G&L USA Legacy SSS Build to Order Guitar Turquoise
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- SKU
- USA-LGCY-TRQ
- Color
- Green
Description
Sound & Tone
Three CLF-100 Alnico 5 single-coils in an alder body with a hard rock maple neck and fingerboard produce bright, bell-like clarity with firm low-end definition and a snappy attack, and the reverse-wound middle pickup quiets the in-between positions for glassy, hum-free rhythm tones. The treble and bass controls extend the usual single-coil palette, letting you roll off brittleness for warmer lead work or add cut for chiming clean parts. It's a natural fit for blues, funk, country, pop and classic rock, with the Dual Fulcrum vibrato on hand for shimmer and expressive pitch bends.
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.
Final run — G&L has ceased production. This USA build-to-order instrument is factory-new, final-run stock from Leo Fender's last company. Once these remaining units sell, no more will ever be made.
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 seeking articulate, bell-like tone with minimal hum and real harmonic complexity. Its balanced 7.85 lb weight, comfortable Modern Classic neck profile, and hard rock maple construction make it equally at home on a rock or blues gig as it is in the studio, while the Dual Fulcrum vibrato ensures reliable return-to-pitch for live performance. Choose this if you want Fender-style familiarity with superior electronics, rock-solid build quality, and the confidence of Fullerton-made craftsmanship without the standard Fender price tag.
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 feel compared to classic Fender Strats?
The G&L Modern Classic neck profile has a 1 11/16" nut width, 9.5" radius, and .820" depth at the first fret—slightly slimmer and more modern than vintage Fender designs while maintaining that familiar comfortable feel. Hard rock maple construction keeps the neck stable and responsive, and the satin vintage tint finish resists fingerprints during long playing sessions.
Will this guitar hum like a typical single-coil Strat?
No—the three Fullerton-made G&L CLF-100 Alnico 5 pickups are designed to minimize hum, and the middle pickup is reverse-wound to provide hum cancellation when you blend it with either the neck or bridge pickup. You get clear, articulate single-coil tone without the 60-cycle noise.
What's included, and what genres does this guitar work best for?
The package includes a G&L Deluxe Gig Bag. This guitar excels in rock, blues, indie, and pop—anywhere you need articulate, bell-like single-coil character with harmonic complexity and reliability. It is not designed for metal or djent styles.
How does the vibrato perform, and is it reliable for live use?
The G&L Dual Fulcrum vibrato delivers smooth pitch modulation and reliable return-to-pitch tuning stability, making it dependable for gigging musicians who need to abuse the whammy bar without losing intonation.
What pickup controls are available for tonal shaping?
Beyond the 5-position pickup selector, you have dedicated volume, treble, and bass controls on the guitar body—giving you precise tonal shaping without overwhelming the player or cluttering the control layout.
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