G&L Custom Shop SB•1 in Blackburst Metallic over alder ...

[Craig]

From posts on G&L's and G&L Custom Shop facebook pages:

Here’s a G&L Custom Shop SB•1 in Blackburst Metallic over alder, 1-ply black pickguard,
quartersawn Maple neck with ebony fingerboard, Light Tint Satin finish, model logo and fingerboard dot delete.
CS2302011 is headed to Fret Nation in Murrieta, California

[LarryNJ]

What??!!!

Am I seeing BLACK HARDWARE on that beautiful SB-1, or is it my screen???

Is that now an option?

If so- Waay Cool.
Nice.

[Craig]

What??!!!

Am I seeing BLACK HARDWARE on that beautiful SB-1, or is it my screen???

Is that now an option?

If so- Waay Cool.
Nice.

Yes, that is black hardware, including the bridge. It's not listed on the Custom Shop Price Lists,
but since your order needs to have G&L Sales approval via the G&L Custom Shop dealer,
just add it to your custom order and they will let you know if they will build it.

A few of the new options with the latest Price List are:
- PRE-CONFIGURED MODELS
- Custom Neck Shape for Guitars
- New neck finishes:
Satin - Light Toffee
Satin - Dark Toffee
Gloss - Light Toffee
Gloss - Dark Toffee

From the G&L Custom Shop Dealer Price List:

G&L CUSTOM SHOP
THE FINEST FROM FENDER AVENUE
The quality of the instruments and variety of options available in the main G&L
factory are legendary, and that’s precisely the reason why the G&L Custom Shop
has opened. You see, some owners love everything about their Made-in-Fullerton
G&Ls, but there’s always been one option they have never been able to select.
That is, they want the very best of G&L: the finest cuts of wood and unsurpassed
craftsmanship coming together in the most spectacular instruments ever made on
Fender Avenue.
It starts with hand-selected woods, carefully chosen for each instrument, and
continues with the very best craftsmanship and attention to detail. It’s not just what
you see, but what you feel that makes the difference. From exquisite fretwork to
pickguard edges delicately sanded and buffed to feel like an instrument loved and
played for decades.
Thin urethane finishes polished to perfection. Players who prefer a tastefully worn
in look can opt for light to medium aging which projects an authentic vibe. Even
more options are available than in the G&L main factory.
The Custom Shop is where the ultimate G&L instruments are crafted.

Hope this helps.

[LarryNJ]

Thanks Craig, that's good info, and nice work from G&L.

I had black hardware on my (sadly former) C.L.F. Centennial L-2000 and it looked superb, especially with the special Pearl White blonde finish.

If/when I'd spec a G&L CS bass, I would ask for that option for sure.