G&L USA ASAT Special Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Maple Neck, Belair Green

SKU
GL-ASTSP-BLG-RW
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G&L USA ASAT Special Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Maple Neck, Belair Green
$1,799.99
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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: Belair Green
  • Body Wood: Alder
  • Pickguard: Tortoiseshell

Neck

  • Construction: Bolt-On
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Binding: White
  • Neck Wood: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Clear Satin
  • Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
  • Nut Width: 1 11/16"
  • Neck Profile: Modern Classic
  • 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: Standard 12:1 Ratio

Miscellaneous

  • Case: Deluxe Black Tolex Hardshell
  • Instrument Weight: 8.2 lbs.
  • Made in Fullerton, CA, USA
More Information
Condition New
SKU GL-ASTSP-BLG-RW
UPC 4157328900
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