FACTOIDS & TRIVIA

The SC-3 was introduced in 1983 along with the other economy models, the SC-1 and SC-2. While the latter models quickly faded from the G&L catalog, the SC-3 remained the lone entry level guitar in production until 1991. Like the other G&L budget models, the SC-3 was spartan in its appointments with its downsized slab maple body and maple neck. While vintage Fender economy ("student") models have been overlooked by players and collectors, G&L’s economy models are highly sought by players and collectors. The SC-3 shown here has the rare, early body style that was made in 1982 and 1983.

Body: Solid; 2-piece maple

Finish: White, polyester

Neck: 2-piece maple, bolt-on

Fingerboard: Maple; black pearloid dot markers

Number of Frets: 22

Pickguard: None

Bridge: G&L Dual Fulcrum Vibrato, chrome

Nut: Plastic

Tuners: G&L/Schaller, enclosed, nickel

Pickups: Three, G&L Magnetic Field Design single coil with adjustable pole pieces

Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3-way pickup selector

Scale Length: 25 1/2 inches

Neck Width at Nut: 1 5/8 inches

Body Width at Lower Bout: 12 inches

Body Depth: 1 5/8 inches

Weight: 7.9 lb.