Watched a tour of the G&L facility on Anderton's TV and Dave talked about how much hand sanding goes into the neck and how that makes each one slightly different. But to me it's amazing how close they come out at the end. These guys are incredible craftsmen.
Much G&L love here. I had the opportunity to visit the shop and chat with the team about 10 or so years back. They were so gracious and I’ve only played G&L since that date.
I learned something new in this video. I use a laser engraver at work, but I’ve never heard of a fill stick. That gives the engraving a very professional look! Thanks!
This is a great project for the brand! My first proper American guitar was a G&L Legacy that my grandfather bought me before he died in 1995, and it’s the only guitar I’ve kept all these many years after countless trades, new acquisitions and sales. Damn fine instruments! G&L should be WAY bigger than you are in terms of US market share. Fender can’t touch your level of quality for the price (comparing US made models)!
That was really interesting. I enjoyed seeing how your shop works, and the amount of hand work that goes into a G&L! I really appreciate the craftsmanship! 8) --gary
I wonder how much would be to build a jerry cantrell one , the ivory color he used most of his career , without the graphics, just the model and color with his khaler bridge.
If I was going to build a partscaster, 100% shop at G&L first - unlike most other companies, they will sell you every piece of their instrument, from bridge to preamp, and even more cool, they're at reasonable prices instead of an upcharge for being OEM (there are even necks and bodies there sometimes). I've been eyeballing a set of the z-coils for a long time...oh crap - there's some on sale right now! GAS attack! (not an affiliate, people just need to know when something cool exists)
G&L necks are fit to bodies manually, hence using their spares is not as simple as a typical partsocaster. They also only make one guitar neck now (which does not work for me). I love G&L, but their are better suppliers for a partsocaster project. I hope to buy a Tribute Series Comanche next year, and I have a Will Ray bridge pickup waiting for it (I might buy a second to run low in the middle position, as he does.).
@@Robstafarian No, neck from Fullerton. I may have been lucky, as I originally planned to use the neck on an Espada body. The Espada seems to have a different neck joint.
@@Robstafarian tell me where I'm getting z-coils then? Who else makes a side locking bridge like theirs? Bodies, necks, yes only mentioned as an illustration of just what G&L is willing to sell directly to the public. But every part can be available, including MFD bass pickups and their preamps, which I also would like to put in a bass build. Read thing, then comment. I really don't see Cor-Tek (the maker of their Tribute series and the only reason I haven't bought their parts yet - I don't buy from companies that use Cor-Tek) doing custom shop level work on second tier/budget models - those are 100% CNC/PLEK and human hand will touch those as little as possible. G&L/CLF is literally the only company I still pimp who uses Cor-Tek - no matter the shitty business decisions of the descendants, Leo Fender was still a thing and innovations were made right up until his death that hadn't been fully productized until after - G&L Tribute series started in Japan, actually. Then someone made IMO a very immoral choice. /rant
Hate to be picky but the fingerboard looked noticeably thicker on the treble side after they inserted the dot markers and used the radius sanding bar. Not a huge issue but not great either maybe it was improved later on before finishing. As a luthier I look for things like this
I have seen how the “F” company does things( having lived in Corona) and I have to say, not as much hand work. This is what makes G&L feel like a custom shop compared to the “F” company’s guitars……
This is amazing to watch. The amount of hand time is incredible. Thank you for showing everyone what goes into making a G&L
You heard the music, dude: you have to introduce this guitar with a cissy strut because it's your pride and joy!
I was SHOCKED at the amount of hand work.
Watched a tour of the G&L facility on Anderton's TV and Dave talked about how much hand sanding goes into the neck and how that makes each one slightly different. But to me it's amazing how close they come out at the end. These guys are incredible craftsmen.
So much done by hand. Serious skill and craftsmanship. Well done.
It is so good to watch the spectacular craftsmanship and care of a professional luthier.
Much G&L love here. I had the opportunity to visit the shop and chat with the team about 10 or so years back. They were so gracious and I’ve only played G&L since that date.
I'd love to visit the G&L lounge; jam all the gear on an actual stage setup...
I learned something new in this video. I use a laser engraver at work, but I’ve never heard of a fill stick. That gives the engraving a very professional look! Thanks!
Enjoying this series. Thanks!
So cool! There's an unbelievable amount of hand time on these G&L guitars.
This is a great project for the brand! My first proper American guitar was a G&L Legacy that my grandfather bought me before he died in 1995, and it’s the only guitar I’ve kept all these many years after countless trades, new acquisitions and sales. Damn fine instruments! G&L should be WAY bigger than you are in terms of US market share. Fender can’t touch your level of quality for the price (comparing US made models)!
so awesome to watch! A G&L ASAT was my first guitar, and luckily I still have it! If Hendrix played an ASAT, it would be my main guitar! Love my ASAT!
That was really interesting. I enjoyed seeing how your shop works, and the amount of hand work that goes into a G&L! I really appreciate the craftsmanship! 8) --gary
Great soundtrack on this video :)
Wow, lots of hands on time! Enjoyed seeing the process. Tempting me!!! Let's see how Phil's turns out!
You won't regret it. I own three now 😁
Outside of some basic CNC work this is truly a hand made instrument, and it’s already beautiful.
So much hand work! I loved my ASAT..
LOVE seeing artisans at work!
Cool!
Fine craftsmanship. I have a 2011 G&L Tele with dual Humbuckers.
Their factory is about 3 miles from here. So naturally I am a G&L fan.
But you’re 3,000 miles away from Citi Field 😁
yes, that is what locals at 3 mile island said too
I love my Fullerton Standard but the relief cuts would have been nice to have.
Looking forward to the final video and Phil playing it.
Beautiful instrument
Awesome. I'm really surprised how much hand time still goes into making your guitars. I'm getting GAS😁
Will we be able to order a Philip McKnight Asat Special?
Great way to advertise your guitars! I have an Indonesian Legacy that is a really fine instrument. Now I'm saving up for a US model.
Love the video. Lot of hand work. I'm surprised G&L doesn't employ CNC.
Awesome!!
So cool! It's amazing to see the hand work!
I wonder how much would be to build a jerry cantrell one , the ivory color he used most of his career , without the graphics, just the model and color with his khaler bridge.
That's a crazy amount of sanding to do without a face mask! 😮
That’s lookin sweet
Another great video! I feel like I could build my own guitar now. Just need a radius block and a few other tools…
It will be great but Phil has like 30 guitars already! He does love you G&L though, because he knows his gear. Love my Fullerton s-500 and Fallout
Soundtrack is the best part....
I own a late 1990’s Lake Placid Blue three bolt ASAT Special.
…love it.
I wish it was for me 😍
If I was going to build a partscaster, 100% shop at G&L first - unlike most other companies, they will sell you every piece of their instrument, from bridge to preamp, and even more cool, they're at reasonable prices instead of an upcharge for being OEM (there are even necks and bodies there sometimes). I've been eyeballing a set of the z-coils for a long time...oh crap - there's some on sale right now! GAS attack! (not an affiliate, people just need to know when something cool exists)
G&L necks are fit to bodies manually, hence using their spares is not as simple as a typical partsocaster. They also only make one guitar neck now (which does not work for me). I love G&L, but their are better suppliers for a partsocaster project. I hope to buy a Tribute Series Comanche next year, and I have a Will Ray bridge pickup waiting for it (I might buy a second to run low in the middle position, as he does.).
Just put together an ASAT Special with an S-500 neck. Body, tribute I believe, was sold with pickups, bridge, and electronics. It all works great.
@@TumbleweedRancher Was the neck also from a Tribute Series guitar?
@@Robstafarian No, neck from Fullerton. I may have been lucky, as I originally planned to use the neck on an Espada body. The Espada seems to have a different neck joint.
@@Robstafarian tell me where I'm getting z-coils then? Who else makes a side locking bridge like theirs? Bodies, necks, yes only mentioned as an illustration of just what G&L is willing to sell directly to the public. But every part can be available, including MFD bass pickups and their preamps, which I also would like to put in a bass build. Read thing, then comment. I really don't see Cor-Tek (the maker of their Tribute series and the only reason I haven't bought their parts yet - I don't buy from companies that use Cor-Tek) doing custom shop level work on second tier/budget models - those are 100% CNC/PLEK and human hand will touch those as little as possible.
G&L/CLF is literally the only company I still pimp who uses Cor-Tek - no matter the shitty business decisions of the descendants, Leo Fender was still a thing and innovations were made right up until his death that hadn't been fully productized until after - G&L Tribute series started in Japan, actually. Then someone made IMO a very immoral choice. /rant
Hate to be picky but the fingerboard looked noticeably thicker on the treble side after they inserted the dot markers and used the radius sanding bar. Not a huge issue but not great either maybe it was improved later on before finishing. As a luthier I look for things like this
I wish guitar builders offered an arm curve on production line t style guitars. I guess that’s why I don’t have a t style guitar
Can anybody tell me the funk piece playing right around the 5:00 minute mark?
Cissy Strut by the Meters 👍🏻
@@graemero5532 Thank you! I've been playing it (or something close) on my ASAT since seeing the video!
What happened to the G&L Rampage we were promised last year?
Let me win the giveaway fr
I have seen how the “F” company does things( having lived in Corona) and I have to say, not as much hand work. This is what makes G&L feel like a custom shop compared to the “F” company’s guitars……