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. |
