G&L Custom Shop Comanche - Turquoise Metal Flake

The G&L Custom Shop Comanche in Turquoise Metal Flake is a stunning example of premium craftsmanship, sonic innovation, and classic design heritage. Built in the esteemed G&L Custom Shop, this instrument is a modern reimagining of Leo Fender’s vision, delivering a blend of vintage soul and futuristic tone-shaping capabilities—all wrapped in a head-turning, stage-ready finish.

At its core, the Comanche features a bolt-on construction with a 25 1/2" scale length, offering the familiar feel and snap of classic American electrics. The body is crafted from alder, a tonewood known for its balanced character and punchy midrange, while the eye-catching Turquoise Metal Flake finish gives it a dazzling visual appeal. Complementing the body is a natural satin hard-rock maple neck, capped with an Indian rosewood fingerboard for a smooth playing surface and rich tonal warmth. The G&L Modern Classic neck profile with a 9 1/2" radius strikes a balance between comfort and playability, making it an ideal choice for both vintage purists and modern players.

Topping off the aesthetics, the body-matching painted headstock adds a custom shop flair that sets this guitar apart. Functional upgrades include a Graph-Tec nut and string retainer, ensuring tuning stability and smooth string movement, along with locking tuners for quick, reliable string changes. The 22 medium jumbo stainless steel frets provide durability and effortless playability, maintaining a smooth feel even after years of intense use.

Where the Comanche truly shines is in its electronics. Outfitted with Leo Fender-designed G&L MFD Z-Coil pickups, the guitar offers a uniquely rich tonal palette with hum-cancelling performance, making it ideal for studio and stage alike. These pickups deliver sparkling highs, detailed mids, and tight lows, all while remaining noise-free. The PTB tone system (Passive Treble and Bass) adds global treble and bass controls, allowing players to sculpt their tone with precision far beyond traditional setups. A 5-position pickup selector and mini-toggle expander switch unlock even more tonal versatility, giving access to combinations like neck+bridge or all three pickups together—rare options in the S-style category.

Anchoring the instrument is the Leo Fender-designed G&L Dual-Fulcrum vibrato bridge, featuring forged brass saddles for enhanced sustain and articulate response. This system allows for expressive pitch manipulation while maintaining remarkable tuning stability.

In every way, the G&L Custom Shop Comanche in Turquoise Metal Flake is a celebration of innovation, playability, and aesthetic brilliance. It’s a top-tier instrument built for discerning players who demand more from their guitars—both in tone and in looks.

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