rrider wrote:I have a couple questions if anyone can answer I'd appreciate it.
Can the date of the guitar be found anywhere other than unbolting the neck?
I have seen pics of the neck bolt plates with the G&L logo..Mine doesn't.
Is that only on certain models?
Welcome rrider, and thanks for the pics! The back of the headstock S/N plate I think you are referring to is indeed only a recent addition. G&L started using those plates in February of 2011 with S/N CLF 061000. And starting from that date, they provide a spec sheet with the guitar which does contain a date when the guitar was set up. For more on this, see this
New Serial Number Plates post. For older models, the only reliable way to assess the 'born on date' would be to inspect the neck heel and neck pocket of the body or, if available, a hang tag or Silver Certificate of Authenticity for the instruments released by the Custom Creations Department . Although, a search in the
G&L Registry might give you a fair idea of the age if at least some neck and body dates have been entered for S/N's in the neighborhood of your Legacy. And in case it isn't, you can register your fabulous instrument too
Hope this helps,
- Jos
P.S. Nice cabinet you have for your cases!
