Anyone else got any love for a G&L Fallout?

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Anyone else got any love for a G&L Fallout?

Post by Oig » Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:22 am

So, a while ago I traded Horseblanket (thanks dude!) my modded VMJM for his G&L Tribute Fallout. And honestly, my expectations were pretty low. I didn't particularly like the way it looked, but I thought I'd give it a try. What the hell, y'know?

Well, I've had it a while now and its proven to be a really great guitar. I'm still not that crazy about the way it looks, but in every other respect it's a kick-ass instrument. It plays really well, feels good, stays in tune and sounds great. Actually, given the low price, these pickups sound incredible. Far, far better than they ought to. And with the bridge coil tap, it's really versatile too. I can go from country to blues to balls-out metal with the flick of a switch. Very, very cool! Any other fans out there?

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Re: Anyone else got any love for a G&L Fallout?

Post by noisepunk » Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:37 am

I got pretty excited for these when they were first announced, and I'd probably be fine with one if I had one, but I feel the same way about how they look. The sc-2/sc-1 is one of my fAvorite guitars, but between the pickups and the pick guard, the fallout doesn't quite do it for me.

That said, like most g&l stuff, I've yet to hear a bad review of how they function.

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Post by Oig » Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:05 pm

Yeah, I hear you. It's grown on me, but that may be 'cause I just dig everything else about it. Good thing looks are relatively low on the totem pole of guitar requirements for me ;)

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Post by SciFlyer » Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:11 am

I custom ordered a USA Fallout. Sonic blue/ mint pickguard with the vibrato. It is a phenomenal guitar. Very versatile, gets all types of sounds. Plays great. Kind of a modern feel. I really like the design of these guitars. To me, the SC-2 looks kind of naked without the pickguard. I like the addition of the old Danelectro style pickguard.

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Post by fuzzking » Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:55 am

first time I'm seeing these... they look rather nice to me!
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Post by thenewromance » Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:34 pm

I've had a constant little GAS for these for a while now. Would love to try one out, but they aren't that common around here. I actually like the looks - of course, they're not the Fender style we love, but still nice, especially in sonic blue/maple neck.

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Post by Oig » Fri Jan 09, 2015 7:29 am

Yeah, Sonic Blue looks good...

I've got a Fralin P-90 lying around, and it looks like I'll soon have a spare Duncan JB (these come stock in the USA model). Might have to try those in this guitar soon.

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Post by ralfcaetano » Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:06 pm

my 2nd favourite g&l guitar finally a 25.5" mustang-ish guitar and with a humbucker... been praying for one since ever margarita metalic on that baby!!!!!

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Post by noisepunk » Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:02 pm

SciFlyer wrote:To me, the SC-2 looks kind of naked without the pickguard. I like the addition of the old Danelectro style pickguard.

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I agree- I should clarify that I like the addition of a pickguard, but I don't really care for what they came up with.

This, to me, is perfect:
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Re: Anyone else got any love for a G&L Fallout?

Post by Subgenius » Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:46 am

Never owned one but played one but now want one. Looks like a Mustang a little but plays NOTHING like one. Has it's own feel. Love the neck pickup. The Tribute version is awesome too and 1/2 the price.


BTW - that red one nees tort. :whistle:

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Post by Oig » Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:09 pm

Subgenius wrote:BTW - that red one nees tort. :whistle:
Ha! It's funny, that's exactly what I thought. I even talked to SneakyT about making me a tort guard. Now I keep going back and forth: black (which would also look killer) or tort, black or tort...

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Post by mediocreplayer » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:21 am

The guitar in the first post looks totally hot to me!

I would love to get an SC-2, but as long as they have the MFD pickups, I don't think this will happen. Too hot for my liking.

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Post by Mclean » Wed Jan 14, 2015 2:13 pm

Band of Susans! I always keep an eye out for one of these going cheap....one day.
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Re: Anyone else got any love for a G&L Fallout?

Post by Ro_S » Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:51 pm

I love the G&L Fallout. I encountered the model late last year.

Tribute series version bought/ordered.

Fullerton Red finish.



I can't work out whether it's technically an offset or not?

Links to two reviews:
http://www.glguitars.com/news/Vintage-G ... Review.asp
http://www.guitar-bass.net/gear/gl-trib ... ut-review/

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Re: Anyone else got any love for a G&L Fallout?

Post by Sid Nitzerglobin » Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:09 pm

I kinda like the looks but agree that the pickguard is the lowpoint for me.
mediocreplayer wrote: I would love to get an SC-2, but as long as they have the MFD pickups, I don't think this will happen. Too hot for my liking.
Unfortunately I think I'm in the same boat w/ my ASAT Special. Really love everything else about the guitar but I'm discovering more and more that the MFDs are just too hot for me.

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