G&L Legacy Deluxe Black Ice USA HSS 2014 USA Leo Fender Stratocaster

Offering this beautiful and excellently playable and sounding HSS Stratocaster interpretation from the American Fender specialists G&L: a G&L Legacy Deluxe in an HSS version from the limited G&L Black Ice Collection. Made in Fullerton, USA in 2014. 

In a great so-called black NENA finish (Nearly Naked™) over Swamp Ash. In addition, a strong maple neck (C-profile) that fits very well in the hand, bone nut, satin clear finish, plekked medium jumbo frets and a modern radius of 12". 1 CLF-100 Alnico pickup on the neck, 1 CLF-100 Alnico pickup (RW/RP) in the middle and the official Seymour Duncan JB (TB-4) on the bridge. This can be split using the push/pull function on the tone pot. There is also an original G&G Original Deluxe Vintage Case. Including all papers and hangtags and vibrato arm, which can be quickly and easily inserted into the patented Dual Fulcrum Vibrato.

The Legacy Deluxe is in first-class condition. Only the slightest traces of play. Unfortunately, due to carelessness on my part, the neck has 2 minor blemishes in the finish, which of course do not affect its playability. Shown in the last 2 photos.

Original photos of the offered article!

Scope of delivery:

- G&L Legacy Deluxe - Black Ice Collection

- G&G Original Deluxe Vintage Case

Private sale, no guarantee / warranty

Description

The G&L Black Ice Collection

The new Black Ice Collection takes G&L;’s Nearly Naked™ (NENA) finish in a whole new direction with a bad-ass look for players ready to grab the spotlight. Like the 2012 Special Collection, Black Ice models feature G&L;’s newly-developed NENA finish applied over premium two-piece swamp ash bodies. This time around, no pickguard comes between your eyes and the dramatic Black Ice finish.

Having worked with a variety of staining and burnishing techniques, G&L; craftsmen developed the Nearly Naked finish blending old-world techniques with modern finish technology. While the NENA vision was all about highlighting the natural beauty of swamp ash, artists never stop exploring. Before long G&L; master painter Malcolm McLamore had developed Black Ice, a sleek matte black base with silver highlights embedded in the sweeping grain of the swamp ash. You’ll be forgiven for thinking such an intricate finish may be delicate, but the Nearly Naked Black Ice finish is surprisingly durable yet reveals the wood’s natural texture to the touch.

Product Overview

The G&L; Legacy™ Deluxe blends elements of Leo across his career. Take those classic Alnico V pickups in the neck and middle position, voiced by Paul Gagon. Then there's the brilliant G&L Dual Fulcrum vibrato created nearly three decades later. Add one Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and you've got yourself the makings of one versatile double-cutaway bolt-on guitar.

This Legacy Deluxe shows its darker side thanks to a Nearly Naked™ (NENA) Black Ice finish over its swamp ash body. It features a hard-rock maple neck with an easy-playing satin neck finish, while its 12" radius lets you bend notes deeply and its Plek-dressed medium-jumbo nickel frets deliver silky playability. The moment you open the luxurious Tolex hardshell case made by G&G; Quality Case, you’ll be greeted with a stunning instrument and delicious aroma that’ll have your pulse racing.

Specifications

PICKUPS:

Neck - G&L; CLF-100 Alnico pickup

Middle - G&L; CLF-100 Alnico pickup RW/RP

Bridge - Seymour Duncan JB (TB-4)

BODY WOOD: 2-piece Swamp AshBODY 

FINISH: Nearly Naked™ (NENA) Black Ice

ECK WOOD: Hard Rock Maple with Maple fingerboard

NECK FINISH: Clear Satin 

NECK PROFILE: G&L #1 with 12" radius

FRETS: Medium Jumbo; processed by PLEK

TUNING KEYS: 12:1 ratio, sealed lubrication, adjustable knob tension

BRIDGE: G&L Dual-Fulcrum™ vibrato

CONTROLS: 5-position pickup selector, 1 volume, 1 tone with coil-tap

CASE: G&G Deluxe Hardshell Tolex Case