Examples of Standard Finishes

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Photos are from G&L's Facebook page.
Note: These photos were taken with a cellphone camera under G&L Factory lighting.

Each color finish has been added as a separate post to this thread. As new finishes are added, they will be added to the end of this thread.

Hint: The easiest way to locate a specific standard finish page is to look at this post and select the latest U.S. Specifications and Options link.
Then scroll down to the present Body Finishes post.

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2-Tone Sunburst

Here’s a Fallout in 2-Tone Sunburst over alder, tortoise guard, Dual Fulcrum vibrato, quartersawn maple neck with Vintage Tint Satin finish, model logo delete.
CLF2205347 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Guitarworks in Greenwood, Indiana

ASAT Special in 2-Tone Sunburst over alder, 3-ply black guard, rear contour, quartersawn maple neck with rosewood fingerboard,
Vintage Tint Gloss finish, stainless steel frets, locking tuners.
CLF2108058 is headed to Wild Guitars in Israel

ASAT Classic S in 2-Tone Sunburst over alder, front and rear contours, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with Vintage Tint Satin finish, locking tuners.
CLF2104255 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Music Store Live

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3-Tone Sunburst

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Alpine White

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Belair Green

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Candy Apple Red Metallic

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Cherryburst

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe S•500 in Cherryburst over sugar pine.
CLF2108165 is headed to Jacks Music - Australia

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Emerald Blue Metallic

Here’s an ASAT Bass in Emerald Blue Metallic, white top binding, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, gloss headstock.
CLF2111073 is headed to Gator Music in Naples, Florida

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Emerald Green Metallic

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Fullerton Red

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Galaxy Black-New January 25, 2018 and discontinued in 2021 (see new finish Andromeda)

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Graphite Metallic

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Himalayan Blue

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Jet Black

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Lake Placid Blue Metallic

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Margarita Metallic

Here’s a Legacy HH RMC in Margarita Metallic over alder, white pickups, maple neck with Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2111123 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Portland Percussion in Gray, Maine.

Here’s a Doheny in Margarita Metallic, parchment guard, maple neck with Light Tint Satin finish.
CLF2111191 is headed to Righteous Guitars in Roswell, Georgia.

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Midnight Blue Metallic - Discontinued January 25, 2018
[Note: we have seen instruments with this color in 2020, 2021, and 2022]

Here’s a Legacy HSS in Midnight Blue Metallic, 3-Ply parchment guard, hard rock maple neck with Caribbean rosewood fingerboard, Light Tint Satin finish.
CLF2210143 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Northeast Music Center Inc. in Dickson City, Pennsylvania

Here’s a Comanche in Midnight Blue Metallic, 3-ply black guard, hard rock maple neck with Caribbean rosewood fingerboard and Light Tint Satin neck finish.
CLF2211142 is headed to Tulsa Band & Guitars

Here’s a Legacy HH RMC in Midnight Blue Metallic, hard rock maple neck with Caribbean rosewood fingerboard and Vintage Tint Satin finish.
CLF2211085 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Guitarworks in Greenwood, Indiana

Here’s a Fallout in Midnight Blue Metallic, 3-ply black guard, rosewood fingerboard, matching headstock, locking tuners.
CLF2210222 is headed to The Axe Palace in Walpole, Massachusetts

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Old School Tobacco Sunburst

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Pearl White

ASAT Classic Alnico in Pearl White over basswood, 1-ply white guard,
Classic Plus C profile quartersawn maple neck with Vintage Tint Satin finish.
CLF2105073 is headed to The Axe Palace in Walpole, Massachusetts

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Rally Red-New January 25, 2018

Here’s a Legacy HSS in Rally Red, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with Clear Satin finish, locking tuners, model logo delete.
CLF2204247 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer REvolve Guitar & Music Shop in Bartlett, Tennessee

Here’s a Doheny in Rally Red, mint guard, rosewood fingerboard, pearl block inlays, matching headstock, locking tuners.
CLF2204263 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer The Axe Palace in Walpole, Massachusetts

Here’s a lefty Legacy in Rally Red, pearl guard, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Vintage Tint Satin finish.
CLF2201077 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer The Minor Chord Music Outfitters in Littleton, Massachusetts.

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Royal Purple Metallic

L-2000 in Royal Purple Metallic, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2106178 is headed to Mojo Music Inc. in Canada.

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Ruby Red Metallic

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Shell Pink-New January 25, 2018

Here’s an ASAT Special in Shell Pink over alder, 3-ply white guard, Slim C profile maple neck with Clear Satin finish, locking tuners.
CLF2106294 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Music Store Live

Here’s an ASAT Classic in Shell Pink over alder, front and rear contours, pearl guard,
maple neck with rosewood board, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2105198 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

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Shoreline Gold

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Silver Metallic

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Sonic Blue

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Spanish Copper Metallic

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Surf Green-New August 21, 2017

Here’s a JB-5 in Surf Green over Alder, Pearl pickguard, Maple neck and fingerboard with Clear Satin finish and matching headstock.
CLF2106259 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia

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Tangerine Metallic

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Tobacco Sunburst

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Vintage White

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Yellow Fever - Returned - 1/23/2019 - Continues to be available for Build To Order instruments

Here’s a JB in Yellow Fever over empress, pearl guard, quartersawn maple neck with Light Tint Satin finish, white binding, pearl block inlays and matching headstock.
CLF2207217 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Rocket Music in Blacksburg, Virginia

Here’s a Legacy Special in Yellow Fever, 3-ply black guard, rosewood fingerboard, matching headstock. CLF2205173 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Here’s a Kiloton in Yellow Fever, 3-ply black guard, ebony fingerboard, matching headstock, fingerboard dots delete.
CLF2205227 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Rocket Music in Blacksburg, Virginia

Here’s an SB•1 in Yellow Fever, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with black block inlays and Clear Satin finish.
CLF2203167 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Eclipse Music in West Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Yukon Gold Metallic - Discontinued - 7/2016

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Pharaoh Gold Firemist-New July 2018

ASAT Special in Pharaoh Gold Firemist, rear contour, pickguard delete option, hard rock maple neck with caribbean rosewood fingerboard, and a Light Tint Satin finish.
CLF2210167 is headed to Gresham Guitar & Sound in Gresham, Oregon.

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Aztec Gold -New- January 15, 2020 - Discontinued - 2021

Note: This finish was listed in the 2020 Price List but was never added to the G&L main website and no known examples were ever shown.

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Andromeda -New- 12/2020

Note: All 2020 instruments made with this finish were apparently exclusive to G&L Premier Dealer Tone Shop Guitars in Addison, Texas.
In 2021, this finish will be available for all dealers.

Here’s an ASAT Classic in Andromeda, pickguard delete, hard rock maple neck with Clear Satin finish and matching headstock.
CLF2211195 is headed to Guitar Resurrection in Austin, Texas

Here’s a JB in Andromeda, pickguard delete, hard rock maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Light Tint Satin neck finish.
CLF2209259 is headed to Bananas At Large in San Rafael, California

Here’s an ASAT Special in Andromeda, pickguard delete, rear contour, rosewood fingerboard, Light Tint Satin neck finish.
CLF2209069 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer October Guitars of Wausau in Wisconsin

Here’s an ASAT Classic S in Andromeda, white top binding, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2202075 is truckin’ to Alvis Music & Sound in Vincennes, Indiana

Here’s a special build ASAT HH RMC in Andromeda over empress, Classic Wide C profile quartersawn maple neck with ebony fingerboard and matching headstock,
Graph-Tech nut.
CLF2109349 is headed to Jacks Music - Australia

Here’s a special build ASAT Special in Andromeda over empress, pickguard delete, Bigsby vibrato,
maple neck with ebony fingerboard and matching headstock.
CLF2109066 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Tone Shop Guitars in Addison, Texas

Doheny in Andromeda, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock, pearl block inlays.
CLF2105384 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer AB Music Studios in Huntington Beach, California

Here’s a Special Build ASAT Special in Andromeda over empress, pickguard delete, maple neck with ebony fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2106221 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Tone Shop Guitars in Addison, Texas

Here’s a Special Build Legacy in Andromeda over Empress, 3-ply black guard, Vintage Tint Satin finish Maple neck with an Ebony fingerboard.
CLF2105301 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Tone Shop Guitars in Addison, Texas.

Here’s an L-2500 in Andromeda over alder, quartersawn maple neck with Caribbean rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, Single Coil Mode wiring.
CLF2106010 is headed to Seaford Music in Seaford, Delaware

Here’s a Special Build Legacy HSS RMC in Andromeda over empress, maple neck with ebony board, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2105240 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Tone Shop Guitars n Addison, Texas

Here’s an Invader in Andromeda, maple neck with rosewood board, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2103258 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Tone Shop Guitars in Addison, Texas

Here’s an L-2000 in Andromeda, maple neck with Clear Satin finish, body color headstock.
CLF2104083 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Rocket Music in Blacksburg, Virginia

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe Comanche in Andromeda over alder.
CLF2104284 is headed to guitarguitar in the U.K.

Here’s a Legacy HH RMC in Andromeda, maple neck with ebony board, Clear Gloss finish, body color reverse headstock , Graph-Tech nut.
CLF2104013 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer October Guitars of Wausau in Wisconsin

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Sunset Coral -New- 2021

Here’s an ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow in Sunset Coral over alder, white top binding, 3-ply white guard,
hard rock maple neck with Caribbean rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, Graph-Tech nut, locking tuners.
CLF2210023 is headed to The Axe Palace in Walpole, Massachusetts

Here’s a JB•5 in Sunset Coral over alder, 3-ply parchment guard, maple neck with Clear Satin finish.
CLF2201132 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Here’s a lefty Doheny in Sunset Coral over alder, 3-ply parchment guard, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2111201 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Here’s an ASAT Bass in Sunset Coral over alder, quartersawn maple neck with ebony fingerboard, Light Tint Satin finish.
CLF2111069 is headed to Jensen Guitar & Music Co. in Longmont, Colorado.

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe Fallout in Sunset Coral over alder.
CLF2104131 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer UpFront Guitars in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

Here’s a JB-5 in Sunset Coral, tortoise guard, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2107060 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Here’s an ASAT Classic Bluesboy in Sunset Coral, wood binding, rear contour, parchment guard,
maple neck with rosewood board, Clear Satin finish, model logo delete.
CLF2104170 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer UpFront Guitars in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

Doheny in Sunset Coral, parchment guard, maple neck with rosewood board, Clear Satin finish, body color headstock, locking tuners.
CLF2104155 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer UpFront Guitars in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

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Grey Pearl [aka Pearl Grey] -New- 2021

Here’s a Legacy HSS in Pearl Grey over alder, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with Clear Satin finish, locking tuners.
CLF2202189 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer CornerStone Music in Clermont, Florida

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe L•2000 in Pearl Grey.
CLF2109173 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Sweetwater

Here’s an ASAT Classic in Pearl Grey over alder, black top binding, 1-ply black guard, maple neck with Light Tint Gloss finish.
CLF2109086 is headed to Musik Wein in Germany

Fullerton Deluxe Fallout Bass in Pearl Grey over alder.
CLF2105179 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

ASAT Classic Bluesboy in Pearl Grey Frost over alder, 3-ply black guard, rear contour,
maple neck with Caribbean rosewood board, Vintage Tint Satin finish, Black Frost headstock, locking tuners.
CLF2105358 is headed to REvolve Guitar & Music Shop in Bartlett, Tennessee.

Here’s a Legacy HSS in Pearl Grey, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with Clear Satin finish.
CLF2103304 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Northeast Music Center Inc. in Dickson City, Pennsylvania.

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Turquoise -New- 2021

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Special in Turquoise over alder.
CLF2112196 is headed to Pride Music - Fun Club G&L Guitars in Brazil

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe SB•1 in Turquoise over alder.
CLF2111329 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Here’s a Doheny in Turquoise, pearl guard, maple neck with Light Tint Satin finish, pearl block inlays, matching headstock.
CLF2105333 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Legacy HH RMC in Turquoise, maple neck with Light Tint Satin finish, fingerboard dots delete, model logo delete, stainless steel frets.
CLF2107134 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Here’s a JB-5 in Turquoise, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, body color headstock.
CLF2106208 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

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Plum Metallic [aka Plum Crazy] -New- 2021

Here’s a JB•5 in Plum Crazy, 3-ply black guard, rosewood fingerboard, matching headstock.
CLF2203082 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Here’s a Kiloton in Plum Crazy, pearl guard, quartersawn maple neck with ebony fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock, pearl block inlays.
CLF2202082 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Fret Nation in Murrieta, California.

Here’s a Fallout in Plum Crazy, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, body color headstock.
CLF2106173 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk HH in Plum Crazy over alder.
CLF2106012 is headed to Music Collection in Thailand

JB-5 in Plum Crazy, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2106086 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Here’s a Legacy in Plum Crazy, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock. CLF2105335 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

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Matcha Green -New- 2021

Photos are from G&L's Facebook page.
Note: These photos were taken with a cellphone camera under G&L Factory lighting.

Here’s a Fallout in Matcha Green, tortoise guard, Dual Fulcrum vibrato, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, locking tuners, model logo delete.
CLF2201037 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer UpFront Guitars in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic Bluesboy in Matcha Green over alder.
CLF2201091 is headed to G&L Guitars Japan

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe JB in Matcha Green.
CLF2109141 is headed to Musik Wein in Germany

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe Legacy HSS in Matcha Green.
CLF2109154 is headed to La Boite Noire du Musicien in France.

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe Legacy HSS in Matcha Green over Alder.
CLF2105258 is headed to Music Collection in Thailand.

Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic Bluesboy in Matcha Green over Alder.
CLF2106060 is headed to Music Collection in Thailand.

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Sublime Green -New- 2021

Note: Not yet listed on the G&L website Finishes page.

Photos are from G&L's Facebook page.
Note: These photos were taken with a cellphone camera under G&L Factory lighting.

Here’s a Legacy HH in Sublime Green, 3-ply black guard, hard rock maple neck with Caribbean rosewood fingerboard and Light Tint Satin finish.
CLF2210017 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Music Store Live

Here’s an Invader XL in Sublime Green, quartersawn maple neck with Clear Satin finish, fingerboard dots delete.
CLF2210111 is headed to The Axe Palace in Walpole, Massachusetts.

Here’s a Legacy HSS in Sublime Green over alder, maple neck with Clear Satin finish.
CLF2202085 is truckin’ to IHOMI OC formerly Jim’s Music in Tustin, California

Here’s a Legacy HH in Sublime Green, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with ebony fingerboard, Light Tint Satin finish.
CLF2204293 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Here’s a JB-5 in Sublime Green, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Clear Satin finish, matching headstock.
CLF2105343 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Here’s a JB-5 in Sublime Green, 1-ply black guard, maple neck with Clear Satin finish.
CLF2104090 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Here’s an ASAT Classic S in Sublime Green, 1-ply black guard, rear contour, maple neck with Clear Satin finish.
CLF2102182 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer CornerStone Music in Clermont, Florida.

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Hugger Orange -New- 2020

Note: Not yet listed on the G&L website Finishes page.

Here’s a JB•5 in Hugger Orange, 3-ply black guard, maple neck with Vintage Tint Satin finish.
CLF2202132 is truckin’ to G&L Premier Dealer Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Here’s a Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk HH in Hugger Orange.
CLF2005089 is headed to G&L Premier Dealer Music Store Live