G&L Owners club

[jaystrings]

I reckon I qualify as a G&L lover. After the collection grew somehow to over 60 G&Ls, I began thinning out duplicates. I had a habit of acquiring multiple copies with the intent of keeping only the best of that model, and that just got out of hand. Deciding WHICH '86 ASAT, WHICH Skyhawk, etc to keep just got maddening. It finally took losing track of what I actually did have to begin to thin the harem to a size that I could manage AND enjoy. In almost every case, I wound up keeping the one I had acquired originally. Somehow the bonding had more to do with sentimentality than any other factor. In the process, I developed a deep appreciation for guitars with a "worn in" look that I had not had when the process started. In fact, "pristeen", "mint", "as new" and all those descriptors became irrelevant.

It became more important for me to get anything leaving my harem into a harem I felt good about. So, some sanity is being restored in my household, even though GAS attacks are as sudden and as severe as ever when they happen. And mama is more content.

My fave BBE model? The Bluesboy. Such a simple, sweet guitar. My $0.02 is that any collection of 3 or more guitars should contain a Bluesboy. That thing just does it all. My fave Leo-era model? I go back and forth between the early S-500 and Skyhawk, usually whichever one I'm playing at the time. They both are tone monsters! And the purtiest G&L harem member is my 2008 Legacy in Spalted maple.

Yep, I luv 'em. Since my first guitar back in 1963, I've owned about 200 guitars and still have about 50. Best guitar for the money by far.

[asatfan]

Jay, that's quite a collection....if you ever need someone to keep track of any of those 50, I'm sure we could help you out! Seriously though, a few pics of the special ones would be nice!

[Rick W]

Here's my Boradcaster. G&L made two them. I used to own them both but sold the one with the maple board. At one time I had 19 lefty Leo era G&Ls.

This is my son's 80's Asat (after market guard). The Leo era sparkle ones are really rare and look much better (IMHO) than the newer ones with the large flakes.

[SouthpawGuy]

Originally Posted by Rick W

At one time I had 19 lefty Leo era G&Ls.

Somehow, subconsciously, I think I'm headed in that direction ...

[jim_pridx]

Originally Posted by jaystrings

I reckon I qualify as a G&L lover.

I reckon you do indeed qualify as a G&L lover! Good to see you here, Jay!

Jim P

[surfco]

NICE!

[LGOberean]

No signature models listed here yet?

[Wild Rice Chris]

I have two Leo-era G&Ls right now.

'82 L-1000 and '87 Skyhawk

[klasaine]

Best 'Tele' I own. Shhhhhhh

[emiller45]

I have a G&L Legacy I bought about 1994. It is a NICE guitar.

[nickrom]

I have a ASAT Classic Tribute - sunburst semi hollow body, maple neck - that I run straight into a Vox AC30CC1 with a Weber Blue Dog speaker. These two were made for each other like chocolate and peanut butter. Its a helluva setup for under $1K!

I have owned a bunch of guitars and amps over the years and with this setup, I seem to have my GAS satisfied. I try other things - but when it comes to decision time, I end up thinking "what am i getting that i dont have now?"

A while back I owned a US made ASAT - and the quality was excellent. The only thing that has been a compromise so far is the pickguard - I have to send it to Chandler for reproduction. I can't use a standard off the shelf replacement. (no big deal in my book) Other than that she stands up to anything in terms of quality.

I want to change the bridge to a three saddle bridge and I don't know if that will be an easy replacement or not - measurements wise. Anyone done that yet? I currently have the six saddle brass version.

[Wild Rice Chris]

Originally Posted by nickrom

I want to change the bridge to a three saddle bridge and I don't know if that will be an easy replacement or not - measurements wise. Anyone done that yet? I currently have the six saddle brass version.

I believe it's a direct swap.

[resonator]

Originally Posted by nickrom

I want to change the bridge to a three saddle bridge and I don't know if that will be an easy replacement or not - measurements wise. Anyone done that yet? I currently have the six saddle brass version.

Just curious, why do you want the three saddle over the six?

[resonator]

I bought a USA ASAT Classic in Honey finish with a Birds Eye Maple gun oil gloss neck recenty from graigslist. My Fender American Deluxe is headed to the classifieds. I didn't think I'd like a 7.5 radius fretboard, but I love it.

So what's the next logical choice for my second G&L? I'm leaning toward a ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi. What do ya think?

[nickrom]

Originally Posted by resonator

Just curious, why do you want the three saddle over the six?

the body on this guitar is very acoustic and toneful. I want to see if i can take it even a little further with the resonance and sustain that a three saddle brings. It would be a Callaham or Glendale.

[jim_pridx]

Originally Posted by resonator

So what's the next logical choice for my second G&L? I'm leaning toward a ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi. What do ya think?

This is a Bluesboy semi-hollow (no f-hole) with a Duncan Seth Lover in the neck and a DiMarzio Virtual Hot T in the bridge. It's sounds really nice if you're looking for something a little mellower than a solidbody Bluesboy, but it's very versatile. Plus, it's super light in weight.

[ReIgnition]

Hey guys, the G&L Dealer down the road a bit from me toured the G&L Factory in '08...

Here's a link to the pic's: http://www.gguitars.com/images/glfactory/index.html

[TeleLubber]

I have a thread on my George Fullerton Signature Model here

[TVCaster]

Count me in. Got a SC2 in early '83, I think it was. Probably the one guitar I'd never part with. Great set up, plays like a dream - I'm not worthy.

[LGOberean]

Originally Posted by TeleLubber

I have a thread on my George Fullerton Signature Model here

TeleLubber, thanks for sharing the link to that thread. Nice one (the thread, the trade *and* the guitar).