G&L USA Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk Guitar, Clear Orange, Maple Fretboard, MFD Single-Coils
Player's Perspective
Music Store Live is proud to present this G&L USA Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk. Perfect for those that don't need all of the options of the a-la-carte USA Custom menu but still want a few upgrades over the Fullerton Standards and the Tributes. If you still need that superior build quality coming out of the G&L shop in California, want a swamp ash body with a transparent finish, prefer the tinted gloss finish on the neck (which can also easily be given a beautiful satin feel with some steel wool), and prefer a hardshell case instead of a gig bag, then the Fullerton Deluxe is going to be perfect for you and it'll out-perform just about anything else in its comparable price range without bleeding your wallet dry.
Tonally, it's going to sound every bit like an S-500. This is a smooth, versatile, Leo Fender-designed, American crafted S style guitar, but with enough twists to really set it apart and a price tag way below what it should be. This guitar is a testament to the fact that the S-500 has found its own voice in the single-coil, double-cut world. With the characteristic single coil top-end shimmer but a beefier midrange than you might be used to, the S-500 pickups have a unique and fully realized tonal identity that will enhance a whole range of styles and sit in a mix a bit better in more modern applications, or with distortion.
But unlike the S-500, this has a unique, sleek, curvy, and we think very sexy body shape. The slimmed down body profile is not only extraordinarily comfortable to play, but looks really cool. The control plate and knobs are also a nice touch that harkens back to G&L's early days along with the red plastic switch tip. The combination of the maple fretboard and swamp ash body give this a nice, spanky top end that cuts through a mix really nicely.
Stand out from the crowd with this one!
Item Details
The new Skyhawk™ brings back the best of 1980s CLF style and packs it with today's G&L performance.
It starts with George Fullerton's evolved double cutaway with a hint of offset, a slim waist, and generous curves. This very comfortable body is complemented by his arched pickguard shape, his most pleasing iteration of the form. And of course, there's the legendary tone of those MFD single coil pickups shared with the modern S-500. Unlike the Skyhawks of the 1980s, this Skyhawk leaves no tones behind, thanks to the addition of the S-500's mini-toggle expander with colored cap. The theme continues up the neck, thanks to the rounded, fast shape of the G&L Modern Classic profile with 9.5" radius paired with the slick feel of an old gloss finish.
Specifications
- G&L Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk
- Clear Orange
- Swamp Ash Body
- Maple Neck and Fretboard - Gloss Vintage Urethane Tint
- G&L Modern Classic Neck Shape - 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.
- 9.5" Fretboard Radius
- Medium Jumbo PLEK'd Frets
- G&L MFD S-500 Single Coil Pickups
- Controls: Vol, Treb, Bass, Mini-Toggle Expander
- 5-Position Blade Selector Switch
- Chrome Hardware
- Dual Fulcrum Vibrato Bridge
- 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard
- G&L Deluxe Hardshell Case
- G&L Owners Info and Specs Sheet Included
- Made in Fullerton, California
- Instrument Weight: 8.2 lbs
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for G&L. This Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.
Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.
Music Store Live is one of the top authorized G&L dealers on the planet! We do our best to stock inventory of what our team of experts feels is the best combination of specs, specifically, so you don't have to wait for a custom order from G&L. With that said, if you haven't found what you're looking for, we would be happy to custom order a G&L for you. G&L’s factory works like a big a-la-carte shop, so it’s easy (and affordable) to get what you want. Finish, body wood, fingerboard, pickguard, bridge, neck profile, neck finish, nut type, frets, tuners, binding – there are nearly 1 million possible combinations of specs on a G&L. They now also have a full-blown Custom Shop where they can build virtually anything you can imagine.
We love helping our customers make their dream guitar, so don't hesitate to reach out to us if you want to make your custom G&L a reality! Wait times are surprisingly short and most custom orders have an ETA of only 6-8 weeks from when the order is placed. As a premier G&L dealer, we are able to get expedited build times so we can get you the guitar of your dreams quickly. Call or message us for details!