NGD - Fallout!

[LeeW]

I've been very impressed by my Graphite Metallic Fallout, but have never been a fan of rosewood fingerboards and have always been a fan of G&L's Clear Orange. This Clear Orange over swamp ash with a maple board has been calling to me for a while and I simply couldn't ignore that call any longer. The white pickguard is OK, but it'll be replaced with a more interesting color. Otherwise, this Fallout is pure joy.

[Zippy]

Pretty guitar. I agree, a cooler pickguard would look very nice. If you're ever up in New Braunfels, give me a holler.

Larry

[Fumble fingers]

sweet Fallout Lee !! ......I like your Fallout in the market place too (sweet deal in itself )..... I'd have too keep them both .....lol

[KenC]

Lee,

I've never had anything good to say about how a Fallout looks so far, but now I have to. That trans orange finish is really sweet, and with the ash grain it ties all of the guitar's elements together very nicely. I don't think the white pickguard looks bad on that body at all, but either cream or parchment may look even nicer.

There may be a Fallout in my future after all...

Ken

[Salmon]

Where did you find that? Sorry to anyone who owns a Fallout but this is the best looking Fallout I have seen to date. I vote for Clear Orange with a cream pickguard with the maple neck

[Fumble fingers]

would a clear pick guard work with the route of a Fallout ??........ it's still a beauty regardless

[Craig]

would a clear pick guard work with the route of a Fallout ??........ it's still a beauty regardless

Nope, unless you want to see the wiring and control channel under the guard.

[LeeW]

Thank you all for the comments. I'm a fan of the Fallout in general, but this wood and color combo is "The" Fallout for me. As for the pickguard, Pickguard Heaven's aged white pearl, tortoise, or abalone are the options.

Salmon, it came from Studio Gears (Temecula, CA) at a price I found very agreeable.

[blueburst]

Ahhhhhhhhh. 'tis a beauty. Ironically, I came thisclose to buying your guitar from Studio Works a couple of weeks back, but I really prefer a vintage tint gloss neck over the satin and thanks to my retro fixation, I was jonesing for a belair green body. Since I was a good boy and saved some money this year, instead of buying what turned out to be your guitar, I custom ordered a belair green Fallout with vintage tint gloss neck and matching headstock (you even commented on my earlier post!)!

So now you've got a sweet swamp ash orange one and I'm getting my belair green in about 4 weeks and everyone's happy. If you end up swapping the pickguard out for cream or parchment, that baby's going to be completely off the hook. I already know that the Fallout is the king of tone and versatility, so you'll definitely enjoy playing it. Have fun!!!

[Fumble fingers]

Lee , do you have any other pictures of the Graphite Fallout you can post here ?? .... might as well have both Fallouts on here : ) ...... I'm really digging your Fallout in the market place

[LeeW]

blue - By sheer coincidence, I almost bought a Himalayan Blue with maple board USA Fallout... like your Tribute model... but I've been jonesing for Clear Orange. Yes, indeed, I know I'm quite happy.

fingers - I've got a closer pic of the body on the Graphite one somewhere. I'll post it when I find it.

[supereiv]

I'm with Ken this time.
That's the first fallout I find appealing !

Happy NGD

[darwinohm]

Very sweet Fallout. I think that they are superb. I almost bought one a week ago but like you, I prefer a maple neck.-- Darwin

[LeeW]

As requested, a shot of my Graphite Metallic. This one's in the Marketplace, BTW

[LeeW]

I welcome opinions on my pickguard choices. Abalone would tie in to the board's inlay. Tortoise would pick up on the orange of the body. Aged white pearl would keep some of the "pop" of the white guard, but with a bit more character. That's my reasoning... however reasonable it may be.

[Fumble fingers]

Black would go with the clear Orange too and match the pup's ......the Graphite Metalic Fallout looks great !! ... I would be tempted but I'm working on getting a Broadcaster , you sure have it priced to sell

[Salmon]

I welcome opinions on my pickguard choices. Abalone would tie in to the board's inlay. Tortoise would pick up on the orange of the body. Aged white pearl would keep some of the "pop" of the white guard, but with a bit more character. That's my reasoning... however reasonable it may be.

WARNING subjective content to follow.

Here is my pitch: Cream is all at once classic, harmonious, complimentary, non-competitive with other virtues, a subtle contrast to allow the Clear Orange, ash grain and natural maple neck to stand out and be fully appreciated ...all as opposed to adding yet another item going over the top attracting attention (i.e. relatively flashy and busy pearl or tortoise).

BTW, I would darken the rosewood fretboard and keep the Graphite Metallic Fallout.

THE END of the subjective content.

[LeeW]

Hmm. "Non-competitive with other virtues." That struck a chord. I've disliked, and promptly replaced, past guitars for being too busy. Perhaps a swap of the Graphite's black guard onto the Orange might be worth a look. Thanks for the input.

[supereiv]

Here is my pitch: Cream is all at once classic, harmonious, complimentary, non-competitive with other virtues, a subtle contrast to allow the Clear Orange, ash grain and natural maple neck to stand out and be fully appreciated ...all as opposed to adding yet another item going over the top attracting attention (i.e. relatively flashy and busy pearl or tortoise).

BTW, I would darken the rosewood fretboard and keep the Graphite Metallic Fallout.

THE END of the subjective content.

+1, try the black, or cream, I do dislike tortoise with orange, just my point of view...

[LeeW]

I swapped the pickguards and like them BOTH better... Success! Thanks again for the input.

[supereiv]

Oh yeeeeeeeaaah !
Don't ever think about selling one of those !

[LeeW]

Ha! Thanks, supereiv, but I'm not a collector... so, the Graphite remains on the Marketplace. If I had a good deal more money and/or talent, I'd keep 'em both.

[Fumble fingers]

I love it !! .... the black PG looks good on there , My Legacy is honey burst with black PG but I think I like the clear orange better than the honey burst ..... both of your guitars look good with the black PG but colors are like ice cream

[LeeW]

Honey Burst is dangerously close to Clear Orange on my favorites list, and yours looks great. The matching headstock really sets it off nicely. I'm of the opinion that a black guard makes brighter colors seem more vivid.

[goodbye]

I honestly am really considering taking that Fallout of your hands... if only you didn't switch the pickguard. I'm absolutely in love with the grey/black combo.

[Salmon]

Hello Goodbye,

You can purchase an identical to the original 3-ply gloss black pickguard from G&L's supplier Pickguard Heaven for $36. You might consider getting a flat black 1-ply ($40) instead of the glossy black 3-ply for metallic. The contrast really makes the metallic pop and although the white edge of a 3-ply looks great in many applications it takes away from the strength of the black on metallic IMO. If you prefer glossy a 1-ply gloss black is $30.

Here is an example of the 1-ply flat black on a metallic finish:

[Ray Barbee Music]

Cream gives a nice "Dreamsickle" sort of look.