Let me introduce you to my newest find...I do not know what year it was built but some of the options provide a clue to its birthdate. Craig, perhaps one of your contacts at G&L could shed some light on Legacy Serial Number CLF45012, if you have time. So that I can know a bit more about this beauty. It is Very Heavy.
First off, not only does it have matching Headstock color, but matching veneer. A most awesome Honey Burst on Tiger Stripe Maple.
The body itself is amazing with the gold hardware and Natural Wood Binding . I think it's what they call faux binding because it's the edge of the Maple cap not a separate piece glued into the edge. You can see the grain of the Maple on it.
The back of this thing is also outrageous in the clear red over the Swamp Ash body and clear red would have been a good color for the front too.
So now I have given away a little mystery...the most incredible Bird's Eye Maple Neck I have ever seen. Behold...
I'm really not sure I can say much more about this beautiful instrument. The pictures do not do it justice but might give you an idea of just what the craftsmen at G&L have produced. I will probably never see a Legacy like this again. There is one that might come close in the registry but without the gold hardware. I am truly blessed to have found this one and through, what Jos described as "ruthless negotiation" I got it for a somewhat reasonable price. I have used the guitar builder app several times to see what I can build as the ultimate new guitar but couldn't build this and, even if I could it would cost $4K or more. (but it would be an ASAT.) But this thing also sounds fantastic. It was supposedly built for a G&L endorser but I do not have any info as to who that is or when he had it made.
Oh and by the way... here's my new NIGHTHAWK!!!
October 21st, 1983. Black, B\W\B Pickguard, Chrome Hardware, DF bridge, Bi-cut Maple Neck, Ebony Fretboard, Mahogany Body. Pure MOJO, Awesome Sound!! Near Mint Condition.
I must say, I have most of the G&L's I want so I may be suspending my GAS for a while. Only thing left would be a Broadcaster in good condition. To all of you that have helped me to understand and identify these beautiful guitars I wish to thank you all with my utmost appreciation and respect.
Tom
“Information is not knowledge.
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty.
Beauty is not love.
Love is not music.
Music is THE BEST.”
FZ