Prototype sold on eBay 11/20?

[tomanche]

Did anyone here score the eBay listing on Sunday 11/20 for a "G&L F100 Series II"? The name didn't accurately describe this guitar, which had only two S-500 type square-end MFD pickups. Mahogany body, double cutaway, coated Lock-tight bridge—looked similar to a G-200, but the 3-way switch and two control knobs were on a Tele-like horizontal powder-coated strip, like on the prototype T-300 etc. Skunk stripe neck with F100 Series II label. Serial G009069 (not in the Registry; I haven't added it). Came in a vintage MusicMan (!) case. Only $750 and gone in a flash. Quite curious about this one's story...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185664574929?m ... name=11021

[Craig]

I sent Dave McLaren the link and asked him if it was listed in the Factory log.

Hi Craig, that definitely looks like our stuff, and that proto control plate is familiar. I’ll try to find out something and probably throw a bid even if it’s mystery meat.

I told him it sold for $750 + $150 shipping.

Lol maybe someone thought the same thing. No matter what it’s a thousand bucks cool.

9609 is blank so it’s probably prototype-y. I’d nerd out on it for sure

If I hear anymore from Dave, I will follow up with his replies.

[Craig]

Did anyone here score the eBay listing on Sunday 11/20 for a "G&L F100 Series II"? The name didn't accurately describe this guitar, which had only two S-500 type square-end MFD pickups. Mahogany body, double cutaway, coated Lock-tight bridge—looked similar to a G-200, but the 3-way switch and two control knobs were on a Tele-like horizontal powder-coated strip, like on the prototype T-300 etc. Skunk stripe neck with F100 Series II label. Serial G009069 (not in the Registry; I haven't added it). Came in a vintage MusicMan (!) case. Only $750 and gone in a flash. Quite curious about this one's story...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185664574929?m ... name=11021

Obviously, the seller did not know what he had for sale!

It looks like a T-400 prototype but with only two pickups.
Here is a photo of the T-400 we have in the GbL Gallery:


Here is one of the auction photos:


I have grabbed all the auction photos and put them in our Gallery here.

I don't have the photos Dean and I took at the factory of many of the blueprints at home here.
They are at my Paso Robles home and when we are up there (next month), I will bring them down here.
I believe we have a copy of the blueprint for this specific prototype.

Stay tuned.

[tomanche]

Thanks, Craig! That's awesome. Looking forward to more info when you're able.