Just Announced: The G&L Black Ice Collection

Post by **Craig** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:36 pm

Just announced to the G&L Dealers!

The G&L Black Ice Collection

The new Black Ice Collection takes G&L’s Nearly Naked™ (NENA) finish in a whole new direction
with a bad-ass look for players ready to grab the spotlight. Like the 2012 Special Collection,
Black Ice models feature G&L’s newly-developed NENA finish applied over premium two-piece
swamp ash bodies. This time around, no pickguard comes between your eyes and the dramatic
Black Ice finish.

Having worked with a variety of staining and burnishing techniques, G&L craftsmen developed
the Nearly Naked finish blending old-world techniques with modern finish technology. While the
NENA vision was all about highlighting the natural beauty of swamp ash, artists never stop
exploring. Before long G&L master painter Malcolm McLamore had developed Black Ice, a sleek
matte black base with silver highlights embedded in the sweeping grain of the swamp ash. You’ll
be forgiven for thinking such an intricate finish may be delicate, but the Nearly Naked Black Ice
finish is surprisingly durable yet reveals the wood’s natural texture to the touch.

View the Black Ice models.

willross · Post by **willross** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:38 pm

Which are available in Left handed?

Cheers,

Will

*** Also, can the bridge pickup on the BBoy have an Alnico pickup, like in Darwin's latest?

blargfromouterspace · Post by **blargfromouterspace** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:57 pm

Oh yeah. I like where this is going.

darwinohm · Post by **darwinohm** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:27 pm

These new colors and woods are awesome. They have introduced some cool stuff recently. Beats the heck out of new overpriced artist models every week!!!!! -- Darwin

LiquidSmoke · Post by **LiquidSmoke** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:17 pm

I just like the fact that you can get a Bluesboy without a pickguard.

louis cyfer · Post by **louis cyfer** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:33 pm

LiquidSmoke wrote:I just like the fact that you can get a Bluesboy without a pickguard.

you always could. they just constantly lied about it. if i were darwin i'd make them make a new one without the pickguard.

these look nice, but the original nena collection would look better without the pg's.

huck · Post by **huck** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:31 am

I'm gassin up here!, these look SWEET!!!

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:59 am

I like the Black Ice ASAT Deluxe II..

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:34 am

Sounds like it might be really cool,
Does anyone have a REAL picture of one they can share ?

I like the "Alan Parsons" style advert (the guitars almost look real ).
...brings back memories of Pat Benatars first MTV vid

G&L's website dampens the GAS I had when I got there...it's like looking at Anime' when your want to see
some nearly naked action . Where's the SKIN ???

I hate to say it but whoever is in charge of the creativity on the website should be moved to making bumperstickers ...
and then get a real photographer ( even a mediocre photograph would be better than whats up now which looks like a cut and paste photoshop job )

I usually have to wait for some to show up on ebay to get some realistic pics from different angles, that's not right !

Malcom's work deserves better

Elwood

birdswamp · Post by **birdswamp** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:35 am

Please Please Please make the NENA finish a regular option with more color choices.

willross · Post by **willross** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:00 am

Can't wait for the left-handed availability.

Cheers,

Will

Post by **Craig** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:14 pm

willross wrote:Can't wait for the left-handed availability.

Cheers,

Will

I checked with Dave and Steve.

Dave replied:

The Bluesboy and Legacy Deluxe will be available as left-handed models.

No options are available, they only come as specified.

Steve replied:

The concept of our special run models to come up with a unique cosmetic look (and in some with some models unique functions) that stay the same.
We want to take the options out of the mix on these models. It has worked well for us with the 30th Anniversary, Korina, 2012 Special Collection
and now the Black Ice.

Hope this helps.

Post by **Craig** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:17 pm

birdswamp wrote:Please Please Please make the NENA finish a regular option with more color choices.

I asked Steve Grom about this and replied:

To be determined, both for new finishes and if they will be available on additional models

Hope this helps.

birdswamp · Post by **birdswamp** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:41 am

the black ice is cool but in my humble opinion the NENA finish would also look great in vintage white or blonde

willross · Post by **willross** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:18 am

Thanks for the update. What about locking tuners for that Legacy Deluxe? I could go after-market, but it would no longer be "stock"...

Cheers,

Will

Post by **Craig** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:29 am

willross wrote:Thanks for the update. What about locking tuners for that Legacy Deluxe? I could go after-market, but it would no longer be "stock"...

Cheers,

Will

You would have to go after-market on any changes from the spec, Dave was clear on that.

willross · Post by **willross** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:38 am

Thanks again.

zapcosongs · Post by **zapcosongs** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:44 pm

Just found this and I'm smitten.

But I'm just wondering why go Tone Pros rather than Saddle Lock on the Deluxe? Just wonder what factors were considered in making this decision.... Thanks! - ed

meowmix · Post by **meowmix** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:36 pm

I like it.

No PG on the Legacy.

zapcosongs wrote:Just found this and I'm smitten.

But I'm just wondering why go Tone Pros rather than Saddle Lock on the Deluxe? Just wonder what factors were considered in making this decision.... Thanks! - ed

Wow! What is up with that!?! "TonePros T3BT locking bridge with T1Z locking tailpiece"

Does G&L think most people want a 1 5/8" nut? I'm thinking 1 11/16" would be the majority.

LiquidSmoke · Post by **LiquidSmoke** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:38 pm

meowmix wrote:I like it.

No PG on the Legacy.

zapcosongs wrote:Just found this and I'm smitten.

But I'm just wondering why go Tone Pros rather than Saddle Lock on the Deluxe? Just wonder what factors were considered in making this decision.... Thanks! - ed
Wow! What is up with that!?! "TonePros T3BT locking bridge with T1Z locking tailpiece"

Does G&L think most people want a 1 5/8" nut? I'm thinking 1 11/16" would be the majority.

I usually categorise nut widths:

1 5/8" : narrow
1 11/16": medium
1 3/4": wide

I prefer 1 3/4" and wouldn't buy a 1 5/8" -- too skinny for me,

blargfromouterspace · Post by **blargfromouterspace** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:22 pm

zapcosongs wrote:Just found this and I'm smitten.

But I'm just wondering why go Tone Pros rather than Saddle Lock on the Deluxe? Just wonder what factors were considered in making this decision.... Thanks! - ed

My guess is that it's one there to give the guitar more of a Les Paul type feel than the regular Deluxe. The Tone pros is a nice bridge that's very well made - I for one like seeing G&L trying all these new things.

Then again, they might just be left-over stock from the Korina series

darwinohm · Post by **darwinohm** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:30 pm

Jamie, the population in the avatar is growing!-- Darwin

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:30 pm

darwinohm wrote:Jamie, the population in the avatar is growing!-- Darwin

+1 Hadn't noticed the doubling of the collection yet. Great stuff!

- Jos

blargfromouterspace · Post by **blargfromouterspace** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:01 pm

yowhatsshakin wrote:
darwinohm wrote:Jamie, the population in the avatar is growing!-- Darwin
+1 Hadn't noticed the doubling of the collection yet. Great stuff!

- Jos

No, no doubling has happened - my count has been steady at 4 all year, I just didn't have an appropriate photo displaying them all

. There is no doubt in my mind that that number will increase next year!

Post by **Theguitarstore** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 11:49 am

My wife and I took a trip to the factory in early September and I got to see the Black Ice as prototype. It would be a lie to say I did not try to steal one.
The addition of the sand in to the NeNa black finish was too damn cool. It is really a texture that only the player gets to see but, guitars are for the player.
We have some on order too. I should also say that there are some really cool finish options coming down the pike. 2013 is going to be a great year for G&L fans.

Seattle James

Current in stock USA G&L count:28 11-5-12

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 12:19 pm

Theguitarstore wrote:
The addition of the sand in to the NeNa black finish was too damn cool. It is really a texture that only the player gets to see but, guitars are for the player.

I'll have to stop by once you have one in . I'd like to see one in person, but I do feel a little less inclined to buy since
noone responded to my gripes about the cut and paste pics (which seem to be the only representation out there

) from G&L's bureau.
I'd have some good lighting, a macro setting on my cheap digital camera and I bet I could take some shots that would sell the new finishes...why doesn't someome at G&L do that?

/rant

Ew

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 1:54 pm

Elwood wrote:
Theguitarstore wrote:
The addition of the sand in to the NeNa black finish was too damn cool. It is really a texture that only the player gets to see but, guitars are for the player.
I'd have some good lighting, a macro setting on my cheap digital camera and I bet I could take some shots that would sell the new finishes...why doesn't someome at G&L do that?

/rant

Ew

+1 - G&L could do wonders if they bothered to put up some quality photos.

Post by **Theguitarstore** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:20 pm

We just got shipping notification. We'll see a Legacy & a Bluesboy on Monday, Nov 12! Also, just wanted to put it out there that when you stop in, please give us some pointers on how we can make our photos look better. Lighting is tough in our store, so we need a bit of help from someone who knows a little better.

Elwood wrote:
Theguitarstore wrote:
The addition of the sand in to the NeNa black finish was too damn cool. It is really a texture that only the player gets to see but, guitars are for the player.
I'll have to stop by once you have one in . I'd like to see one in person, but I do feel a little less inclined to buy since
noone responded to my gripes about the cut and paste pics (which seem to be the only representation out there ) from G&L's bureau.
I'd have some good lighting, a macro setting on my cheap digital camera and I bet I could take some shots that would sell the new finishes...why doesn't someome at G&L do that?

/rant

Ew

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:04 pm

Sweet!
Thanks for the good info...
Are you a South Park fan? ..if so , ya know the episode where Cartman is waiting for the Wii ?

I think it's a two parter titled " Three more weeks" ,

: )

see ya soon,
Elwood

zapcosongs · Post by **zapcosongs** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:12 pm

This is getting bromantic. Good luck you two. Ha!

- ed

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:58 pm

zapcosongs wrote:This is getting bromantic. Good luck you two. Ha! - ed

Ouch...dont think I've EVER been in a sentence with that word...haha...thx for the laugh.

Found the south park episodes...I was wrong, it's titled "Go,god,go"

http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-ep ... -go-god-go

and

http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-ep ... god-go-xii

I've only bought new twice (a washburn eagle when I was in 9th grade, and an Alvarez acoustic in a time of no other
guitars ) , I'll admit I'm tempted, although black ice with a roasted maple neck sounds like a cool custom order...I look forward to seeing the first run of them in real life.

Post by **Theguitarstore** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:27 pm

Ok then I get to be Jake!
I got the Bluesboy and the Lecacy HB.

blargfromouterspace · Post by **blargfromouterspace** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:08 pm

Theguitarstore wrote:Ok then I get to be Jake!
I got the Bluesboy and the Lecacy HB.

Pictures please!

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:20 pm

Theguitarstore wrote:Ok then I get to be Jake!
I got the Bluesboy and the Lecacy HB.

I'll be in soon ( I'm thinking tomorrow ), do you know can these be ordered with a roasted maple neck?

Do you want me to bring lunch?
....Four fried chickens (whole ) , and a Coke IIRC ??

Elwood
(I'll bring my little camera)

Johnnyp · Post by **Johnnyp** » Fri Nov 23, 2012 6:49 pm

Here's my Legacy Deluxe Black Ice!

meowmix · Post by **meowmix** » Fri Nov 23, 2012 8:09 pm

That looks cool. Your pictures look more detail than the ones G&L provides. Thanks for posting.
How is the weight?

Johnnyp · Post by **Johnnyp** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:36 pm

The weight is comfortable - around 8 pounds..

JagInTheBag · Post by **JagInTheBag** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:03 pm

This is nothing short of gorgeous!

Post by **Craig** » Mon May 04, 2015 7:49 pm

Announced to the G&L dealers today:

The Back Ice Collection is Concluded.

We've decided it's time to wrap up the Black Ice Collection to make way for cool new things in the works. Of course, we will fill orders we have on hand.

It's been a great ride, and we'd like to thank all our G&L dealer friends for your support of the Black Ice collection.

zapcosongs · Post by **zapcosongs** » Mon May 04, 2015 8:17 pm

I think I am going to kill myself.

Ha!!!! - ed

NickHorne · Post by **NickHorne** » Wed May 06, 2015 7:15 am

It would be really good to have "no pickguard" reinstated as an option on the Asats...

Clear Orange on Quilt maple, Bluesboy; the sunset guitar

Post by **Craig** » Wed May 06, 2015 7:21 am

NickHorne wrote:It would be really good to have "no pickguard" reinstated as an option on the Asats...

Clear Orange on Quilt maple, Bluesboy; the sunset guitar

It's an "off menu" option, see: Are there any "off menu" G&L options?.

NickHorne · Post by **NickHorne** » Wed May 06, 2015 1:23 pm

Thanks, Craig, that's great.
I might try again! My dealer here couldn't order my Special without a guard a couple of years back, for some reason.
I'll ask him to enquire how the no-guard option is looking now.