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G&L Comanche Pearl Grey 2022 Electric w/ Hardshell Case *Authorized Dealer*

One of Leo Fender's more innovative pickup designs, the G&L Comanche features G&L's hum-free Z-coil pickups for wide ranging fidelity and great output. A true chameleon guitar that gives single coils a whole new meaning, this particular Comanche sports a purposeful "industrial" look with it's Pearl Gray finish and single ply black pickguard. Plus we've add the "secret" Hell-Billy higher output bridge pickup

This custom-ordered G&L Comanche features:

  • Pearl Gray on Alder, 8 pounds
  • 1-ply black pickguard
  • Modern Classic neck, 9.5" radius, 1-11/16 nut width
  • Satin finish hard rock maple neck
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
  • Medium jumbo frets
  • G&L locking tuners
  • Will Ray Hell-Billy MFD bridge pickup
  • Z-Coil neck and middle pickups
  • G&L passive treble and bass controls
  • 5-way pickup switch
  • Mini-toggle for neck+middle or all three pickups
  • G&L non-compression truss rod
  • Deluxe hardshell case
  • Made in Fullerton, CA
While the G&L Comanche and Legacy share the same body, sonically they are very different in personality and nature. The Z-coil design uses G&L's patented magnetic field design construction utilizing a low resistance coil with a ceramic bar magnet underneath. That may sound like a P-90 -- sort of -- but they don't sound like a P-90 at all. The low resistance/inductance coil provides very broad frequency response but also very good output. The Z-Coil pickup is actually two MFD coils wound in series -- like a Humbucker -- for hum-free operation and low noise. The side-by-side construction also gives them Humbucker-like output but with enhanced clarity and dynamic range. It's a very "Hi-Fi" sound with a broad, even frequency response that is very open and sensitive to playing style.

The neck position is powerful and full bodied with a strong midrange presence. Its tonality is somewhat similar to a moderate humbucker but with better note definition and attack. It does not have the scooped mids of a traditional Legacy neck pickup, but we urge you to experiment to the wide range of shadings available with G&L's passive bass and treble controls. The middle pickup is bold and "stringy" and sounds very much like a traditional middle pickup but stronger and with more presence. The special Hell-Billy version of the Z-3 pickup was originally developed for Will Ray of the Hellecasters. The increased windings (8K resistance vs normally 5K) of the Hell-Billy pickup adds midrange fullness and less high end sharpness. This makes the bridge pickup even more pedal friendly.

Thanks to the strong output of these pickups, the in-between sounds are especially punchy and tasty. If you're type of player that loves the neck + middle and middle + bridge settings, the Comanche just kills these type of tones with lots of attack and clarity. In addition, the mini-toggle switch also allows selection of neck+bridge or all three pickups which is a great smooth rhythm setting. And like all G&L Legacy-style guitars, the passive Volume, Treble and Bass controls give added flexibility to roll off the treble for added warmth, or roll off the bass for a leaner traditional single coil sound.

The Z-coil Comanche is not new, but for those who have not tried it, the Comanche offers a unique and flexible take on the S-type format. It's a powerful and dynamic instrument that can sound a little 335-ish, belt our righteous crunch tones, and still quack and cluck like a vintage instrument. If you are in love with the shape and feel of a Legacy style guitar but yearn for more power and presence, the Comanche is just the ticket.

We are an authorized G&L Premier dealer located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, and this is a new guitar with all tags,tools, paperwork and certificates. We have a wide selection of G&L’s in stock at all times, and please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for information on a custom order.