Twenty-something years ago, Jerry Cantrell bought his first G&L Rampage while working at a Dallas music store, and he still rocks ‘em hard today. But what Jerry didn’t discover at the time was the G&L Superhawk, a hard-charging model like the Rampage but equipped with twin ‘buckers. That’s changed and so will rock history.

It’s been well over two decades since a G&L Superhawk was last produced. Now G&L is proud to announce the launch of the Superhawk Jerry Cantrell Signature Model, available in two USA-made versions as well as a surprisingly affordable G&L Tribute Series version.

This Superhawk starts out with the same soft maple body and fast-playing hard rock maple neck with ebony fingerboard as the Rampage. It even shares the same Seymour Duncan JB pickup in the bridge position, but adds a Seymour Duncan ’59 in the neck position as well as a 3-position pickup selector and tone control with push/pull coil split. The Rampage’s Kahler bridge is swapped for a G&L Saddle Lock bridge for improved comfort, stronger sustain and rock-solid tuning stability. This axe is all about capturing the Jerry Cantrell feel while offering more tonal versatility.

After decades of playing Ivory-colored G&L Rampages, Jerry was looking to add some flair to the mix of G&Ls he plays on stage. Superhawk Deluxe answers that call, adding a premium flamed maple top to the soft maple body, with a choice of Blueburst or Blackburst finishes and chrome hardware for contrast. Look for these on the 2013 Alice In Chains tour.

Founded by Leo Fender in 1980, G&L USA instruments continue to be made in the historic G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California, the Birthplace of Bolt-on™.

The G&L name, stylized G&L logo, distinctive "hook" headstock design, Rampage and Superhawk are registered trademarks or trademarks of G&L Musical Instruments / BBE Sound, Inc.

• CONSTRUCTION: bolt-on
• SCALE: 25 1/2"
• PICKUPS: Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker in neck position, Seymour Duncan JB humbucker in bridge positon
• BODY WOOD: Soft Maple with Flamed Maple top
• BODY FINISH: choice of Blueburst or Blackburst
• NECK WOOD: Hard-Rock Maple with Ebony fingerboard
• NECK FINISH: Clear Satin back with Gloss Black headstock
• NECK PROFILE: G&L custom profile with 14" radius and 1 3/4" nut-width
• NUT: 100% natural bone
• FRETS: 22 medium jumbo, nickel, Plek dressed
• TUNING KEYS: 12:1 ratio, sealed-back
• BRIDGE: G&L Saddle Lock™ with chrome-plated brass saddles
• CONTROLS: 3-position pickup selector, volume, tone
• CASE: deluxe tolex

Not available lefthanded.

Superhawk Deluxe in Blueburst, Ebony fingerboard, Gloss Black headstock.