ASAT HHRMC in our new Aqua Burst over Spalted Alder with Okoume body and a DFV bridge

Just finished up this beautiful ASAT HHRMC in our new Aqua Burst over Spalted Alder with Okoume body and a DFV bridge. The neck is hand-selected Caribean Rosewood fingerboard and Ghost Flame Maple. This piece will be displayed at this year's Summer NAMM s

CS ASAT Classic in Fiesta Red (aka Fullerton Red) Nitro

This ASAT Classic in Fiesta Red (aka Fullerton Red) Nitro is a real stand out. Just finished her up and now she's headed for delivery to UpFront Guitars in Bellingham, Massachusets.

CS Legacy with classic looks

Just put the finishing touches on this Legacy with classic looks reminiscent of years gone by. This beauty will be delivered to Killerburst Guitars in Bethany, Connecticut.

CS Legacy in classic Tobacco Sunburst-pickguard-bridge detail

Here's some detail images of this Legacy I finished up yesterday. The Flame Maple neck has stainless steel frets with spherical ends and a slight roundover for that worn-in feel. This beauty also features handwound pickups on a single-ply pickguard. Head

Back of neck detail showcasing some really nice Flame Maple

Here's some detail images of this Legacy I finished up yesterday. The Flame Maple neck has stainless steel frets with spherical ends and a slight roundover for that worn-in feel. This beauty also features handwound pickus on a single-ply...

headstock detail

Here's some detail images of this Legacy I finished up yesterday. The Flame Maple neck has stainless steel frets with spherical ends and a slight roundover for that worn-in feel. This beauty also features handwound pickups on a single-ply pickguard. Head

CS Doheny Semi-Hollow in Clear Orange

Just finished this gorgeous Doheny Semi-Hollow in Clear Orange over Ash. This one is custom made with a humbucker in the bridge position. This beauty is now ready for delivery to UpFront Guitars in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

Doheny Semi-Hollow in Clear Orange-2

Just finished this gorgeous Doheny Semi-Hollow in Clear Orange over Ash. This one is custom made with a humbucker in the bridge position. This beauty is now ready for delivery to UpFront Guitars in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

CS Spalted Alder top over Ash Legacy

Here she is, all made up and ready to play. This Spalted Alder top over Ash Legacy is now ready to rock the NAMM show in Nashville. Make sure you stop by booth #1160 and have a look

Next on my bench is a Doheny in Shell Pink

Next on my bench is a Doheny in Shell Pink. It was requested after I built an identical one for the Japanese market a few months ago.

CS Doheny in Shell Pink

Just put the finishing touches to this beautiful Doheny in Shell Pink. Now it will be delivered to Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Custom shop Doheny in Shell Pink-headstock

Detail headstock shot of this Custom shop Doheny in Shell Pink with Tortoise Pickguard and Caribbean Rosewood fingerboard. Headed for delivery to Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Custom shop Doheny in Shell Pink-closeup

Closeup of main body area of this Custom shop Doheny in Shell Pink with Tortoise Pickguard and Caribbean Rosewood fingerboard. Headed for delivery to Drum City-Guitarland in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

CS Legacy HSS RMC in Bahama Fade finish

Just finished setting up this Legacy HSS RMC (Rear Mounted Controls) and is now ready to grace the stage at Summer NAMM. The color scheme is called Bahama Fade for now. After the show, Martin Music in Memphis, Tennessee will be taking delivery of this pie

Body detail of this Legacy HSS RMC in Bahama Fade

Body detail of this Legacy HSS RMC in Bahama Fade. This piece will be on display at this year's Summer NAMM show in Nashville. The guitar will be delivered to Martin Music in Memphis, Tennessee after the show.

bench shot of the body detail for this Legacy HSS RMC in Bahama Fade

Here's a bench shot of the body detail for this Legacy HSS RMC in Bahama Fade. On display at this year's Summer NAMM show in Nashville. Martin Music in Memphis, Tennessee will be taking delivery of this piece after the show.

Doheny made of oiled Monkeypod with a roasted Flame Maple neck and gold anodized aluminum pickguard

Just finished this beautiful Doheny made of oiled Monkeypod with a roasted Flame Maple neck and gold anodized aluminum pickguard. Headed to this year's Summer NAMM show in Nashville. Martin Music in Memphis, Tennessee will be taking delivery of this piece

Nice angle shot of this Doheny

Nice angle shot of this Doheny made of Monkeypod with a gold anodized aluminum pickguard. Stop by and check it out at this year's Summer NAMM show in Nashville. The guitar will be delivered to Martin Music in Memphis, Tennessee after the show.

Headstock detail1

Headstock detail of this Monkeypod Doheny sporting a roasted Flame Maple neck. Martin Music in Memphis, Tennessee will be taking delivery of this piece after the NAMM show in Nashville.

Headstock detail2

Headstock detail of this Monkeypod Doheny sporting a roasted Flame Maple neck. Martin Music in Memphis, Tennessee will be taking delivery of this piece after the NAMM show in Nashville.

CS Legacy in Sonic Blue

Just finished this Legacy in Sonic Blue with a quartersawn Maple neck. I've also done a medium aging treatment over the Urethane finish. The classic color and features make for an incredible playing instrument that has timeless looks and feel. @Todd's mus

CS Legacy HSS RMC with a Buckeye Burl top

Just finished final setup of this beautiful Legacy HSS RMC with a Buckeye Burl top done in Honeyburst. Being delivered to Tone Shop Guitars in Addison, Texas.

Closeup detail of this Legacy HSS RMC in Honeyburst over Buckeye Burl

Closeup detail of this Legacy HSS RMC in Honeyburst over Buckeye Burl. The subtle color in Honetburst adds a nice shading to the Buckeye Burl wood that makes it a truly unique piece. Headed for delivery to Tone Shop Guitars in Addison, Texas.

Custom Shop Legacy HSS

This stunning G&L Custom Shop Legacy HSS is heading from the Summer NAMM show to Kingtone Music in Saugerties, New York.

CS Legacy HSS in Bahama Fade

Check out this amazing G&L Custom Shop Legacy HSS in Bahama Fade
over quilt maple on Okume. After the NAMM show it’s headed to Martin Music in Memphis, Tennessee.

back of headstock for Custom Shop logo

Prepping back of headstock for Custom Shop logo. Once the laser does its thing, it is then ready for its "other half" of the process.

Mahogany inserts prepped and ready before installation

Mahogany inserts prepped and ready before installation.

CS Doheny for Jazz ace and G&L artist Adam Rogers

Getting ready to do some aging on this Doheny. This a second piece for Jazz ace and G&L artist Adam Rogers.

CS Doheny in Vintage White with gold anodized pickguard

Dry fitting components on this Doheny in Vintage White with gold anodized pickguard. This piece will be delivered to jazz ace Adam Rogers.

Instrument aging: no too little, not too much

Instrument aging: no too little, not too much. Just right...
Happy 4th of July!

Closeup detail of Doheny bridge pickup and vibrato

Closeup detail of Doheny bridge pickup and vibrato- where most of the playing is done from.

Straight frontal shot with a slight angle

Straight frontal shot with a slight angle to showcase this Doheny's classic color scheme. G&L artist and jazz ace Adam Rogers will be taking delivery of this piece.

fret install on S-500 is for G&L artist Dennis Jones

It's time do install some frets this morning. This S-500 is for G&L artist Dennis Jones.

Two Custom Shop bass necks in the woodshop

Here's something you don't see every day. Two Custom Shop bass necks in the woodshop almost ready for sanding. Oh, and they're left-handed too.

two pieces feature soft V back shapes and are sporting stainless steel frets

Time to do some neck sanding this morning. These two pieces feature soft V back shapes and are sporting stainless steel frets.

Flame Maple Legacy neck with a soft V profile

Just finished sanding this Flame Maple Legacy neck with a soft V profile. Now it is ready for finishing. I will post an image after the clear has been laid down so we can see the figuring really pop.

Closeup on Custom Shop logo

Closeup on Custom Shop logo. Have a great weekend every one!

Necks waiting for final step in logo process

Necks waiting for final step in logo process.

CS ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90 in Honeyburst

ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90 in Honeyburst being prepped for final assembly. Once finished, this piece will be delivered to UpFront Guitars in Bellingham, Massachusets.

Quilted Maple logo and the other has a Mahogany inlaid logo

Here we have two necks in contrasting colors both Maple, one roasted with a Quilted Maple logo and the other has a Mahogany inlaid logo.

Closeup detail of a Roasted Maple neck with a Quilted Maple logo insert

Closeup detail of a Roasted Maple neck with a Quilted Maple logo insert.

CS MJ5 in Aqua Burst over Quilted Maple

Here's a beautiful MJ5 in Aqua Burst over Quilted Maple. This is headed for delivery to The Bass Place in Peoria, Arizona.

G&L Custom Shop MJ5 bass in Aqua Burst over Quilted Maple

This G&L Custom Shop MJ5 bass in Aqua Burst over Quilted Maple looks stunning in its case. Being delivered to The Bass Place in Peoria, Arizona.

MJ5 in Aquaburst

Here's one for all you bassists out there. This MJ5 in Aquaburst is being prepped for neck fitting before going for final assembly. The finished piece will then be delivered to The Bass Place in Peoria, Arizona.

5A Maple neck blank for a very special CS Skyhawk

5A Maple neck blank for a very special CS Skyhawk. Stay tuned...

some CS handwound pickups

Just finished winding some handwound pickups today. We have ASAT Classic Alnicos, LB-100, and Legacy sets. Head down to your local G&L Custom Shop dealer and spec out a set for your next CS build.

Black Ice is really nice

Black Ice is really nice. First time seeing this color in person, I really like it! Once finished, this piece will be delivered to our Australia dealer Jack's Music.

Really nice Flame Maple on this ASAT neck

Really nice Flame Maple on this ASAT neck.

CS ASATs to build this week

We've got some ASATs to build this week. Various models and colors. Visit your authorized G&L Custom Shop dealer to order yours.

Prepping pickguards for edge polishing

Prepping pickguards for edge polishing.

Close up detail of the winding machine

Close up detail of the winding machine I'm using here at G&L. This was Leo's lab winding machine he used to prototype pickups going back to the mid-1960s. I am very fortunate and humbled to be able to spin some bobbins on this one-of-a-kind tool. BT

Here's a set of handwound Legacy pickups

Here's a set of handwound Legacy pickups. These are made to specifications used by Leo in the mid-1950s.

CS Spalted Maple Doheny body

Did someone say figured tops? We have plenty of Spalted Maple as well as many other popular species for your next custom order. Make a special trip to your local G&L Custom Shop dealer and get yours started.

Some CS wood in the Wood Gallery

People always asking what's new in the Wood Gallery? We have plenty of Flame Maple, Roasted Maple, etc. Ready to take some custom orders. Make a trip to your nearest G&L Custom shop dealer and order one up for yourself.

Getting some CS necks ready for clearcoat

Getting some CS necks ready for clearcoat.

Had to do some custom wiring on this Legacy for an artist

Had to do some custom wiring on this Legacy for an artist.

Sanding necks still needs to be done despite the hot weather

Sanding necks still needs to be done despite the hot weather...

some bridges I just finished aging

Here are some bridges I just finished aging. Thought the process takes time, I believe the result is well worth the effort.

More aged hardware

More aged hardware. These are for ASAT instruments and have different levels of aging.

Body Body blank made of Okoume and a killer Flame Maple top

Body blank made of Okoume and a killer Flame Maple top. This will be the first CS Skyhawk.

First Custom Shop Skyhawk ready to be cut on our CNC

First Custom Shop Skyhawk ready to be cut on our CNC. Stay tuned for more.

Custom Shop Skyhawk body

Custom Shop Skyhawk ready for sanding. Stay tuned.

ASAT Bluesboy in Guanacaste

ASAT Bluesboy in Guanacaste being put thru our CNC. Stay tuned for more

CS ASAT Classic Bluesboy in Greenburst

Closeup detail of this ASAT Classic Bluesboy in Greenburst. Headed for delivery to REvolve Guitar & Music Shopguitar in Bartlett, Tennessee.

CS ASAT Classic Alnico in Sonic Blue

Just finished this really nice ASAT Classic Alnico in Sonic Blue. The light aging treatment on this guitar makes it feel just right.

ASAT classic Alnico in Sonic Blue closeup detail

Closeup detail of this beautiful ASAT classic Alnico in Sonic Blue. Handwound pickups and a Caribbean Rosewood fingerboard makes this piece a great player guitar.

CS ASAT Classic in Vintage White nitro

Putting together something simple but classic. Here's an ASAT Classic in Vintage White nitro with a Rosewood fingerboard and a Tortoiseshell pickguard.

CS ASAT Classic in Vintage White nitro-1

Here's the ASAT Classic in Vintage White nitro all.finished up and playing like a true custom instrument.

CS ASAT Classic in Vintage White nitro-2

Here's the ASAT Classic in Vintage White nitro all.finished up and playing like a true custom instrument.

Doheny in Saphire Marble

I have a Doheny in Saphire Marble on my bench today. Stay tuned.

second of two matching Sapphire Marble instruments

Here's the second of two matching Sapphire Marble instruments coming out of the shop in the next few days. I'll show more as they near completion.

CS ASAT Classic S in Sapphire Marble

Just about done with this gorgeous ASAT Classic S in Sapphire Marble.

ASAT Classic S in Sapphire Marble completed

This ASAT Classic S in Sapphire Marble is all ready to go. This beauty will be delivered to CMI ApS, in Denmark.

CS AC Butterscotch Blonde Nitro

Time to put this ASAT Classic together. This nitro beauty has our heavy aging treatment with a light tint satin ghost Flame Maple neck.

The ASAT Classic in nitro Butterscotch is all ready to go

The ASAT Classic in nitro Butterscotch is all ready to go.

Buckeye Burl top spread ready for cutting

Buckeye Burl top spread ready for cutting. Stay tuned for more.

CS Fallout in 2-Tone Sunburst Frost is sporting two G&L P-90 style pickups on a Black Limba top over Ash

This Fallout in 2-Tone Sunburst Frost is sporting two G&L P-90 style pickups on a Black Limba top over Ash. Headed for delivery to Danville Music, in Danville, California.

CS Doheny in Sapphire Marble

The finishing touches are being done to this beautiful Doheny in Sapphire Marble. More to come tomorrow.

Have plenty of necks to sand in the next couple of days

Have plenty of necks to sand in the next couple of days.

CS ASAT bodies waiting for necks and final assembly

Custom Shop ASAT bodies waiting for necks and final assembly.

G&L Custom Shop Logo inlay

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Here's a few beauties awaiting final polishing

Here's a few beauties awaiting final polishing.

CS ASAT Bass in Aqua Burst

ASAT Bass in Aqua Burst ready for delivery to Drum City-Guitarland, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

ASAT Classic in Guanacaste with a gloss finish

ASAT Classic in Guanacaste with a gloss finish. Stay tuned.

CS Legacy HSS RMC has a Redwood top over an Okoume body with a Caribbean Rosewood fretboard

Ready to go! This Legacy HSS RMC has a Redwood top over an Okoume body with a Caribbean Rosewood fretboard. Plays like a dream. Headed for delivery to Northeast Music Center Inc., in Dickson City, Pennsylvania. #gandlcustomshop #glguitars

Custom Shop Doheny Deluxe in Aqua Burst over a Spalted Maple top

Just finished this gorgeous Doheny Deluxe in Aqua Burst over a Spalted Maple top

CS L2000 with a Quilted Maple top in Aqua Burst

This beautiful L2000 with a Quilted Maple top in Aqua Burst is ready to rock. Headed for delivery to Drum City-Guitarland, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

CS ASAT Deluxe finished in Black Ice over Ash

ASAT Deluxe finished in Black Ice over Ash is now nearing completion. When finished, this beautiful instrument will be delivered to Jacks Music - Australia.

Gluing up some Spalted Maple tops this morning

Gluing up some Spalted Maple tops this morning.

Spalted Maple, Black Limba, and Flame Maple tops

Spalted Maple, Black Limba, and Flame Maple tops ready to be glued to their respective body spreads. Stay tuned.

CS Doheny Semi-Hollow in Clear Blue over an Ash top with Okoume body

Doheny Semi-Hollow in Clear Blue over an Ash top with Okoume body. Headed for delivery to REvolve Guitar & Music Shop, in Bartlett, Tennessee.

Custom Shop Legacy SSH in Clear Orange Nitro

Here's a Legacy SSH in nitro Clear Orange with a roasted Flame Maple neck. Headed for delivery to Guitar Dock in Lenexa, Kansas.

Johnny Gomez Music-1

In other news, Johnny Gomez Music just picked out a nice chunk of alder and 6/4 quartersawn maple. They don’t know it yet, but G&L Custom Shop is gonna build a custom V12 for him. I heard nitro black body, modern classic profile, black blocks, black

Johnny Gomez Music-2

In other news, Johnny Gomez Music just picked out a nice chunk of alder and 6/4 quartersawn maple. They don’t know it yet, but G&L Custom Shop is gonna build a custom V12 for him. I heard nitro black body, modern classic profile, black blocks, black

lefty LB-100 made of Mahogany with a Cherry Burst finish

Finishing up this awesome lefty LB-100 made of Mahogany with a Cherry Burst finish over it. The neck features an Ebony fretboard. Headed for delivery to UpFront Guitars, in Bellingham, Mass.

Completed CS lefty LB-100 in Cherry Burst over Mahogany, with an Ebony fretboard

Here is this gorgeous lefty LB-100 in Cherry Burst over Mahogany, with an Ebony fretboard. Total rumble machine. Headed for delivery to UpFront Guitars, in Bellingham, Massachusets.

CS Legacy made of Buckeye Burl over Okoume

CS Legacy made of Buckeye Burl over Okoume.

Rainy day, pickup winding day

Rainy day, pickup winding day.

CS Legacy RMC in Purple trans over Buckeye Burl

This Legacy RMC in Purple trans over Buckeye Burl is just about there...
Just one more light coat of color.

CS Kiloton in Purple

Here's a Kiloton in Purple ready for delivery to Pitbull Audio, in National City, California.

ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow finished in Black Ice

ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow finished in Black Ice with a smooth-playing quartersawn Maple neck. Ready for delivery to Performance Music Center, in Woburn, Massachusetts.

CS LB-100 in Jet Black nitro

Here's an LB-100 in Jet Black nitro with Pearl block inlays and Pearl pickguard. This thunder beast is headed for delivery to Pitbull Audio, in National City, California.

Time once again for some neck sanding

Time once again for some neck sanding.

Doing some custom pickup configuration and custom contours on this Legacy

Doing some custom pickup configuration and custom contours on this Legacy.

Time to fret some necks

Time to fret some necks. Getting these ready for a special run were doing for Andertons Music Co. In the UK.

This is part of a special run of ASAT Specials

Two down, ten to go. This is part of a special run of ASAT Specials we're doing for Andertons Music Co. In the UK. Stay tuned for more.

Custom Shop CLF L-2000

Custom Shop CLF Research L-2000

Guanacaste ASAT Classic. Happy Friday!-1

Guanacaste ASAT Classic. Happy Friday!

Guanacaste ASAT Classic. Happy Friday!-2

Guanacaste ASAT Classic. Happy Friday!

Winding a batch of handwound ASAT Special pickups for Andertons Music Co. In the UK

Winding a batch of handwound ASAT Special pickups for Andertons Music Co. In the UK.

Sanding a batch of ASAT Special necks for Andertons Music Co. In the UK

Sanding a batch of ASAT Special necks for Andertons Music Co. In the UK.

Legacy RMC in purple trans over Buckeye Burl

Up next is this beautiful Legacy RMC in purple trans over Buckeye Burl. This guitar is also sporting a Roasted Flame Maple neck. After completion, this guitar will be delivered to REvolve Guitar & Music Shop, in Bartlett, Tennessee.

Legacy RMC in purple trans over Buckeye Burl2

Up next is this beautiful Legacy RMC in purple trans over Buckeye Burl. This guitar is also sporting a Roasted Flame Maple neck. After completion, this guitar will be delivered to REvolve Guitar & Music Shop, in Bartlett, Tennessee.

ASAT Specials in Gold Flake awaiting buffing and polishing

Here are a couple of ASAT Specials in Gold Flake awaiting buffing and polishing. These beauties are scheduled for delivery to Andertons Music Co. In the UK.

Custom Shop necks in paint department. Part of a special run for Andertons Music Co., in the UK

Custom Shop necks in paint department. Part of a special run for Andertons Music Co., in the UK.

Neck sanding on a rainy day

Neck sanding on a rainy day.

Custom Shop ASAT HH RMC in Black Burst over Buckeye Burl

Here's a beautiful ASAT HH RMC in Black Burst over Buckeye Burl. The light tint satin neck finish sets the body color off just right. Headed for delivery to Performance Music Center in Woburn, Massachusetts.

ASAT Special handwound neck pickups ready for lead wiring

ASAT Special handwound neck pickups ready for lead wiring.

Ash bodies being readied for sanding

Ash bodies being readied for sanding.

G&L Custom Shop Bluesboy with one-piece Guanocaste body, roasted flame maple neck and gold hardware

Fresh from NAMM 2019 this G&L Custom Shop Bluesboy with one-piece Guanocaste body, roasted flame maple neck and gold hardware. At only 7 pounds it’s light and super resonant.

Shooting flames

Shooting flames

Quilted Maple top on a Legacy

Here's a nice Quilted Maple top on a Legacy I'm working on. After prepping for color, this will be done in a 2-Tone Sunburst with Natural Wood Binding. Stay tuned for more.

Quilted Maple top on a Legacy

Here's a nice Quilted Maple top on a Legacy I'm working on. After prepping for color, this will be done in a 2-Tone Sunburst with Natural Wood Binding. Stay tuned for more.

batch of necks done in vintage tint gloss awaiting logo decals

Here's a batch of necks done in vintage tint gloss awaiting logo decals. When finished, these will be delivered to Andertons Music Co. In the UK.

That nitro is sinking in just right

That nitro is sinking in just right. ???? When I buff it I won’t take it too clean, ‘cause there’s that sweet spot with nitro. You builders out there know what I’m talkin’ bout.

Gold logo decals are on and waiting for clear gloss

Gold logo decals are on and waiting for clear gloss.

Taking a moment to appreciate the beauty

Taking a moment to appreciate the beauty.

All clear gloss has been applied and now the curing time begins for this batch. Andertons Music Co

All clear gloss has been applied and now the curing time begins for this batch. Andertons Music Co.

Royal Purple Metallic in nitro

Love me some of that Royal Purple Metallic in nitro...
Andertons Music Co. UK

One piece Guanacaste ASATs ready for sanding

One piece Guanacaste ASATs ready for sanding.

We just received a batch of Roasted Ash for body spreads

We just received a batch of Roasted Ash for body spreads. The torification process makes the material lighter in weight in addition to darkening its color.

What do you guys think of my racing stripes?

What do you guys think of my racing stripes?