G&L ASAT's - like Lays potato chips ...

Methos · January 7th, 2004, 09:37 AM

... you can't have just one! Got a new ASAT Bluesboy on eBay - couldn't pass it up, it was just going too cheap!!! It's the one on the right. Somebody stop me before my wife shoots me!

Speaking of relics, like my relic'd Fender Bassman and Fender tweed guitar case?

Methos

Roel from Holland · January 7th, 2004, 09:39 AM

Wow....that's a nice duo. I really like that Mary Kay-Blue finish on the Bluesboy.

Aaargggg....I feel like expanding my G&L-collection now 8)

ashtray · January 7th, 2004, 11:57 AM

Quick - before the wife sees it, send the guitar to me, for er, "safe keeping". :D

VERY nice guitar - that's probably my favorite, all around. Favorite color, pickup config, thinline, binding... grrr... if you ever think you may not want it any more, you got a buyer lined up right here!

Asat Bill · January 7th, 2004, 02:09 PM

killin me!

Last week, I bought a '96 Classic from Brad Traweek. He tried to sell it twice before, and the price kept coming down (as the euro € kept going up). Just today, I got a partime job and sold a Washburn acoustic to supplement gigs and lessons. My wife was very cool about the whole thing.
The new one (maple board) joins an early '90's Classic and Special (RW). I can't wait to play it. (I'll try to post some pics.)
That Bluesboy looks sweet. I've always been happy with the neck pickups on my other two, but how 'bout some feedback on your sound with that front 'bucker.
Bassman looks cool, too.
Regards,
Bill Roseman

Asat Bill · January 7th, 2004, 02:10 PM

killin me!

Last week, I bought a '96 Classic from Brad Traweek. He tried to sell it twice before, and the price kept coming down (as the euro € kept going up). Just today, I got a partime job and sold a Washburn acoustic to supplement gigs and lessons. My wife was very cool about the whole thing.
The new one (maple board) joins an early '90's Classic and Special (RW). I can't wait to play it. (I'll try to post some pics.)
That Bluesboy looks sweet. I've always been happy with the neck pickups on my other two, but how 'bout some feedback on your sound with that front 'bucker.
Bassman looks cool, too.
Regards,
Bill Roseman

mitscan · January 7th, 2004, 02:16 PM

It's a real looker. There was another semi-hollow with an orange clear finish that I also admired. How does it play? Sound? What neck did that one have, anyway? And congrats -- I think you got a beauty on your hands.

Methos · January 7th, 2004, 03:36 PM

Thanks to all, I'm glad you're all envious - it's making the dirty looks from the wife a little less painful!

It's typical G&L quality all the way around. The neck is a standard #2 (7.5" radius, 1 5/8" at the nut) with a rosewood fretboard. I don't particularly like the neck - yet - as the ASAT Special I have (pictured above on the left) has the #1 V-shaped neck which I am used to and like very much. I also generally prefer maple fretboards on my electrics. If the new one had the V-shaped, gun-oiled maple neck and fretboard it would be perfect but I also liked the idea of the guitar being significantly different than the Special.

I also got it for a really good price. It's funny but I was the second highest bidder on that guitar when it first ran but the winning bidder backed out or something and the guy reposted it. I emailed him to see if he just wanted to accept my high bid from the first auction but he never replied back so I just watched it and jumped in at the end and got if for almost $200 LESS than the first auction! Righteous!!!

As for the pickups, the Seth Lover humbucker in the neck is definately much warmer than the stock neck MFD of the Special and the single coil MFD in the bridge of the Bluesboy just spanks! It's a nice combo with the two and very varied using one or the other. I love the look of the clear blue over the swamp ash and the wood binding really sets if off.

I'm going to play it alot and see if the neck grows on me more. If not I'll let you know before I put it back up on eBay!!! (That or maybe I'll check into getting a gun-oiled maple neck from G&L!)

Still, pound for pound you cannot beat the ASAT Special as a well-rounded, versatile guitar. It's a real workhorse. The red-swirl finish is awesome but chips way too easy which is probably why they stopped making it. I got the very last one ever made.

The one thing I do really like about the Bluesboy is the old ashtray style bridge. I really like that type better than the Dual Fulcrum Vibrato ones used on the standard ASAT Specials. I also really rather have string-through-body, another reason for the ashtray bridge.

Methos

Emmitt O. · January 7th, 2004, 04:08 PM

......................guitar that is.

Here are my three tele bodied guitars. They are from left to right: 1995 ASAT Deluxe, 2002 '62 USA Reissue Tele and 1999 GbL Limited Edition.

Can you tell I really like these guitars?

Take care.
Emmitt O.

dross11 · January 7th, 2004, 04:38 PM

I want to chime in on the Bluesboy. I bought one in Nov. and am very pleased. The humbucker is really nice. Superb build quality as well. I saw a sunburst ASAT classic go for just over $400 last night on ebay. Fantstic bargain!

Methos · January 8th, 2004, 07:20 AM

Emmitt,

Like the collection - the first G&L I ever almost bought was an ASAT Deluxe in blueburst with the f-hole. I had special ordered it as a semi-hollow but didn't want an f-hole. It came with the f-hole anyway as the guy ordering it though it would sell better with the f-hole. The maple neck was incredibly figured birdseye maple. It was truly a beautiful guitar but the price and the f-hole scared me away.

The teal green on the 62 makes me cringe (I hate teal or any color remotely near it) but that other limited edition G&L with the three MFD's is sweet. Do you find the middle MFD gets in the way of playing? I've heard from others with that model that it takes a while to get used to it (mostly those that have been used to a two pup Special and then added the third pup.

Dross,

Yes, there have been some deals on ebay. I hadn't been on in quite awhile and was dissappointed at the number of retailers on there listing G&L's at list price but that guy in California that I bought mine from is doing a brisk business. He's putting brand new ASAT's, top quality ones, too, on there for no reserve. Right after mine there was one on there, a Deluxe with an incredible flame top, natural finish and f-hole. It wen for just over $1,100 - a good price for that guitar. I think he's stealing them from the factory! (just kidding)

Methos

Methos · January 8th, 2004, 08:26 AM

Emmitt,

Like the collection - the first G&L I ever almost bought was an ASAT Deluxe in blueburst with the f-hole. I had special ordered it as a semi-hollow but didn't want an f-hole. It came with the f-hole anyway as the guy ordering it though it would sell better with the f-hole. The maple neck was incredibly figured birdseye maple. It was truly a beautiful guitar but the price and the f-hole scared me away.

The teal green on the 62 makes me cringe (I hate teal or any color remotely near it) but that other limited edition G&L with the three MFD's is sweet. Do you find the middle MFD gets in the way of playing? I've heard from others with that model that it takes a while to get used to it (mostly those that have been used to a two pup Special and then added the third pup.

Dross,

Yes, there have been some deals on ebay. I hadn't been on in quite awhile and was dissappointed at the number of retailers on there listing G&L's at list price but that guy in California that I bought mine from is doing a brisk business. He's putting brand new ASAT's, top quality ones, too, on there for no reserve. Right after mine there was one on there, a Deluxe with an incredible flame top, natural finish and f-hole. It wen for just over $1,100 - a good price for that guitar. I think he's stealing them from the factory! (just kidding)

Methos

Colo Springs E · January 8th, 2004, 09:23 PM

...but I'll never buy a new G&L, under any circumstances. Why? Simply because I think their president/plant manager (not sure of his title?) is a world-class jerk; IN MY OPINION, he's done more to hurt his sales than help them, by participating at the G&L fan website. Just my opinion, but there's no way in the world I'd do anything to help his company be profitable.

That said, they make good guitars for a fair price. I like the ASAT Specials, the ones with the large pickups.

But only used ones. :)

JoeyV · January 8th, 2004, 09:38 PM

That 62 RI you have just kills me...that is one seck-see -azzzz geetar!!!! Looks just beautiful..........The G&L pics the rest of the fellow posted all look great too...I really dig those G&L's however just have not gotten around to one yet...someday :D

Jon C · January 8th, 2004, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

...but I'll never buy a new G&L, under any circumstances. Why? Simply because I think their president/plant manager (not sure of his title?) is a world-class jerk; IN MY OPINION, he's done more to hurt his sales than help them, by participating at the G&L fan website. Just my opinion, but there's no way in the world I'd do anything to help his company be profitable.

That said, they make good guitars for a fair price. I like the ASAT Specials, the ones with the large pickups.

But only used ones. :)

well you know what they say about opinions, they're like something else everyone has... I've had nothing but fine dealings w/ G&L and their dealers over the 7 yrs. in which I've owned 5-6 of them (new & used) in addition to my Fender Teles. Dave McLaren seems more than just OK to me (like anyone he has good and bad days but he takes the time to participate and respond) and I give him kudos for participating in a forum that is often more grief than fun --- few others in his position would.

Anyway, this isn't a rant on you or your opinion... I'm glad G&L's doing as well as they are, as a company I'll take them any day over the current day Fender, Gibson, or PRS, for example... all my current Fenders were bought used.

Buy used, play for free (more or less)... ;-)

Jon

Emmitt O. · January 8th, 2004, 11:28 PM

....For my friend Colorado E, I met Dave this past summer and I can understand your feelings about him and his company G&L. As Jon C. said, I've had nothing but good dealings with him and think he tries to help whenever he can. Some of his dealers I don't care for, but I think Dave has good intentions. But, not everyone would agree with that, so no problem. I can agree with you about buying a new G&L...NOT a good idea.

...About that Ocean Turquoise '62 Reissue Tele in the picture, it's probably best that I'm color blind. That is one guitar my wife hates, too. I like the color, but know I don't see it like others do. I love playing it however as it is a special good instrument.

...About the LE from G&L, I don't seem to run into the middle pickup at all. My picking style seems to miss it so I don't have a problem. I've had other 3 Pickup G&L's and just have no problem with them. (I've owned 2 ASAT S-3, and an ASAT III along with Legacies, S-500 and an ASAT Z-3)

G&L's are good guitars, but each has it's own vibe and feel. I'm down to 3 right now after a major disappointment with a special order I did with them. I will NOT do that again.

Take care.
Emmitt O.

Colo Springs E · January 9th, 2004, 06:16 AM

...no problem, I'm glad you guys have had good dealings. And in fairness, he probably ain't thinking I'm the nicest guy in the world, and I'm sure others at the web page feel that way too. It's simply my opinion about him, what I stated. It's all good.

One thing I will say, though you occasionally see the "real steal" at eBay on used G&Ls, they're few and far between. The resale value has really begun to creep up. Basic ASATs are going $550-$700 pretty regularly now; I remember not that long ago when the high end was around $500.

I also finally got to check out some Tributes locally, a local shop started carrying them. Not bad at all; I didn't get to plug in but the fit & finish seemed nice. Rough fret edges, but that's fairly common out here in Colorado with our zero humidity.

take care, -Eric

January 7th, 2004, 09:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Methos Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 112	G&L ASAT's - like Lays potato chips ... ... you can't have just one! Got a new ASAT Bluesboy on eBay - couldn't pass it up, it was just going too cheap!!! It's the one on the right. Somebody stop me before my wife shoots me! Speaking of relics, like my relic'd Fender Bassman and Fender tweed guitar case? Methos __________________ Muddy Waters Telecaster - slightly modded Tacoma EM-C9 Fender Champ Fender Hot Rod Deluxe "Girls, guitars, guns - ain't life grand?"

January 7th, 2004, 09:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Roel from Holland Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Den Haag, Nederland Posts: 1,022	Wow....that's a nice duo. I really like that Mary Kay-Blue finish on the Bluesboy. Aaargggg....I feel like expanding my G&L-collection now 8) __________________ Proost, Roel http://www.telecastergallery.com

January 7th, 2004, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
ashtray Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 683 4 Photos	Uh-oh! Quick - before the wife sees it, send the guitar to me, for er, "safe keeping". :D VERY nice guitar - that's probably my favorite, all around. Favorite color, pickup config, thinline, binding... grrr... if you ever think you may not want it any more, you got a buyer lined up right here! __________________ "I need another Tele like I need another hole in my wallet."

January 7th, 2004, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Asat Bill Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 139	Methos you're killin me! Last week, I bought a '96 Classic from Brad Traweek. He tried to sell it twice before, and the price kept coming down (as the euro € kept going up). Just today, I got a partime job and sold a Washburn acoustic to supplement gigs and lessons. My wife was very cool about the whole thing. The new one (maple board) joins an early '90's Classic and Special (RW). I can't wait to play it. (I'll try to post some pics.) That Bluesboy looks sweet. I've always been happy with the neck pickups on my other two, but how 'bout some feedback on your sound with that front 'bucker. Bassman looks cool, too. Regards, Bill Roseman

January 7th, 2004, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Asat Bill Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 139	Methos you're killin me! Last week, I bought a '96 Classic from Brad Traweek. He tried to sell it twice before, and the price kept coming down (as the euro € kept going up). Just today, I got a partime job and sold a Washburn acoustic to supplement gigs and lessons. My wife was very cool about the whole thing. The new one (maple board) joins an early '90's Classic and Special (RW). I can't wait to play it. (I'll try to post some pics.) That Bluesboy looks sweet. I've always been happy with the neck pickups on my other two, but how 'bout some feedback on your sound with that front 'bucker. Bassman looks cool, too. Regards, Bill Roseman

January 7th, 2004, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
mitscan Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 120	I was thinking of grabbing that one. It's a real looker. There was another semi-hollow with an orange clear finish that I also admired. How does it play? Sound? What neck did that one have, anyway? And congrats -- I think you got a beauty on your hands. __________________ 'The best guitar players in the world are in Nashville, Tennessee.' -- Jeff Beck

January 7th, 2004, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Methos Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 112	Thanks to all, I'm glad you're all envious - it's making the dirty looks from the wife a little less painful! It's typical G&L quality all the way around. The neck is a standard #2 (7.5" radius, 1 5/8" at the nut) with a rosewood fretboard. I don't particularly like the neck - yet - as the ASAT Special I have (pictured above on the left) has the #1 V-shaped neck which I am used to and like very much. I also generally prefer maple fretboards on my electrics. If the new one had the V-shaped, gun-oiled maple neck and fretboard it would be perfect but I also liked the idea of the guitar being significantly different than the Special. I also got it for a really good price. It's funny but I was the second highest bidder on that guitar when it first ran but the winning bidder backed out or something and the guy reposted it. I emailed him to see if he just wanted to accept my high bid from the first auction but he never replied back so I just watched it and jumped in at the end and got if for almost $200 LESS than the first auction! Righteous!!! As for the pickups, the Seth Lover humbucker in the neck is definately much warmer than the stock neck MFD of the Special and the single coil MFD in the bridge of the Bluesboy just spanks! It's a nice combo with the two and very varied using one or the other. I love the look of the clear blue over the swamp ash and the wood binding really sets if off. I'm going to play it alot and see if the neck grows on me more. If not I'll let you know before I put it back up on eBay!!! (That or maybe I'll check into getting a gun-oiled maple neck from G&L!) Still, pound for pound you cannot beat the ASAT Special as a well-rounded, versatile guitar. It's a real workhorse. The red-swirl finish is awesome but chips way too easy which is probably why they stopped making it. I got the very last one ever made. The one thing I do really like about the Bluesboy is the old ashtray style bridge. I really like that type better than the Dual Fulcrum Vibrato ones used on the standard ASAT Specials. I also really rather have string-through-body, another reason for the ashtray bridge. Methos __________________ Muddy Waters Telecaster - slightly modded Tacoma EM-C9 Fender Champ Fender Hot Rod Deluxe "Girls, guitars, guns - ain't life grand?"

January 7th, 2004, 04:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Emmitt O. Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 272	I'll see your two and raise you one................... ......................guitar that is. Here are my three tele bodied guitars. They are from left to right: 1995 ASAT Deluxe, 2002 '62 USA Reissue Tele and 1999 GbL Limited Edition. Can you tell I really like these guitars? Take care. Emmitt O. __________________ Leo Got It Right.

January 7th, 2004, 04:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
dross11 TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: shelby, nc Posts: 80	I want to chime in on the Bluesboy. I bought one in Nov. and am very pleased. The humbucker is really nice. Superb build quality as well. I saw a sunburst ASAT classic go for just over $400 last night on ebay. Fantstic bargain!

January 8th, 2004, 07:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Methos Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 112	Emmitt, Like the collection - the first G&L I ever almost bought was an ASAT Deluxe in blueburst with the f-hole. I had special ordered it as a semi-hollow but didn't want an f-hole. It came with the f-hole anyway as the guy ordering it though it would sell better with the f-hole. The maple neck was incredibly figured birdseye maple. It was truly a beautiful guitar but the price and the f-hole scared me away. The teal green on the 62 makes me cringe (I hate teal or any color remotely near it) but that other limited edition G&L with the three MFD's is sweet. Do you find the middle MFD gets in the way of playing? I've heard from others with that model that it takes a while to get used to it (mostly those that have been used to a two pup Special and then added the third pup. Dross, Yes, there have been some deals on ebay. I hadn't been on in quite awhile and was dissappointed at the number of retailers on there listing G&L's at list price but that guy in California that I bought mine from is doing a brisk business. He's putting brand new ASAT's, top quality ones, too, on there for no reserve. Right after mine there was one on there, a Deluxe with an incredible flame top, natural finish and f-hole. It wen for just over $1,100 - a good price for that guitar. I think he's stealing them from the factory! (just kidding) Methos __________________ Muddy Waters Telecaster - slightly modded Tacoma EM-C9 Fender Champ Fender Hot Rod Deluxe "Girls, guitars, guns - ain't life grand?"

January 8th, 2004, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Methos Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 112	Emmitt, Like the collection - the first G&L I ever almost bought was an ASAT Deluxe in blueburst with the f-hole. I had special ordered it as a semi-hollow but didn't want an f-hole. It came with the f-hole anyway as the guy ordering it though it would sell better with the f-hole. The maple neck was incredibly figured birdseye maple. It was truly a beautiful guitar but the price and the f-hole scared me away. The teal green on the 62 makes me cringe (I hate teal or any color remotely near it) but that other limited edition G&L with the three MFD's is sweet. Do you find the middle MFD gets in the way of playing? I've heard from others with that model that it takes a while to get used to it (mostly those that have been used to a two pup Special and then added the third pup. Dross, Yes, there have been some deals on ebay. I hadn't been on in quite awhile and was dissappointed at the number of retailers on there listing G&L's at list price but that guy in California that I bought mine from is doing a brisk business. He's putting brand new ASAT's, top quality ones, too, on there for no reserve. Right after mine there was one on there, a Deluxe with an incredible flame top, natural finish and f-hole. It wen for just over $1,100 - a good price for that guitar. I think he's stealing them from the factory! (just kidding) Methos __________________ Muddy Waters Telecaster - slightly modded Tacoma EM-C9 Fender Champ Fender Hot Rod Deluxe "Girls, guitars, guns - ain't life grand?"

January 8th, 2004, 09:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Colo Springs E Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,092 5 Photos	I'd buy a used one.... ...but I'll never buy a new G&L, under any circumstances. Why? Simply because I think their president/plant manager (not sure of his title?) is a world-class jerk; IN MY OPINION, he's done more to hurt his sales than help them, by participating at the G&L fan website. Just my opinion, but there's no way in the world I'd do anything to help his company be profitable. That said, they make good guitars for a fair price. I like the ASAT Specials, the ones with the large pickups. But only used ones. :) __________________ She's been a bad girl. She's like a chemical. Though you try to stop it, she's like a narcotic.

January 8th, 2004, 09:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
JoeyV Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northshore , MA Age: 44 Posts: 1,195 2 Photos	EmittO....... That 62 RI you have just kills me...that is one seck-see -azzzz geetar!!!! Looks just beautiful..........The G&L pics the rest of the fellow posted all look great too...I really dig those G&L's however just have not gotten around to one yet...someday :D __________________ "I just love hearing them guitars go zing, zang , zoom"

January 8th, 2004, 11:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Emmitt O. Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 272	General Thread Reply................ ....For my friend Colorado E, I met Dave this past summer and I can understand your feelings about him and his company G&L. As Jon C. said, I've had nothing but good dealings with him and think he tries to help whenever he can. Some of his dealers I don't care for, but I think Dave has good intentions. But, not everyone would agree with that, so no problem. I can agree with you about buying a new G&L...NOT a good idea. ...About that Ocean Turquoise '62 Reissue Tele in the picture, it's probably best that I'm color blind. That is one guitar my wife hates, too. I like the color, but know I don't see it like others do. I love playing it however as it is a special good instrument. ...About the LE from G&L, I don't seem to run into the middle pickup at all. My picking style seems to miss it so I don't have a problem. I've had other 3 Pickup G&L's and just have no problem with them. (I've owned 2 ASAT S-3, and an ASAT III along with Legacies, S-500 and an ASAT Z-3) G&L's are good guitars, but each has it's own vibe and feel. I'm down to 3 right now after a major disappointment with a special order I did with them. I will NOT do that again. Take care. Emmitt O. __________________ Leo Got It Right.

January 9th, 2004, 06:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
Colo Springs E Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,092 5 Photos	Jon/Emmitt... ...no problem, I'm glad you guys have had good dealings. And in fairness, he probably ain't thinking I'm the nicest guy in the world, and I'm sure others at the web page feel that way too. It's simply my opinion about him, what I stated. It's all good. One thing I will say, though you occasionally see the "real steal" at eBay on used G&Ls, they're few and far between. The resale value has really begun to creep up. Basic ASATs are going $550-$700 pretty regularly now; I remember not that long ago when the high end was around $500. I also finally got to check out some Tributes locally, a local shop started carrying them. Not bad at all; I didn't get to plug in but the fit & finish seemed nice. Rough fret edges, but that's fairly common out here in Colorado with our zero humidity. take care, -Eric __________________ She's been a bad girl. She's like a chemical. Though you try to stop it, she's like a narcotic.