Is that a saddle-lock bridge (non-trem)? Was that an option on SC-3s back in the day? I've said many times that's the best non-trem bridge there is and is a huge reason for me wanting to get another G&L some day.vistavision wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:43 amI've had this for 33 years. It survived my 20's and is still my number one. Riffs and songs fall out of it and it always feels right. Also, the MFDs have a lot of sonic business going on. G&Ls are kind of like secret weapons.
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Sure looks like it, and I know they put those on ASATs sometimes.Dok wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:20 pmIs that a saddle-lock bridge (non-trem)? Was that an option on SC-3s back in the day? I've said many times that's the best non-trem bridge there is and is a huge reason for me wanting to get another G&L some day.vistavision wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:43 amI've had this for 33 years. It survived my 20's and is still my number one. Riffs and songs fall out of it and it always feels right. Also, the MFDs have a lot of sonic business going on. G&Ls are kind of like secret weapons.
That bridge is the reason I have a G&L Jazz bass and not a Fender.
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There were only ~250 of those made. Grab it!Professor Bill wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:09 amI've been watching this one, as I have a thing for Band of Susans: https://reverb.com/item/41934536-g-l-sc-1-1982-white
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".
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find one of the early ones that uses the same body shape as the SC-2 and SC-1, then you've got a strat and mustang killer in the same guitar
i've never been able to play a vintage G&L–an original SC2 or SC1 is one of the only guitars i still lust after, but they've basically doubled in price over the past decade and i'm perpetually broke...and also you never see them anywhere– i've played a few newer ASAT specials (tele with the larger MFD pickups) and am firmly in the "fender but better" camp.
get it!
i've never been able to play a vintage G&L–an original SC2 or SC1 is one of the only guitars i still lust after, but they've basically doubled in price over the past decade and i'm perpetually broke...and also you never see them anywhere– i've played a few newer ASAT specials (tele with the larger MFD pickups) and am firmly in the "fender but better" camp.
get it!
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Apparently saddle-lock bridges are really rare on these SC-3s. Sunburst was rare, too. It has that odd black krinkle finish on the bridge, neck plate, and control plate.
Weirdly I owned a second one of these (it was black) in the early 90's. What were the chances?
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".
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Well guys, I think I'm gonna spring for it. It can fill the strat-shaped hole in my collection... stay tuned!
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I had one for a time I bought off tribi9. '86 or '87 IIRC.
I would say it doesn't, aside from being a single coil guitar with a 25.5" scale. It didn't even really sound 'like a Strat', they're definitely their own thing. A very, very good thing.
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Pulled the trigger. Now, we wait!
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Not to derail but I have an impossibly rare early G&L landing today too
Love these guitars...
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You guys are gonna love them!
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This is all true. When I saw the sunburst and the saddle-lock, I thought, "that's the only SC-3 I've ever seen like that." Really cool.vistavision wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:44 pmApparently saddle-lock bridges are really rare on these SC-3s. Sunburst was rare, too. It has that odd black krinkle finish on the bridge, neck plate, and control plate.
Weirdly I owned a second one of these (it was black) in the early 90's. What were the chances?
Congrats. It'll be great.
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By sheer coincidence I was at the local guitar shop dropping off my P-bass for repair and they have one of these for sale, DEAD mint, in pink no less. Only asking $3k but they encouraged me to make an offer.Professor Bill wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:09 amI've been watching this one, as I have a thing for Band of Susans: https://reverb.com/item/41934536-g-l-sc-1-1982-white
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That sounds like it might be worth the drive up the coast!
Dok wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:26 pmBy sheer coincidence I was at the local guitar shop dropping off my P-bass for repair and they have one of these for sale, DEAD mint, in pink no less. Only asking $3k but they encouraged me to make an offer.Professor Bill wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:09 amI've been watching this one, as I have a thing for Band of Susans: https://reverb.com/item/41934536-g-l-sc-1-1982-white
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While we're showing off (and talking up) our cool/rare early G&L's
I present an impossibly rare '83/84 Cavalier in the most insane Trans Blue finish and ultra-rare hardtail configuration:
I've never seen a finish change so much in different lights! Moral of the story is- you can't go wrong with early G&L's- they just feel special
Ok- derail over. Hope you love your SC3!
I present an impossibly rare '83/84 Cavalier in the most insane Trans Blue finish and ultra-rare hardtail configuration:
I've never seen a finish change so much in different lights! Moral of the story is- you can't go wrong with early G&L's- they just feel special
Ok- derail over. Hope you love your SC3!
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Sure enough, no Swamp Ash, Trans Blue w/saddle-lock Cavaliers are listed over at the G&L registry. Crazy rare. That thing is beautiful!RIORIO wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:22 amI present an impossibly rare '83/84 Cavalier in the most insane Trans Blue finish and ultra-rare hardtail configuration:
I've never seen a finish change so much in different lights! Moral of the story is- you can't go wrong with early G&L's- they just feel special
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".