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Tue May 11, 2010 12:32 am
Ches wrote:I don't think they're comparable to a $1500-$2000 American Fender - not even close in my book. They're comparable to an imported Strat, or as ieso points out, a Cort. But that's ok - that's their target market.
Tue May 11, 2010 12:39 am
guitar_ed wrote:None of the hardware on the USA models is used on the Tributes. The bridge, pots, tuners, etc., are all locally sourced. The ONE exception are the pickups, which are made in the USA by the folks in Fullerton. If you look in the FAQs section, you will find more information on this issue.
edg
Tue May 11, 2010 4:58 am
guitar_ed wrote:None of the hardware on the USA models is used on the Tributes. The bridge, pots, tuners, etc., are all locally sourced. The ONE exception are the pickups, which are made in the USA by the folks in Fullerton. If you look in the FAQs section, you will find more information on this issue.
edg
Tue May 11, 2010 5:11 am
Dissident_penguin wrote:Ches wrote:I don't think they're comparable to a $1500-$2000 American Fender - not even close in my book. They're comparable to an imported Strat, or as ieso points out, a Cort. But that's ok - that's their target market.
Would you compare the quality of American G&L to American strats?
Dissident_penguin wrote:This is not the case at all with G&L. They might have cut costs in finish, tuners, pots, caps and cable, in the tribute series, but the pickups, whammy system and wood quality, which really affect the sound, are up to spec with the most expensive electric guitars.
Dissident_penguin wrote: the differences in electric guitars above $1500 are more about finish, looks and marketing than components' quality.
Tue May 11, 2010 9:41 am
Ches wrote:
Ed -
If I could find the FAQ section that deals with the instruments, I'd check it! Where the heck is it?
Brian
Tue May 11, 2010 10:28 am
Elwood wrote:Ches wrote:
Ed -
If I could find the FAQ section that deals with the instruments, I'd check it! Where the heck is it?
Brian
I see the G&L Knowledgebase now replaces the guitarsbyleo.com F.A.Q.
http://guitarsbyleo.com/FORUM/viewforum.php?f=1
Tue May 11, 2010 10:38 am
Tue May 11, 2010 11:29 am
Ches wrote:Elwood wrote:Ches wrote:
Ed -
If I could find the FAQ section that deals with the instruments, I'd check it! Where the heck is it?
Brian
I see the G&L Knowledgebase now replaces the guitarsbyleo.com F.A.Q.
http://guitarsbyleo.com/FORUM/viewforum.php?f=1
Thanks for the link, Elwood, but it seems like that's mostly guys posting questions and opinions - nothing definitive from the factory other than a few lines that Craig posted. Based on Ed's post, it sounds like there's something official stating the hardware is different, but I can't seem to find anything along that line.
What I am finding is that the new GbL is a bit confusing!
Tue May 11, 2010 12:11 pm
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Tue May 11, 2010 1:19 pm
dntthnktwce wrote:Craig - Are all USA neck's Plek'd? Thanks!
Tue May 11, 2010 1:20 pm
Craig wrote:Hi Ches,
- see the Read This First file.
Wed May 12, 2010 12:04 am
Ches wrote:I think the wood quality claim can be debated, especially compared to "the most expensive" electric guitars. They don't have a guy in Indonesia hand selecting the best tone wood. If they did, you'd never see a boat anchor ASAT or Legacy. You also left out attention to detail. I don't think imports get the same attention to detail as American made instruments. That definitely makes a difference in playability out of the box.
Wed May 12, 2010 12:37 am
Craig wrote:A couple of other differences:
USA model has a 10 year warranty, the Tribute has a 2 year warranty.
USA model's neck is Plek'd, the Tribute is not.
USA model has chrome-plated brass saddles on the bridge, the Tribute has nickel plated die-cast saddles.
USA model comes with a Tolex case, the Tribute comes with a gig bag.
USA model can be custom ordered with many options available, the Tribute is limited to one color and two different fretboard choices.
Also, I want to make a correction to someone's earlier post, the Tribute neck radius is 9" (228.6mm).
Hope this helps.
Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:13 am