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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: broken cord on November 20, 2008, 07:37:08 PM

Title: NGD
Post by: broken cord on November 20, 2008, 07:37:08 PM
The FedEx guy just dropped off a nearly new G&L ASAT Classic in a nice butterscotch finish at my door. I am totally stoked, I traded a Dean V for it. The Dean was generally going un-played and I have been gassing for a Tele or a Lester, so when the opportunity presented itself I took it. The Dean may have been worth a tad more but I am not unpleased with the swap. The ASAT has a nice twang to it; the neck feels really good too this one is sporting a 12” radius Maple neck with matching fingerboard.

Some pictures, or I know, it never happened.   
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: FernandoDuarte on November 20, 2008, 07:43:45 PM
Beside the headstock, it's raw power at must! 8)


Be carefull, Roo will ask for a ride with that baby :P
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: Roobubba on November 20, 2008, 07:51:13 PM
You seriously need to change your avatar - it's very misleading thinking you might actually have good taste in guitars!!

;)


Roo
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: broken cord on November 20, 2008, 07:56:29 PM
You seriously need to change your avatar - it's very misleading thinking you might actually have good taste in guitars!!

;)


Roo

I have the B6 to be sure; it's loaded with nailbombs.
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: d1dsj on November 20, 2008, 08:50:04 PM
Wow... great guitar. I recently had to sell a few great pieces... and the ONLY one I miss is my white blonde ASAT. When things are better I'll be getting one just like yours.... if after the honeymoon period is over you decide it's not for you... send me a pm. I'm sure you won't be letting it go though... I think you won with the ASAT over the Dean.
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: Johnny Mac on November 20, 2008, 09:14:01 PM
Nice swap!
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Post by: TwilightOdyssey on November 20, 2008, 09:34:20 PM
Way better guitar than the Dean. G&L guitars are great.
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: opprobrium_9 on November 20, 2008, 10:19:02 PM
You seriously need to change your avatar - it's very misleading thinking you might actually have good taste in guitars!!

;)


Roo

I feel you brother, i nearly threw up when i saw what the fuss was about :?
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: dave_mc on November 21, 2008, 12:09:03 AM
very nice indeed. i haven't tried many g&ls (no dealers here), but the couple i have tried were great. :)
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: broken cord on November 21, 2008, 02:40:41 AM
I have a few hours of play time in on the ASAT now, and all I can say is that it certainly inspires a different style of playing. It has a  comfortable feel and a nice country kind of twang. I am sure I will play this more than I played the Dean V just for the sound difference alone.
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: sgmypod on November 21, 2008, 11:09:09 AM
Yeah prefer that to the dean
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Post by: 38thBeatle on November 21, 2008, 06:52:31 PM
That looks great-great tradional shape.
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: Philly Q on November 21, 2008, 07:03:31 PM
Always great to see another Tele (or similar)!  :D

What's the neck like on that one?  I've only ever played one G&L, long ago, but I seem to remember the neck being really slender.
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: broken cord on November 22, 2008, 04:10:01 AM
I think this is a '52 style neck, a little less meat than my Strat but more than my SG. It is an oil finish on the neck, which is feeling really good. The first oiled neck I every played or owned is the Blackmachine. Th G&L is different but the same as the BM-B6 in that they both have oiled Maple necks, but are each guitar are being used to reach different ends musically. It’s ironic that when I was younger I never appreciated the Telecaster, but now I have a keen appreciation for the design and the music it helped produce throughout the years.
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: Elliot on November 22, 2008, 09:15:30 AM
Lovely!  How does it sound?
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: broken cord on November 23, 2008, 03:19:30 AM
Lovely!  How does it sound?

Being that Sunday is crank the amp day at my house I will hear the detailed sound of the ASAT tomorrow. I will be playing through a 65 Amps - London 18, and a Koch Studiotone. I should be able to give the G&L a fair run and will be able to comment with better certainty in regards to the sound.
Title: Re: NGD
Post by: TheDev01dOne on November 24, 2008, 02:28:10 AM
Nice guitar, never tried a G&L either, never seen any around but they look appealing. I like the look of the Tele shape ones with those weird rectangular pickups.

Can't say I like the headstock but I guess you grow used to it eventually, oiled maple neck would be nice.

Good GAS sir.