I was wanting a good Floyd equipped guitar, and wanted one with a nice, timeless look like a Tom Anderson. I ended up
buying a G&L Invader with a natural satin flamed top, mahogany back, and bolt-on birdseye maple/rosewood. It even came
with Duncan JB and two hotrails. I changed the JB to a C-5 trem,
and replaced the middle pickup with an Am. Std. singlecoil.
As much as I love my Pauls, McCarties, and strats, the G&L
is really growing on me. Such a flawless neck and superb construction!
The only thing I'd suggest when buying a G&L is to feel the neck
first. They come in so many different profiles and finishes
that they aren't consistent like American Fenders. Some tend
to be too skinny, but you can find the thicker ones if you look.
It's interesting to note what upgrades Leo Fender did when starting G&L. The best was the bridges with more mass and better sustain. Also the pickups. You don't even need to change them, because they're usually Duncans or G&L's own pups, which sound great.
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