Do you like G&L guitars? - Page 2

oltimeyrider · November 14th, 2006, 11:02 AM

LOVE THEM!

Better than anything Fender is doing for the same $.

jwells393 · November 14th, 2006, 11:06 AM

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Personally, I wish Fender had created some new ideas and continued the evolution rather than "re-invent" his old ones. Telecaster -> Stratocaster -> Jazzmaster -> Jaguar -> ???

Do a little research on G&L. They did create some new ideas ............ they didn't sell and were discontinued. Here's an example ......... the Interceptor.

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Here's another ................. the G-200

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Johnny Caster · November 14th, 2006, 11:14 AM

Oh, now I guess it's my time to eat some crow. Definately not in the same vein though, Single coils are the one of the greatest charms of Fender's in my opinion.

zooropamofo · November 14th, 2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jwells393

Do a little research on G&L. They did create some new ideas ............ they didn't sell and were discontinued. Here's an example ......... the Interceptor.

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Here's another ................. the G-200

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lol, not hard to see why those models failed.

guitar_ed · November 14th, 2006, 11:43 AM

If by "like" you mean "Do you own a bunch of them, plus a couple of G&L basses?" - Chris S.

Actually, I don't own a G&L bass. But I do own 7 ASATs. I find them well made and very comfortable in my hands. And I like the MFD pups.

Guitar Ed

OaklandA · November 14th, 2006, 12:50 PM

I have a gorgeous semi-hollow Bluesboy that I love. Plays great, has a real distinctive tone. More bite than twang in the bridge.

I played a Legend recently (Strat type)...almost bought it on the spot. I think G&L's are exceptionally well made, well playing instruments.

0le FUZZY · November 14th, 2006, 01:09 PM

...Weeeel ! Paste all the urgleeeeeeee pixs yew wanna of them sock-tuckers here yew will never cornvince me I gar-on-tee. All them duck-pluckers will onlee be Tele and Strat wanna bees.

...Leo lost it whence he abandoned his masterpiece and his company and nuttin he did after that waz equal tew witt. He did however quit suckin down all that carrot juice and turnt hiss bad seff back tew the rite color.

...Nice try Leo but close onlee counts in horseshoe games.

...Take the getus and run!

0le FUZZY

boogaloo · November 14th, 2006, 01:16 PM

[quote=0le FUZZY
...Nice try Leo but close onlee counts in horseshoe games.

0le FUZZY[/QUOTE]

AND hand grenades. Fuzzy, I get the distinct inpression you don't like G&L. Call my psychic...but I just get this feelin'...

Brian

Dr Gonzo · November 14th, 2006, 01:31 PM

from those pics it is self evident that Leo ran out of 'bright' ideas.. not to worry, if i designed the Telecaster and obvioulsy ALL of the other fender guitars then i doubt i'd be too put down that my newly desinged 'G&L interceptor' was'nt a success. G-200 looks like a cheap LP copy, with a radicall double cuta-way

Sqwerl · November 14th, 2006, 02:26 PM

I have a 96 ASAT Special, Great guitar !. I have a 93 MIM Tele that is great also. The Tele may go someday.. I'll keep the ASAT.

Rick Towne · November 14th, 2006, 06:22 PM

A further lefty perspective (hi Rick W):

My group of 3-bolt G&L's are better instruments (components, assembly and finish) than any comparable stock lefty Fenders over the last 15 years, and all options and colors and models are available on lefty models from G&L. Is there a lefty Fender Tele-shape with a trem, or a middle pickup, or neck radius options? You can't even get a lefty Bigsby on a Fender. I do replace all of the MFD's with alnico Duncan's, but aftermarket pickup changes are the norm on this board.

Colo Springs E · November 14th, 2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 0le FUZZY

...Weeeel ! Paste all the urgleeeeeeee pixs yew wanna of them sock-tuckers here yew will never cornvince me I gar-on-tee. All them duck-pluckers will onlee be Tele and Strat wanna bees.

...Leo lost it whence he abandoned his masterpiece and his company and nuttin he did after that waz equal tew witt. He did however quit suckin down all that carrot juice and turnt hiss bad seff back tew the rite color.

...Nice try Leo but close onlee counts in horseshoe games.

...Take the getus and run!

0le FUZZY

If anyone speaks English out there and would like to translate, I'm curious what the h3ll he's talking about...

Colo Springs E · November 14th, 2006, 07:54 PM

.....one of the most hideous monstrosities I've ever seen:

Yikes!

OutlawSteph1975 · November 14th, 2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 0le FUZZY

He did however quit suckin down all that carrot juice and turnt hiss bad seff back tew the rite color.

LOL! Should I even ask?

Johnny Caster · November 14th, 2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OutlawSteph1975

LOL! Should I even ask?

Too much carrots will turn a body orange!

MickM · November 14th, 2006, 08:52 PM

I love my ASAT Classics. Teles are cool too, I especially like that creaky noise they make when you grab the headstock with your left hand and pull up while at the same time pushing down on the upper bout to get the neck heel to sit squarely in the pocket!!! :=) Eeeeeasy fellas just 'a kiddin'.

Johnny Caster · November 14th, 2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MickM

I love my ASAT Classics. Teles are cool too, I especially like that creaky noise they make when you grab the headstock with your left hand and pull up while at the same time pushing down on the upper bout to get the neck heel to sit squarely in the pocket!!! :=) Eeeeeasy fellas just 'a kiddin'.

Hehe, I actually know the sound your talking about. Microphonic pickups and loose neck joint, oh yeah, gotta love it!

R.B. Huckleberry · November 14th, 2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by David Barnett

Every one I've picked up played flawlessly. But I've never found one that "spoke" to me, there seems to be a certain "soul thang" missing.

Perhaps one day you'll find "the One".
I've owned several models the ASAT Special has been with me since May of 2003.

boogaloo · November 14th, 2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

If anyone speaks English out there and would like to translate, I'm curious what the h3ll he's talking about...

Fuzzy loves G&L guitars and would trade the whole tele shack just to sit a spell and drink a carrot juice with Leo, and rem-in-iss 'bout the good ole days of MusicMan and G&L..

Actually I think a direct translation would get the post pulled in a heartbeat. Apparently he's not fond of G&L's, Leo post 1965, and he mentioned something about socking a duck, or ducking a sock or....

Brian

guit145 · November 14th, 2006, 11:19 PM

G&Ls outnumber Fenders 3 to 1 at my house.

Colo Springs E · November 15th, 2006, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by boogaloo

Fuzzy loves G&L guitars and would trade the whole tele shack just to sit a spell and drink a carrot juice with Leo, and rem-in-iss 'bout the good ole days of MusicMan and G&L..

Actually I think a direct translation would get the post pulled in a heartbeat. Apparently he's not fond of G&L's, Leo post 1965, and he mentioned something about socking a duck, or ducking a sock or....

Brian

Sorrry, I wasn't clear, I was referring to this specific passage:

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Originally Posted by 0le FUZZY

He did however quit suckin down all that carrot juice and turnt hiss bad seff back tew the rite color.

WTF??

tweeddeluxe · November 15th, 2006, 07:52 AM

I voted no.

I've only played two. The first sounded great, can't remember which model.

The second, a mahogany tele jr style, didnt care for the pickups at all.

Hated the dewclaw on the headstocks of both. What the heck were they thinking?

boogaloo · November 15th, 2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

Sorrry, I wasn't clear, I was referring to this specific passage:

WTF??

Dunno- best to ask the source as it's a little "fuzzy" to me too.

Perhaps a reference to Leo's skin color due to ingestion of large quantities of something containing carrotine (sp?), or perhaps a spray on tan?

Brian

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November 14th, 2006, 11:14 AM	#43 (permalink)
Johnny Caster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 22 Posts: 1,081	Oh, now I guess it's my time to eat some crow. Definately not in the same vein though, Single coils are the one of the greatest charms of Fender's in my opinion. __________________ "I'm gonna toss my telecaster through the television screen cause I don't like what's goin on!" - Radiators From Space

November 14th, 2006, 11:43 AM	#45 (permalink)
guitar_ed Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bankrupt State of California Age: 47 Posts: 711 16 Photos	If by "like" you mean "Do you own a bunch of them, plus a couple of G&L basses?" - Chris S. Actually, I don't own a G&L bass. But I do own 7 ASATs. I find them well made and very comfortable in my hands. And I like the MFD pups. Guitar Ed __________________ Piss off a politician, register to vote. When you complain about the government, remember that you ARE the government. Voting is the ultimate act of civil dis-obediance. AIM - guitar_edg Skype - guitar_edg (had to change on 5/16/06)

November 14th, 2006, 12:50 PM	#46 (permalink)
OaklandA Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,572 28 Photos	I have a gorgeous semi-hollow Bluesboy that I love. Plays great, has a real distinctive tone. More bite than twang in the bridge. I played a Legend recently (Strat type)...almost bought it on the spot. I think G&L's are exceptionally well made, well playing instruments. __________________ ________________________ _________________ ___________ That's what she said.

November 14th, 2006, 01:16 PM	#48 (permalink)
boogaloo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S/E Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,131	[quote=0le FUZZY ...Nice try Leo but close onlee counts in horseshoe games. 0le FUZZY[/QUOTE] AND hand grenades. Fuzzy, I get the distinct inpression you don't like G&L. Call my psychic...but I just get this feelin'... Brian __________________ "..and I've got some tricks up my sleeve...oh yes indeed! It might come back to haunt 'cha..don't you throw that Mojo on me!"

November 14th, 2006, 11:02 AM	#41 (permalink)
oltimeyrider TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 94	LOVE THEM! Better than anything Fender is doing for the same $.

November 14th, 2006, 01:09 PM	#47 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	...Weeeel ! Paste all the urgleeeeeeee pixs yew wanna of them sock-tuckers here yew will never cornvince me I gar-on-tee. All them duck-pluckers will onlee be Tele and Strat wanna bees. ...Leo lost it whence he abandoned his masterpiece and his company and nuttin he did after that waz equal tew witt. He did however quit suckin down all that carrot juice and turnt hiss bad seff back tew the rite color. ...Nice try Leo but close onlee counts in horseshoe games. ...Take the getus and run! 0le FUZZY

November 14th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#49 (permalink)
Dr Gonzo Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England, Surrey Age: 27 Posts: 383	from those pics it is self evident that Leo ran out of 'bright' ideas.. not to worry, if i designed the Telecaster and obvioulsy ALL of the other fender guitars then i doubt i'd be too put down that my newly desinged 'G&L interceptor' was'nt a success. G-200 looks like a cheap LP copy, with a radicall double cuta-way

November 14th, 2006, 02:26 PM	#50 (permalink)
Sqwerl TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charleston SC USA Posts: 99	I have a 96 ASAT Special, Great guitar !. I have a 93 MIM Tele that is great also. The Tele may go someday.. I'll keep the ASAT. __________________ "Twang is in the ear of the beholder"

November 14th, 2006, 06:22 PM	#51 (permalink)
Rick Towne Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 816	A further lefty perspective (hi Rick W): My group of 3-bolt G&L's are better instruments (components, assembly and finish) than any comparable stock lefty Fenders over the last 15 years, and all options and colors and models are available on lefty models from G&L. Is there a lefty Fender Tele-shape with a trem, or a middle pickup, or neck radius options? You can't even get a lefty Bigsby on a Fender. I do replace all of the MFD's with alnico Duncan's, but aftermarket pickup changes are the norm on this board.

November 14th, 2006, 07:54 PM	#53 (permalink)
Colo Springs E Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,107 5 Photos	Easily... .....one of the most hideous monstrosities I've ever seen: Yikes! __________________ She's been a bad girl. She's like a chemical. Though you try to stop it, she's like a narcotic. Last edited by Colo Springs E; January 22nd, 2008 at 10:42 PM.

November 14th, 2006, 08:52 PM	#56 (permalink)
MickM Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hbg. PA Age: 51 Posts: 164	I love my ASAT Classics. Teles are cool too, I especially like that creaky noise they make when you grab the headstock with your left hand and pull up while at the same time pushing down on the upper bout to get the neck heel to sit squarely in the pocket!!! :=) Eeeeeasy fellas just 'a kiddin'.

November 14th, 2006, 11:19 PM	#60 (permalink)
guit145 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Madera, CA Age: 30 Posts: 309	G&Ls outnumber Fenders 3 to 1 at my house. __________________ Ben

November 15th, 2006, 07:52 AM	#62 (permalink)
tweeddeluxe Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: MD Age: 51 Posts: 728	I voted no. I've only played two. The first sounded great, can't remember which model. The second, a mahogany tele jr style, didnt care for the pickups at all. Hated the dewclaw on the headstocks of both. What the heck were they thinking?

November 15th, 2006, 10:31 AM	#64 (permalink)
do not be afraid Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: temple terrace, florida Age: 20 Posts: 446