Custom Creations
The G&L Custom Creations Department brings together a team of our most experienced craftsmen, in a venue where they find inspiration to explore ideas and freedom conventional production requirements. The only requirement is that every CCD instrument must embody distinctive tonal or visual characteristics which sets it apart from the range of custom-optioned instruments that are built on a regular basis. While CCD instruments are not regularly available for order, these instruments are build to the same superb standard of craftsmanship as our ongoing line of hand-crafted G&L instruments.
Originally, the Custom Creations Department team intended to produce only Limited Edition instruments, where a fixed number of a particular instrument would be produced. While CCD builds Limited Edition instruments, they have chosen to give themselves more flexibility with the Special Build concept. The Special Build formula allows the Custom Creations team to decide when to build some of anything instrument they wish, without obligation to build a substantial number of instruments or even complete them within any particular time period. Ultimately, they want to build a greater variety of instruments to offer to discerning G&L enthusiasts.
Limited Edition instruments produced by the G&L Custom Creations Department will include special documentation, both in certificate form and on the instrument itself. Special hand-marked identification bearing the model name, the number produced, date of instrument completion and signature of the G&L Plant Manager will appear on the rear of the headstock, with corresponding identification discreetly located on the body itself. A certificate included will show all of the information found on the instrument, as well as details as to the origin of concept, purpose, and distinctive features.
Special Build instruments are not restricted to either maximum or minimum production quantity. They may be produced from time to time, or simply not revisited after the first run. This decision is left entirely to the Custom Creations Department. Special Build instruments may or may not have similar documentation as the Limited Edition instruments. Information about Special Build instruments, including information about production runs, will be available on glguitars.com.
The instruments built by the G&L Custom Creations Department, whether Limited Edition or Special Build, are sure to stir the hearts, minds and souls of discerning musicians who are fortunate enough to acquire them.
Limited Edition instruments
Build Info: 1998 - 100 instruments made
Build Info: 2000 - 70 instruments made
Build Info: 1998 to 1999 - 250 instruments made
Build Info: 2000 - 50 instruments made
Build Info: 2006 - 250 instruments made
Build Info: July 2007- 100 piece run announced
Build Info: July 2007- 100 piece run announced
Build Info: January 2009 - announcement of 50 piece availability
Build Info: January 2009 - announcement of 50 piece availability
Special Build instruments
Build Info: January 2008 - first 60 piece run
Build Info: January - March 2004 - first 100 piece run
2005-2006: one-offs occasionally; not formally available
April 2007 - second 100 piece run begins production
Build Info: May 2004 - production begins
April 2007 - 74 instruments made so far
Build Info: June 2007 - 100 piece run announced
Build Info: May 2008 - 100 piece run announced
Build Info: May 2008 - 100 piece run announced
