skyhawk head stock shape

I really like this head stock but didn't realize Skyhawks got them too , that is if this is correct ... whats the story behind it ??




http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-SKYHAWK-Ele ... 2c77646434

I really like this head stock but didn't realize Skyhawks got them too , that is if this is correct ... whats the story behind it ??




http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-SKYHAWK-Ele ... 2c77646434

The Skyhawk was in production from 1984-1991. See Production List of G&L Instruments (USA). Check out the Gallery in the Album: Instruments section
and the Album: Ad Slicks and Memorabilia section.
Also, check Greg Gagliano's G&L webpages.

That Skyhawk is from late production. They swapped over to the traditional one-piece pickguard and sickle headstock at some point in the late '80s. In his book, George Fullerton said the pickguard change was done to make the body look more like a Strat, and the headstock change was intended to make it look more modern.

Ken