Legacy bolt guidance needed!

[krugerj]

As some of you might know from my thread I posted a couple days ago, I have been bitten by the GAS bug for a Legacy.

That out of the way, I have found both a gorgeous blonde Ash 4 bolt Legacy as well as an Alder solid black 3 bolt from the early-mid 90s for the exact same price (the 3 bolt one is like 40$ more). I know the taboo of F-brand 3 bolters, but I've heard some good things about the G&L 3 bolters. Both are maple neck.

Other than the micro-tilt, does anybody have any preference of both constructions? Are the 90s instruments better construction than the present day ones?

The 90s Legacy does have some oxidation on the bridge and a bit more body wear, but it still seems to be in good shape.

Opinions, comments?

Thanks!

[FZTNT]

Leo and George went on a crusade with G&L to build the finest guitars made. They also were laser focused on building guitars that were fairly easy for the "average guy" to set up and adjust without major tools and rigs or having to send them back to the factory or expensive luthier for simple adjustments. That being said, I always prefer the three bolt models as this gives you some flexibility in setting action and playability in a pretty intuitive manner. Not that shimming a four bolt neck should be all that difficult but it takes a bit more trial and error to get what you want. And, each time you have to remove the neck completely from the body.

So, it's personal preference. They can both be set up and play better than most guitars, I just like to do as much as I can. It's a good learning process too.

I would say the build quality on both should be similar and not to worry about that aspect of either guitar. However, there is always the occasional lemon from anything you might purchase but G&Ls are quite consistent.

Just my 2 Cents...Enjoy with however you choose to go.

Tom