing that your F-100 is most likely from very early production - 1980 or early 1981. There's always the chance that the bridge was hiding in a back corner of the parts bin until a year or so later, though.
I have F-100s in ash and mahogany. The pickups are pretty bright in the ash body (to my ears, at least), but my 'hog has a gorgeous, full tone. The controls aren't intuitive, so I would recommend checking the Gallery section on this website for a copy of the original switching instructions. Put this G&L through its paces, and you might just find that Tele getting a bit less playing time. Heck, you might even turn into an ASAT player instead. A lot of us went that same route...
Ken
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:29 pm
Welcome Boris. I'm with the 2 guys above: keep it at least for a while and play it. Your guitar is just pristine. Do you also have the original arm in the case? And maybe some paperwork (maintenance guide) and maybe sales slip?
- Jos
Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:22 pm
I see it listed on ebay, looks like a fair price.
Nice pics, boy that burst looks good.
elwood
Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:19 am
And on its way to the Pacific Northwest ...
- Jos
Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:12 am
yowhatsshakin wrote:And on its way to the Pacific Northwest ...
- Jos
Cool Jos,
it's found a good home,
Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:21 pm
Thanks Elwood. It turns out to have exactly the specs I was looking for and a beautiful complement to my G-200. Looking forward to put a fresh set of strings on it and take it through its paces.
- Jos
Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:38 pm
nice!
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