The G&L ASAT Special just might be the quintessential G&L guitar, viewed by many as Leo’s ultimate single-cutaway. Back in 1985, Leo Fender launched this model under the G&L Broadcaster name, which prompted a response from Fred Gretsch of Gretsch Guitars over the name just as it had thirty-five years earlier. History buffs will recall that the Broadkaster® name is owned by Gretsch, and once again, a Broadcaster from Leo was required to have its name changed. This time around, the name became "ASAT" which is US military shorthand for an "Anti-Satellite" missile.
The ASAT Special, as the model became known, features jumbo single-coil Magnetic Field Design pickups, each with a narrow bobbin aperture for a coil which is shallow yet wide. In this regard, an MFD jumbo single coil is similar to a P-90 or Jazzmaster pickup, yet the MFD principle provides a punchier bottom end and brighter top end sparkling with harmonics. Leo further departed with the past with the addition of his innovative Saddle-Lock bridge which transfers string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument. The result is one of the most versatile guitars ever, serving up ballsy twang to searing blues to smooth jazz tones.
Body
- Model: ASAT Special
- Color: Shell Pink
- Body Wood: Alder
- Pickguard: 3-Ply White
Neck
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Neck Finish: Clear Satin
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
- Nut Width: 1 5/8"
- Neck Profile: Slim C - .820" depth @ 1st fret to .870" depth @ 12th fret
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
Electronics
- Pickups: G&L MFD Jumbo Single-Coil
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Blade Switch
Hardware
- Bridge: Saddle-Lock Hardtail
- Tuners: Locking
Miscellaneous
- Case: Deluxe Black Tolex Hardshell
- Instrument Weight: 7.6 lbs.
- Made in Fullerton, CA, USA
Condition | New |
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SKU | GL-ASTSP-PINK-MP |
UPC | 4157332211 |
Shipping | Free 2-Day |