Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:32 am
Sun Feb 07, 2016 10:08 am
Sun Feb 07, 2016 10:26 am
Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:54 pm
Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:46 pm
Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:50 pm
blueburst wrote:Hey Vault Dweller - I am the proud owner of the exact same Sonic Blue Tribute model, which I originally bought about 4 years ago as a backup to my U.S. Fender Tele deluxe because I thought the pickup combination was different and frankly, the darn thing looked cool. Well once I played it I had the same reaction you did and after a few weeks it became my main guitar. I loved it so much that after about a month, I sold the Tele and quickly ordered a custom USA made Fallout. Since I play both the Tribute and the US custom model on a regular basis, I can tell you that if Sonic Blue on the Tribute model is your favorite color and you love its vintage tint gloss neck, the differences between the Tribute and USA would be minimal for you. In fact, for my playing style, the Paul Gagon designed humbucker in the Tribute actually works better for me than the Seymour Duncan JB in the US model. I even bought a Tribute humbucker and replaced the JB in my US model. The biggest difference is that the US Fallout is Plek'd and because of that, I feel that the USA neck and fretboard has a more comfortable feel and plays a bit smoother than the Tribute, although the Tribute is excellent in its own right and definitely feels better than any MIM Fender I've ever played. I also prefer the feel of a satin neck, so my USA model works for me on that level as well. But like I said, if you're happy with the color, the maple neck and the vintage tint gloss - don't feel like you have to spend the cash for a USA model because the Tribute Fallout is hell of an instrument in its own right.
Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:11 pm
Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:41 pm
Pickups: G&L AP4285B P-90, G&L AW4470B Alnico humbucker (Note: G&L website spec page has the bridge pickup incorrectly listed as G&L AW4370B humbucker)
Controls: 3-way pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull coil split
Neck profile: Slim C (no neck profile options)
Radius: 12”
Neck wood: hard rock maple with rosewood or maple fingerboard
Frets: medium-jumbo Jescar 57110 18% Nickel Silver
Nut: 100% natural bone
Body wood: Alder on standard and solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier finishes
Finish: Standard finishes included
Bridge:G&L Saddle Lock bridge with brass saddles
Tuners: Non-locking tuners
Pickguard: 3-ply white
Finishes
· Gloss Black, 3-ply creme pickguard, tinted gloss neck and rosewood fingerboard
· Fullerton Red, 3-ply creme pickguard, tinted gloss neck and rosewood fingerboard
· Sonic Blue, 3-ply creme pickguard, tinted gloss neck and maple fingerboard
· Mint, 3-ply creme pickguard, tinted gloss neck and rosewood fingerboard [New in 12/2015]
Body wood Mahogany
Neck wood Hard-Rock Maple
Neck dimensions 1 5⁄8” width at nut, 12” radius
Pickups
· Neck: G&L AP4285B P-90
· Bridge: G&L AW4470B humbucker
Controls 3-position pickup selector, volume, tone with push/pull coil tap
Bridge G&L Saddle-Lock™
Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:30 pm
Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:07 pm
The Vault Dweller wrote:Only one thing I would fix is the slight wobble on the tone knob but I'm used to it now.
Thu Feb 25, 2016 7:50 am
The Vault Dweller wrote:Only found out about the USA pickups once I received the guitar and read the tags. G&L keep these things so secret, other companies would scream about it!.
Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:26 pm
The Vault Dweller wrote:Only found out about the USA pickups once I received the guitar and read the tags. G&L keep these things so secret, other companies would scream about it!
It's not hyperbole to state that these guitars represent the best value in their price range, I plan to buy one of each colour now
Only one thing I would fix is the slight wobble on the tone knob but I'm used to it now.