GAS Problem... I'm in big trouble

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krugerj
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GAS Problem... I'm in big trouble

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Guys, I'm in trouble.

I've fully caught the G&L GAS bug. I had read this all over the web, that once you get your first G&L you just want more, and more, and more... I have fallen in love with another G&L and have resolved to maybe sell one of my precious guitars to buy it (but NEVER my Bluesboy!!). I might make the 3 hour drive out to try it at the music store it's located at one day in the next few weeks. Convince me NOT to buy it! This time, it is a Swamp Ash Legacy in see-through blonde... Photos following.

Oh, and it's $875 USD.

HELP

P.S. What's up with the positioning of that string tree? Is that standard on Legacy's? My only experience with S-types have been Japanese, Mexican and American F-branded.

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1994 USA G&L Legacy

Other guitars:
2019 Oswald OT/OS, 2018 Eastman SB59/v, 2015 Suhr Classic S, 1999 PRS Custom 22, 1977 Greco SE 700 hardtail
Amps: Carr Telstar, NeuralDSP, HX Stomp/Helix Native
And way, way too many pedals
dalto
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It looks nice but I would definitely ask for a discount since it seems like it was made backwards.

The legacy is a great guitar. I sold my american deluxe strat not too long after getting my legacy.
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Agreed on everything looks backwards, but the string tree is normal , it just keeps the strings in the nut on over zealous bends, lol
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Fumble fingers wrote:Agreed on everything looks backwards, but the string tree is normal , it just keeps the strings in the nut on over zealous bends, lol
I think if I had a penny for every time somebody made that backwards joke, I'd be able to afford this guitar on it's own :happy0007:

Also yeah, it was just the strange positioning of it so close to the nut that vexed me a bit.
1994 USA G&L Legacy

Other guitars:
2019 Oswald OT/OS, 2018 Eastman SB59/v, 2015 Suhr Classic S, 1999 PRS Custom 22, 1977 Greco SE 700 hardtail
Amps: Carr Telstar, NeuralDSP, HX Stomp/Helix Native
And way, way too many pedals
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nice legacy, looks like a great tone machine!
something about blondes...
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dalto wrote:It looks nice but I would definitely ask for a discount since it seems like it was made backwards.

The legacy is a great guitar. I sold my american deluxe strat not too long after getting my legacy.
The current location of the string tree is near the D tuner or between the D and G tuners. see: Photos of Graph-Tech nut and Graph-Tech string tree. What year is this guitar? (3 or 4 neck bolts?)

You are not likely to find anyone here to talk you out of getting another G&L. ;)

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krugerj
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Craig wrote:
dalto wrote:It looks nice but I would definitely ask for a discount since it seems like it was made backwards.

The legacy is a great guitar. I sold my american deluxe strat not too long after getting my legacy.
The current location of the string tree is near the D tuner or between the D and G tuners. see: Photos of Graph-Tech nut and Graph-Tech string tree. What year is this guitar? (3 or 4 neck bolts?)

You are not likely to find anyone here to talk you out of getting another G&L. ;)

:ugeek:

It's a 4 bolt, it looks to be a mid-2000s one by my amateur eyes...

Also I figured that would be the case :crazy:

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1994 USA G&L Legacy

Other guitars:
2019 Oswald OT/OS, 2018 Eastman SB59/v, 2015 Suhr Classic S, 1999 PRS Custom 22, 1977 Greco SE 700 hardtail
Amps: Carr Telstar, NeuralDSP, HX Stomp/Helix Native
And way, way too many pedals
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My 2013 Legacy has it slightly below the A tuner like yours , my 1997 S500 1984 Cavalier are dead center between the A and D tuner
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Post by lefty_major »

I don't want to say anything because I'll just fuel krugerj's passion. Great photos capturing the blonde finish but backwards it is not.
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I think why your tree is low is because the Decal is slightly low and G&L didn't want to mount the tree on the decal , after closer look yours is lower than mine but the decal on the lefty is in the way of mounting it higher is my best guess
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Buy it. That's a great looking Legacy, the 1-ply white guard ices the cake. Not many look that good.
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