GGJaguar's Guitarium and Ampeteria 1984 G&L Interceptor (sc's)

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Factoids and Trivia

The G&L Interceptor was introduced in 1984 as a stunning Super Strat style guitar. Born during the peak of Heavy Metal music’s popularity, the first two versions of the Interceptor had wild looking X-shaped bodies. According to G&L researcher Gabe Dellevigne, the design was a collaborative effort between George Fullerton, Dale Hyatt, Steve Reed, and Lloyd Chewning. The guitar was available with two pickup configurations: three MFD single coil units from the Skyhawk or two Offset MFD humbucking units from the Cavalier. It is interesting to note that G&L often used a two-tone color scheme for the finishes on many X-body Interceptors, but the earliest units (made when the model was considered a limited edition) had flame maple bodies. In fact, all the X-body guitars had solid maple bodies without exception, but the early ones were flame maple. Gabe explains that Leo Fender didn't like a guitar body with a "cap" as he wanted to keep glued surfaces to a minimum. The X-body Interceptor proved unpopular so very few were made prior to its discontinuation in 1986 due to lack of sales.

G&L INTERCEPTOR (May 1984)

Body: Solid; 2-piece maple