Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:30 am

I asked Dave regarding the headstock model decal and availability of the new MFD Jazz pickups. Here is his reply:

Hi Craig,

We decided to go without a model decal on Doheny. The headstock is kind of a shortened and reworked version of the mid '80s style and it looked so clean without a model name we made the decision to leave it off.

As for the pickups in the store, I imagine that will happen though probably not very soon. If I had to guess, I'd say spring.

Thanks a lot, Craig!

Dave


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Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:09 am

Craig wrote:
DanDoulogos wrote:DFVs certainly stay in tune, and are eminently useful, yet when a player's style doesn't require one, it ends up being superfluous. Some players (I am one of them) like to keep it simple. Yeah, some guys like a 3 piece suit, and others prefer to leave the vest at home. Sure the vest is well made and comfy - but that's not enough to make them wear it when that ain't their thing. ;)

EDIT: That being said, if I am not mistaken, this looks like a traditional bridge on this beautiful 3 tone sunburst


The G&L Saddle-Lock bridge is an optional bridge. I believe mutts is referring to the FMIC Jazzmaster tremolo bridge as the "traditional bridge".

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Ahhh. I wasn't aware that there of that jazz-master tremolo at all. Looks interesting, but functionally I can't see it being better than, or even equal to the DFV. Thanks for pointing me in that direction Craig. I think I understand Mutt's post much better now.

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:52 am

I spoke with my dealer over the weekend to get specs & pricing for the Doheny. He is saying that there are no neck profile or radius options. Is that true? If so, what was the reasoning behind it?

I prefer a slim C neck with a 7" radius to fit my smaller hands. Will there be neck options in the future?

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:12 am

Anybody know if there will be a Bigsby option with these???
I'd like to see G&L get a branded Mastery or something similar.

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:26 pm

BoringPostcards wrote:Anybody know if there will be a Bigsby option with these???
I'd like to see G&L get a branded Mastery or something similar.


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Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:31 pm

Nubs wrote:I spoke with my dealer over the weekend to get specs & pricing for the Doheny. He is saying that there are no neck profile or radius options. Is that true? If so, what was the reasoning behind it?

I prefer a slim C neck with a 7" radius to fit my smaller hands. Will there be neck options in the future?


We were told that this model will have all available USA model neck and body options. You should be able to order the neck of your choosing. I'd ask your dealer to confirm, or pick another dealer.

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:18 pm

I'm interested to know in what situation you feel a Bigsby is superior to the G&L vibrato. I'm really not talented enough to use either very well.

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:04 pm

JagInTheBag wrote:
Nubs wrote:I spoke with my dealer over the weekend to get specs & pricing for the Doheny. He is saying that there are no neck profile or radius options. Is that true? If so, what was the reasoning behind it?

I prefer a slim C neck with a 7" radius to fit my smaller hands. Will there be neck options in the future?


We were told that this model will have all available USA model neck and body options. You should be able to order the neck of your choosing. I'd ask your dealer to confirm, or pick another dealer.


I checked with my contacts at G&L and here's the details:

The current neck for the Doheny is the Modern Classic.
The customer can specify the radius but, other neck shapes
are not available at the moment.

The default neck on the Doheny falls under the slim C category.
I’d recommend having the customer call a dealer to get details.
Ron


I have updated the February 1, 2017-present G&L U.S. Specifications and Options post to reflect this.

Hope this helps.

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Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:06 pm

BoringPostcards wrote:Anybody know if there will be a Bigsby option with these???


I asked Dave about this. Here's his reply:

Hi Craig,

This much I’m sure is not available. That may change as you know, but right now there’s no intention of a Bigsby on a Doheny.

Thanks again, Craig.

Dave


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Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:53 pm

Craig wrote:
The current neck for the Doheny is the Modern Classic.
The customer can specify the radius but, other neck shapes
are not available at the moment.

The default neck on the Doheny falls under the slim C category.
I’d recommend having the customer call a dealer to get details.
Ron


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Wait, I'm a bit confused. Does the Slim C category encompass more than the Modern Classic shape? Can they share the neck thickness measurements at the nut & the 12th string for the Doheny? Thanks!

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:06 pm

Nubs wrote:
Craig wrote:
The current neck for the Doheny is the Modern Classic.
The customer can specify the radius but, other neck shapes
are not available at the moment.

The default neck on the Doheny falls under the slim C category.
I’d recommend having the customer call a dealer to get details.
Ron


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Wait, I'm a bit confused. Does the Slim C category encompass more than the Modern Classic shape? Can they share the neck thickness measurements at the nut & the 12th string for the Doheny? Thanks!


The difference between Modern Classic and Slim C is the nut width.

See: February 1, 2017-present Neck Profile Options:
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.


Hope this helps.

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Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:35 pm

OK got it, thanks for the clarification!

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Sat Sep 23, 2017 9:51 am

Nobody picking on cho's remark about the 21 fret neck? I'm also wondering. And yes you might not/rarely need 22 frets. But you might want it too! ;) And it's no question it's going to make the production process a little bit more complez as G&L has now to manage another different neck with a new and really different spec.

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:23 am

Ok, so has anyone tried one of these in the wild yet?

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:31 am

Bumping this thread back up. I'm surprised no one has taken the plunge on one and not bragged about it! What's the point? Just kidding. There are some really good offerings on Reverb for Dohenys. I've been tempted but have an SC-2 that seems similar enough in specs that I don't want to take the plunge without more info first.

Re: New G&L offset model: Doheny!

Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:57 am

I just posted a heads up comparison of the Doheny and Jazzmaster in a new thread.