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The CLF Research Skyhawk goes back to its unveiling in 1984 when George Fullerton conceived of a double-cutaway that pays a subtle homage to classic offset-bodied guitars while still cutting essentially traditional lines. The Research Skyhawk features a lightweight, resonant basswood body with a Caribbean rosewood fingerboard that is smooth and instantly playable. In addition, a Leo Fender-designed Dual-Fulcrum vibrato ? one of Leo's final passion projects ? delivers impeccable tuning stability and stellar vibrato. The CLF Research Skyhawk has been winning over legions of fans among guitarists here at Sweetwater since they first arrived.





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Silky smooth tremolo





One of the highlight improvements of the Research Skyhawk is the Dual-Fulcrum vibrato, a feature Leo was especially proud of. This awesome vibrato features two pivot points instead of the six wood screws of classic tremolos. The result is a silky smooth response when bending notes up or down. This incredible vibrato is supported by a hardened steel bridge plate that pivots on bolts set into large brass inserts anchored into the body. What's more, the bridge block is machined from solid 1018 cold-rolled steel ? the result is not only a stellar vibrato action, but also rock-solid tuning and mind-blowing durability. And with a robust aluminum tremolo arm, you're ready to dive-bomb leads.





Single-coil trio delivers amazing tone





The trio of MFD pickups in the Research Skyhawk is a tone-chaser's dream. Ever pushing the boundaries, Leo Fender designed the MFD with a thicker magnet and fewer coils. The result is a tighter magnetic field with an increased output that translates to big tone! This higher output doesn't compromise the classic glassy single-coil tone nor the detail in notes they are known for. Each pickup also features individually adjustable pole pieces that give you even further control on shaping the tone of these pickups. And with a 5-position pickup selector, volume, , mini-toggle switch that lets you select pickup combinations of neck bridge or all three pickups together you have quick and easy access to tweaking your sound onstage.





G&L CLF Research Skyhawk Features:


Offset-body guitar delivers killer tone and playability


Resonant, double-cutaway, lightweight basswood body


Trio of dual Magnetic Field Design singel-coil pickups delivers classic tone


Each pickup features individually adjustable pole pieces for further control of shaping tone


Leo Fender-designed Dual-Fulcrum vibrato delivers impeccable tuning stability and stellar vibrato


Stage-ready chrome control plate and eye-catching pickguard


Robust aluminum tremolo arm for dive-bombing leads