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Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:33 pm
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Alexander Calles
The Rampage model is discontinued?
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Alexander Calles yes, but not forever. Check out my 24-fret evolution on my CLF Research page. The Rampage and sister models will be back with classic ‘80s vibes but also alternative versions.
Before I was rudely interrupted I was in the woodshop to see how my prototype Rampage 24 fret neck is doing. It’s fine. Whatever. I’m creeped out rn
My prototype 24-fret 1985 G&L spandex evolution Floydian mode hot rod. I want to rock this thing so hard I can hardly wait
The spandex evolution neck has mix-n-match decals using my remastered early G&L logo with subscript I geeked out on a couple of years ago.
If this single humbucker spandex evolution goes well it’ll have to be called Rampage and I’ll refine the artwork so it’s as close to 1985 period
correct unless I see I can make it look better. Doing logo art was hard back then and often there were small compromises made that you would fix
today in Photoshop or Illustrator. Leo would expect that I don’t just copy an old logo that’s a little jacked, he’d expect me to “fix the damn thing.”
Party Mode: engaged. So far so good. Basic engineering is solid, next phase will be improving fret access
without changing George’s perfect DC shape. You don’t hack the Mona Lisa because it’s in the way of the window.
I just made that up so...dunno if it makes sense. Anyway, check that chrome CLF knob that is just perfect on there.
Just one knob, but it’s like Tiffany’s made it.
spandex evolution v1.0 gonna push some watts
Spending time raging on spandex evolution v1.0. Let’s take a look at the back side. On this first prototype we have a conventional neck plate but the heel has been moved inboard to accommodate the 24-fret neck. That’s what I wanted for v1.0. Do the minimum messing around to a Rampage to make this work. Next I’m gonna combine the scalloped neck access like a ‘90s G&L Climax with the body edge radius following around the body heel. Four countersunk screw ferrules like we use on some basses. That’s my plan, anyway. The goal isn’t to have the best fret access, but make it a lot better without ruining George Fullerton’s awesome double-cutaway profile.
party like it’s 1985
Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:47 pm
Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:00 pm
And of course, someone will want a Custom Shop CLF Rampage.... time will tell.