CUSTOM SHOP FINISHES
| Thin Urethane Finish | 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. |
| Nitrocellulose Finish option | 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 Fiesta Red NFSR 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 |
CUSTOM SHOP INSTRUMENT AGING
| Light Aging | 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 |
| Medium Aging | Includes finish and hardware that resembles an instrument that shows age, as well as moderate use. ORDER CODE: AGL ** Nitrocellulose finish only |
| Heavy Aging | Includes finish and hardware that resembles an instrument that shows heavy playing wear and tear ORDER CODE: AGM ** Nitrocellulose finish only |
CUSTOM SHOP NECK PROFILES
| Modern Classic | 1 11/16” nut width with 1 5/8” string spacing allows a generous edge roll for superb comfort without string fall-off. Fairly slim with mild taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.870” at the 12th fret. ORDER CODE: MCNK |
| Slim C | 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.820” to 0.870”. These specs were part of the #1a neck. ORDER CODE: 1ANK |
| Classic C | This is the profile most G&L fans associate with the post 2000 era. 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, medium taper from 0.830” to 0.960”. It starts off fairly slim and gets beefier up the neck. These specs were part of the #1 neck. ORDER CODE: 1NK |
| Classic Plus C | Just 1/16” wider than the Classic C with added string spacing. A good choice for players with big hands who find 1 5/8” a little too narrow. 1 11/16” nut width, slight edge roll, medium taper from 0.830” to 0.960”. It starts off fairly slim and gets beefier up the neck. These specs were part of the #3 neck. ORDER CODE: 3NK |
| Classic Wide C | A full 1/8” wider than the Classic C with added string spacing. The extra width is welcome not just for players with big hands, but those who value more string spacing. 1 3/4” nut width, slight edge roll, medium taper from 0.830” to 0.960”. It starts off fairly slim and gets beefier up the neck. These specs were part of the #4 neck. ORDER CODE: 4NK |
| Heritage ’86 | Faithful to the early G&L years with a 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, and medium taper from 0.790” at 1st fret to a 0.910” at 12th fret. These specs were part of the #1b neck. ORDER CODE: 1BNK |
| Modern U | Fans of Leo’s early U-shape necks often want a chunk down low but not too much at the top. While some of those early U-shape necks were extremely thick, the Modern U offers a bit more chunk but not too much. 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.850” at the 1st fret to 0.910” at the 12th fret. These specs were part of the #1c neck. ORDER CODE: MUNK |
| Soft V | A gentle V-shape is heaven for some players, and this is one will delight. Mild V-shape down low which fades to almost C-shape up top. 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.830” at the 1st fret to 0.960” at the 12th fret. These specs were part of the #2a neck. ORDER CODE: SVNK |
| Deep V | A more aggressive V-shape for those who can’t get enough V. Pronounced V-shape down low which fades to moderate V-shape up top. 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.890” at the 1st fret to 0.930” at the 12th fret. These specs were part of the #1d neck. ORDER CODE: DVNK |
| NOTE: | * All profiles have a +/- 0.015″ tolerance |
NECK RADIUS
| 7 ½” | 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 |
| 9 ½” | A nice mid-way point between the vintage radius and a modern 12” radius. Standard on most guitar models. ORDER CODE: R95 |
| 12” | Flatter for deep string bends and greater ease when soloing. ORDER CODE: R12 |
| NOTE: | * Invader models equipped with Original Floyd Rose locking vibrato may only have 12″ radius.
* ASAT guitar models ordered with Bigsby vibrato will automatically come with 12″ radius. |
FRETS
| Medium Jumbo | 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 |
| Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo | 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 |
| Vintage | Jescar 43080 18% Nickel Silver fretwire. For players who prefer the slim frets of ’50s and ’60s Leo instruments ORDER CODE: VF |
CUSTOM SHOP NECK WOOD
| Quartersawn Hard Rock Maple | 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 |
| Flame Maple neck 3A grade | 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 |
| Flame Maple neck 5A grade | 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 |
| Flatsawn Hard Rock Maple | Standard on guitars and basses, hard rock maple is strong and stable. ORDER CODE: NOT APPLICABLE |
| Caribbean Rosewood Fingerboard | Less bright tone than Maple, Caribbean Rosewood is a popular no-cost option. ORDER CODE: CR |
| Indian Rosewood Fingerboard | Less bright tone than Maple, Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) is a popular no-cost option. ORDER CODE: RW |
| Ebony Fingerboard | About as bright sounding as Maple, Ebony is dark, smooth and popular with players who like a “fast” feel. ORDER CODE: EB |
| Caramel Ebony Fingerboard | Ebony with naturally occurring caramel color streaks and swirls. (Please inquire with your local Custom Shop dealer for availability) ORDER CODE: CE |
CUSTOM SHOP NECK FINISH OPTIONS
| Vintage Tint Gloss Urethane | 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 |
| Vintage Tint Satin Urethane | 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 |
| Light Tint Gloss Urethane | More of a subtle hue than Vintage Gloss, adds character and warmth to the look. Versatile. ORDER CODE: LTGN |
| Light Tint Satin Urethane | 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 |
| Clear Gloss Urethane | A great choice for use with a Natural Gloss finish. ORDER CODE: CGN |
| Clear Satin Urethane | Standard on most models, satin is smooth and easy playing. ORDER CODE: CSN |
| Painted Headstock | 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 Headstock Face | Gloss finish on the front of the headstock only. Combine with standard CSN, LTSN or VTGN. ORDER CODE: GH |
| Nitrocellulose Lacquer Light Gloss | Included with Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body ORDER CODE: NLGN |
| Nitrocellulose Lacquer Vintage Gloss | Included with Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body ORDER CODE: NVGN |
| Neck Binding | White neck binding ORDER CODE: NBW Black neck binding ORDER CODE: NBB |
| Block Inlays | White pearl block inlays ORDER CODE: BIW Black block inlays ORDER CODE: BIB |
| Model Logo Delete | No model logo on the headstock. ORDER CODE: LD |
| silver-on-black G&L logo | Treble clef and border are silver. Use on dark colored headstocks. Requires Model Logo Delete. ORDER CODE: SBL |
| black-on-silver G&L logo | Treble clef and border are black. Use on light colored headstocks. Requires Model Logo Delete. ORDER CODE: BSL |
OTHER NECK OPTIONS
| Locking Tuners | Aids tuning stability by reducing string shift around the post. ORDER CODE: LT |
| Bone nut | Standard on most G&L guitars and basses, authentic bone nut material is hard, long lasting and provides good sustain. ORDER CODE: NOT APPLICABLE |
| Graph-Tech nut | 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 |
| Graph-Tech string retainer | Self-lubricating to reduce friction, allowing the string to travel more smoothly under the string tree as tension changes due to string bends. ORDER CODE: GTST |
| Reverse Headstock | Like a left-handed headstock on a right-handed guitar (and vice versa). No model logo will appear. ORDER CODE: RH |
FIGURED MAPLE TOPS
| Premium Flamed Maple | Available on all models. Note that some models include Premium Flamed Maple Tops as standard. ORDER CODE: PFMT |
| Premium Quilted Maple | Available on all models. ORDER CODE: PQMT |
| Premium Quilted Maple Substitution | Premium Quilt Maple top substitution for models which come standard with Premium Flame Maple top. ORDER CODE: SQMT |
| NOTE: | 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. |
BODY WOOD SUBSTITUTION FOR ALDER
| Swamp Ash | For models and colors which come standard with Alder, Swamp Ash may be specified. ORDER CODE: ASH |
| Roasted Ash | For models and colors which come standard with Alder, Roasted Ash may be specified. ORDER CODE: RASH |
| Lightweight American Basswood | For solid colors, Lightweight American Basswood may be specified. ORDER CODE: BAS |
| Okoume | For models and colors which come standard with Alder, Okoume may be specified. ORDER CODE: OKU |
OTHER BODY OPTIONS
| OLS body depth | Original Leo Spec body depth for solid-body ASAT guitars. Reduced body thickness to 1.625″ mill-depth from 1.780″. This is the original body depth for ASAT guitars in the mid ’80s. ORDER CODE: OLS |
| Front Arm Contour | Optional on solid-body ASAT guitars, an arm contour provides additional comfort just like a double-cutaway model such as the Legacy. Can not be used with top binding ORDER CODE: FC |
| Rear Body Contour | Also known as a “tummy cut” for ASAT guitars. Can not be used on Semi-Hollow models or any instrument with “double bound” body. ORDER CODE: RC |
| Body binding | 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. |
| Natural Wood Binding | 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 |
BRIDGE SUBSTITUTIONS/OPTIONS
| G&L Saddle Lock bridge | Substitute on all models which come standard with Dual Fulcrum vibrato. Not available on any ASAT Classic variant. ORDER CODE: SLB |
| G&L Dual Fulcrum Vibrato | Substitute on all models which come standard with Saddle Lock bridge. Not available on any ASAT Classic variant. ORDER CODE: DFV |
| Original Floyd Rose | Locking vibrato and nut for Invader models. Right-hand only. ORDER CODE: FLYD |
| Bigsby Vibrato | For ASAT guitars equipped standard with Saddle Lock bridge. Right-hand only. ORDER CODE: BIG |
CUSTOM SHOP HANDWOUND ALNICO GUITAR PICKUPS
| ALL HANDWOUND PICKUPS | Alnico pickups handwound on original winder made by Leo Fender and used by him at CLF Research beginning in 1967. |
| ASAT Classic – neck position | CLF-52-ASTCL-N Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1952 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 8000 turns, approx. 5.7k Ohms
CLF-52-ASTCL-N-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on Leo’s 1952 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 8000 turns, approx. 5.7k Ohms Retains tone but will allow hum-cancelling effect when middle selector position is used on a two-pickup ASAT CLF-62-ASTCL-N Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1962 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 8220 turns, approx. 6.2k Ohms CLF-62-ASTCL-N-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on Leo’s 1962 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 8220 turns, approx. 6.2k Ohms. Retains tone but will allow hum-cancelling effect when middle selector position is used on a two-pickup ASAT CLF-96-ASTCL-N Handwound with slightly hotter with 42 gauge wire and 8450 turns, approx. 6.5k Ohms |
| ASAT Classic – bridge position | CLF-52-ASTCL-B Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1952 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 8000 turns, approx. 5.7k Ohms
CLF-62-ASTCL-B Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1962 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 9200 turns, approx. 6.7k Ohms |
| Legacy single coil | CLF-100-96-LGCY-NB Handwound with wind specs based on ’96 Legacy. 42 gauge wire and 8200 turns, approx. 5.9k Ohms
CLF-100-96-LGCY-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on ’96 Legacy. 42 gauge wire and 8200 turns, approx. 5.9k Ohms CLF-100-99-LGCY-NB Handwound slightly hotter with 42 gauge wire and 8650 turns, approx. 6.2k Ohms. Recommended for bridge position CLF-100-54-LGCY-NB Handwound with wind specs based on Leo’s 1954 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 7960 turns, approx. 5.8k Ohms CLF-100-54-LGCY-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on Leo Fender’s 1954 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 7960 turns, approx. 5.8k Ohms CLF-100-62-LGCY-NB Handwound with wind specs based on Leo Fender’s 1962 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 8220 turns, approx. 6.2k Ohms CLF-100-62-LGCY-RWRP Handwound RWRP with wind specs based on Leo Fender’s 1962 pickup. 42 gauge wire and 8220 turns, approx. 6.2k Ohms |
CUSTOM SHOP G&L ALNICO GUITAR HUMBUCKER
| G&L Alnico neck humbucker substitutions | G&L AS4255C with chrome cover instead of G&L AS4255B black or G&L AS4255W white ORDER CODE: AS4255CG&L AS4255B black humbucker instead of AS4255C with chrome cover ORDER CODE: AS4255BG&L AS4255W white humbucker instead of AS4255C with chrome cover ORDER CODE: AS4255W |
| G&L Alnico bridge humbucker substitutions | G&L AW4368C with chrome cover instead of G&L AW4470B black or G&L AW4470W white ORDER CODE: AW4368CG&L AW4470B black humbucker instead of AW368C with chrome cover ORDER CODE: AW4470BG&L AW4470W white humbucker instead of AW368C with chrome cover ORDER CODE: AW4470W |
HUMBUCKER SUBSTITUTIONS
| Seymour Duncan humbucker substitution |
For ASAT Classic Bluesboy only: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover instead of G&L A2S4248N Alnico II magnet humbucker. Note that these pickups are similar mid ’50s spec with Alnico II magnets, 42 gauge wire with similar of turns, nickel cover, 2-conductor lead with braided ground shield. ORDER CODE: SH55Seymour Duncan ’59 substitute instead of G&L Alnico neck humbucker. ’59 and G&L AS4255 are wound with 42 gauge wire and similar number of turns.White ORDER CODE: 59W Black ORDER CODE: 59BSeymour Duncan TB-4 substitute instead of G&L Alnico bridge humbucker. TB-4 and G&L AW4470 are wound with 44 gauge wire and similar number of turns.White ORDER CODE: TB4W Black ORDER CODE: TB4B |
| G&L Alnico neck humbucker substitutions |
G&L AS4255C with chrome cover instead of G&L AS4255B black or G&L AS4255W white ORDER CODE: AS4255CG&L AS4255B black humbucker instead of AS4255C with chrome cover ORDER CODE: AS4255BG&L AS4255W white humbucker instead of AS4255C with chrome cover ORDER CODE: AS4255W |
| G&L Alnico bridge humbucker substitutions | G&L AW4368C with chrome cover instead of G&L AW4470B black or G&L AW4470W white ORDER CODE: AW4368CG&L AW4470B black humbucker instead of AW368C with chrome cover ORDER CODE: AW4470BG&L AW4470W white humbucker instead of AW368C with chrome cover ORDER CODE: AW4470W |
PICKGUARD OPTIONS
| 1-ply Black 3-ply Black 3-ply Mint 3-ply Parchment 3-ply White Pearloid 4-ply Tortoise Shell 1-ply White 3-ply White* |
ORDER CODE: 1PB ORDER CODE: 3PB ORDER CODE: 3PM ORDER CODE: 3PP ORDER CODE: PRL ORDER CODE: TOR ORDER CODE: 1PW ORDER CODE: 3PW *3-ply white is standard on models with pickguard. |
| Pickguard Delete | Available for all ASAT Classic models with two pickups, ASAT Special and ASAT Special Semi-Hollow. ORDER CODE: PD |
KNOB OPTIONS
| 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
CHROME KURLED KNOBS Legacy, Comanche and S-500 models with pickguards may substitute chrome knurled knobs instead of standard bell style knobs. ORDER CODE: CHK |
PICKUP COVER OPTIONS
Legacy Alnico V Single Coil
If no pickup cover color is selected: Legacy guitars with 3-ply white, 1-ply white or pearl pickguard will be equipped with white single-coil pickup covers. Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S Alnico and ASAT Classic S Alnico Semi-Hollow. Legacy guitars with 3-ply black, 1-ply black or tortoise pickguard will be equipped with black single-coil pickup covers. Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S Alnico and ASAT Classic S Alnico Semi-Hollow. Legacy guitars with 3-ply parchment pickguard will be equipped with parchment single-coil pickup covers. Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S Alnico and ASAT Classic S Alnico Semi-Hollow. |
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S-500 Magnetic Field Design
If no pickup cover color is selected: S-500 guitars with 3-ply white, 1-ply white or pearl pickguard will be equipped with white pickup covers. Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S and ASAT Classic S Semi-Hollow. S-500 guitars with 3-ply black, 1-ply black, 3-ply mint or tortoise pickguard will be equipped with black pickup covers. Same for middle pickup of ASAT Classic S and ASAT Classic S Semi-Hollow. |
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Z-coil Magnetic Field Design
If no pickup cover color is selected: ASAT Z-3 and Comanche guitars with 3-ply white, 1-ply white or pearl pickguard will be equipped with white pickup covers. ASAT Z-3 and Comanche guitars with 3-ply black, 1-ply black, 3-ply mint or tortoise pickguard will be equipped with black pickup covers. |
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Jumbo Magnetic Field Design (ASAT Special / ASAT Special Semi-Hollow)
If no pickup cover color is selected: ASAT Special and ASAT Special Semi-Hollow guitars with 3-ply white, 1-ply white or pearl pickguard will be equipped with white pickup covers. ASAT Special and ASAT Special Semi-Hollow guitars with 3-ply black, 1-ply black, 3-ply mint or tortoise pickguard will be equipped with black pickup covers. |
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P-90 (Fallout / Bluesboy 90)
If no pickup cover color is selected: Fallout and Bluesboy 90 will have black P-90 cover with any pickguard. |