Custom Shop instruments use a thin urethane finish that is available in all current G&L standard and premier colors (including frost top coat). Metal flake finishes will only be available using our standard Polyester finish.
Custom Shop instruments are available in a thin nitrocellulose finish for the following colors:
Name Order Code
3-Tone Sunburst N3TS
Butterscotch Blonde NBTR
Candy Apple Red Metallic NCAR
Cherryburst NCHY
Clear Orange NORG
Fullerton Red NFLR
Jet Black NJTB
Lake Placid Blue Metallic NLPB
Natural NNAT
Shell Pink NSHP
Shoreline Gold NSHR
Silver Metallic NSILM
Sonic Blue NSON
Tobacco Sunburst NTSB
Vintage White NVTW
Includes finish and hardware that resembles an instrument that has some age, but has been well taken care of.
ORDER CODE: AGL
* Urethane finish only
Includes finish and hardware that resembles an instrument that shows age, as well as moderate use.
ORDER CODE: AGL
** Nitrocellulose finish only
Includes finish and hardware that resembles an instrument that shows heavy playing wear and tear
ORDER CODE: AGM
** Nitrocellulose finish only
1 5/8” nut width sits right between the traditional P and J bass widths, and Leo offered this nut width in the ‘80s. Generous edge roll with a medium depth and taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.940” at 12th fret. These specs were part of the #11 and #12 necks.
ORDER CODE: 12NK
1 ½” nut width traditional to a J bass, Leo brought it with him to Fender Avenue for the ASAT Bass and SB-2. 1 1/2” nut width, generous edge roll, and medium taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.920” at 12th fret. These specs were part of the #6 and #8 necks.
ORDER CODE: 8NK
1 ¾” nut width traditional to a P bass, Leo brought it with him to Fender Avenue for the L-2000 and other models. 1 3/4” nut width, generous edge roll, medium taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.940” at 12th fret. These specs were part of the #5 and #7 necks.
ORDER CODE: 7NK
1 ¾” nut width, generous edge roll, medium taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.940” at 12th fret. Starts out just like the 4-string 1 ¾” medium C and fans out to a wider heel. These specs were part of the #10 neck. For 5-string basses only.
ORDER CODE: 10NK
Exclusive to the Kiloton 5 and JB-5. 1.775″ nut width, generous edge roll, medium taper from 0.810″ at 1st fret to 0.910″ at 12th fret.
* All profiles have a +/- 0.015″ tolerance
This is close to the vintage 7 ¼” radius of the ‘50s and ‘60s, and feels virtually the same yet allows guitarists just a bit more note bending before a note will “choke” or “fret out”.
ORDER CODE: R75
A nice mid-way point between the vintage radius and a modern 12” radius. Standard on most guitar models.
ORDER CODE: R95
Flatter for deep string bends and greater ease when soloing.
ORDER CODE: R12
Senko 18% Nickel Silver fretwire is standard on all G&L Custom Shop instruments. A great balance, easy to chord and solo.
ORDER CODE: MJF
Jescar 57110 Stainless Steel fretwire is extra durable for longetivity. Recommended for extensive touring or musicians with an aggressive playing style. Not available with 7 1/2″ radius.
ORDER CODE: SS
Jescar 43080 18% Nickel Silver fretwire. For players who prefer the slim frets of ’50s and ’60s Leo instruments
ORDER CODE: VF
This method of cutting the maple boards results in the endgrain being directed about 45° to 90° from the face of the fingerboard. This cut results in a more stable neck and is recommended for players who tour as it better withstands substantial changes in temperature and humidity.
ORDER CODE: QS
Figured Maple has always been a popular choice for many players. We now have the ability to accommodate these requests by offering this first level of Flame Maple grain on our Custom Shop necks. (Please inquire with your local Custom Shop dealer for availability)
ORDER CODE: F3A
This is the ultimate in grain pattern and quality being offered on our Custom Shop necks. Highly figured Flame Maple neck blanks are hand selected for beauty and figuring consistency. (Please inquire with your local Custom Shop dealer for availability)
ORDER CODE: F5A
Standard on guitars and basses, hard rock maple is strong and stable.
ORDER CODE: NOT APPLICABLE
Less bright tone than maple, Caribbean Rosewood is a popular no-cost option.
ORDER CODE: CR
Less bright tone than maple, Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) is a popular no-cost option.
ORDER CODE: RW
About as bright sounding as maple, ebony is dark, smooth and popular with players who like a “fast” feel.
ORDER CODE: EB
Choose with or without white inlaid ghost lines.
ORDER CODE: FEB for no ghost lines
ORDER CODE: FEBG for white inlaid ghost lines
Choose with or without white inlaid ghost lines.
ORDER CODE: FCR for no ghost lines
ORDER CODE: FCRG for white inlaid ghost lines
Choose with or without white inlaid ghost lines.
ORDER CODE: FRW for no ghost lines
ORDER CODE: FRWG for white inlaid ghost lines
Has a hue of an aged finish. Can work well for both a vintage or modern look. Not recommended with Wood Binding on a Swamp Ash body (doesn’t match well).
ORDER CODE: VTGN
Has a hue of an aged finish with the modern feel of a satin finish. Can work well for both a vintage or modern look. Not recommended with Wood Binding on a Swamp Ash body (doesn’t match well).
ORDER CODE: VTSN
More of a subtle hue than Vintage Gloss, adds character and warmth to the look. Versatile.
ORDER CODE: LTGN
More of a subtle hue than Vintage Gloss with the modern feel of a satin finish. Adds character and warmth to the look. Versatile.
ORDER CODE: LTSN
A great choice for use with a Natural Gloss finish.
ORDER CODE: CGN
Standard on most models, satin is smooth and easy playing.
ORDER CODE: CSN
Painted Headstock (choose body matching or Jet Black)
ORDER CODE: PH for body matching
ORDER CODE: BH for Jet Black headstock
Jet Black headstock automatically comes with Silver-on-Black G&L logo and Model Logo Delete. It is strongly recommended to choose either Silver-on-Black or Black-on-Silver G&L logo and Model Logo Delete on other Painted Headstock colors.
Painted headstock not available in Blackburst, Blonde, Butterscotch Blonde, Lemon Drop, Vintage Natural.
Gloss finish on the front of the headstock only. Combine with standard CSN, LTSN or VTGN.
ORDER CODE: GH
Included with Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body
ORDER CODE: NLGN
Included with Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body
ORDER CODE: NVGN
White neck binding ORDER CODE: NBW
Black neck binding ORDER CODE: NBB
White pearl block inlays ORDER CODE: BIW
Black block inlays ORDER CODE: BIB
No model logo on the headstock. ORDER CODE: LD
Treble clef and border are silver. Use on dark colored headstocks. Requires Model Logo Delete. ORDER CODE: SBL
Treble clef and border are black. Use on light colored headstocks. Requires Model Logo Delete. ORDER CODE: BSL
Standard on most G&L guitars and basses, authentic bone nut material is hard, long lasting and provides good sustain.
ORDER CODE: NOT APPLICABLE
Self-lubricating to reduce friction, allowing the string to travel more smoothly between the nut as tension changes due to string bends.
ORDER CODE: GTN
Like a left-handed headstock on a right-handed guitar (and vice versa). No model logo will appear.
ORDER CODE: RH
Available on all models. Note that some models include Premium Flamed Maple Tops as standard.
ORDER CODE: PFMT
Available on all models.
ORDER CODE: PQMT
Premium Quilt Maple top substitution for models which come standard with Premium Flame Maple top.
ORDER CODE: SQMT
When applied to an Alder body, Premium Flame or Quilt top may be ordered in any transparent Standard finish.
When applied to a Swamp Ash or Okoume body, Premium Flame or Quilt top may be ordered in any transparent Standard finish or Premier finish except for Blonde and Butterscotch Blonde.
For models and colors which come standard with Alder, Swamp Ash may be specified.
ORDER CODE: ASH
For models and colors which come standard with Alder, Roasted Ash may be specified.
ORDER CODE: RASH
For solid colors, Lightweight American Basswood may be specified.
ORDER CODE: BAS
For models and colors which come standard with Alder, Okoume may be specified.
ORDER CODE: OKU
Top Bound White ORDER CODE: TBW
Double Bound White ORDER CODE: DBW
White body binding not available with Alpine White, Blonde, Himalayan Blue, Sonic Blue, Pearl White, Vintage White.Top Bound Black ORDER CODE: TBB
Double Bound Black ORDER CODE: DBB
Black body binding not available with 3-Tone Sunburst, 2-Tone Sunburst, Blackburst, Blueburst, Greenburst, Redburst, Jet Black, Tobacco Sunburst.
Clear band around body perimeter. Especially beautiful with Flame or Quilt tops. Not available with Blackburst, Blonde, Butterscotch Blonde, Lemon Drop, Natural, Vintage Natural.
ORDER CODE: WB
CLF-96-LB-N Handwound with wind specs based on ’96 LB-100 split coil. 42 gauge wire and 10,500 turns, approx. 6.1k Ohms
CLF-57-LB-N Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1957 Precision Bass. 42 gauge wire and 10,000 turns, approx. 5.7k Ohms
CLF-06-JB-N Handwound with wind specs based on 2006 JB neck pickup. 42 gauge wire and 8500 turns, approx. 6.1k Ohms
CLF-06-JB-B Handwound with wind specs based on 2006 JB bridge pickup. 42 gauge wire and 8500 turns, approx. 6.3k Ohms
CLF-62-JB-N Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1962 Jazz bass neck pickup. 42 gauge wire with 9000 turns, approx. 6.1k Ohms
CLF-62-JB-B Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1962 Jazz bass bridge pickup. 42 gauge wire with 9000 turns, approx. 6.3k Ohms
Single Coil Mode (SCM) for L-2000, L-2500 and ASAT Bass only. 2-way Series/Parallel switch is replaced with a 3-way Series/Split/Parallel switch. Pickups are specially made with individual coil leads to accomodate.
ORDER CODE: SCM
ORDER CODE: 3PW *3-ply white is standard on models with pickguard.
Available for all ASAT Classic models with two pickups, ASAT Special and ASAT Special Semi-Hollow. ORDER CODE: PD
Legacy, Comanche and S-500 models with pickguards come standard with bell style knobs. If no knob color option is selected, knobs will match the pickups (e.g. black pickups, black knobs).
BELL STYLE KNOB COLORS
Legacy, Comanche and S-500 models with pickguards may substitute chrome knurled knobs instead of standard bell style knobs. ORDER CODE: CHK
