Custom Shop Guitar Options | G&L Musical Instruments (2024)

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
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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* 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

* 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.

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

Ebony with naturally occurring caramel color streaks and swirls. (Please inquire with your local Custom Shop dealer for availability) ORDER CODE: CE

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

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

Aids tuning stability by reducing string shift around the post. ORDER CODE: LT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Substitute on all models which come standard with Dual Fulcrum vibrato. Not available on any ASAT Classic variant. ORDER CODE: SLB

Substitute on all models which come standard with Saddle Lock bridge. Not available on any ASAT Classic variant. ORDER CODE: DFV

Locking vibrato and nut for Invader models. Right-hand only. ORDER CODE: FLYD

For ASAT guitars equipped standard with Saddle Lock bridge. Right-hand only. ORDER CODE: BIG

Alnico pickups handwound on original winder made by Leo Fender and used by him at CLF Research beginning in 1967.

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 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

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 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 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

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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

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