1981-82 G-200
Brad W. Traweek's 1982 G-200 (with rear-loaded controls)

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Ah yes, and so we come to the mighty G-200, one of my favorite models. This model features a solid mahogany body that (in my opinion) is an extremely attractive and tasteful "hint" at a Les Paul shape. It also features a Les Paul-like short scale length and control layout (volume and tone controls for each pickup, and the pickup selector mounted in the upper horn). The pickups are the same items that are found in the F-100, but oddly enough they sound quite different (and far better!!) in the G-200 - they're capable of easily overdriving an amp in a totally musical way.

Leo Fender disliked the model, perhaps because he didn't approve of some of its Gibsonesque features. In any event, only 209 guitars made it out of the factory before production was ceased. Most of those 209 guitars feature front-loaded controls nested in a rather functional-looking "cloud control plate". However, the last approximately 12 to 20 G-200s that left the factory featured rear-loaded controls.

Also check out this page on Greg Gagliano's site for more information and specifications on the G-200.

S/N
Model Neck Date Body Date Color Fretboard Body Bridge Other Features Owner
1. (None) G-200 JAN 1, 1981   Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock neck g #1 body 1-1 dw rearl0aded [3rd email request sent to owner asking for S/N-Admin] g_carns@hotmail.com
2. G004666 G-200     Clear Forest Green Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock   sallen1016@aol.com
3. G004852 G-200     Blue Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Pre law suit head stock design sallen1016@aol.com
4. G008658 G-200       Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock completion date 11/11/81 from Bechtoldt's book feel free to edit in additional info Registry Admin
5. G009230 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Ser.1, Front-loaded Controls grambear7777@yahoo....
6. G009232 G-200 DEC 4, 1981 ??? ??, 1981 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded controls Yamato
7. G009235 G-200 NOV 5, 1981 NOV 6, 1981 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Series 1, Black hardware, birdseye neck. Front loaded controls, Neck stamped #3, neck pocket stamped #2 Yo Eleven
8. G009238 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded controls Vik
9. G009245 G-200 NOV 3, 1981 OCT 29, 1981 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Series 1; Front loaded controls on cloud plate; Neck stamped "3", neck pocket stamped "2" in circle Comissar
10. G009249 G-200 NOV 12, 1981 NOV 5, 1981 Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Series I. Satin finish. Cloud plate. (Hidden)
11. G009256 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Near mint, rear loaded controls, fret board not ebony, could be cocobolo or rosewood, neck & head tiger maple. Sweet player. [ADMIN Note: according to production log, fretboard is ebony & finish is 3-tone sunburst. Final assembly was 9/30/1981] clyde@rbgrove.com
12. G009258 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls. Beautiful "streaked" ebony fretboard with a flamed maple neck. JoseyWales
13. G009261 G-200 NOV 10, 1981 OCT 20, 1982 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock   bouldersound
14. G009263 G-200 DEC 3, 1981 NOV 24, 1981 Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Satin finish body, front loaded controls. [RA note: seen on Reverb (listed 2 months ago) BIN price $2,454.12 + $239.26 Shipping from UK] Registry Admin
15. G009270 G-200 OCT 5, 1981 OCT 9, 1981 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded controls. Yo Eleven
16. G009271 G-200 NOV 13, 1982   Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded controls, very clean example. The action and tone on this one is amazing Registry Admin
17. G009275 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock   AisAsound
18. G009276 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front mounted controls KPW
19. G009279 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock serial #g009279 sixty8fbird@hotmail...
20. G009292 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock [Reg Admin note: registered as having Rosewood fretboard but all had unstained Ebony] doshawk@yahoo.com
21. G009297 G-200 NOV 3, 1981 OCT 2, 1981 Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Satin finish body , front loaded controls. Not sure if day (2) of the body is correct. Could be 27 ? or another date. (Hidden)
22. G009298 G-200     Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Kahler For sale on Reverb 5-23-16. Has pickups replaced and middle pickup installed. Kahler bridge and cloud control plate. Series I. Finish is natural satin. Registry Admin
23. G009300 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front wired controls ronojohn@yahoo.com
24. G009303 G-200     Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock cloud front plate [RA note: unstained ebony fretboard could be mistaken for rosewood, but all G-200 came with ebony fretboards] weowna@frontiernet....
25. G009307 G-200 NOV 12, 1981   Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded. No Body date. Green Thing
26. G009310 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Ultra clean; bold & toneful. No scratches; coupla dings. Awesome. Front loaded controls.[Reg Admin note: was registered with SN B009310 but no owner so I am changing SN to G0093100]  
27. G009317 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Series 1, Hardtail with original black tolex case with brown interior.  
28. G009320 G-200 NOV 10, 1981   White Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Guitar was originally natural mahogany. Treated to a high-quality refinish in white by its original owner, sold in 1995 to Bob Trenoweth. Purchased in January 2025 by Brad Traweek. Series I. Front loaded controls. Brad on Guitar
29. G009333 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls Registry Admin
30. G009334 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls [RA note: 7/19/2023, currently listed for sale on Reverb (asking $3,000)] dkcrews@tenkay.com
31. G009355 G-200     Sunburst (1980-1991) Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock [RA note: Cloud control plate, unstained ebony fretboard and could be mistaken for rosewood, but all G-200 models came with ebony fretboards] Registry Admin
32. G009362 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls loren.seely@juno.com
33. G009371 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock This one comes from the Dale Hyatt logbook Registry Admin
34. G009372 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls! Guitar once featured in Vintage Guitar Magazine. Near mint condition with OHSC Registry Admin
35. G009373 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls, immaculate neck, guitar has limited play wear. Located in San Francisco. 2nd owner found this guitar in a pawn shop in 1984. Nuggster
36. G009374 G-200 FEB 16, 1982 FEB ??, 1982 Sunburst (1980-1991) Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock This one comes from the Dale Hyatt logbook [Reg Admin note: Rear loaded controls, seen on Reverb 3/22/18 for sale by Starving Musician in Santa Clara, CA] Kwyjibo
37. G009375 G-200 FEB 17, 1982 MAY 13, 1982 High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock This one comes from the Dale Hyatt logbook. Beautiful hog body with rear-mounted controls. Great sounding. The neck pocket does not show a date stamp. Rather, '5-13-' is written, as is 'C'., and a 'NATURAL' stamp. yowhatsshakin
38. G009376 G-200 DEC 16, 1981 APR 14, 1982 High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls Registry Admin
39. G009384 G-200       Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock This one comes from the Dale Hyatt logbook  
40. G009386 G-200       Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock This one comes from the Dale Hyatt logbook  
41. G009387 G-200       Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock This one comes from the Dale Hyatt logbook  
42. G009389 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock This one comes from the Dale Hyatt logbook Registry Admin
43. G009393 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Maple Mahogany Saddle-Lock I'm the original (and only) owner of this all-original G-200 with the rare rear-loaded controls. dkrajicek@aol.com
44. G009398 G-200 DEC 14, 1981 MAY 17, 1982 High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls. Some trauma around pickup selector but professionally repaired. Great sounding! Original hardshell case and spec sheet. The neck pocket does not show a date stamp. Rather, '5-17-' is written, as is 'C'. yowhatsshakin
45. G009405 G-200   FEB 10, 1982 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock series I, rear loaded controls jamesbaldwin@insigh...
46. G009413 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock SERIES1 worknplay1@mac.com
47. G009414 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls, Mint- cleanest example available. R. Smith's book p. 274. 1st rear loaded controls protoype designed and owned by Dale Hyatt. Has one of a kind flight case also designed by Dale Nuggster
48. G009427 G-200 FEB 16, 1982 ??? ??, 1982 High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls Yamato
49. G009433 G-200       Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Completed on 11-13-1981 invoice number 2060 and purchase order number 154.  
50. G009435 G-200 ??? ??, 1982 ??? ??, 1982 High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls, 8/2/82 completion date. Registry Admin
51. G009442 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock rear loaded controls george.mabry@tx.rr....
52. G009464 G-200     Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Satin finish body, front loaded controls Brad on Guitar
53. G009465 G-200     Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Completion date of 11-16-81 with cloud control plate. Original case and excellent condition. Weight is 8 pounds 12 ounces. Challenger
54. G009467 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded controls. Suhweet. Best sounding guitar I've ever owned. withcare
55. G009474 G-200 NOV 3, 1981 OCT 8, 1981 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock   Moon
56. G009482 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock    
57. G009486 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front-loaded controls B.Lavio
58. G009488 G-200     Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Satin finish, front loaded controls, VG condition. Previously un-registered. Thumbs
59. G009496 G-200 NOV ??, 1981 NOV ??, 1981 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock front loaded controls. Well loved! (Hidden)
60. G009499 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front-loaded controls  
61. G009508 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock I am unsure if the serial number is G009508 or G009506. It is difficult to read. If you are Mudslideslim let me know you sold this guitar or still have it. Thanks FZTNT
62. G009511 G-200 NOV 5, 1981 NOV 28, 1981 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Font loaded controls/ worn finish on back and front but lots of Mojo/ body cavity has a circle 2 stamp/butt of neck is stamped G200-1 reilly
63. G009604 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Completed on August 9,1982 per log book with invoice #2597 and purchase order #193  
64. G009633 G-200 NOV 3, 1981   High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Lightweight for a Mahogany guitar. Plays effortlessly and delivers perhaps the best tones of any G&L guitar. GPD
65. G009634 G-200 DEC 2, 1981   Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Satin finish body, front loaded controls GT1Jimi
66. G009636 G-200 NOV 2, 1981 OCT 28, 1981 Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Satin finish body, front loaded controls Registry Admin
67. G009637 G-200 DEC 2, 1981 NOV 5, 1981 Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Gloss finish body, Front loaded controls,Saddle lock bridge Dark Horse
68. G009638 G-200 DEC 14, 1981 NOV 24, 1981 High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock   GNLDAVE
69. G009639 G-200 NOV 10, 1981 NOV ??, 1981 Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Date in pocket hard to read; can make out 'OV' and '981'. Satin finish; 11/20/81 completion date; front-loaded electronics. Other stamps: '2' in circle in pocket, '3' on heel. yowhatsshakin
70. G009640 G-200 NOV 3, 1981   Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded controls DC871@aol.com
71. G009646 G-200 ??? ??, 1981 DEC 3, 1981 Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded, satin finish, excellent condition Skyhawk
72. G009648 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded controls. Registry Admin
73. G009665 G-200 DEC 15, 1981 SEP 4, 1982 High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear mounted controls. Stamp above the body date, in the same style, reads 0 17 0. Hand written in black marker in the opposite direction of the body stamp is written MK or MY 9 23 82. PB in TX
74. G009675 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Series I; rear-loaded controls. Seen on eBay 1/31/2017 Registry Admin
75. G009694 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Front loaded controls winknimrod@aol.com
76. G009696 G-200     Natural Gloss Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock   roberto.bonera@gmai...
77. G009712 G-200     Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Satin finish body, front loaded controls Registry Admin
78. G009721 G-200     High Gloss Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer Ebony Mahogany Saddle-Lock Rear loaded controls Registry Admin
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[Total Produced: 209]
[Total Registered to Date: 78]

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