I really like this head stock but didn't realize Skyhawks got them too , that is if this is correct ... whats the story behind it ??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-SKYHAWK-Ele ... 2c77646434
skyhawk head stock shape
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Re: skyhawk head stock shape
The Skyhawk was in production from 1984-1991. See Production List of G&L Instruments (USA). Check out the Gallery in the Album: Instruments sectionFumble fingers wrote:I really like this head stock but didn't realize Skyhawks got them too , that is if this is correct ... whats the story behind it ??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-SKYHAWK-Ele ... 2c77646434
and the Album: Ad Slicks and Memorabilia section.
Also, check Greg Gagliano's G&L webpages.
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Re: skyhawk head stock shape
That Skyhawk is from late production. They swapped over to the traditional one-piece pickguard and sickle headstock at some point in the late '80s. In his book, George Fullerton said the pickguard change was done to make the body look more like a Strat, and the headstock change was intended to make it look more modern.
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