Some G&L's do not say "Guitars by Leo" under the G&L logo...

[CNEVS657]

I am the proud owner of a beautiful G&L Legacy USA. It is black with a pearl pick guard. Play's great and I am pretty sure it is a model from the early 90s. I bought it used for 500 bucks and just think i got a great deal. My other guitar is a 2008 American Deluxe Strat with the S.C Noiseless pickups and locking tuners. I never play it anymore though because this G&L has just become my go to axe, it is seriously the best guitar I have ever played. Anyway, my question is this. I can't seem to find an answer so I really hope someone replies to me here with some good reliable info. Basically the G&L i have says G&L on the headstock, but unlike some models, it does not say "Guitars by Leo" underneath. Can anyone tell me what this may mean? This doesnt mean my guitar could be a fake does it? If so it's a damn nice fake...hahaha. Also, this guitar does not have the Gun Oil Tint. What does this mean? was the gun oil an upgrade that this guitar just didnt come with? I would also consider taking this guitar to the factory to have it tinted with gun oil, its a maple neck and fretboard. Anyway please email me with an answer ! CRN5017@PSU.EDU or CNEVS657@YAHOO.COM

Thanks.

chris.

[CNEVS657]

Also you guys should know, that I know my G&L Legacy is not a tribute. It say LEGACY USA just like all the rest. Just doesnt say "Guitars by Leo" and i really want to know why, maybe this can help me find out exactly when it was made. Once again I believe its the early 90s but please help me out here. Here is the serial number CL08968

Thanks. I really want to know exactly what year this is made. and why it doesnt say guitars by leo. when they started putting guitars by leo on the guitars ECT....

[Craig]

Also you guys should know, that I know my G&L Legacy is not a tribute. It say LEGACY USA just like all the rest. Just doesnt say "Guitars by Leo" and i really want to know why, maybe this can help me find out exactly when it was made. Once again I believe its the early 90s but please help me out here. Here is the serial number CL08968

Thanks. I really want to know exactly what year this is made. and why it doesnt say guitars by leo. when they started putting guitars by leo on the guitars ECT....

I am the proud owner of a beautiful G&L Legacy USA. It is black with a pearl pick guard. Play's great and I am pretty sure it is a model from the early 90s. I bought it used for 500 bucks and just think i got a great deal. My other guitar is a 2008 American Deluxe Strat with the S.C Noiseless pickups and locking tuners. I never play it anymore though because this G&L has just become my go to axe, it is seriously the best guitar I have ever played. Anyway, my question is this. I can't seem to find an answer so I really hope someone replies to me here with some good reliable info. Basically the G&L i have says G&L on the headstock, but unlike some models, it does not say "Guitars by Leo" underneath. Can anyone tell me what this may mean? This doesnt mean my guitar could be a fake does it? If so it's a damn nice fake...hahaha. Also, this guitar does not have the Gun Oil Tint. What does this mean? was the gun oil an upgrade that this guitar just didnt come with? I would also consider taking this guitar to the factory to have it tinted with gun oil, its a maple neck and fretboard. Anyway please email me with an answer ! CRN5017@PSU.EDU or CNEVS657@YAHOO.COM

Thanks.

chris.

See this post in the G&L Knowledgebase, sub-forum General G&L Questions: "Guitars by Leo" missing on headstock....?.

For the year it was built, see (in the same sub-forum): Serial number significance and How do I determine an instrument's age?.

Hope this helps.