The G-200 was the first to use black chromed parts. Black chrome was used for some pickguards on the early S-500 and Skyhawk models in 1983 and 1984. The most common pickguards are made of plastic with a black crinkle control plate common to the mid-eighties. Soon the pickguards were all one-piece plastic with control knobs mounted through them. The ASAT model generally has a single-ply pickguard that is either white or black.
Exceptions do exist, such as three-ply guards on special orders.
For a while in 1984-1986, Kahler trem systems were available. They even has a Kahler option on the Interceptor bass. Leo developed a vibrato system with fine tuners in 1986, and it was available as a option for many years. Color options in the 1980's were endless. At that time you could order a guitar with any color providing we could find the shade you wanted.