Back on Board.
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:38 am
After a long hiatus from the GBL website I am back to look around and say hey.
Planning to downsize a large collection of around 70 guitars and 35 tube amplifiers but it is incredibly difficult to get started.
I have been intending to start this journey for a few years but have had no luck.
I live near Clearwater Beach FL and catch as much live music in the area as possible.
Jam on!
Dan
Planning to downsize a large collection of around 70 guitars and 35 tube amplifiers but it is incredibly difficult to get started.
I have been intending to start this journey for a few years but have had no luck.
I live near Clearwater Beach FL and catch as much live music in the area as possible.
Jam on!
Dan
Re: Back on Board.
Sat Aug 19, 2023 12:06 pm
My first G&L guitar was purchased at Phil's Guitarworks on Drew Street in Clearwater Florida. He was the local G&L dealer and had a NAMM show ASAT for sale.
He told me it was a 1990, Natural finish, Black crinkle pick guard, with the micro adjustable tremelo that has "by Leo Fender " engraved or stamped in it.
Headstock has gold lettering decals G&L, ASAT and by Leo Fender. Sperzel locking tuners.
That started my interest in G&L guitars 33 years ago. Since then I have always kept an eye out for odd ball models, special builds , prototypes etc.
I remember seeing a one off model on Ebay - a side project by a G&L factory employee that was called the bikini bottom guitar. Wish I had won that one.
Dan
He told me it was a 1990, Natural finish, Black crinkle pick guard, with the micro adjustable tremelo that has "by Leo Fender " engraved or stamped in it.
Headstock has gold lettering decals G&L, ASAT and by Leo Fender. Sperzel locking tuners.
That started my interest in G&L guitars 33 years ago. Since then I have always kept an eye out for odd ball models, special builds , prototypes etc.
I remember seeing a one off model on Ebay - a side project by a G&L factory employee that was called the bikini bottom guitar. Wish I had won that one.
Dan
Re: Back on Board.
Sat Aug 19, 2023 3:48 pm
My SC-3 is from 1990, and the decal is also gold lettering:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Er4TNsyIzrkFz8SL1_z0TC7JqPgObqoa/view?usp=sharing
Kit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Er4TNsyIzrkFz8SL1_z0TC7JqPgObqoa/view?usp=sharing
Kit
Re: Back on Board.
Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:46 pm
Hey Dan! 
Welcome back and cool history on your first G&L.
Will look for any updates on yer downsizing, but in the meantime jump in often.
Welcome back and cool history on your first G&L.
Will look for any updates on yer downsizing, but in the meantime jump in often.
Re: Back on Board.
Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:32 am
70 guitars? I have six electrics and I find it overwhelming. Welcome to the forum !
Re: Back on Board.
Sun Aug 20, 2023 12:46 pm
I am very fortunate to still have my first guitar and amplifier. A 1979 Ibanez ST-50 and a Musician 112 RP 65.
I bought and sold a few over the years - bought and kept more than sold.
My office is on top of a garage - it's 30 X 60 and is home to a few drum sets, a piano, some keyboards and lots of guitars and amps. I love Fender amps from 1982- 1985 and Musicman amps too.
Having a large space away from the house was an enabling factor in amassing this collection. Out of sight = out of mind so very little pushback from my wife!
In the early years before the office she would be using the vacuum and hit a mysterious object under the bed. Then she would say " did you get another one??"
I bought and sold a few over the years - bought and kept more than sold.
My office is on top of a garage - it's 30 X 60 and is home to a few drum sets, a piano, some keyboards and lots of guitars and amps. I love Fender amps from 1982- 1985 and Musicman amps too.
Having a large space away from the house was an enabling factor in amassing this collection. Out of sight = out of mind so very little pushback from my wife!
In the early years before the office she would be using the vacuum and hit a mysterious object under the bed. Then she would say " did you get another one??"
Re: Back on Board.
Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:53 pm
Welcome back, Dan!
I was on the forums during my college years and after, 1997-2003ish and bought and sold many G&L’s during that period . . . Just came back as well and looking to share some stories and love of Leo’s final and finest instruments.
Matt G.
I was on the forums during my college years and after, 1997-2003ish and bought and sold many G&L’s during that period . . . Just came back as well and looking to share some stories and love of Leo’s final and finest instruments.
Matt G.