G&L Owners club

OM 21 · June 26th, 2009, 12:06 PM

I just realized that their was no G&L owners club, and I know their are others on here, so without further ado, welcome to the G&L Owners Clubs thread.

A couple of months ago I picked up my G&L ASAT Classic tribute series. Sweet guitar that now has me gassing for an American made G&L. And once my 000-18 sells, I am going to do just that. But for now, here's mine.

jim_pridx · June 26th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Here are mine!

mepst · June 26th, 2009, 06:03 PM

Here's mine (I think I've posted this pic in another thread):

This was my 'gateway' Tele -- even though it's not technically a Tele I've purchased a '52 RI and an American Std. since. It's completely stock, and I really love the pickups. I'm thinking about replacing the pickguard with a black one though.

SouthpawGuy · June 26th, 2009, 07:46 PM

G&Ls are highly addictive. I bought my first in April '08.

I now have twelve

( up until Monday it was eleven but I went and bought another, just could not resist)

Here's a couple of shots of some of them ...

ASATs' - Bluesboy, Deluxe, Classic Custom and III

Lecacys' - Deluxe, 2HB, HB and an S-500 Deluxe

And yes they are all upside down and back to front.

Very handy that 'cos I'm left handed

Jackie Treehorn · June 26th, 2009, 10:17 PM

No pics, but i have a nice sunburst 96 Legacy. Mostly gets ignored while I play the Tele's.

SouthpawGuy, you need just "one" more. You are a club all by yourself!

surfco · June 26th, 2009, 10:46 PM

nice!

suave eddie · June 26th, 2009, 11:40 PM

MId '80s SC-1 with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge and Duncan '59 in neck with push/pull switch on tone knob for coil split.

<p>

boris bubbanov · June 27th, 2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suave eddie

Yeah.

I love it.

++

Here's 3 of my late-bicut era G + Ls:

Chuck F. · June 27th, 2009, 01:17 AM

Here's my USA made ASAT Classic.....I picked it up off craigslist 4 months ago for $650 with a HS case...dark pic but the only one I have so far....I simply cannot find a Fender that can compete with it overall...

Chuck F. · June 27th, 2009, 01:20 AM

Anyone own both USA and Tribute asats? Any thoughts on if there is that much difference? I've read Boris' well supported thoughts on how he feels the USA ones are far superior...and obviously I would expect the USA ones to be better overall....but are they THAT much better? ..Anyone have a different experience?

BTW...Kudos to the thread starter.......a G&L owners club thread was definitely needed!!

axmaker · June 28th, 2009, 02:14 PM

she don't look like much now, but she has it where it counts....

LGOberean · July 2nd, 2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck F.

Anyone own both USA and Tribute asats? Any thoughts on if there is that much difference? I've read Boris' well supported thoughts on how he feels the USA ones are far superior...and obviously I would expect the USA ones to be better overall....but are they THAT much better? ..Anyone have a different experience?

BTW...Kudos to the thread starter.......a G&L owners club thread was definitely needed!!

I'm not an ASAT (or any other G&L model) owner, but if you'll indulge me, I'd like to respond to your question, Chuck.

This time last year I was checking out G&Ls. I tried a couple of ASAT Classic Tributes and a USA. I don't claim to have the most skilled hands or the most sophisticated ear, but I remember taking note at the time that *for me* there was not enough difference between them in terms of playability and sound to be worth the extra money for an American made ASAT.

BTW, I didn't wind up going with G&L, but I liked them. They were just a little different than what I was looking for. The neck felt different; not bad, just different. And those MFD pups were sure hot, but again just different than what I was looking for.

Chris S. · July 3rd, 2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthpawGuy

G&Ls are highly addictive. I bought my first in April '08... I now have twelve ( up until Monday it was eleven but I went and bought another, just could not resist).

Hi, my name is Chris, and I'm a G&L addict.

I've owned maybe twenty of the suckers over the last decade or so.

Oh, and three of the basses. :-|

Eventually had to sell most of them, but they're great, great guitars. My current fave is an ASAT Z-3 Semi-Hollow with V-neck (littered with birdseyes) and an ebony board. It has the best neck of any guitar I've ever owned, period. And it works for any and every style of music. (Okay, maybe not Japanese shakuhachi -- but I bet you could fake it.) ;-) CS

SouthpawGuy · July 3rd, 2009, 06:48 AM

A couple of shots of my two ASAT Specials

90s' three bolt neck

00s' four bolt

asatfan · July 3rd, 2009, 11:32 AM

I've got two Asats, and a Broadcaster. I love all of them! Bought the first one in '89 after seeing (and hearing) John Jorgenson play one. I gotta take some pictures of all three of them...

Some beautiful guitars, you all! SouthpawGuy, I especially like your red burst with the maple fretboard. Now that's what I'm talking about! What do they call that color?

jim_pridx · July 3rd, 2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthpawGuy

That pickguard looks to be custom made.....a bit more like a traditional Tele. Very nice guitar, though!

SouthpawGuy · July 3rd, 2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asatfan

I've got two Asats, and a Broadcaster. I love all of them! Bought the first one in '89 after seeing (and hearing) John Jorgenson play one. I gotta take some pictures of all three of them...

Some beautiful guitars, you all! SouthpawGuy, I especially like your red burst with the maple fretboard. Now that's what I'm talking about! What do they call that color?

As far as I know it's redburst !

http://www.glguitars.com/instruments...r/redburst.asp

SouthpawGuy · July 3rd, 2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim_pridx

That pickguard looks to be custom made.....a bit more like a traditional Tele. Very nice guitar, though!

I bought that one used, like most of my G&Ls, it might have been a custom order ? It is a looker !

65flh5326 · July 4th, 2009, 03:45 AM

Toss me in the mix too. I bought this 87 Asat new. I did have to make a truss rod nut that did not protrude as the bullet one got in my way.
I have 3 electrics, Tele, Strat and the G&L. The G&L completes the Fender experience for me.
This one is light swamp ash, just the way I want it.
http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=DSC00248.jpg

Bill Jones · July 4th, 2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthpawGuy

A couple of shots of my two ASAT Specials

90s' three bolt neck

00s' four bolt

Those are two beeeuuutiful Specials ya got there SouthpawGuy!

jaystrings · July 4th, 2009, 07:57 AM

I reckon I qualify as a G&L lover. After the collection grew somehow to over 60 G&Ls, I began thinning out duplicates. I had a habit of acquiring multiple copies with the intent of keeping only the best of that model, and that just got out of hand. Deciding WHICH '86 ASAT, WHICH Skyhawk, etc to keep just got maddening. It finally took losing track of what I actually did have to begin to thin the harem to a size that I could manage AND enjoy. In almost every case, I wound up keeping the one I had acquired originally. Somehow the bonding had more to do with sentimentality than any other factor. In the process, I developed a deep appreciation for guitars with a "worn in" look that I had not had when the process started. In fact, "pristeen", "mint", "as new" and all those descriptors became irrelevant.

It became more important for me to get anything leaving my harem into a harem I felt good about. So, some sanity is being restored in my household, even though GAS attacks are as sudden and as severe as ever when they happen. And mama is more content.

My fave BBE model? The Bluesboy. Such a simple, sweet guitar. My $0.02 is that any collection of 3 or more guitars should contain a Bluesboy. That thing just does it all. My fave Leo-era model? I go back and forth between the early S-500 and Skyhawk, usually whichever one I'm playing at the time. They both are tone monsters! And the purtiest G&L harem member is my 2008 Legacy in Spalted maple.

Yep, I luv 'em. Since my first guitar back in 1963, I've owned about 200 guitars and still have about 50. Best guitar for the money by far.

asatfan · July 4th, 2009, 12:13 PM

Jay, that's quite a collection....if you ever need someone to keep track of any of those 50, I'm sure we could help you out! Seriously though, a few pics of the special ones would be nice!

Rick W · July 4th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Here's my Boradcaster. G&L made two them. I used to own them both but sold the one with the maple board. At one time I had 19 lefty Leo era G&Ls.

This is my son's 80's Asat (after market guard). The Leo era sparkle ones are really rare and look much better (IMHO) than the newer ones with the large flakes.

SouthpawGuy · July 4th, 2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick W

At one time I had 19 lefty Leo era G&Ls.

Somehow, subconsciously, I think I'm headed in that direction ...

jim_pridx · July 4th, 2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaystrings

I reckon I qualify as a G&L lover.

I reckon you do indeed qualify as a G&L lover! Good to see you here, Jay!

Jim P

surfco · July 5th, 2009, 02:53 AM

NICE!

LGOberean · July 7th, 2009, 03:51 AM

No signature models listed here yet?

Wild Rice Chris · July 8th, 2009, 01:16 PM

I have two Leo-era G&Ls right now.

'82 L-1000 and '87 Skyhawk

klasaine · July 9th, 2009, 01:55 AM

Best 'Tele' I own. Shhhhhhh

emiller45 · July 10th, 2009, 06:23 PM

I have a G&L Legacy I bought about 1994. It is a NICE guitar.

nickrom · July 10th, 2009, 08:50 PM

I have a ASAT Classic Tribute - sunburst semi hollow body, maple neck - that I run straight into a Vox AC30CC1 with a Weber Blue Dog speaker. These two were made for each other like chocolate and peanut butter. Its a helluva setup for under $1K!

I have owned a bunch of guitars and amps over the years and with this setup, I seem to have my GAS satisfied. I try other things - but when it comes to decision time, I end up thinking "what am i getting that i dont have now?"

A while back I owned a US made ASAT - and the quality was excellent. The only thing that has been a compromise so far is the pickguard - I have to send it to Chandler for reproduction. I can't use a standard off the shelf replacement. (no big deal in my book) Other than that she stands up to anything in terms of quality.

I want to change the bridge to a three saddle bridge and I don't know if that will be an easy replacement or not - measurements wise. Anyone done that yet? I currently have the six saddle brass version.

Wild Rice Chris · July 10th, 2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickrom

I want to change the bridge to a three saddle bridge and I don't know if that will be an easy replacement or not - measurements wise. Anyone done that yet? I currently have the six saddle brass version.

I believe it's a direct swap.

resonator · July 10th, 2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickrom

I want to change the bridge to a three saddle bridge and I don't know if that will be an easy replacement or not - measurements wise. Anyone done that yet? I currently have the six saddle brass version.

Just curious, why do you want the three saddle over the six?

resonator · July 10th, 2009, 11:37 PM

I bought a USA ASAT Classic in Honey finish with a Birds Eye Maple gun oil gloss neck recenty from graigslist. My Fender American Deluxe is headed to the classifieds. I didn't think I'd like a 7.5 radius fretboard, but I love it.

So what's the next logical choice for my second G&L? I'm leaning toward a ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi. What do ya think?

nickrom · July 12th, 2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by resonator

Just curious, why do you want the three saddle over the six?

the body on this guitar is very acoustic and toneful. I want to see if i can take it even a little further with the resonance and sustain that a three saddle brings. It would be a Callaham or Glendale.

jim_pridx · July 12th, 2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by resonator

So what's the next logical choice for my second G&L? I'm leaning toward a ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi. What do ya think?

This is a Bluesboy semi-hollow (no f-hole) with a Duncan Seth Lover in the neck and a DiMarzio Virtual Hot T in the bridge. It's sounds really nice if you're looking for something a little mellower than a solidbody Bluesboy, but it's very versatile. Plus, it's super light in weight.

ReIgnition · July 14th, 2009, 01:10 PM

Hey guys, the G&L Dealer down the road a bit from me toured the G&L Factory in '08...

Here's a link to the pic's: http://www.gguitars.com/images/glfactory/index.html

TeleLubber · July 14th, 2009, 01:27 PM

I have a thread on my George Fullerton Signature Model here

TVCaster · July 14th, 2009, 04:22 PM

Count me in. Got a SC2 in early '83, I think it was. Probably the one guitar I'd never part with. Great set up, plays like a dream - I'm not worthy.

LGOberean · July 15th, 2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeleLubber

I have a thread on my George Fullerton Signature Model here

TeleLubber, thanks for sharing the link to that thread. Nice one (the thread, the trade *and* the guitar).

June 26th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
OM 21 TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: W. MA. Age: 41 Posts: 87	G&L Owners club I just realized that their was no G&L owners club, and I know their are others on here, so without further ado, welcome to the G&L Owners Clubs thread. A couple of months ago I picked up my G&L ASAT Classic tribute series. Sweet guitar that now has me gassing for an American made G&L. And once my 000-18 sells, I am going to do just that. But for now, here's mine.

June 28th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
axmaker Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakley, CA Age: 47 Posts: 432 2 Photos	she don't look like much now, but she has it where it counts.... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/funkdocman

July 3rd, 2009, 11:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
asatfan Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: IN Age: 54 Posts: 651	I've got two Asats, and a Broadcaster. I love all of them! Bought the first one in '89 after seeing (and hearing) John Jorgenson play one. I gotta take some pictures of all three of them... Some beautiful guitars, you all! SouthpawGuy, I especially like your red burst with the maple fretboard. Now that's what I'm talking about! What do they call that color? __________________ "......gotta keep rockin' while I still can....." - Steve Earle www.myspace.com/rugtheknuckleheads

July 4th, 2009, 07:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
jaystrings TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 20	Luv 'em I reckon I qualify as a G&L lover. After the collection grew somehow to over 60 G&Ls, I began thinning out duplicates. I had a habit of acquiring multiple copies with the intent of keeping only the best of that model, and that just got out of hand. Deciding WHICH '86 ASAT, WHICH Skyhawk, etc to keep just got maddening. It finally took losing track of what I actually did have to begin to thin the harem to a size that I could manage AND enjoy. In almost every case, I wound up keeping the one I had acquired originally. Somehow the bonding had more to do with sentimentality than any other factor. In the process, I developed a deep appreciation for guitars with a "worn in" look that I had not had when the process started. In fact, "pristeen", "mint", "as new" and all those descriptors became irrelevant. It became more important for me to get anything leaving my harem into a harem I felt good about. So, some sanity is being restored in my household, even though GAS attacks are as sudden and as severe as ever when they happen. And mama is more content. My fave BBE model? The Bluesboy. Such a simple, sweet guitar. My $0.02 is that any collection of 3 or more guitars should contain a Bluesboy. That thing just does it all. My fave Leo-era model? I go back and forth between the early S-500 and Skyhawk, usually whichever one I'm playing at the time. They both are tone monsters! And the purtiest G&L harem member is my 2008 Legacy in Spalted maple. Yep, I luv 'em. Since my first guitar back in 1963, I've owned about 200 guitars and still have about 50. Best guitar for the money by far. __________________ Jay

July 4th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
asatfan Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: IN Age: 54 Posts: 651	Jay, that's quite a collection....if you ever need someone to keep track of any of those 50, I'm sure we could help you out! Seriously though, a few pics of the special ones would be nice! __________________ "......gotta keep rockin' while I still can....." - Steve Earle www.myspace.com/rugtheknuckleheads

June 26th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
jim_pridx Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wisconsin Age: 55 Posts: 243	Here are mine!

June 26th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
mepst TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Between Baltimore and DC Age: 30 Posts: 35	Here's mine (I think I've posted this pic in another thread): This was my 'gateway' Tele -- even though it's not technically a Tele I've purchased a '52 RI and an American Std. since. It's completely stock, and I really love the pickups. I'm thinking about replacing the pickguard with a black one though.

June 26th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
SouthpawGuy TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 81	G&Ls are highly addictive. I bought my first in April '08. I now have twelve ( up until Monday it was eleven but I went and bought another, just could not resist) Here's a couple of shots of some of them ... ASATs' - Bluesboy, Deluxe, Classic Custom and III Lecacys' - Deluxe, 2HB, HB and an S-500 Deluxe And yes they are all upside down and back to front. Very handy that 'cos I'm left handed

June 26th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jackie Treehorn TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 47	No pics, but i have a nice sunburst 96 Legacy. Mostly gets ignored while I play the Tele's. SouthpawGuy, you need just "one" more. You are a club all by yourself!

June 26th, 2009, 10:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
surfco Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ◙ Calexico, CA ◙ Posts: 732	nice!

June 26th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
suave eddie TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: canada Age: 57 Posts: 47	MId '80s SC-1 with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge and Duncan '59 in neck with push/pull switch on tone knob for coil split. <p>

June 27th, 2009, 01:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chuck F. TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newton NJ Age: 38 Posts: 52	Anyone own both USA and Tribute asats? Any thoughts on if there is that much difference? I've read Boris' well supported thoughts on how he feels the USA ones are far superior...and obviously I would expect the USA ones to be better overall....but are they THAT much better? ..Anyone have a different experience? BTW...Kudos to the thread starter.......a G&L owners club thread was definitely needed!!

July 3rd, 2009, 06:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
SouthpawGuy TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 81	A couple of shots of my two ASAT Specials 90s' three bolt neck 00s' four bolt

July 4th, 2009, 03:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
65flh5326 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: walla walla wa Posts: 250	Toss me in the mix too. I bought this 87 Asat new. I did have to make a truss rod nut that did not protrude as the bullet one got in my way. I have 3 electrics, Tele, Strat and the G&L. The G&L completes the Fender experience for me. This one is light swamp ash, just the way I want it. http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=DSC00248.jpg

July 4th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
Rick W Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 146	Lefty Broadcaster Here's my Boradcaster. G&L made two them. I used to own them both but sold the one with the maple board. At one time I had 19 lefty Leo era G&Ls. This is my son's 80's Asat (after market guard). The Leo era sparkle ones are really rare and look much better (IMHO) than the newer ones with the large flakes. __________________ Gear: Guitar, amp and chord.

July 5th, 2009, 02:53 AM	#26 (permalink)
surfco Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ◙ Calexico, CA ◙ Posts: 732	NICE!

July 7th, 2009, 03:51 AM	#27 (permalink)
LGOberean Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Age: 55 Posts: 845 74 Photos	No signature models listed here yet? __________________ Larry G The soon to be famous musician/Cranks out Top 40 tunes in a bar/While his mind is somewhere on vacation/Far away from his voice and guitar Bob Bennett

July 8th, 2009, 01:16 PM	#28 (permalink)
Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 3,172 27 Photos	I have two Leo-era G&Ls right now. '82 L-1000 and '87 Skyhawk __________________ "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz "All music turns out to be ethnic music."--Steve Reich

July 9th, 2009, 01:55 AM	#29 (permalink)
klasaine Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 47 Posts: 2,429 10 Photos	Best 'Tele' I own. Shhhhhhh

July 10th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#30 (permalink)
emiller45 Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cortez, CO Posts: 689	I have a G&L Legacy I bought about 1994. It is a NICE guitar. __________________ Don't believe everything you think

July 10th, 2009, 08:50 PM	#31 (permalink)
nickrom TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver Age: 53 Posts: 41	I have a ASAT Classic Tribute - sunburst semi hollow body, maple neck - that I run straight into a Vox AC30CC1 with a Weber Blue Dog speaker. These two were made for each other like chocolate and peanut butter. Its a helluva setup for under $1K! I have owned a bunch of guitars and amps over the years and with this setup, I seem to have my GAS satisfied. I try other things - but when it comes to decision time, I end up thinking "what am i getting that i dont have now?" A while back I owned a US made ASAT - and the quality was excellent. The only thing that has been a compromise so far is the pickguard - I have to send it to Chandler for reproduction. I can't use a standard off the shelf replacement. (no big deal in my book) Other than that she stands up to anything in terms of quality. I want to change the bridge to a three saddle bridge and I don't know if that will be an easy replacement or not - measurements wise. Anyone done that yet? I currently have the six saddle brass version.

July 10th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#34 (permalink)
resonator Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Oh. Age: 61 Posts: 235	I bought a USA ASAT Classic in Honey finish with a Birds Eye Maple gun oil gloss neck recenty from graigslist. My Fender American Deluxe is headed to the classifieds. I didn't think I'd like a 7.5 radius fretboard, but I love it. So what's the next logical choice for my second G&L? I'm leaning toward a ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi. What do ya think?

July 14th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#37 (permalink)
ReIgnition TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CT Posts: 54 3 Photos	Factory Tour Hey guys, the G&L Dealer down the road a bit from me toured the G&L Factory in '08... Here's a link to the pic's: http://www.gguitars.com/images/glfactory/index.html

July 14th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#38 (permalink)
TeleLubber TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 44 Posts: 57 2 Photos	Fullerton Signature I have a thread on my George Fullerton Signature Model here

July 14th, 2009, 04:22 PM	#39 (permalink)
TVCaster TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 18	One of 600, or so I'm told! Count me in. Got a SC2 in early '83, I think it was. Probably the one guitar I'd never part with. Great set up, plays like a dream - I'm not worthy.

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