G&L Winter 2018 NAMM Highlights

[Craig]

The following information is based upon the Confidential U.S. Dealer Price List Effective January 25, 2018.

New U.S. models: Doheny Deluxe, Doheny Semi-Hollow, CLF Research L-2000 bass
Three new U.S. colors: Rally Red, Shell Pink, Galaxy Black, to see some examples here: Examples of Standard Finishes ....
New fretboard wood type: Caribbean Rosewood (aka Chechen)
New optional fretboard wood type: Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
New fretless bass fretboard wood type: Caribbean Rosewood
Single Coil Mode (SCM) option adds the ASAT Bass.
Return of the Invader and Invader XL models (with a new body - "S" body)

Invader
Pickups: G&L CLF-100 Alnico single coils in neck and middle positions
G&L Alnico V humbucker in bridge position
Controls: rear mounted 5-way pickup selector, volume, tone
Neck profile: 1 11/16” nut width Slim Invader profile (.770” at 1st fret .830” at 12th fret) (no neck profile options)
Radius: 12” (no radius options)
Bridge: Floyd Rose Vibrato
Body wood: alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Invader XL
Pickups: Two G&L Alnico V humbuckers
Controls: rear mounted 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone
Neck profile: 1 11/16” nut width Slim Invader profile (.770” at 1st fret .830” at 12th fret) (no neck profile options)
Radius: 12” (no radius options)
Bridge: Floyd Rose Vibrato
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

Here's the G&L Custom Shop teaser video which was posted on G&L Custom Shop facebook page:

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The following information is based upon the G&L Custom Shop Confidential U.S. Dealer Price List Effective February 1, 2018.

G&L Custom Shop instruments
Neck wood: hard rock maple with Caribbean Rosewood or maple fingerboard
Frets: medium-jumbo Senko 18% Nickel Silver
Case: Custom Shop Deluxe Tolex
Body Wood. Hand-selected for weight or grain pattern where applicable. Hand sanding.
Thin Skin Urethane finish for both body and neck - Urethane offers the durability of a Poly finish with the sonic benefit of a thin lacquer finish
offering the player a balanced tone foundation.
Body Nitrocellulose Finishes option.
G&L Custom Shop pickups offer individually machine-wound bobbins to exacting specifications. Hand wound options available.

This information is based upon the TRIBUTE SERIES Confidential U.S. Dealer Price List Effective January 25, 2018.

New Tribute Series instruments: Doheny, JB, LB-100
New fretboard wood type: Brazilian Cherry (in place of Rosewood)

Also, see: Some G&L photos from Jan 2018 NAMM

Last edited by Craig on Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:37 pm, edited 3 times in total.
Reason: Added the G&L Custom Shop teaser video

What is a Doheny Deluxe? Is that one with rear mounted controls?

What is a Doheny Deluxe? Is that one with rear mounted controls?

Yes, it appears so. There is a Doheny Deluxe with a burst finished quilted top in the background of one of the NAMM photos. I'd like to see more photos of the booth.

Oh yeah, that is a nice one! I guess the semi hollow model displayed is a deluxe as well. I think I might just have to pick up one of these some time down the road....

Oh yeah, that is a nice one! I guess the semi hollow model displayed is a deluxe as well. I think I might just have to pick up one of these some time down the road....

No, the Semi-Hollow is the Doheny Semi-Hollow.

Here are the specs for each of the three US Doheny models from the Confidential U.S. Dealer Price List Effective January 25, 2018:

NEW! Doheny ORDER CODE: DOHENY
Pickups: Two wide bobbin G&L Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups
Controls: 3-way pickup selector, volume, PTB system
Bridge: G&L Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato with brass saddles and brass block
Neck profile: Modern Classic (no neck profile options are available at this time)
Radius: 9.5” (no radius options are available at this time)
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, swamp ash on premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included

NEW! Doheny Deluxe ORDER CODE: DOHENYD
Pickups: Two wide bobbin G&L Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups
Controls: Rear mounted 3-way pickup selector, volume, PTB system
Bridge: G&L Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato or Saddle Lock Fixed Bridge
Neck profile: Modern Classic (no neck profile options are available at this time)
Radius: 9.5” (no radius options are available at this time)
Body wood: Premium flame maple top over basswood
Includes Wood Binding
Finish: Standard or premier finishes included

NEW! Doheny Semi-Hollow ORDER CODE: DOHENYSH
Pickups: Two wide bobbin G&L Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups
Controls: Rear mounted 3-way pickup selector, volume, PTB system
Bridge: G&L Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato or Saddle Lock Fixed Bridge
Neck profile: Modern Classic (no neck profile options are available at this time)
Radius: 9.5” (no radius options are available at this time)
Body wood: Swamp ash
Includes Wood binding
Finish: Standard or premier finishes included

Hope this helps.

What is a Doheny Deluxe? Is that one with rear mounted controls?

Yes, it appears so. There is a Doheny Deluxe with a burst finished quilted top in the background of one of the NAMM photos. I'd like to see more photos of the booth.

I added my photos, see: Some G&L photos from Jan 2018 NAMM.

The tribute LB-100 and JB are huge news for bass players. I think they'll be very successful, and I'm very curious about finishes and neck specs. Hopefully we'll see a Tribute JB-5 and Kiloton 5 soon as well.

The tribute LB-100 and JB are huge news for bass players. I think they'll be very successful, and I'm very curious about finishes and neck specs. Hopefully we'll see a Tribute JB-5 and Kiloton 5 soon as well.

Here are the specs for the LB-100 and JB from the TRIBUTE SERIES
Confidential U.S. Dealer Price List Effective January 25, 2018:

JB
Finishes
- Lake Placid Blue, 3-ply White Pickguard, Brazilian Cherry fingerboard with white neck binding and white pearloid block inlays
TI-JB-113R04R13 UPC: 791018366768
- 3-Tone Sunburst, 3-ply Black Pickguard, Maple fingerboard with black neck binding and black block inlays
TI-JB-123R20M23 UPC: 791018366775
Body wood Basswood (solid finishes) or Swamp Ash (translucent & burst finishes)
Neck wood Hard Rock Maple with vintage tint gloss finish
Neck dimensions 1 1⁄2” width at nut, 9.5” radius
Pickups 2x G&L Alnico single coil pickups
Controls One volume control for each pickup, master tone
Bridge G&L Saddle-Lock

LB-100
Finishes
- Olympic White, 3-ply black pickguard, vintage tint gloss neck with Brazilian Cherry fingerboard and white pearloid block inlays
TI-LB1-113R56R23 UPC: 791018366782
- 3-tone Sunburst, 3-ply black pickguard, vintage tint gloss neck with Brazilian Cherry fingerboard
TI-LB1-121R20R23 UPC: 791018366799
- Natural Gloss, 3-ply black pickguard, clear gloss neck with Maple fingerboard
TI-LB1-121R40M21 UPC: 791018366805
Body wood Basswood (solid finishes) or Swamp Ash (translucent & burst finishes)
Neck wood Hard Rock Maple
Neck dimensions 1 5/8” width at nut, 9.5” radius
Pickup G&L Alnico split-coil humbucker
Controls Volume, tone
Bridge G&L Saddle-Lock

Hope this helps.

Excellent! Thanks. Nice that they're doing block inlays on some of them.

For the complete list of the Specifications and Options for the three Product lines, see: Current G&L Specifications and Options.