So I picked up a G & L Legacy Tribute (2004) that was missing a saddle, had some horribly scratchy POTS that actually made noise than cut out at the end of the volume range.
All of these problems seemed fixable to me but so I offered $80 bucks for it and apparently it was good enough.
The truth is the guitar is in really good shape, hardly a scratch on it. At worst I planned on fixing it and flipping it.
Now I think I may keep it - love the sound and playability. I like it better than the Fender MIM Strat (yes I had one once upon a time).
What a Fun Fun guitar
Doug - new to this Forum and G&L in general
New Guitar G&L Legacy Tribute - C.L. DEAL / STEAL!
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Hi Doug, nice looking Legacy you got there!
I've yet to hear of a MIK G&L that didn't have scratchy, dysfunctional pots. It was a special feature to stop them becoming too popular
Other than that they're fine instruments. I love my 2 MIK ASAT's. Rock on!
I've yet to hear of a MIK G&L that didn't have scratchy, dysfunctional pots. It was a special feature to stop them becoming too popular
Other than that they're fine instruments. I love my 2 MIK ASAT's. Rock on!
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What. A. Score.
My Tribute L2500 has horribly scratchy pots, and I'm betting that the Cherryburst Legacy I just got will too.
My Tribute L2500 has horribly scratchy pots, and I'm betting that the Cherryburst Legacy I just got will too.
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I wonder if the scratchy pot thing is due to humidity issues in shipping from Asia? Or just bad pots? Do they clean up with a contact cleaner like De-oxit or Funk-out?
Certainly, that guitar is worth a couple of pots.
Hey, I'll give ya $85 bucks for it!!!
Nice scoree!
Bill
Certainly, that guitar is worth a couple of pots.
Hey, I'll give ya $85 bucks for it!!!
Nice scoree!
Bill
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LOL, how does somebody lose a saddle?
What a bargain, though!
What a bargain, though!
-Colin
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'83 SC-3, '82/'91 S-500, '95 ASAT, '88 SB-1
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How does somebody lose a saddle when it's not on a horse you meankakerlak wrote:LOL, how does somebody lose a saddle?
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"How does somebody lose a saddle?"
Good question - I asked the same thing - I got - "I'm not sure how or why it is missing?"
The guitar wasn't beat up otherwise so I didn't press the issue.
I Ordered new POTS from Ebay - I got two of them today - I can't wait to put them in a fix that problem.
I don't mind doing that at all - Oh yea I tried cleaning them but to no avail.
Glad to be put of the G & L owners club - I doubt I will choice Fender over G & L at least not the MIM over a Tribute.
Doug
Good question - I asked the same thing - I got - "I'm not sure how or why it is missing?"
The guitar wasn't beat up otherwise so I didn't press the issue.
I Ordered new POTS from Ebay - I got two of them today - I can't wait to put them in a fix that problem.
I don't mind doing that at all - Oh yea I tried cleaning them but to no avail.
Glad to be put of the G & L owners club - I doubt I will choice Fender over G & L at least not the MIM over a Tribute.
Doug
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Re: New Guitar G&L Legacy Tribute - C.L. DEAL / STEAL!
Congratulations!
That is quite a Steal Deal, you got.
Where are you located, I want to the check out Craigslist in your area.
When you get a chance, please add your Legacy to our G&L Registry.
Thanks for sharing your good fortune and welcome to the G&L club.
That is quite a Steal Deal, you got.
Where are you located, I want to the check out Craigslist in your area.
When you get a chance, please add your Legacy to our G&L Registry.
Thanks for sharing your good fortune and welcome to the G&L club.
--Craig [co-webmaster of guitarsbyleo.com, since Oct. 16, 2000]
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