This G&L ASAT Special is nicely appointed with the following features:
-
Swamp Ash Body - 8.75 pounds
-
G&L #1 maple neck, 12" radius, rosewood fingerboard
-
Gloss neck finish
-
Dunlop 6100 frets
-
(2) G&L Large MFD pickups
-
Tortoiseshell pickguard
-
G&L Saddle Lock Bridge
-
Volume and Tone Control, 3-way switch
-
Plek® Laser Guided fret finishing
-
G&L non-compression truss rod
-
G&L deluxe tolex hardshell case
I've always had a soft spot for the large G&L MFD pickups. Their broad frequency response, slightly soft attack and bouncy feel have always seemed like the perfect pickups to me. When played clean, their touch, range and clarity is hypnotic. Through a good stomp box or gain channel there is punch plus harmonic complexity that is the best of both single/double-coil worlds. The Swamp Ash body helps too, with it's nicely balanced midrange and sweet top end. It's perfectly suited to the characteristics of the MFD pickups.
The G&L #1 neck is the same profile as used on the Legacy, and the 12" fretboard radius with Dunlop jumbo frets is comfortable for both chords and bends. It's a little beefier than a vintage style neck, but still easy to get around and probably the best overall shape for today's players. Combined with the MFD pickups this guitar is great for rhythm or country, but also has the output and presence to grind out some awesome rock tones. Once you've gotten used the the power and versatility of G&L's MFD pickups, conventional pickups sound a little thin and uninspiring.
Despite its traditional shape, the ASAT Special is its own guitar with a sound that bridges the past and present, allowing the player to create their own signature sound.
|
