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G&L USA Legacy Graphite Metallic Electric Guitar Hardshell Case G & L

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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: G&L
Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: USA Legacy
Body Color: Graphite Metallic MPN: Does Not Apply
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States String Configuration: 6 String
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The G&L Legacy™ blends contemporary refinements from the Leo Fender†-designed S-500™ and Comanche® models with classic Alnico V pickups. If your holy grail is faithful Alnico single-coil tone with modern refinements and superb craftsmanship, the Legacy makes for an excellent choice. The Legacy’s vintage-spec CLF-100 Alnico V pickups have that unmistakable chime and quack reminiscent of the best examples from the late ‘50s, thanks to the work of Paul Gagon, G&L VP Engineering. Gagon found his inspiration reviewing original prints stored in Leo’s private laboratory at G&L, but that was just the start. About 30 years ago, Gagon was an R&D engineer at another company when he was tasked with finding out what was so special about the early bolt-on guitars many players raved about. Gagon tirelessly analyzed many examples of what were considered holy grail guitars, spending time out on the shop floor talking to builders still working in the pickup department since the ‘50s, all on a quest to discover where the real mojo was – and wasn’t. What he learned from the builders matched his own engineering analysis. You see, back in the day, the actual spec of pickups coming that down that old production line varied considerably. That meant coming up with the right specs for the Legacy pickups was more challenging than simply following the prints. Gagon’s persistence paid off as the Legacy garnered rave reviews from both players and magazines like Guitar Player and Guitar World. This axe is no slave to the past, however, starting with Leo’s PTB™ (Passive Treble and Bass) system which functions on all three pickups for dramatically more variety than the vintage setup. What’s more, the Legacy features a Leo Fender-designed Dual-Fulcrum vibrato, a work of engineering art which allows bending up or down with unsurpassed stability, while offering a silky feel through its beefy aluminum vibrato arm. The Legacy’s hard-rock maple neck features an easy-playing satin finish, comfortable 9 1/2" radius and Jescar 57110 medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets for silky playability. The moment you open the luxurious hardshell case, you’ll be greeted with a stunning instrument and delicious aroma that’ll have your pulse racing. Founded by Leo Fender in 1980, G&L USA instruments continue to be made in the historic G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California, the Birthplace of Bolt-on™.
Specifications GUITAR WEIGHT: 8.1 lbs
THESE SPECS ARE FROM THE G&L WEBSITE AND ARE GENERAL SPECS. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO UP ABOVE FOR THE SPEC SHEET OF THIS SPECIFIC GUITAR CONSTRUCTION: bolt-on SCALE: 25 1/2" PICKUPS: CLF-100 Alnico single coils BODY WOOD: Swamp Ash on Premier Finishes, Alder on Standard Finishes NECK WOOD: Hard-Rock Maple with Maple or Rosewood fingerboard NECK PROFILE: G&L Modern Classic with 9 1/2" radius NUT: 100% natural bone FRETS: 22 medium jumbo, Jescar 57110 18% nickel silver TUNING KEYS: 12:1 ratio, sealed-back BRIDGE: Leo Fender-designed G&L Dual-Fulcrum™ vibrato with forged brass saddles CONTROLS: 5-position pickup selector, volume, treble, bass (PTB system) CASE: deluxe Tolex hardshell