Fender and G&L: compatibility of parts?

SpinWheelz · 09-25-2009, 08:57 PM

Let's take Strats, for example.

Do Fender and G&L have parts which are compatible with each other? At face value, it's apparent that the bridge and pickguards aren't compatible. Can you put a Fender neck onto a G&L or vice versa? How about pickups (not counting those "staggered" Comanche ones)? The jack?

Just trying to add to my learning. Cheers.

coldsteal2 · 09-26-2009, 07:35 AM

i dont think so, but i could be wrong

overdriver · 09-26-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by coldsteal2

i dont think so, but i could be wrong

I think you maybe right . Though I have never thought about it.If you look at the G & L neck heels they all seem to be akin to a tele at the end. No 5/8ths radius. They are three bolt also or no ?.

ledlover01 · 09-26-2009, 10:09 AM

I dont think they can take each others parts

SpinWheelz · 09-28-2009, 11:24 AM

Hmm, feeling seems to be pretty unanimous about the incompatibility. Guess if I want a G&L, I'm gonna need to want it pretty much as is and not look to change stuff around too much.

JM Vasek · 09-28-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by overdriver

I think you maybe right . Though I have never thought about it.If you look at the G & L neck heels they all seem to be akin to a tele at the end. No 5/8ths radius. They are three bolt also or no ?.

I know many if not all of the older G&Ls are 3-bolt, but I believe their newer ones all have 4.

My '89 L2000 Bass has a 3-bolt.

I really want an ASAT semi-hollow somethin' FIERCE.

overdriver · 09-28-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JM Vasek

I know many if not all of the older G&Ls are 3-bolt, but I believe their newer ones all have 4.

My '89 L2000 Bass has a 3-bolt.

I really want an ASAT semi-hollow somethin' FIERCE.

I guess your gona have to get one. LOL you check Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar Central -- No. 1 in the World classifieds They pop up there quite often. But usaually after ya give up looking.

JM Vasek · 09-28-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by overdriver

I guess your gona have to get one. LOL you check Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar Central -- No. 1 in the World classifieds They pop up there quite often. But usaually after ya give up looking.

No kidding!

There's this one here that's taunting me... Fargen Blackbird, ASAT, Burny, Pedals 4 Sale

That is EXACTLY what I want...but no money at the moment.

overdriver · 09-28-2009, 12:05 PM

Thats a nice one, on a different note . I can't believe this hasn't sold yet

Telecaster - Guitars and Gear For Sale man some good deals on the forums classifieds.

Jason · 09-28-2009, 12:12 PM

If you sent an email to G&L you could probably find out with more certainty than a bunch of guys on MLP saying "I don't think they're compatible" based on absolutely no facts. Just a thought. Good luck!

overdriver · 09-28-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

If you sent an email to G&L you could probably find out with more certainty than a bunch of guys on MLP saying "I don't think they're compatible" based on absolutely no facts. Just a thought. Good luck!

I am sure they would love to hear from people that want to know , if they can butcher their product up.

Thanks for the imput though

Jason · 09-28-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by overdriver

I am sure they would love to hear from people that want to know , if they can butcher their product up.

Thanks for the imput though

Higher probability of getting a correct answer than here, though.

SpinWheelz · 09-28-2009, 02:04 PM

Going to the source is always an option. However, the "we don't want to play nice with others" is always a possibility, too. Case in point, I wrote Gibson a few weeks ago after getting my Melody Maker and asked if their single-coil pickup had the same dimensions as the single-coil pickups of a Fender or the like. I got a very brief response along the lines of, "We don't have the dimensions of the Fender single-coil pickups". Don't lie to me, of course you effin' do.

Which is why I like asking third parties first - people who may have had first-hand experience tinkering around with parts and such. I do believe that current G&Ls have a four-bolt neck joint, but was curious about other things like pickups, etc.

Jason · 09-28-2009, 02:07 PM

AHh yeah, is there a g&l forum maybe?

JM Vasek · 09-28-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

AHh yeah, is there a g&l forum maybe?

There's www.guitarsbyleo.com (The G&L Tribute Page).

I'm sure there's plenty of information there.

SpinWheelz · 09-28-2009, 02:18 PM

Cheers, fellas.

Jason · 09-28-2009, 02:20 PM

Good luck, Spin.

overdriver · 09-28-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Higher probability of getting a correct answer than here, though.

Ya right , I work for a co that makes instruments. The short answer to this type of ? would be NO, you can not interchange parts . Even if it wasn't a ture ans.

Wake up man.

G Man · 09-29-2009, 09:16 AM

This one looks pretty sweet. I've got a Classic Custom and that overwound neck pickup is the cats tits. www.guitarsbyleo.com FS: 2003 G&L ASAT Classic Custom Semihollow

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Jason Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 12,995 Thanks: 84 Thanked 91 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Fender and G&L: compatibility of parts? If you sent an email to G&L you could probably find out with more certainty than a bunch of guys on MLP saying "I don't think they're compatible" based on absolutely no facts. Just a thought. Good luck! __________________

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SpinWheelz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 13 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Fender and G&L: compatibility of parts? Going to the source is always an option. However, the "we don't want to play nice with others" is always a possibility, too. Case in point, I wrote Gibson a few weeks ago after getting my Melody Maker and asked if their single-coil pickup had the same dimensions as the single-coil pickups of a Fender or the like. I got a very brief response along the lines of, "We don't have the dimensions of the Fender single-coil pickups". Don't lie to me, of course you effin' do. Which is why I like asking third parties first - people who may have had first-hand experience tinkering around with parts and such. I do believe that current G&Ls have a four-bolt neck joint, but was curious about other things like pickups, etc.

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