G&L USA Legacy SSS Build to Order Guitar Turquoise
Description
G&L USA Legacy SSS Build to Order Guitar in Turquoise
The G&L USA Legacy SSS delivers the responsive single-coil character that cuts through a live mix, paired with a neck that feels at home in any player's hands. At 7.85 lbs, the instrument balances beautifully and sits naturally across the body. The G&L Modern Classic neck profile — with its 1 11/16" nut width and .820" depth at the first fret — feels immediately familiar to players accustomed to vintage designs while offering modern ergonomic refinement that keeps fatigue at bay during marathon gigs. The hard rock maple neck with satin vintage tint finish resists fingerprints and maintains grip during extended playing sessions.
Playability & Feel
The G&L Modern Classic neck measures 9.5" radius with 1 5/8" string spacing, creating a comfortable platform that locks in for both rhythm grinding and lead runs across the full range. The hard rock maple fingerboard is inherently stable and responsive under bending and vibrato work, while the precise intonation delivered by G&L Standard tuners and bridge hardware stays true night after night on stage.
Tone & Electronics
Three Fullerton-made G&L CLF-100 Alnico 5 single-coil pickups — including a reverse-wound middle pickup — generate clear, bell-like tones with minimal hum and excellent harmonic complexity across all pickup selector positions. The 5-position pickup selector, volume, treble, and bass controls let you dial in your tone without menu diving, while the G&L Dual Fulcrum vibrato delivers smooth, predictable pitch modulation and rock-solid return-to-pitch tuning stability when you need it most.
Key Features
- Body wood: Alder with Turquoise finish
- Neck wood: Hard Rock Maple with Satin Vintage Tint Finish
- G&L Modern Classic neck profile: 1 11/16" nut width, 1 5/8" string spacing, 9.5" radius, .820" depth at 1st fret, .870" at 12th fret
- Hard Rock Maple fingerboard
- Three Fullerton-made G&L CLF-100 Alnico 5 single-coil pickups
- Middle pickup reverse wound for hum cancellation in combined positions
- 5-position pickup selector with volume, treble, and bass controls
- G&L Dual Fulcrum vibrato bridge
- G&L Standard tuning machines
- Weight: 7.85 lbs
- G&L Deluxe Gig Bag included
This USA-made G&L Legacy SSS pairs proven single-coil tone and vintage-rooted design with the build quality and reliability that keeps working musicians on the road and collectors coming back.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The G&L USA Legacy SSS is a USA-made single-coil Stratocaster-style guitar built for intermediate to professional players who demand articulate tone and road-ready reliability. Its lightweight alder body (7.85 lbs), Modern Classic neck profile, and three Fullerton-made CLF-100 Alnico 5 pickups deliver clear, bell-like tones with minimal hum across rock, blues, indie, and pop styles. Choose this guitar for its precise intonation, smooth vibrato, and refined playability that rewards both rhythm work and extended lead passages without fatigue.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Pop
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have, and how does it compare to vintage Stratocasters?
The G&L Modern Classic neck profile features a 1 11/16" nut width, 9.5" radius, and .820" depth at the first fret—familiar to vintage-style players but with modern ergonomic refinement. The hard rock maple fingerboard and satin vintage tint finish provide stability and a smooth, fingerprint-resistant feel during long playing sessions.
What pickup configuration does this guitar have, and why is the reverse-wound middle pickup important?
The Legacy SSS has three Fullerton-made G&L CLF-100 Alnico 5 single-coil pickups, with the middle pickup reverse-wound to cancel hum when combined with the neck or bridge pickup in the 5-position selector. This design delivers clear, bell-like tones with excellent harmonic complexity while minimizing the 60-cycle hum typical of single-coil guitars.
What tonal controls are available, and how much shaping can I do?
The guitar includes a 5-position pickup selector, volume control, and separate treble and bass controls for precise tonal shaping without overwhelming complexity. These controls let you dial in articulate high-end clarity or warm, smooth lows depending on your playing style and genre.
Is this guitar suitable for metal or djent styles?
No—this guitar is optimized for rock, blues, indie, and pop and is not recommended for metal or djent, which typically require higher-output pickups and different tonal characteristics than single-coil architecture provides.
What is included with this guitar?
The G&L USA Legacy SSS ships with a G&L Deluxe Gig Bag. The guitar is built to order in Turquoise with USA-made Fullerton craftsmanship and includes G&L Standard tuners and Dual Fulcrum vibrato bridge for reliable tuning stability.
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