Even though I haven't posted much in recent months, I still try to read the boards as often as I can. The summer months are a busy time, so it's hard for me to participate. For those that don't know me, I'm Dave. I'm from the Dayton, Ohio area, and I am a huge G&L Superstrat geek.
Lunch:
Being on midnights my lunches are usually pretty light. Last year I lost 35 lbs, so I skip fast food places. Tonight my lunch is a couple of oranges, and two bologna sandwiches. For those that don't know, I am a police officer. So under no circumstances will I ever be seen eating a doughnut or drinking coffee while on duty! I made that mistake once early in my career!
G&L:
I'm curious to get other members opinions on the newer guitars G&L has released. For me, I love the new guitars they've produced this year. For the last two years I have been dying for them to reissue the Superhawk. When they finally brought the model back, they included a couple of big surprises. I really like the idea of the push/pull coil split. And I like the fact that they changed the bridge from the Kahler to the Saddle Lock Bridge. I'm anxious to try the Saddle Lock Bridge and hearing the difference in the tone. I like the Kahler, but all of my G&L's have a Kahler. I'm interested in trying something new.
I was all set to get the Superhawk, but then I saw the Fallout. Wow! I really love the look of the Fallout. I like the old Rampage style headstock, and in my opinion, the guitar is a classic looking guitar with all the modern twists. I can't wait to get one in my hands and try the P90 out. The Fallout looks like it belongs with all of the other classic G&L's.
G&L seems really focused. They stick with the classic models like the ASAT and continue to try new things like body wood and electronics. I think the ASAT Classic Alnico Launch Edition with the pine body and the ASAT Classic Alnico are very interesting models. I like the fact that they embrace the old models that they are known for, and continue to improve them and try new things while keeping the G&L look and feel. This is evident with all the recent prototypes they sold during the last year.
What are your thoughts? Are you happy with the new twists on the classic G&L's? Or would you like to see them come up with something completely different, more radical?
Non G&L:
With Football Season in full swing, are there any football fans here? If so, who's your team? I am a die hard Cincinnati Bengals fan. It's been tough being a Bengals fan. I've had to endure a lot of miserable games for the last two decades. But we're on the upswing and we have a pretty talented team. Today was a great day as my beloved Bengals beat the 4-0 New England Patriots. And how about that Cowboys/Broncos game?
Whether you like Manning or not, what he's doing so far this season is fun to watch. I'm lucky that my wife and kids are football fans as well, so every Sunday you will find us glued to the TV watching football all day. Life is good!Thanks for taking the time to read. I look forward to your responses and opinions.
Dave
must be tough. I was a professional firefighter here in Paris France (from 99 till 04), we took between one and 3 shifts of 24 hours in a row (17 shifts of 24h a months), but night only must be tough. 
Here are my initial impressions.
Must be really hard to avoid fast food in that job too!
It is nice to see them add new models without taking a whole bunch away. I am really starting to get excited about our LE-2 version of the Fallout 
On court days I only get about 3 hours of sleep. I have many friends who are firefighters, and they work the 24 hour shifts the same as you did. I gotta give them credit, they are always ready to go when the alarms go off. 
Gor me a Alnico Classic 'S', Solamente, and Solamente Alnico of the new 2013 models and all are stellar. Hope to top it off with the GbL LE-2 and the Savannah Bluesboy 90 before year's end.