marnold
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The same local shop where I got my Jackson Rhoads has a USA made G&L Legacy strat for a decent price. I checked it out. Based on the serial number and the fact that it has a three-bolt neck, it was made in 1994. The thing is that it almost looks like it was made yesterday. The only wear on the finish is a couple of pin pricks showing primer underneath (or it was one of the shiny bits from the Candy Apple Red finish). There's basically no fretwear. The only reason I didn't snag it is a) I'd have to sell one of my current guitars and I'm not sure I want to, and b) it has awful fret sprout. The latter is easily remedied but I didn't want to have to pay even more money on top of the sale price. The hardshell case is pristine. I've got to ask the owner (who wasn't there that day) what the story is with it.
I just played it unplugged. It seems set up well other than a little too much relief in the neck for my tastes. That's a quick fix. I've listened to some YouTube videos comparing the USA Legacy to a USA Fender. The Legacies sound great. I also like how the tone stack has both the standard low-pass control as well as a high-pass control. Looking at the backside it is clear that it has a way beefier trem block than most Fenders come with.
I just played it unplugged. It seems set up well other than a little too much relief in the neck for my tastes. That's a quick fix. I've listened to some YouTube videos comparing the USA Legacy to a USA Fender. The Legacies sound great. I also like how the tone stack has both the standard low-pass control as well as a high-pass control. Looking at the backside it is clear that it has a way beefier trem block than most Fenders come with.
