G&L George Fullerton Signature price??

[ricktifier]

I was looking into purchasing a G&L Legacy, but ran into a used G&L George Fullerton Signature guitar for $1200. Is that how much they are worth? I know they are discontinued, but I have seen people selling them for around 800 bucks. I understand these guitars went for around $1500 when they were new, so I am note sure about a used one for 1200. Opinions please!

Also, whats are the significant differences between a Legacy and the Fullerton model? Would the Fullerton neck be more uncomfortable for small hands?

[louis cyfer]

i think the fullerton has a 7.5" radius, and a soft v neck, basically a close copy of his old strat. but legacies have many different neck option including radius and neck thickness, so you can get them for smaller hands. the other difference is the tone controls. i think a legacy is perfectly fine, although you might want to consider a 2b neck option. you can get a used legacy for 600-750 easy.

[ricktifier]

But is the Fullerton worth the $1200, or is it overpriced?
Thanks for the other info, btw. Very helpful.

[KenC]

I've seen Fullertons go for much less. I agree with Louis: a Fullerton Sig is not really any different than a Legacy, except for the decal. The other features could all be had as options on a production Legacy. I have played a neck with the same profile as a Fullerton, and it felt uncomfortably large to me. It was more like an upright bass than an electric guitar. Some folks may like that, though.

Fullertons aren't rare. An instrument that can be verified to be in the initial limited run (I believe it was 120 guitars) could have some extra value to a collector, but after the first 120 they went into regular production. For comparison, the John Jorgenson Sig ASAT was a rarebird (about 190 built), but it doesn't command much more of a price than any silver flake ASAT.

Bottom line, unless there is something very unique about this guitar, and it is in mint condition, I doubt the price you mentioned could be justified. Legacies can be found in great condition for about half the price.

Ken

[louis cyfer]

if you are just looking for a guitar to do that job and with those features, no it is not. if you are looking for a george fullerton model, it may. to me it's high, but condition and other factors come into play.

[Craig]

I've seen Fullertons go for much less. I agree with Louis: a Fullerton Sig is not really any different than a Legacy, except for the decal. The other features could all be had as options on a production Legacy. I have played a neck with the same profile as a Fullerton, and it felt uncomfortably large to me. It was more like an upright bass than an electric guitar. Some folks may like that, though.

Fullertons aren't rare. An instrument that can be verified to be in the initial limited run (I believe it was 120 guitars) could have some extra value to a collector, but after the first 120 they went into regular production. For comparison, the John Jorgenson Sig ASAT was a rarebird (about 190 built), but it doesn't command much more of a price than any silver flake ASAT.

Bottom line, unless there is something very unique about this guitar, and it is in mint condition, I doubt the price you mentioned could be justified. Legacies can be found in great condition for about half the price.

Ken

There is a difference in the control circuit of the Fullerton Signature vs the Legacy. The Fullerton has the two tone system while the Legacy has the PTB system.



Also the stock frets are vintage style on the Fullerton while they would be optional on the Legacy.

Hope this helps.

[yowhatsshakin]

But is the Fullerton worth the $1200, or is it overpriced?
Thanks for the other info, btw. Very helpful.

The Blue Book has the Fullerton Sig in mint condition listed for $1,075 for a 3-bolt (pre -1997), and $975 for a 4-bolt. So definitely overpriced.

Time to haggle ...

- Jos