Do you like G&L guitars?

Johnny Caster · November 13th, 2006, 03:07 PM

Roli · November 13th, 2006, 03:10 PM

What not to like?

Five Finger Fender Fiend · November 13th, 2006, 03:14 PM

Initially i have to admit that i didn't like the headstock,
but i got used to them, and the playability is just out of
this world.

As Roli said, you can't really dislike 'em, can ya!!

Stefan · November 13th, 2006, 03:17 PM

I like them very, very much! I tried an ASAT Classic Blues Boy once and I haven´t played a better guitar!

wing · November 13th, 2006, 03:20 PM

I havent pulled my LP from its case since I bought one legacy custom shop painted neck and geadstock in ....whatelse beliar greeen and mint ..my thoughts ....wing

0le FUZZY · November 13th, 2006, 03:22 PM

...I voted no!

...I haff played many and they jes don't please me.

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SMPTE · November 13th, 2006, 03:26 PM

I like them very much, but not as recreations of Teles or Strats. To me they have their own sound and vibe. That and the paint jobs on every one I've seen are simply perfect.

Mark Davis · November 13th, 2006, 03:26 PM

I like the Leo era ones.

Tom S · November 13th, 2006, 03:49 PM

Not really for me. So many of them look so tempting, but...

I finally broke down and bought one (a real fancy-pants thinline version) with flame maple, birdseye neck, twin humbuckers and a Bigsby. Gorgeous guitar! (It was basically a duplicate of the one that Guitar Player had given rave reviews some months earlier.) No, I wasn't expecting it to "sound like a tele" with the 'buckers, but regardless, I never could bond with that guitar for some reason. Sold it.

Played a few others, but I just don't care for them. (They look nice though!)

Chris S. · November 13th, 2006, 03:58 PM

If by "like" you mean "Do you own a bunch of them, plus a couple of G&L basses?" then, yes, I guess I like 'em.

CS

Rick W · November 13th, 2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

I like the Leo era ones.

They're different than Fenders, but why not buy both? I really like the sound of the G&L Broadcaster. Who would have thought a maple bodied Tele would sound so good?

R

boogaloo · November 13th, 2006, 04:08 PM

quality, playability and tone-IMHO. Got an ASAT Classic- tobacco burst, gun-oil tint neck, mint guard, (I've posted a pic or three here previously...) My ONLY detraction is the headstock, but as was mentioned in a previous post- you kinda get used to it.

Brian

do not be afraid · November 13th, 2006, 04:13 PM

i sure do. they're not telecasters, or stratocasters, or anything, regardless of how they might look, but they are great guitars in their own right. they've got their own sound, and i like it. a bit like a more "high fi" fender sound: more highs, more lows, more everything. i understand that many prefer the more "low fi" fender sound, and i do too, but, still, the g&ls have their place. skinny necks, though (i complain about that too much, don't i? oh well...)

roadkillbill · November 13th, 2006, 04:41 PM

Love my tribute and am looking forward to eventually picking up a USA model.

zooropamofo · November 13th, 2006, 04:43 PM

Can't say there is anything about the G&L line that would make me want to buy one. I've tried a few, and they just don't do it for me.

'caster oil · November 13th, 2006, 04:59 PM

Just don't care for the way they look or feel.

alabama blues · November 13th, 2006, 05:51 PM

ASAT Classic (Ash, Clear Orange, Maple)
Legacy (Alder, Sunburst, Rosewood)
S-500 (Alder, Sunburst, Rosewood)
25th Anniversary Limited Edition (Mahagony, Root Beer, Rosewood)

So, I'd say, ummmm, yes

TELE_BLUES · November 13th, 2006, 06:38 PM

I've had 2 G&L's ,an ASAT CLASSIC and the one i still have aTRIBUTE ASAT SPECIAL SEMI HOLLOW.Both great guitars,not exactly like a tele but well made and very playable.The one i have now, the tribue would be my fav out of the 2.

trandy16 · November 13th, 2006, 07:46 PM

I think the workmanship, finishes, parts, etc., is excellent. They look great....but...I just can't play them. The strings always feel stiff as hell...very uncomfortable bending strings....and I'm not particulalry nuts about the neck shape...feels very awkward to me.

Robert H. · November 13th, 2006, 07:49 PM

No. Disappointing. Too much thin treble sound.

jfp · November 13th, 2006, 08:02 PM

Can I vote both ways?

I love the build quality and playability, but I have a strong dislike for the MFD pickups.

morroben · November 13th, 2006, 08:13 PM

I sure love mine. It's my "go to" electric. I find the workmanship, playability, and tone to be nicer than any of the Fenders that I own. JMHO

R.B. Huckleberry · November 13th, 2006, 09:23 PM

I have an ASAT Special. Great guitar.

Johnny Caster · November 13th, 2006, 09:29 PM

I don't care for them. How does Fuzzy say bught urglie? It's kind of sad how Leo was making copy guitars of his own classic guitars. I have played one and it was a nice guitar, but not anything to write home about. To me they'll always just be quality grade copies.

Brutalblues · November 13th, 2006, 10:04 PM

For those that remember, G&L to me is like "New Coke"!

(For those that don't,......it wasn't a compliment)

sumed · November 13th, 2006, 10:10 PM

Huh? How do you copy something you were responsible for introducing to the world in the first place? Isn't it just a "revision"?

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November 13th, 2006, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Johnny Caster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 22 Posts: 1,081	Do you like G&L guitars? Do you like G&L guitars? __________________ "I'm gonna toss my telecaster through the television screen cause I don't like what's goin on!" - Radiators From Space

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Roli Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ¤ Hungary ¤ Age: 29 Posts: 1,449 5 Photos	What not to like? __________________ How I Play Fingerstyle Guitar - blog for rookies and not so rookies - with videos now!

November 13th, 2006, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Five Finger Fender Fiend Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bron-Yr-Aur Posts: 664	Initially i have to admit that i didn't like the headstock, but i got used to them, and the playability is just out of this world. As Roli said, you can't really dislike 'em, can ya!! __________________ I'm on the road tonight with this old hillbilly band. We may not be good looking but we sure get outta hand. -Neil Young

November 13th, 2006, 03:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stefan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 29 Posts: 1,810 36 Photos	I like them very, very much! I tried an ASAT Classic Blues Boy once and I haven´t played a better guitar! __________________ 1981 Capri Orange Fender Telecaster 1976 Fender Stratocaster 2007 Martin Backpacker 2005 Martin HD-28

November 13th, 2006, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
wing NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maine USA Posts: 9	I havent pulled my LP from its case since I bought one legacy custom shop painted neck and geadstock in ....whatelse beliar greeen and mint ..my thoughts ....wing

November 13th, 2006, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	...I voted no! ...I haff played many and they jes don't please me. The STILLWATER SAVAGE BAND(click) Terry Downs shows us how(click) Terry Downs wanna be HEE! HEE!(click) Please visit my page

November 13th, 2006, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
SMPTE Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneeeesoooottta Posts: 1,115	I like them very much, but not as recreations of Teles or Strats. To me they have their own sound and vibe. That and the paint jobs on every one I've seen are simply perfect.

November 13th, 2006, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 57 Posts: 12,257	I like the Leo era ones. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

November 13th, 2006, 03:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tom S Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,208 49 Photos	Not really for me. So many of them look so tempting, but... I finally broke down and bought one (a real fancy-pants thinline version) with flame maple, birdseye neck, twin humbuckers and a Bigsby. Gorgeous guitar! (It was basically a duplicate of the one that Guitar Player had given rave reviews some months earlier.) No, I wasn't expecting it to "sound like a tele" with the 'buckers, but regardless, I never could bond with that guitar for some reason. Sold it. Played a few others, but I just don't care for them. (They look nice though!)

November 13th, 2006, 03:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chris S. Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near TELE-Town (Wash. DC) Posts: 2,811 7 Photos	If by "like" you mean "Do you own a bunch of them, plus a couple of G&L basses?" then, yes, I guess I like 'em. CS __________________ "I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's depressing." – Tara, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" "It was born at the junction of form and function." – Bill Kirchen, from "Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods"

November 13th, 2006, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
boogaloo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S/E Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,132	Absolutely quality, playability and tone-IMHO. Got an ASAT Classic- tobacco burst, gun-oil tint neck, mint guard, (I've posted a pic or three here previously...) My ONLY detraction is the headstock, but as was mentioned in a previous post- you kinda get used to it. Brian __________________ "..and I've got some tricks up my sleeve...oh yes indeed! It might come back to haunt 'cha..don't you throw that Mojo on me!"

November 13th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
do not be afraid Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: temple terrace, florida Age: 20 Posts: 431	i sure do. they're not telecasters, or stratocasters, or anything, regardless of how they might look, but they are great guitars in their own right. they've got their own sound, and i like it. a bit like a more "high fi" fender sound: more highs, more lows, more everything. i understand that many prefer the more "low fi" fender sound, and i do too, but, still, the g&ls have their place. skinny necks, though (i complain about that too much, don't i? oh well...)

November 13th, 2006, 04:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
roadkillbill Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Va. Posts: 580	Love my tribute and am looking forward to eventually picking up a USA model. __________________ It's all right now, in fact, it's a gas..

November 13th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
zooropamofo Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 28 Posts: 839	Can't say there is anything about the G&L line that would make me want to buy one. I've tried a few, and they just don't do it for me. __________________ Got on my dead man's suit and my smilin' skull ring My lucky graveyard boots and song to sing...

November 13th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
'caster oil Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 692 1 Photos	Just don't care for the way they look or feel. __________________ "Capo on the fourth fret." Keef

November 13th, 2006, 05:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
alabama blues Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Swamps of New Jersey Age: 51 Posts: 136	ASAT Classic (Ash, Clear Orange, Maple) Legacy (Alder, Sunburst, Rosewood) S-500 (Alder, Sunburst, Rosewood) 25th Anniversary Limited Edition (Mahagony, Root Beer, Rosewood) So, I'd say, ummmm, yes

November 13th, 2006, 06:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
TELE_BLUES Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ROCKCHESTER,NEW YORK Posts: 436 34 Photos	do you like G&L guitars I've had 2 G&L's ,an ASAT CLASSIC and the one i still have aTRIBUTE ASAT SPECIAL SEMI HOLLOW.Both great guitars,not exactly like a tele but well made and very playable.The one i have now, the tribue would be my fav out of the 2.

November 13th, 2006, 07:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
trandy16 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Camdenton, Missouri Posts: 390	I think the workmanship, finishes, parts, etc., is excellent. They look great....but...I just can't play them. The strings always feel stiff as hell...very uncomfortable bending strings....and I'm not particulalry nuts about the neck shape...feels very awkward to me. __________________ "Won't you pour me a Cuban Breeze...Gretchen?..."

November 13th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Robert H. Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Age: 54 Posts: 743 7 Photos	No. Disappointing. Too much thin treble sound.

November 13th, 2006, 08:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
jfp Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 268 3 Photos	Can I vote both ways? I love the build quality and playability, but I have a strong dislike for the MFD pickups.

November 13th, 2006, 08:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
morroben Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: california Age: 32 Posts: 1,708 18 Photos	I sure love mine. It's my "go to" electric. I find the workmanship, playability, and tone to be nicer than any of the Fenders that I own. JMHO Last edited by morroben : November 13th, 2006 at 08:16 PM. Reason: wrong pic

November 13th, 2006, 09:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
R.B. Huckleberry TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts Age: 38 Posts: 24 3 Photos	I have an ASAT Special. Great guitar. __________________ These are my principles. If you don't like them...well, I have others.

November 13th, 2006, 09:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
Johnny Caster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 22 Posts: 1,081	I don't care for them. How does Fuzzy say bught urglie? It's kind of sad how Leo was making copy guitars of his own classic guitars. I have played one and it was a nice guitar, but not anything to write home about. To me they'll always just be quality grade copies. __________________ "I'm gonna toss my telecaster through the television screen cause I don't like what's goin on!" - Radiators From Space

November 13th, 2006, 10:04 PM	#25 (permalink)
Brutalblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,063	For those that remember, G&L to me is like *"New Coke"!* (For those that don't,......it wasn't a compliment)

November 13th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#26 (permalink)
sumed Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Yarmouth, IOWA Age: 45 Posts: 193	Huh? How do you copy something you were responsible for introducing to the world in the first place? Isn't it just a "revision"? __________________ He who laughs last didn't get it.