Not Your Father's G&L - Invader XL

Post by **Craig** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:49 am

This was recently posted on the G&L Facebook page:

FACTORY INSIDER -- "Not Your Father's G&L" ... Just wanted to put up a photo of a very cool Invader XL that came through the factory yesterday. It's black satin, ebony fingerboard with no face dots, black satin headstock and a set of EMG pickups. This guitar looked loud just sitting in the case. We plugged it into the Marshall JCM 800 we have in the back room and holy ^#%$*& did this thing rock. We will keep posting these unique instruments as they come through the shop so everyone can see and enjoy some of our efforts.

willross · Post by **willross** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:54 pm

Are these available in LH? If so, ship me one and bill my label!

Cheers,

Will

astutzmann · Post by **astutzmann** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:56 pm

stunning, could you imagine a black bridge on it as well?

jonc · Post by **jonc** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:48 pm

I've always like satin black and have a 2nd gen SC3 in that finish. Thx Craig. Please keep the goodies coming.

sam · Post by **sam** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:54 pm

Way cool. That just looks LOUD, and we all know black guitars sound better!

Thanks Craig, keep the hits coming.

Post by **Craig** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:17 pm

willross wrote:Are these available in LH? If so, ship me one and bill my label!

Cheers,

Will

Sorry, Will the Invader series is not available in Left-handed version.
You could get the same thing in an ASAT Deluxe body in LH, though.

Hope this helps.

legacyman · Post by **legacyman** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:15 pm

WOW Craig,

THAT IS SWEET!!!

OH MAN, I FEEL GAS Coming On !!! :sick:

I have been looking at those Invader Models Hot and Heavy!!

I'm thinking Alder body with two-tone burst, Duncan pups, ebony fretboard, and black painted headstock!!! OOOOOOH!!

Post by **Craig** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:08 pm

astutzmann wrote:stunning, could you imagine a black bridge on it as well?

and black tuners, too! Oh Yeah!

willross · Post by **willross** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:21 am

Craig wrote:You could get the same thing in an ASAT Deluxe body in LH, though.

Now you have me thinking...

Cheers,

Will

sirmyghin · Post by **sirmyghin** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:38 am

Seeing as EMGs have been around since the 70s that could be my fathers G&L

. Definitely not my taste, but it does look nice.

Post by **Craig** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:57 pm

sirmyghin wrote:Seeing as EMGs have been around since the 70s that could be my fathers G&L . Definitely not my taste, but it does look nice.

Okay, okay you young whippersnapper.

sirmyghin · Post by **sirmyghin** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:26 pm

Craig wrote:
sirmyghin wrote:Seeing as EMGs have been around since the 70s that could be my fathers G&L . Definitely not my taste, but it does look nice.
Okay, okay you young whippersnapper.

G&L needs young guys playing some of their gear, getting it out among the hip crowds

(not that I am hip)

Schoe1 · Post by **Schoe1** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:22 am

What would one expect to pay for thi guitar?

Xochitl · Post by **Xochitl** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:31 am

sirmyghin wrote:
Craig wrote:
sirmyghin wrote:Seeing as EMGs have been around since the 70s that could be my fathers G&L . Definitely not my taste, but it does look nice.
Okay, okay you young whippersnapper.

G&L needs young guys playing some of their gear, getting it out among the hip crowds (not that I am hip)

Give them a Floyd and 24 frets then!

Otherwise the dotless ebony board kills!

Post by **Craig** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:52 pm

Schoe1 wrote:What would one expect to pay for thi guitar?

Please review the READ ME FIRST: guitarsbyleo.com History and G&LDP Guidelines.
We do not allowed posting of new prices for any G&L products. Only the MAP price can be posted.
Posting of used prices is fine.

Unfortunately, I don't know what the MAP is for the Invader XL.

Sorry I could not be of more help.

Baco · Post by **Baco** » Sat May 07, 2011 11:23 am

Schoe1 wrote:What would one expect to pay for thi guitar?

This is a guitar from Axe Palace, you could/should ask Nick what's it selling for (http://www.axepalace.com)

steevlak · Post by **steevlak** » Tue May 10, 2011 10:25 am

Is that just a volume? I didn't know that was an option.

otis66 · Post by **otis66** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:04 pm

astutzmann wrote:stunning, could you imagine a black bridge on it as well?

Yeah, a black Krinkle bridge would bw sweat.

kygarv7 · Post by **kygarv7** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:01 am

Awesome! I just found this forum and am the owner of this exact guitar for about 6 months. When I found it for sale I thought it was exactly as if I would have custom ordered it myself. I have been playing a '85 G&L Broadcaster with active Bartolini's for almost twenty years and this new guitar with emgs and being more like a strat is really nice. OK, my question is I've been reading about neck profiles as I was sure the invader neck felt bigger so I bought a cheap set of digital calipers and yes the neck width is the wider 1 11/16" although on both copies of the "Custom Build Specifications" document it claims to have a #1a Slim C 1 5/8" nut. This must be a misprint. I believe it's probably the "wide C" profile as it feels wider and thicker than the broadcaster. I am still reallly happy with it and have gotten use to having more finger room now. Could anyone verify my claim? If so thanks a bunch!

astutzmann · Post by **astutzmann** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:04 am

could have been ordered with a #3neck, which is the wider neck, 12 degree radius. I have this on my asat special, its great!

Post by **Craig** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:32 am

kygarv7 wrote:Awesome! I just found this forum and am the owner of this exact guitar for about 6 months. When I found it for sale I thought it was exactly as if I would have custom ordered it myself. I have been playing a '85 G&L Broadcaster with active Bartolini's for almost twenty years and this new guitar with emgs and being more like a strat is really nice. OK, my question is I've been reading about neck profiles as I was sure the invader neck felt bigger so I bought a cheap set of digital calipers and yes the neck width is the wider 1 11/16" although on both copies of the "Custom Build Specifications" document it claims to have a #1a Slim C 1 5/8" nut. This must be a misprint. I believe it's probably the "wide C" profile as it feels wider and thicker than the broadcaster. I am still reallly happy with it and have gotten use to having more finger room now. Could anyone verify my claim? If so thanks a bunch!

The #3 neck is the stock neck on the Invader XL. The Custom Build Specifications was mis-entered
for the neck. You should be able to get corrected sheets by emailing Chris Robosan at repairs@glguitars.com.
Include the Model name, Serial Number and that your guitar has the #3 neck profile. And of course,
include your name and mailing address. He will sent you corrected copies.

Hope this helps.

louis cyfer · Post by **louis cyfer** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:57 pm

craig, it seems like the repair guys have been changing? what happened to john toner?

Baco · Post by **Baco** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:22 pm

I have a F-100 in satin black, but I added white body and neck binding to set it of a bit more, looks amazing. EMG 85 in the bridge, 81 in the neck. Drop D tuning, ready to rock

... and plays like a dream!!!

Here she is

JagInTheBag · Post by **JagInTheBag** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:33 pm

REDACTED, i misread the post.

louis cyfer · Post by **louis cyfer** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:13 pm

Baco wrote:I have a F-100 in satin black, but I added white body and neck binding to set it of a bit more, looks amazing. EMG 85 in the bridge, 81 in the neck. Drop D tuning, ready to rock

... and plays like a dream!!!

Here she is

those are nice, but why the emg's? the stock mfd humbucker is a great pup.

Baco · Post by **Baco** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:01 am

To attract a different crowd to the G&L guitars (I run a guitar shop, by the way

)

A lot of guys who tried this one out were blown away, it really is an awesome playing guitar

Post by **Craig** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:18 am

louis cyfer wrote:craig, it seems like the repair guys have been changing? what happened to john toner?

All I know is that John no longer works at G&L and Chris is once again
handling G&L Customer Service.

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