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 March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 G&L U.S. Specifications & Options 
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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 G&L U.S. Specifications & Options
This information is based upon the U.S. Dealer Price List dated March 1, 2016 (except where noted)

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

Unless noted in the model listing, the following standard specifications are shared among models in this price list.

Neck wood: hard rock maple with rosewood or maple fingerboard
Frets: medium-jumbo Jescar 57110 18% Nickel Silver
Nut: 100% natural bone
Pickguard (where applicable): 3-ply white
Case: Deluxe Tolex

Standard bridges for various models. Exceptions or additional features are noted in model listings.

ASAT® Classic variants: G&L traditional boxed steel bridge with six brass saddles
All other ASAT® models, Fallout™, F-100™, SC-2™: G&L Saddle Lock bridge with brass saddles
All Legacy®, S-500™, Comanche® variants: G&L Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato with brass saddles
All 4-string basses, All 5-string basses: G&L Saddle Lock bridge with brass saddles

Tuners / Machine Heads. Exceptions or additional features are noted in model listings.

All guitars: G&L sealed back with tapered post
All basses: G&L Ultra-Lite with aluminum tapered post

USA GUITARS

ASAT® Classic
Pickups: two traditional size G&L Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups
Controls: 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

ASAT® Classic Fullerton Standard (New model-added March 2017)
Pickups: two traditional size G&L Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups
Controls: 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone
Neck wood: Hard-Rock Maple with Maple fingerboard
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder
Finish: Spanish Copper Metallic, Vintage White
Includes: G&L Gig Bag
Note: No options available with this model

ASAT® Classic Semi-Hollow
Same as ASAT Classic, except features twin Voice Chambers on the left and right sides of the body.
Standard and Premier finishes included, with Swamp Ash body.
Choose with or without F-hole.

ASAT® Classic Alnico
Same as ASAT Classic, except features G&L Alnico single coil pickups.

ASAT® Classic Bluesboy
Same as ASAT Classic, except G&L A2S4248N Alnico II magnet humbucker in neck position.

ASAT® Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow
Same as ASAT Classic Bluesboy, except features twin Voice Chambers on the left and right sides of the body.
Standard and Premier finishes included with Swamp Ash body.
Choose with or without F-hole.

ASAT® Classic Bluesboy 90
Same as ASAT Classic except features G&L AP4285B P-90 in neck position.

ASAT® Classic Bluesboy 90 Semi-Hollow
Same as ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90 except features voice chambers on left and right sides of body.
Standard and Premier finishes included with Swamp Ash body.
Choose with or without F-hole.

ASAT® Classic Solamente / Solamente Alnico
Single-pickup ASAT Classic with 3-way tone circuit. Choose G&L MFD bridge pickup or G&L Alnico bridge pickup.

ASAT® Classic S
Same as ASAT Classic except features G&L S-500 middle pickup, 5-way pickup selector,
push/pull tone pot to enable neck+bridge or all three pickups together.

ASAT® Classic S Alnico
Same as ASAT Classic Alnico except features G&L Legacy Alnico middle pickup, 5-way pickup selector,
push/pull tone pot to enable neck+bridge or all three pickups together.

ASAT® Special
Pickups: two jumbo G&L Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups
Controls: 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

ASAT® Special Semi-Hollow
Same as ASAT Special, except features twin Voice Chambers on the left and right sides of the body.
Standard and Premier finishes included. Swamp Ash body.
Choose with or without F-hole.

ASAT® Z-3 (right-hand only)
Pickups: three Z-coil G&L Magnetic Field Design hum-cancelling pickups
Controls: 5-way pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull to enable neck+bridge or all three pickups together
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

ASAT® Z-3 Semi-Hollow (right-hand only)
Same as ASAT Z-3 except features voice chambers on left and right sides of body.
Standard and Premier Finishes included with swamp ash body.
Choose with or without F-hole.

ASAT® Deluxe
Pickups: G&L AS255B humbucker in neck position
G&L AW4470B humbucker in bridge position
Controls: rear mounted 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull
coil split for both humbuckers
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: wood-bound premium flame top on mahogany
Finish: Standard and Premier finishes included

ASAT® Deluxe Semi-Hollow
Same as ASAT Deluxe except features voice chambers on left and right sides of body.
Standard and Premier Finishes included. Choose with or without F-hole.

F-100™ (right-hand only)
Pickups: Two G&L Magnetic Field Design humbuckers
Controls: rear mounted 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone
Neck profile: Classic C (no neck profile options)
Radius: 12”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard and Premier finishes included

Fallout™
Pickups: G&L AP4285B P-90, G&L AW4470B Alnico humbucker
(Note: G&L website spec page has the bridge pickup incorrectly listed as G&L AW4370B humbucker)
Controls: 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull coil split
Neck profile: Slim C (neck profile options must be 1 5/8” nut width only)
Radius: 12”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Invader®
Pickups: G&L Dual Blade in neck and middle position, G&L AW4470B humbucker in bridge position
(Note: G&L website spec page has the bridge pickup incorrectly listed as G&L AW4370B humbucker)
Controls: rear mounted 5-way pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull coil split for humbucker
Bridge: Choice of G&L Saddle Lock or Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato with brass saddles
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 12”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Invader® XL
Pickups: G&L AS4255B humbucker in neck position; G&L AW4470B humbucker in bridge position
(Note: G&L website spec page has the bridge pickup incorrectly listed as G&L AW4370B humbucker)
Controls: rear mounted 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull coil split for both humbuckers
Bridge: Choice of G&L Saddle Lock or Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato with brass saddles
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 12”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes

Invader® Plus
Pickups: G&L AS4255B humbucker in neck position; G&L Dual Blade in middle position; G&L AW4470B humbucker in bridge position
(Note: G&L website spec page has the bridge pickup incorrectly listed as G&L AW4370B humbucker)
Controls: rear mounted 5-way pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull coil split for both humbuckers
Bridge: Choice of G&L Saddle Lock of Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato with brass saddles
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 12”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes

Legacy®
Pickups: three G&L CLF-100 Alnico single coils
Controls: 5-way pickup selector, volume, PTB system
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Legacy® Semi-Hollow
Same as Legacy except features voice chambers on left and right sides of body.
Standard and Premier Finishes included with swamp ash body.
Choose with or without F-hole.

Legacy® HSS
Pickups: G&L CLF-100 Alnico single coil in neck and middle positions; G&L AW4470W humbucker in bridge position
Controls: 5-way pickup selector, volume, PTB system, mini-toggle coil split for bridge humbucker
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Legacy® HSS RMC [NEW]
Same as Legacy HSS except no pickguard, black pickups, rear mount controls, push/pull coil split, chrome knurled knobs.

Legacy® HH
Pickups: G&L AS4255W humbucker in neck position; G&L AW4470W humbucker in bridge position
Controls: 5-way pickup selector, volume, PTB system, mini-toggle coil split for both humbuckers
Bridge: G&L Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato with brass saddles
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Legacy® HH RMC [NEW]
Same as Legacy HH except no pickguard, black pickups, rear mount controls, push/pull coil split, chrome knurled knobs.

Legacy® Special
Pickups: G&L Dual Blade in neck and middle positions; G&L Power Blade in bridge position
Controls: 5-way pickup selector, volume, PTB system
Bridge: G&L Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato with brass saddles
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes

S-500™
Pickups: three G&L S-500 Magnetic Field Design single coils
Controls: 5-way pickup selector, volume, PTB system, mini-toggle switch to enable neck+bridge or all three pickups together
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

S-500™ Semi-Hollow
Same as S-500 except features voice chambers on left and right sides of body.
Standard and Premier Finishes included with swamp ash body.
Choose with or without F-hole.

Comanche® (right-hand only)
Pickups: three G&L Z-coil Magnetic Field Design hum canceling
Controls: 5-way pickup selector, volume, PTB system, mini-toggle switch to enable neck+bridge or all three pickups together
Neck profile: Modern Classic
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Comanche® Semi-Hollow (right-hand only)
Same as Comanche except features voice chambers on left and right sides of body.
Standard and Premier Finishes included with swamp ash body.
Choose with or without F-hole.

SC-2™ (right-hand only)
Pickups: two jumbo G&L Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups
Controls: rear mounted 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone
Neck profile: Classic C (no neck profile options)
Radius: 12”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Rampage® Jerry Cantrell Signature Model (right-hand only)
Pickups: Seymour Duncan TB-4 humbucker in bridge position
Controls: rear mounted volume
Bridge: Kahler 2320 pro series brass vibrato
Neck wood: hard rock maple with ebony fingerboard
Neck profile: 1 3/4” nut width custom JC profile
Radius: 14”
Nut: Floyd Rose locking
Hardware: black
Body wood: Soft Maple
Finish: Black, Ivory or Whiskey with matching headstock

Superhawk™ Jerry Cantrell Signature Model (right-hand only)
Pickups: Seymour Duncan ’59 humbucker in neck position; Seymour Duncan TB-4 humbucker in bridge position
Controls: rear mounted 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull to split both humbuckers
Bridge: G&L Saddle Lock bridge with brass saddles
Neck wood: hard rock Maple with Ebony fingerboard
Neck profile: 1 3/4” nut width custom JC profile
Radius: 14”
Nut: 100% natural bone
Hardware: black
Body wood: Soft Maple
Finish: Black, Ivory or Whiskey with matching headstock

Superhawk™ Deluxe Jerry Cantrell Signature Model (right-hand only)
Pickups: Seymour Duncan ’59 humbucker in neck position; Seymour Duncan TB-4 humbucker in bridge position
Controls: rear mounted 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull to split both humbuckers
Bridge: G&L Saddle Lock bridge with brass saddles
Neck wood: hard rock maple with ebony fingerboard
Neck profile: 1 3/4” nut width custom JC profile
Radius: 14”
Nut: 100% natural bone
Hardware: chrome
Body wood: Soft Maple
Finish: Blackburst or Blueburst with Black headstock

USA BASSES

ASAT® Bass
Pickups: two G&L Magnetic Field Design humbuckers
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 frequency EQ boost), volume, treble, bass
Neck profile: 1 1/2” Medium C
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

ASAT® Bass Semi-Hollow
Same as ASAT Bass except features voice chambers on left and right sides of body.
Standard and Premier Finishes included with swamp ash body.
Choose with or without F-hole.

ASAT® Bass Tom Hamilton Signature Model (right-hand only)
Pickups: two G&L “Hamiltone” Magnetic Field Design humbuckers
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 frequency EQ boost), volume, treble, bass
Neck wood: quartersawn maple with light tint satin finish
Neck profile: 1 1/2” Medium C
Radius: 12”
Body wood: Western Sugar Pine
Finish: Red, Blue, or Turquoise Metal Flake with Silver double faux binding

L-2000™
Pickups: two L-spec G&L Magnetic Field Design humbuckers
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 frequency EQ boost), volume, treble, bass
Neck profile: 1 5/8” Medium C
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

L-2500™
Pickups: two L-spec G&L Magnetic Field Design humbuckers
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 frequency EQ boost), volume, treble, bass
Neck profile: 1 3/4” Medium C 5 (no neck profile options)
Radius: 12” (no radius options)
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

M-2000™
Pickups: two M-spec G&L Magnetic Field Design humbuckers
Controls: G&L M-Series 18v active preamp with controls for pan, volume and 3-band EQ with center detents
Neck profile: 1 5/8” Medium C
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

M-2500™
Pickups: two M-spec G&L Magnetic Field Design humbuckers
Controls: G&L M-Series 18v active preamp with controls for pan, volume and 3-band EQ with center detents
Neck profile: 1 3/4” Medium C 5 (no neck profile options)
Radius: 12” (no radius options)
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

L-1500™
Pickup: L-spec G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucker
Controls: G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics, series /parallel mini-toggle,
preamp control mini-toggle (off/on with high frequency EQ boost), volume, treble, bass
Neck profile: 1 5/8” Medium C
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

L-1505™
Pickup: L-spec G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucker
Controls: G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics, series /parallel mini-toggle,
preamp control mini-toggle (off/on with high frequency EQ boost), volume, treble, bass
Neck profile: 1 3/4” Medium C 5 (no neck profile options)
Radius: 12” (no radius options)
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

MJ-4™
Pickups: two G&L Bi-coil Alnico pickups
Controls: G&L MJ-Series 18v active preamp with controls for pan, volume and 3-band EQ with center detents
Neck profile: 1 5/8” Medium C
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

MJ-5™
Pickups: two G&L Bi-coil Alnico pickups
Controls: G&L MJ-Series 18v active preamp with controls for pan, volume and 3-band EQ with center detents
Neck profile: 1 3/4” Medium C 5 (no neck profile options)
Radius: 12” (no radius options)
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

JB™ (right-hand only)
Pickup: Two G&L split-coil Alnico V
Controls: volume, volume, tone
Neck profile: 1 1/2” Medium C (no neck profile options)
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

JB-5™ (right-hand only) (New model-added March 15, 2016)
Pickup: Two G&L split-coil Alnico V
Controls: volume, volume, tone
Neck profile: 1 3/4" Modern C5 (no neck profile options)
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

SB-1™
Pickup: G&L Magnetic Field Design split-coil
Controls: volume, tone
Neck profile: 1 5/8” Medium C
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

SB-2™
Pickups: G&L Magnetic Field Design split-coil in neck position; G&L Magnetic Field Design single coil in bridge position
Controls: one volume control for each pickup, no tone control
Neck profile: 1 1/2” Medium C
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

LB-100™
Pickup: G&L split-coil Alnico V
Controls: volume, tone
Neck profile: 1 5/8” Medium C
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Kiloton™ (New model-added September 25, 2016)
Pickup: G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucker
Controls: 3-way series/split/parallel mini toggle, volume, tone
Neck profile: 1 1/2” Medium C
Radius: 9.5”
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

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MFD and Saddle-Lock are registered trademarks or trademarks of G&L Musical Instruments / BBE Sound, Inc.

† The personal name, likeness and signature of Mr. Clarence Leo Fender are property of G&L Musical Instruments / BBE Sound, Inc.
and may not be used in any commercial capacity without prior approval. For enquiries regarding the use of the "Leo Fender" name,
likeness or signature, please contact us. G&L is not associated with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.


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Corrected JB-5 Nut Width to 1 3/4" not 1 7/8".



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This information is based upon the March 1, 2016 U.S. Dealer Price List (except where noted). Go to the http://www.glguitars.com
website to see examples of these finishes. Click on the headings to see example photos from the factory.
Also, check G&L's Facebook page for photos of recently built instruments.

NOTE: Some model descriptions show "Standard and Premier finishes included" and
these models DO NOT require extra charge for Premier finishes.

Standard Finishes

2-Tone Sunburst
3-Tone Sunburst
Alpine White
Belair Green
Candy Apple Red Metallic
Cherryburst
Emerald Blue Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Fullerton Red
Graphite Metallic
Himalayan Blue
Jet Black
Lake Placid Blue Metallic
Margarita Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Old School Tobacco Sunburst
Pearl White
Royal Purple Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic
Shoreline Gold
Silver Metallic
Sonic Blue
Spanish Copper Metallic
Tangerine Metallic
Tobacco Sunburst
Vintage White
Yellow Fever [NOTE: as of 5/10/2016 this color has been discontinued]
Yukon Gold Metallic

Note: Satin Frost finish option available on all Standard finishes except Pearl White.

Premier Finishes

Blonde(*)
Butterscotch Blonde(*)
Blackburst
Blueburst
Clear Blue
Clear Forest Green
Clear Orange
Clear Red
Greenburst
Honey
Honeyburst
Lemon Drop
Natural
Redburst
Vintage Natural
Whiskey

(*) - Not available with Premium Flame top or Premium Quilt top.

Satin Frost finish is available on all Premier finishes.

Metal Flake Finishes

Blue Flake
Gold Flake
Green Flake
Orange Flake
Red Flake
Silver Flake
Turquoise Flake


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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 Body Figured Maple Top Options
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Premium Flamed Maple top
Premium Quilt Maple top

Premium Quilt Maple top substitution for Premium Flame Maple top on ASAT Deluxe and ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow.

When applied to an alder body, Premium Flame or Quilt top may be ordered in any transparent Standard finish.

When applied to a Swamp Ash or Mahogany body, Premium Flame or Quilt top may be ordered in any transparent Standard finish or
Premier finish except for Blonde and Butterscotch Blonde.


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Swamp Ash body.


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This information is based upon the March 1, 2016 U.S. Dealer Price List.

Original Leo Spec Body Depth for solid-body ASAT guitars (1.625” mill-depth).

Front Arm Contour for solid-body ASAT guitars and ASAT Bass.

Rear Contour for solid-body ASAT guitars.
NOTE: May not be combined with double binding

Natural Wood Binding (not available with Blackburst, Blonde, Butterscotch Blonde, Lemon Drop, Natural, Vintage Natural).

White body top binding (not available with Alpine White, Blonde, Himalayan Blue, Sonic Blue, Pearl White, Vintage White)

White body double binding (not available with Alpine White, Blonde, Himalayan Blue, Sonic Blue, Pearl White, Vintage White)


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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 Pickguard Options
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Photos of current USA Pickguards.

1-ply Black
3-ply Black
3-ply Creme - Added mid-2016
3-ply Mint
3-ply Parchment - Added mid-2016
3-ply White Pearloid
4-ply Tortoise Shell
1-ply White 0.060" thick (similar to '50s thin pickguards) - Added mid-2016
1-ply White
3-ply White*

* 3-ply white is standard on models with pickguard.

Pickguard Delete: available for all ASAT Classic models with two pickups, ASAT Special and ASAT Special Semi-Hollow.


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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 Guitar Knob Options
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Legacy, Comanche and S-500 models with pickguards come standard with bell style knobs.
If no knob color option is selected, knobs will match the pickups (e.g. black pickups, black knobs).

Bell style knobs colors
Black
Mint
White

Chrome knurled knobs

Legacy, Comanche and S-500 models with pickguards may substitute chrome knurled knobs instead of standard bell style knobs.


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Legacy Alnico V Single Coil

Black
Mint
White

If no pickup cover color is selected:

Legacy guitars with 3-ply white, 1-ply white or pearl pickguard will be equipped with white single-coil pickup covers.
Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S Alnico and ASAT Classic S Alnico Semi-Hollow.

Legacy guitars with 3-ply black, 1-ply black or tortoise pickguard will be equipped with black single-coil pickup covers.
Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S Alnico and ASAT Classic S Alnico Semi-Hollow.

Legacy guitars with 3-ply mint pickguard will be equipped with mint single-coil pickup covers.
Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S Alnico and ASAT Classic S Alnico Semi-Hollow.

S-500 Magnetic Field Design

Black
White

If no pickup cover color is selected:

S-500 guitars with 3-ply white, 1-ply white or pearl pickguard will be equipped with white pickup covers.
Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S and ASAT Classic S Semi-Hollow.

S-500 guitars with 3-ply black, 1-ply black, 3-ply mint, mirror or tortoise pickguard will be equipped with black pickup covers.
Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S and ASAT Classic S Semi-Hollow.

Z-coil Magnetic Field Design

Black
White

If no pickup cover color is selected:

ASAT Z-3 and Comanche guitars with 3-ply white, 1-ply white or pearl pickguard will be equipped with white pickup covers.

ASAT Z-3 and Comanche guitars with 3-ply black, 1-ply black, 3-ply mint, or tortoise pickguard will be equipped with black pickup covers.

Jumbo Magnetic Field Design (ASAT Special / SC-2)

Black
Creme
White

If no pickup cover color is selected:

ASAT Special and ASAT Special Semi-Hollow guitars with 3-ply white, 1-ply white or pearl pickguard will be equipped with white pickup covers.

ASAT Special and ASAT Special Semi-Hollow guitars with 3-ply black, 1-ply black, 3-ply mint or tortoise pickguard will be equipped with black pickup covers.

SC-2 will have black covers.

P-90 (Fallout / Bluesboy 90)

Black
Creme

If no pickup cover color is selected:

Fallout and Bluesboy 90 will have black P-90 cover with any pickguard.


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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31,2017 G&L Alnico Guitar Humbucker Substi
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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 humbucker instead of AS4255W white

G&L AS4255W white humbucker 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 humbucker instead of AW4470W white

G&L AW4470W white humbucker instead of AW4470B black


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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 Seymour Duncan Humbucker Substitu
This information is based upon the March 1, 2016 U.S. Dealer Price List.

For ASAT Classic Bluesboy only: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover instead of G&L A2S4248N Alnico II magnet humbucker.
Note that these pickups are similar mid ‘50s spec with Alnico 2 magnets, 42 gauge wire with similar of turns, nickel cover, 2-conductor lead with braided ground shield.

Seymour Duncan ’59 instead of G&L AS4255B or G&L AS4255W. ’59 and G&L AS4255 are wound with 42 gauge wire with similar number of turns.

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Black

Seymour Duncan TB-4 instead of G&L AW4470B or AW4470W.
TB-4 and G&L AW4470 are wound with 44 gauge wire with similar number of turns.

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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 L-2000 / L-2500 Options
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Single Coil Mode (SCM) for L-2000 and L-2500 basses. 2-way Series/Parallel switch is replaced with 3-way Series/Split/Parallel switch.
Pickups are specially made with individual coil leads to accommodate.


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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 Guitar Bridge Substitutions / Opt
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G&L Saddle Lock substitute on guitars which come standard with G&L Dual Fulcrum Vibrato (except JC Signature)

G&L Dual Fulcrum Vibrato substitute on guitars which come standard with G&L Saddle Lock bridge (except JC Signature)

Original Floyd Rose locking vibrato and nut for Invader models.
Right-hand ONLY

Bigsby(*) vibrato for ASAT guitars equipped standard with Saddle Lock bridge.


(*) Not available on any ASAT Classic variant. Not available with 7 ½” radius.


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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 Neck Profile Options
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Guitar and Bass Neck Radius
Substitute neck profile from standard:


7 ½” This is close to the vintage 7 ¼” radius of the ‘50s and ‘60s, and feels virtually the same yet allows guitarists
just a bit more note bending before a note will “choke” or “fret out”.

9 ½” A nice mid-way point between the vintage radius and a modern 12” radius. Standard on most guitar models.

12” Flatter for deep string bends and greater ease when soloing.

BASS NECK PROFILES
Substitute neck profile from standard:

1 5/8” Medium C - 1 5/8” nut width sits right between the traditional P and J bass widths, and Leo offered this nut width in the ‘80s.
Generous edge roll with a medium depth and taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.940” at 12th fret. These specs were part of the #11 and #12 necks.

1 ½” Medium C - 1 ½” nut width traditional to a J bass, Leo brought it with him to Fender Avenue for the ASAT Bass and SB-2.
1 1/2” nut width, generous edge roll, and medium taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.920” at 12th fret. These specs were part of the #6 and #8 necks.

1 ¾” Medium C - 1 ¾” nut width traditional to a P bass, Leo brought it with him to Fender Avenue for the L-2000 and other models.
1 3/4” nut width, generous edge roll, medium taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.940” at 12th fret. These specs were part of the #5 and #7 necks.

1 ¾” Medium C 5 - 1 ¾” nut width, generous edge roll, medium taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.940” at 12th fret.
Starts out just like the 4-string 1 ¾” medium C and fans out to a wider heel. These specs were part of the #10 neck.

1 ¾" Modern C 5 Exclusive to the JB-5. 1.75" nut width, generous edge roll, medium taper from 0.810" at 1st fret to 0.910" at 12th fret. (New - added March 2016)

GUITAR NECK PROFILES
Substitute neck profile from standard:


Modern Classic - 1 11/16” nut width with 1 5/8” string spacing allows a generous edge roll for superb comfort without string fall-off.
Fairly slim with mild taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.870” at the 12th fret.

Slim C - 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.820” to 0.870”. These specs were part of the #1a neck.

Classic C - This is the profile most G&L fans associate with the post 2000 era. 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, medium taper from 0.830” to 0.960”.
It starts off fairly slim and gets beefier up the neck. These specs were part of the #1 neck.

Classic Plus C - Just 1/16” wider than the Classic C with added string spacing. A good choice for players with big hands who find 1 5/8” a little too narrow.
1 11/16” nut width, slight edge roll, medium taper from 0.830” to 0.960”. It starts off fairly slim and gets beefier up the neck. These specs were part of the #3 neck.

Classic Wide C - A full 1/8” wider than the Classic C with added string spacing. The extra width is welcome not just for players with big hands,
but those who value more string spacing. 1 3/4” nut width, slight edge roll, medium taper from 0.830” to 0.960”. It starts off fairly slim and gets beefier up the neck.
These specs were part of the #4 neck.

Heritage ‘86 - Faithful to the early G&L years with a 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, and medium taper from 0.790” at 1st fret to a 0.910” at 12th fret.
These specs were part of the #1b neck.

Modern U - Fans of Leo’s early U-shape necks often want a chunk down low but not too much at the top.
While some of those early U-shape necks were extremely thick, the Modern U offers a bit more chunk but not too much.
1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.850” at the 1st fret to 0.910” at the 12th fret. These specs were part of the #1c neck.

Soft V - A gentle V-shape is heaven for some players, and this is one will delight. Mild V-shape down low which fades to almost C-shape up top.
1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.830” at the 1st fret to 0.960” at the 12th fret. These specs were part of the #2a neck.

Deep V - A more aggressive V-shape for those who can’t get enough V. Pronounced V-shape down low which fades to moderate V-shape up top.
1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.890” at the 1st fret to 0.930” at the 12th fret. These specs were part of the #1d neck.


Last edited by Craig on Thu May 12, 2022 8:56 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Corrected a typo in the Bass Neck Profile for Modern C5 Nut width is 1.75" not 1.775"



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Post March 1,2016-Jan 31,2017 Neck Woods & Fretless Bass Fingerbo
This information is based upon the March 1, 2016 U.S. Dealer Price List.

Quartersawn maple neck
This method of cutting the maple boards results in the endgrain being directed about 45° to 90° from the face of the fingerboard.
This cut results in a more stable neck and is recommended for players who tour as it better withstands substantial changes in temperature and humidity.

Ebony fingerboard
For guitar and bass.

Ebony fretless bass
Choose with or without white inlaid ghostlines.

Rosewood fretless bass
Choose with or without white inlaid ghostlines.


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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 Frets/Tuners/Other Neck Options
This information is based upon the March 1, 2016 U.S. Dealer Price List.

Medium Jumbo Frets standard on all guitars and basses in this price list. Jescar 57110 18% Nickel Silver.

Vintage Frets for guitars and basses. Jescar 43080 18% Nickel Silver.

Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo Frets for guitars and basses without 7 ½” radius. Jescar 57110SS.

Graph-Tech Nut for guitars and basses.

Graph-Tech String Retainer for guitars.

Locking Tuners for guitars.

Reverse Headstock for guitars and 4-string basses. No model logo will appear.


Last edited by Craig on Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:24 pm, edited 2 times in total.

Vintage frets are now available for basses.



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Post March 1, 2016-Jan 31, 2017 Neck Finish Options
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Clear Gloss finish
Light Tint Gloss finish
Vintage Tint Gloss finish
Clear Satin finish
Light Tint Satin finish
Vintage Tint Satin finish

Painted Headstock (choose body matching or Jet Black)
Black headstock automatically comes with Silver-on-Black G&L logo and Model Logo Delete.
It is strongly recommended to choose either Silver-on-Black or Black-on-Silver G&L logo and
Model Logo Delete on other Painted Headstock colors.

Gloss Headstock Face (combine with standard Clear Satin neck, Light Tint Satin neck or Vintage Tint Gloss neck)

White neck binding

Model Logo Delete

Silver-on-Black G&L logo - treble clef and border are silver. Use on dark colored headstocks.
Black-on-Silver G&L logo - treble clef and border are black. Use on light colored headstocks.
These G&L logos require Model Logo Delete.


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