1980 F-100 Series II Need info please

Hello all!
I recently inherited (sadly) a G&L F-100 Series II which has the serial number G000591 engraved on the bridge (which I believe means it was made in 1980)

It is very beautiful, plays nicely and seems to be in close to 'like new' condition. However, I probably won't play it much as my Telecaster monopolizes my time.

Is this something I should hold onto?


Thanks

Welcome Boris,

I would hang on to it, it's a beautiful early example that will only increase in value as time goes by,
especially with the original case and in that condition.

A few other early F-100s are owned by regulars here, I feel lucky to have G000893, maple neck, mahogany body,
though it's nowhere close to the condition of yours.
elwood

Welcome, Boris. That F-100 looks like a keeper to me. I have G000504, which was built in September/October 1980. The serial numbers don't indicate the production year, as the bridges (and later the neckplates) they were stamped on were pulled at random from a bin. I'd be comfortable guessing that your F-100 is most likely from very early production - 1980 or early 1981. There's always the chance that the bridge was hiding in a back corner of the parts bin until a year or so later, though.

I have F-100s in ash and mahogany. The pickups are pretty bright in the ash body (to my ears, at least), but my 'hog has a gorgeous, full tone. The controls aren't intuitive, so I would recommend checking the Gallery section on this website for a copy of the original switching instructions. Put this G&L through its paces, and you might just find that Tele getting a bit less playing time. Heck, you might even turn into an ASAT player instead. A lot of us went that same route...

Ken

Welcome Boris. I'm with the 2 guys above: keep it at least for a while and play it. Your guitar is just pristine. Do you also have the original arm in the case? And maybe some paperwork (maintenance guide) and maybe sales slip?

- Jos

I see it listed on ebay, looks like a fair price.
Nice pics, boy that burst looks good.

elwood

And on its way to the Pacific Northwest ...

- Jos

And on its way to the Pacific Northwest ...

- Jos

Cool Jos,
it's found a good home,

Thanks Elwood. It turns out to have exactly the specs I was looking for and a beautiful complement to my G-200. Looking forward to put a fresh set of strings on it and take it through its paces.

- Jos

nice!