List of G&L Rarebird Instruments (USA)
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:52 pm
Here is a chart of the List of G&L Rarebird Instruments:
Note: Note that for our purposes, the Rarebirds are those models with a production total of 400 or less;
in addition, we make a special exception for the Broadcaster due to its "limited edition" nature (and fame).
Naturally, for any given G&L model there are going to be unique and/or otherwise rare or "one-off"
instruments - for example, the candy lemon F-100s. We do not attempt to document such intra-model
rarities here. Similarly, G&L has produced a plethora of non-production prototypes throughout the years,
and the only such prototypes that we attempt to document here are some of the more sought-after and/or
well-known examples, such as the second-style X-body Interceptors and the ASAT Customs. Custom Creation
Special Build, G&L Custom Shop instruments (except the CS 40th Anniversary models) and other periodic
Special Build instruments are not included because they do not have a set production number and date.
Finally, you'll notice that some models list "Unknown" in the "Estimated Production" column - these are models which are
thought to be quite rare, but for which precise production figures are not currently available.
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Note: Note that for our purposes, the Rarebirds are those models with a production total of 400 or less;
in addition, we make a special exception for the Broadcaster due to its "limited edition" nature (and fame).
Naturally, for any given G&L model there are going to be unique and/or otherwise rare or "one-off"
instruments - for example, the candy lemon F-100s. We do not attempt to document such intra-model
rarities here. Similarly, G&L has produced a plethora of non-production prototypes throughout the years,
and the only such prototypes that we attempt to document here are some of the more sought-after and/or
well-known examples, such as the second-style X-body Interceptors and the ASAT Customs. Custom Creation
Special Build, G&L Custom Shop instruments (except the CS 40th Anniversary models) and other periodic
Special Build instruments are not included because they do not have a set production number and date.
Finally, you'll notice that some models list "Unknown" in the "Estimated Production" column - these are models which are
thought to be quite rare, but for which precise production figures are not currently available.
Instrument Model | Years of Production | Estimated Production |
G-200 | 1981 - 1982 | 209 |
SC-1 | 1982 - 1983 | Approx. 250 |
SC-3 (Mustang-style body) | 1982 - 1983 | Approx. 350 |
HG-1 | 1982 - 1983 | Probably less than 5 |
Nighthawk | 1983 | 269 |
Interceptor (1st X-body) | 1983 - 1985 | Approx. 70 |
Interceptor (2nd X-body) | 1985 - 1986 | Approx. 12 |
Interceptor (Strat-style body) | 1988 - 1991 | Unknown |
Broadcaster | 1985 - 1986 | 869 |
ASAT III | 1988 - 1991 | Approx. 150 |
Comanche V | 1988 - 1991 | Unknown |
Comanche V Signature | 1989 - 1991 | Unknown |
Comanche VI | 1990 - 1991 | Unknown |
Comanche VI Signature | 1990 - 1991 | Unknown |
ASAT Classic Leo Fender Commemorative | 1991 - 1992 | 350 |
ASAT Classic 'DADDY'S 22nd ANNIVERSARY' Special Edition | 1994 | 22 |
John Jorgenson Signature ASAT | 1995 | Approx. 190 |
ASAT Custom (1996) | 1996 | 25 - 30 |
ASAT Classic "Three" | 1998 | 100 |
ASAT Junior | 1998 - 2002 | 250 |
guitarsbyleo.com Limited Edition (a.k.a. GbL_LE) | 1999 | 25 |
ASAT BB Special Edition | 1999 | 20 |
ASAT BB Semi-Hollow Special Edition | 1999 | 12 |
ASAT '50 Special Edition | 1999 | 10 |
ASAT Z-2 Semi-Hollow Special Edition | 1999 | 10 |
[url=httsp://www.guitarsbyleo.com/AUTOREG/Rarebirds/ASAT20ANV.php]20th Anniversary ASAT[/url] | 2000 | 50 |
Custom Creations Rampage | 2000 | 70 |
ASAT "Classic S" Special Build | 2004 - 2007 | 100 (initial run); several one-offs during 2005-2006; 100 (second run-2007); in 2008 added to standard production |
ASAT JD-5 | 2004 - 2007 | Approx. 15 |
G&L 25th Anniversary | 2006 | 250 |
ASAT Trinity Special Edition | 2006 | 25 |
F-100 Return Edition-Limited Edition | 2007 | 100 |
The Phyllis Model: "Blondie" Limited Edition | 2007 | 100 |
C.L.F. (Clarence Leo Fender) Centennial ASAT-Limited Edition | 2009 | 50 |
Rampage Jerry Cantrell "Blue Dress" Limited Edition Model | 2010 - 2011 | 50 - shown at 2010 Winter NAMM |
Korina Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy | 2011 | 100 - Part of the Custom Creations Korina Collection Limited Edition - announced July 19, 2011 |
Korina Collection ASAT Deluxe II | 2011 | 100 - Part of the Custom Creations Korina Collection Limited Edition - announced July 19, 2011 |
Korina Collection ASAT Junior II | 2011 | 100 - Part of the Custom Creations Korina Collection Limited Edition - announced July 19, 2011 |
ASAT Classic Alnico Launch Edition | 2012 | 100 - announced July 2012 |
ASAT Classic 'S' Alnico Launch Edition | 2013 | 50 - announced January 29, 2013 |
Savannah Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy | 2013-2015 | 50 - Part of the Custom Creations Savannah Collection Limited Edition - announced June 3, 2013 |
Savannah Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90 | 2013-2015 | 50 - Part of the Custom Creations Savannah Collection Limited Edition - announced June 3, 2013 |
Savannah Collection ASAT Deluxe II | 2013-2015 | 50 - Part of the Custom Creations Savannah Collection Limited Edition - announced June 3, 2013 |
Savannah Collection ASAT Junior II | 2013-2015 | 50 - Part of the Custom Creations Savannah Collection Limited Edition - announced June 3, 2013 |
guitarsbyleo.com Limited Edition 2 (a.k.a. GbL_LE2) | 2014-2015 | 25 |
ASAT Classic Bluesboy "The Roses" Limited Edition | 2015 | 20, see: List of Special Edition & Non-Production ASAT-style guitars |
Doheny™ Tiki Limited Edition | 2020 | 60 [30-Miami Blue finish with hand painted artwork on body and 30-Graphite Metallic finish with hand painted artwork on body]. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124210 ... d-edition/ |
Custom Shop 40th Anniversary CLF™ Research Espada™ | 2020 | 40-piece Limited Edition |
ASAT Classic Thinline Limited Run | 2022-2023 | 100-This is the first Limited Run model with two configurations of 50 each and was announced October 26. 2022. As of June 2023, these have all been built and sold out. See: New Limited Run Guitars listed on glguitars.com ... for details and photos. |
ASAT Classic Thinline Alnico Limited Run | 2023 | 100-This is the first Limited Run model with two configurations of 50 each and was announced October 26. 2022. As of June 2023, these have all been built and sold out. See: limited-run ASAT Classic Alnico Thinlines ... for details and photos. |
Bass Model | Years of Production | Estimated Production |
Interceptor Bass | 1984 - 1991 | Approx. 400 |
L-5000 | 1988 - 1992 | Approx. 400 |
ASAT Commemorative Bass | 1991 - 1993 | Approx. 150 |
BABP L-2000 LE | 2007 | 23 |
BABP L-2500 LE | 2008 | 14 |
BABP L-1000 LE | 2008 - 2009 | less than 30 |
C.L.F. (Clarence Leo Fender) Centennial L-2000-Limited Edition | 2009 | 50 |
Korina Collection ASAT Bass | 2011 | 100 - Part of the Custom Creations Korina Collection Limited Edition - announced July 19, 2011 |
Savannah Collection ASAT Bass | 2013-2015 | 50 - Part of the Custom Creations Savannah Collection Limited Edition - announced June 3, 2013 |
Custom Shop 40th Anniversary CLF™ Research L-2000 | 2020 | 40-piece Limited Edition |
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