What’s up with these new G&L guitars?

[Otisblove]

Just saw these on Sweetwater’s website. $500 less than Fullerton Deluxe models.
Made in USA. Alder bodies. Rosewood fretboards. Bone nuts.
Anyone else interested?

 

[scelestus]

Looks like they're taking on the American Performers from Fender. I recently bought a G&L and it's a fantastic instrument.

 

[John C]

Interesting. They had a "Fullerton Standard" series before they had the "Fullerton Deluxe" series that was only 2 models (ASAT Classic and Legacy) with only 2 color options at a time. The Fulleton Deluxes came about to offer more color options, fingerboard options, etc. than the Fullerton Standards without going to the full "built to order" option list.

It looks like they're trying that again in order to have some models priced in-between the import Tributes and the Fullerton Deluxes - maybe only these 2 color options for now, plus these are satin finished bodies ("frost" being G&L's term for satin finish) to keep the costs down.

 

[arlum]

I'm just glad they're working to stay in competition with all the other production guitar brands. You can only earn so much through the custom shop builds. Your production guitars keep the bread flowing in.

 

[Ljislink24]

Wow, about 9 months ago I bought a brand Fullerton Deluxe ASAT from SW & it's a fantastic guitar. paid $1700.00 & worth every penny IMO. I'd like to try out one of em & see how they compare. Knowing G&L there gonna be a lot of guitar for the money.

 

[Dismalhead]

Be nice if your OP wasn't split in half by a HUGE ADVERTISEMENT.

I've had two G&L Tributes, both were fantastic guitars. I'd imagine any US G&L is pretty awesome.

 

[Otisblove]

Be nice if your OP wasn't split in half by a HUGE ADVERTISEMENT.

I've had two G&L Tributes, both were fantastic guitars. I'd imagine any US G&L is pretty awesome.

I see no advertisement. What are you seeing an ad for?

 

[The Lisbon Plane]

Just saw these on Sweetwater’s website. $500 less than Fullerton Deluxe models.
Made in USA. Alder bodies. Rosewood fretboards. Bone nuts.
Anyone else interested?

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I'd be more interested if the bodies were full 1.75 thickness...

 

[CVS54]

I have 2 G&L USA made Fullerton Deluxe guitars (1 "T" style 1 "S" style). Both are great sounding, high quality, instruments. I would compare to Fender Custom shop instruments - but they cost a lot less.

 

[Git Mohair]

Oh bugger, I wasn't in the market for another guitar :/ <Kicks moths out of wallet> I'll take a look at these...

 

[zook]

I have a 2015 US MAde ASAT Special in Belair Green. I find it to be a great guitar.

 

[frank a]

I have 2 USA ASATS and they’re both great guitars. One is a classic and one is a special.

 

[srblue5]

My G&L ASAT Classic was my first Tele-style guitar and it's still a favourite.

I wouldn't mind getting a G&L ASAT Special with the soapbar MFD pickups someday. Dunno how different it would be but if it's shaped like a Tele, built like a G&L, and has MFD pickups, I imagine it will sound and play amazingly.

 

[hawk620]

The G&L website doesn't show a Fullerton Standard Series so these may be what Fender refers to as FSR models built to spec for specific dealers or markets. That would be my guess.

 

[MrNoTalent]

I bought this old ASAT Special Deluxe for $700 many years ago from a friend of a friend who was thinning his herd, and even though he had this made for him, he didn't like it because of the "fat" neck...it is a great and "nasty" Tele and built like a battleship....glad I now own it

 

[Otisblove]

I started this thread, and I didn’t mean for people to show off their ASATs, but while we’re all here, this is mine. A 1990 Signature model. Owned since new.