Hello,
I have a beautiful G&L Legacy finished in Graphite Metallic with a Satin Frost top coat.
The guitar came to me with a 1-ply black pickguard and black plastics. I'm looking to lighten it up a bit for a change.
I'm torn between a white pickguard and a mint pickguard - with either option, I'd go with a 3-ply pickguard and matching plastics.
Anyhow, I'd like to know your thoughts on the matter!
Thanks,
Ryan
Graphite Metallic Finish
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Re: Graphite Metallic Finish
By the way, does anyone know of a good source for obtaining plastics for a G&L Legacy (USA Series)?
I'll source the pickguard from Pickguard Heaven - but I'll also need to buy pickup covers, Volume & Tone knobs, and a selector switch tip.
In the past, I bought those plastics directly from the G&L online store - however it seems that the prices went up drastically.
My previous order from April 2015 -
3 pickup covers - $11.85 USD
3 knobs - 3 x $2.95 - $8.85 USD
1 selector switch tip - $1.25 USD
TOTAL (excluding shipping) - $21.95 USD
Prices from the G&L online store today -
3 pickup covers - 3 x $9.95 - $29.85 USD
3 knobs - 3 x $4.95 - $14.85 USD
1 selector switch tip - $3.95 USD
TOTAL (excluding shipping) - $48.65 USD
I love supporting G&L as much as the next guy, but these prices increased by more than twofold at some point in the past two and a half months.
So, where else can I source these parts from?
Thanks,
Ryan
I'll source the pickguard from Pickguard Heaven - but I'll also need to buy pickup covers, Volume & Tone knobs, and a selector switch tip.
In the past, I bought those plastics directly from the G&L online store - however it seems that the prices went up drastically.
My previous order from April 2015 -
3 pickup covers - $11.85 USD
3 knobs - 3 x $2.95 - $8.85 USD
1 selector switch tip - $1.25 USD
TOTAL (excluding shipping) - $21.95 USD
Prices from the G&L online store today -
3 pickup covers - 3 x $9.95 - $29.85 USD
3 knobs - 3 x $4.95 - $14.85 USD
1 selector switch tip - $3.95 USD
TOTAL (excluding shipping) - $48.65 USD
I love supporting G&L as much as the next guy, but these prices increased by more than twofold at some point in the past two and a half months.
So, where else can I source these parts from?
Thanks,
Ryan
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Re: Graphite Metallic Finish
It is really a matter of personal taste - I actually like the black best. Using the guitar builder, I preferred mint over the white. You may want to try the guitar builder app to get an idea which you would prefer.
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Re: Graphite Metallic Finish
Does anyone happen to have any advice regarding this?RYAN1987M wrote:By the way, does anyone know of a good source for obtaining plastics for a G&L Legacy (USA Series)?
I'll source the pickguard from Pickguard Heaven - but I'll also need to buy pickup covers, Volume & Tone knobs, and a selector switch tip.
In the past, I bought those plastics directly from the G&L online store - however it seems that the prices went up drastically.
My previous order from April 2015 -
3 pickup covers - $11.85 USD
3 knobs - 3 x $2.95 - $8.85 USD
1 selector switch tip - $1.25 USD
TOTAL (excluding shipping) - $21.95 USD
Prices from the G&L online store today -
3 pickup covers - 3 x $9.95 - $29.85 USD
3 knobs - 3 x $4.95 - $14.85 USD
1 selector switch tip - $3.95 USD
TOTAL (excluding shipping) - $48.65 USD
I love supporting G&L as much as the next guy, but these prices increased by more than twofold at some point in the past two and a half months.
So, where else can I source these parts from?
Thanks,
Ryan
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Re: Graphite Metallic Finish
For the knobs and selector switch tip, there are a number of parts companies, such as All Parts, which might have them for a lower price.
Search the Internet for guitar parts and I am sure you will find a number of resources.
I believe the pickup covers are unique to the G&L pickups, so you limited to the G&L On-line store and G&L dealers.
Search the Internet for guitar parts and I am sure you will find a number of resources.
I believe the pickup covers are unique to the G&L pickups, so you limited to the G&L On-line store and G&L dealers.
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Re: Graphite Metallic Finish
Thanks for the response Craig - I appreciate it!Craig wrote:For the knobs and selector switch tip, there are a number of parts companies, such as All Parts, which might have them for a lower price.
Search the Internet for guitar parts and I am sure you will find a number of resources.
I believe the pickup covers are unique to the G&L pickups, so you limited to the G&L On-line store and G&L dealers.