Anybody pick a Z-3 ?

JoeyV · August 3rd, 2005, 11:40 AM

I was wondering if anybody was picking a G & L Z-3 ? I just ordered one . It will be built with a light weight alder semi hollow body, ebony fingerboard, neck binding, body binding, graphite nut,white pearl pickguard, white pickup covers,Belair Green finish, locking machine heads and gun oil w/high gloss finish on the back of the neck and headstock..I was wondering what your thoughts on the Z-3 are?

Roel from Holland · August 3rd, 2005, 12:00 PM

I have one, actually a solid one. It's a very versatile guitar, kind of a swiss army knife. The bridge pu is not excactly llike a Tele bridge pu but you can make it twang.
The guitar sounds BIG.

Chris S. · August 3rd, 2005, 12:25 PM

Cutting and pasting from one of my own recent posts:

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Originally Posted by Chris S.

Next to my Barden-equipped Nocaster Relic, my G&L ASAT Z-3 Semi-hollow is easily the BEST SOUNDING (non-archtop) electric I own. I think the Z-3 pickups are one of Leo's finest designs. And I often refer to my Z-3SH as the "Swiss Army knife of guitars," because it not only produces so many different tones, but so many GREAT ones. :-)

And I agree with me (and Roel) completely! ;-) CS

beez · August 3rd, 2005, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris S.

Cutting and pasting from one of my own recent posts:

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Originally Posted by Chris S.

Next to my Barden-equipped Nocaster Relic, my G&L ASAT Z-3 Semi-hollow is easily the BEST SOUNDING (non-archtop) electric I own. I think the Z-3 pickups are one of Leo's finest designs. And I often refer to my Z-3SH as the "Swiss Army knife of guitars," because it not only produces so many different tones, but so many GREAT ones. :-)

And I agree with me (and Roel) completely! ;-) CS

Slight hijack, but out of curiosity....what is your best sounding archtop?

jwells393 · August 3rd, 2005, 12:30 PM

Roel from Holland · August 3rd, 2005, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jwells393

Wow ! That guitar looks great !

Chris S. · August 3rd, 2005, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by beez

Slight hijack, but out of curiosity....what is your best sounding archtop?

1975 Guild Artist Award. :-) This one isn't mine (it's a '77), but it looks just like it:

I've played a number of high-end D'Aquistos/D'Angelicos and such over the years, and the AA "compares favorably." ;-) In fact, you can hear it here:

http://tdpri.com/viewtopic.php?t=33387 (right channel)

We now return you to your regularly scheduled Z-3 thread already in progess... hee. CS

guitar_ed · August 3rd, 2005, 02:12 PM

In Honeyburst, semi-hollow w/f-hole, and a Bigbsy. Yes, you can do that. It should take about 2 months to get to me.

I can't wait!

Guitar Ed

gls500 · August 3rd, 2005, 02:37 PM

Thanks guys.

I've been "done" with G&L's for a while (for no other reason than I've had to sell them for other projects), and now I'm gassing for either an ASAT Z3 or an ASAT Deluxe.

Mmmmm...

jwells393 · August 3rd, 2005, 03:17 PM

Early in my G&L collecting, I just couldn't let this one get away. ............... matching redburst headstock .....bound ebony fret board.

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JoeyV Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northshore , MA Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 2 Photos	Anybody pick a Z-3 ? I was wondering if anybody was picking a G & L Z-3 ? I just ordered one . It will be built with a light weight alder semi hollow body, ebony fingerboard, neck binding, body binding, graphite nut,white pearl pickguard, white pickup covers,Belair Green finish, locking machine heads and gun oil w/high gloss finish on the back of the neck and headstock..I was wondering what your thoughts on the Z-3 are? __________________ "I just love hearing them guitars go zing, zang , zoom"

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Roel from Holland Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Den Haag, Nederland Posts: 1,022	I have one, actually a solid one. It's a very versatile guitar, kind of a swiss army knife. The bridge pu is not excactly llike a Tele bridge pu but you can make it twang. The guitar sounds BIG. __________________ Proost, Roel http://www.telecastergallery.com

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guitar_ed Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bankrupt State of California Age: 47 Posts: 711 16 Photos	I just ordered a Z-3 In Honeyburst, semi-hollow w/f-hole, and a Bigbsy. Yes, you can do that. It should take about 2 months to get to me. I can't wait! Guitar Ed __________________ Piss off a politician, register to vote. When you complain about the government, remember that you ARE the government. Voting is the ultimate act of civil dis-obediance. AIM - guitar_edg Skype - guitar_edg (had to change on 5/16/06)

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,252 101 Photos	ASAT Deluxe............... Early in my G&L collecting, I just couldn't let this one get away. ............... matching redburst headstock .....bound ebony fret board. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

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gls500 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 894	Thanks guys. I've been "done" with G&L's for a while (for no other reason than I've had to sell them for other projects), and now I'm gassing for either an ASAT Z3 or an ASAT Deluxe. Mmmmm...