Up for sale, a 2018 G&L CLF Research Skyhawk in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, CoA and factory documentation. This modern iteration of the Skyhawk platform features a trio of Leo Fender-designed Magnetic Field Design (MFD) pickups, Dual Fulcrum vibrato, Passive Treble Bass (PTB) EQ controls with a two-way Expander mini-toggle, and a gloss Pharaoh Gold Firemist finish.
Tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and slab Chechen fretboard. The trio of MDF single coil pickups have ample sparkle on tap, with a touch more midrange heft than most designs; the bridge delivers ample spanky snarl and twang, and the neck has a smoother, bell-like quality. The two-way Exander mini-toggle adds additional low end fullness, and the independent Treble and Bass knobs enable a significant degree of tone sculpting. This Skyhawk weighs 8lbs 11oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: “Modern Classic,” (slender C), measuring .820” 1st fret, .870” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Chechen slab, 22-fret, 9 1/2“ radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: G&L-branded
-Serialization: CLF18-prefix serial, 2018 pencil date on neck heel
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Magnetic Field Design (MFD) single coil x3 (middle pickup reverse-wound)
-Harness: Shielded, replacement harness installed (official G&L), original harness in case (pots date to 2018)
-Controls: Five-way pickup selector,Volume, Bass, Treble, two-way Expander mini-toggle
-Hardware: Dual Fulcrum vibrato
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, one-ply control plate
The gloss Pharaoh Gold Firemist finish has a dense, eye-catching metallic flake, and cosmetic wear is limited to faint pick scuffing and just a couple tiny marks on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss.
The original G&G black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the CoA/factory documentation and the original wiring harness.