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2016 USA G&L ASAT SPECIAL TELECASTER MPL FINGERBOARD 3-TSB BLK GUARD NOS STOCK!
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Description Brand: G&L Body Material: ALDER RELIC FINISH, Solid Wood MPN: Does Not Apply Model: ASAT SPECIAL MAPLE FINGERBOARD BLACK GUARD Body Type: SOLID BODY Model Year: 2016 String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Body Color: 3-TONE SUNBURST Items Included: DELUXE BLK TOLEX CASE, CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICIY UPC: Does not apply
WHY BUY A GUITAR FROM THE POP ROCK SHOP…1) EVERY GUITAR WE SELL IS HAND-SELECTED, RECEIVES OUR FAMOUS FULL SETUP, IS PROFESSIONALLY AGED & PRESERVED IN OUR VAULT AND FULLY EVALUATED, BEFORE GOING UP FOR SALE…2) OUR VAULTS ARE TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CREATING THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CONTINUAL AGING OF OUR GUITARS…3) DURING THE AGING PROCESS OUR INVENTORY IS PERIODICALLY EVALUATED, ALLOWING US TO PERFORM INTERIM TRUSS & SETUP TWEAKS AS NEEDED UNTIL IT'S PERFECT…4) THE GUITAR’S BODY, NECK & FINISH BREATH, AGE, DRY & SETTLE OVER TIME, MAKING THE GUITAR BETTER & BETTER AS TIME GOES ON…5) THIS RARE & EXCLUSIVE PROCESS CONTINUES TURNING OUT SOME OF THE BEST PLAYING, SOUNDING & COLLECTIBLE GUITARS IN THE WORLD WITH PERFECTLY AGED & SETTLED NECKS THAT STAY TRUE FOREVER…6) THE PROOF IS IN THE RESULTS... BELOW, FIND A SAMPLE OF CURRENT OWNERS OF A POP ROCK SHOP “AGED & PRESERVED, PRO SETUP GUITAR”…5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKOMG. The box it came in exuded cool. And no wonder. I have NEVER (out of 40+ guitars) have had a guitar like this. It came out of the box, it jumped on the tuner before I could even get it plugged in it was in tune.It wanted to play!!! The Pop Rock Shop knows how to make guitar buying fun again!!! How cool is that?? Want a great guitar? Want to really enjoy the process and be excited? Pop Rock Shop is the place! February 26, by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKPop Rock Shop Awesome ! Guitar arrived on time in pristine condition ! Guitar was better than expected and exceeded my expectations!Beautiful Epi, much thanks and would deal with Pop Rock Shop again! January 17, 2017 by Bob5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKTop drawer service & communication, very pleased with THE POP ROCK SHOP. No hesitation considering buying gear again from you guys, for sure! January 08, by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKOh man I don't know where to begin. Great transaction. Their set up job is leaps and bounds ahead of most. Only played one guitar in my life that felt better than this one and it was $2400 more expensive.One heck of an instrument and great customer service! December 30, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKFantastic seller, Fantastic product, Fantastic packaging & shipping, everything as promised! This store has the most unique instruments & amplifiers.Brand new landmark tech 21 300! 5 star!:) February 14, 2017 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKThis transaction has been way beyond just a guitar purchase this is been an guitar and color that I've wanted for some time and finally found the perfect piece and perfect shop,I communicated with The Pop Rock Shop a number of times, with very pleasant fast, personal replies. The Pop Rock Shop" knows guitars! If you want museum quality great piece look no further than with them., shipping, packing, communication total first class, I was treated like a rock star from the first click on his item. I'll be back! June 07, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGreat communication. Answered all questions thoroughly. Guitar is as advertised. Recommended! February 04, 2017 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKIncredible guitar! Perfectly set up out of the box. Fast shipping!! Very impressed with The Pop Rock Shop.Will be buying from here again, no question. A++ December 31, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGreat guitar! Great seller!! Thanks!!! September 09, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKSeamless transaction. Emails answered promptly and updated regularly. Arrived on time, and quickly, and packaged well, for shipping. The guitar!!!..amazingly beautiful!!Seriously, Inca Silver! Would shop here, again, for sure. Thanks! August 16, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKThe guitar is a true gem, exceeding my expectations, and The Pop Rock Shop was great to work with, and kept working with meall the way until I finally took possession of the SG! July 27, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKOnce again the Pop Rock Shop delivers!!! Great axe, great service, great vibes! April 19, 2016 by Kip5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGreat seller, cares about his customers, made the sale a very pleasurable experience for me! February 05, by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGuitar was in perfect condition, exactly as described. Great seller, great communication and fast shipping! March 11, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKPerfect transaction. Everything was setup ready to tune and play out of the box. Plays very nice! August 01, 2016 by David5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKWhat a great guitar! It was shipped quickly, packed carefully and was exactly as described--AWESOME! Of course I had to play it as soon as I unpacked it.The set-up was perfect and it arrived almost perfectly in tune. Unbelievable! Thank you, Pop Rock Shop! August 15, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGreat transaction - great communication. Guitar just as advertised! December 13, 2016 by THE POP ROCK SHOP:A New Modern Unique & Fantastic Way To Find The Gear You Always Wanted or Need...We Feature Handpicked Fully Tested & Evaluated Musical Equipment that is Professionally Preserved & Stored Humidity & Temperature Controlled Until Sold...Each Guitar Also Receives Our Famous Full Setups Making Each Play Its Best (35 Years Experience Playing & Setting Up Guitars)...Each Items Description is Done Specifically For The Item Listed With Hours of Research, Personal Evaluations & Tons of Detail To Help You Make The Right Choice, Everytime... Each Item includes Our Professional High Quality Pictures Allowing Our Buyers a Fun & Informative Experience & a Real Sense of What They Are Buying...We Are Unique In Offering All of These Extra Bonuses Values & Professional Services Included In Every Sale...We Have An Enormous Supply of Rare Out of Production & Hard To Find High Quality Musical Equipment with Fresh New Updated & Exciting Inventory Coming All The Time...You Don't See What You're Looking For In Our Current Listed Inventory? Just Message Us Anytime and Ask... We Have TONS of Gear Not Yet Listed...MUSIC... PEACE... ENJOY...Click To See Our Complete Current Listed Inventory of Fantastic Gear...2016 USA G&L ASAT SPECIAL TELECASTERVINTAGE SUNBURST NITRO FINISH BLACKGUARD W/MAPLE NECKOUT OF PRODUCTION - NO LONGER MADE NOS COLLECTOR STOCKOUR VERY LAST COLLECTOR STOCK WE HAVE RELEASED FOR SALEVIEWED BY MANY AS BEING LEO'S ULTIMATE SINGLE-CUTAWAY GUITAR DESIGN!PROFESSIONALLY AGED & PRESERVED IN OUR COLLECTOR VAULT SINCE NEWA HAND-PICKED KILLER RELEASED FOR THE 1ST TIME AFTER OUR PRO AGING & PRESERVINGONE OF THE COOLEST PRODUCTION MODEL G&L's PRODUCED IN MANY YEARS WEIGHT: 8 LBS, 1 OZFROM OUR LIMITED-EDITION PRESERVED NOS OUT OF PRODUCTION COLLECTOR INVENTORY PRESERVED NOS COLLECTOR STOCKPROFESSIONALLY AGED & PRESERVED IN OUR VAULT SINCE EARLY 2016(Humidity & Temperature Controlled In Our VAULT)EXTREMELY RESONANT HAND SELECT ALDER BODY WITH KILLER GRAIN(HAND PICKED FOR ITS RESONANCE AND KILLER BODY GRAIN)THIS IS THE VERY LAST OF OUR OUT OF PRODUCTION COLLECTOR STOCK FOR SALESPECIAL FEATURES ON THIS MODELFEATURING LEO'S AMAZING JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN PICKUPS(SIMILAR TO A P-90 OR JAZZMASTER PICKUP BUT WITH INCREDIBLE TONAL COLOR AND CLARITY)RELIC ALDER 3-TONE SUNBURST FINISH(A CLASSIC VINTAGE FINISH )G&L MODERN CLASSIC HARD ROCK MAPLE NECK(THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN THE FRET FINISH WORK IS OUTSTANDING)(BENDS ARE EFFORTLESS & THE MOVEMENT UP & DOWN THE NECK IS FLAWLESSLY SMOOTH-PRECISION LEVELING)9.5" RADIUS FRETBOARD6 SADDLE SADDLE- LOCK BRIDGE WITH CHROME PLATED BRASS SADDLES(AN AMAZING DESIGN THAT ADDS SUSTAIN, TUNING STABILITY PLUS THAT LEGENDARY PURE TELECASTER TONE)COMES WITH ITS ORIGINAL DULEXE G&L TOLEX HARD CASE (with keys)... PLUSORIGINAL BOX, LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY, G&L PAPERWORK PACK, SPECIFICATIONS SHEET & SADDLE & NECK ADJUSTMENT TOOLSPLAYABILITY & TONE THIS IS ONE FANTASTIC GUITAR. THESE G&L ASAT SPECIALS ARE DESCRIBED AS "ONE OF LEO'S BEST SINGLE-CUT TELE DESIGNS EVER"ITS ROCK-HARD MAPLE NECK FEELS, PLAYS AND BENDS AS GOOD AS YOU CAN GET!NOW DEAD STRAIGHT WITH ONLY SLIGHT RELIEF & SHOULD REMAIN THAT WAY FOR LIFE DUE TO OUR PRO AGING & PRESERVING PROCESSWE WERE ABLE TO GET IT PLAYING FANTASTIC EVEN WITH ONLY SLIGHT RELIEF BECAUSE SHE HS AGED & DRIED SO NICELY (A POP ROCK SHOP EXCLUSIVE PROCES & BONUS)THE FINISH WORK OF THE JUMBO FRETS IS OUTSTANDING. LEVELING, SHAPING & POLISHING IS CUSTOM SHOP QUALITY (IN OUR OPINION) LEO FENDER'S AMAZING JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN BRIDGE PICKUP GIVES YOU THAT CLASSIC VINTAGE TELE BITE & GROWL, NEVER THIN SOUNDING & FULL OF CHARACTER & HI/LOW END DETAIL TONELEO'S AMAZING JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN NECK PICKUP GIVES YOU A CLASSIC THICK ROUND FAT VINTAGE NECK TONE THAT OOZES THAT SOUGHT AFTER THROATY TONE WITH HI/LOW END DETAILTHE RELIC SUNBURST LACQUER FINISHED ALDER BODY ON THIS GUITAR IS FANTASTICSHE RESONATES LIKE CRAZY - YOU CAN FEEL THE GUITARS RESONANCE & TONE IN YOUR HANDSIT HAS A FINISH THAT IS JUST KILLER... VINTAGE YET MODERN IN ITS QUALITYADD TO THIS THE ASAT SPECIAL NECKS WHICH ADD TONS OF RESONANCE ON THEIR OWN AND YOU GET A GUITAR THAT WILL FLIP YOU OUTTHESE NECKS HAVE A CLASSIC ROCK HARD MAPLE NECK TONE THAT ADDS SNAP AND TONAL CHARACTER THAT ONLY THESE HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIAL G&L NECKS CANTHE NECK EDGE IS SUPER SMOOTH DO TO THE METICULOUS SHOP WORK IN G%L'S LEGENDARY FACTORY... HARD TO EVEN DESCRIBE HOW INCREDIBLE THESE GUITARS FEEL!PLAYS SMOOTH WITH ITS AGING/SETTLING OF THE ASAT SPECIAL MPL NECK + SEVERAL OF OUR INTERIM FULL CUSTOM SETUPS & TWEAKS ALL DURING THE AGING PROCESSNECK IS PERFECTLY SETTLED, ALMOST DEAD STRAIGHT & NEEDS ONLY SLIGHT TRUSS RELIEF AT THIS POINT - THESE HAVE SWEET BEEFY SMOOTH FINISHED NECKS!WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE ACTION NICE & LOW WITH MINIMAL FRET BUZZ DUE PARTLY TO THE QUALITY OF THESE G&L WOODS SELECTED FOR THEIR HIGHER END MODELSTHERE'S A TON OF MAGIC & MOJO BUILT INTO THESE INCREDIBLE GUITARS... THIS ONE PLAYS WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED - CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT ITS AMAZING NECKTHE NECK & BRIDGE PICKUPS HAVE EACH BEEN SET FOR BALANCED OUTPUT SO ALL 3 SELECTION SOUNDS ITS BEST (NOT TOO STRONG/MUDDY & NOT TOO THIN):THAT CLASSIC TELE SPANK, SPARKLE & SNAP IN POSITIONS 2THICK ROUND DEEP THROATY TONES IN THE NECK POSITION FROM THE JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN PICKUPITS SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN BRIDGE PICKUP IS SET TO PRODUCE THAT CLASSIC RIPPING TELE TWANG. NICE & BRIGHT BUT ALSO THICK & STRONG DUE TO LEO'S FANTASTIC MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN PICKUPIT WILL BE HARD TO EVER PUT THIS THING DOWN... CAN'T BELIEVE HOW GOOD THESE G&L SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION TELE'S ARE! ALL WE CAN SAY IS WOW...EXTRA CARE & VALUE FROM THE POP ROCK SHOP1) HAND-SELECTED GUITARS: EACH GUITAR THAT IS LISTED FOR SALE IS INDIVIDUALLY HAND-SELECTED & PUT THROUGH OUR EVALUATION PROCESS. NOTHING GETS LISTED FOR SALE UNTIL WE PERSONALLY SPEND THE NECESSARY TIME WITH EACH ITEM, EVALUATING, TESTING, PLAYING AND TWEAKING THE SETUPS (ON GUITARS) UNTIL IT'S RIGHT WHERE WE WANT IT!2) PROFESSIONAL PRESERVING & AGING: EVERY ITEM, NEW OR USED IS PROFESSIONALLY PRESERVED & AGED IN OUR HUMIDITY & TEMPERATURE ROOMS IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECEIVED, UNTIL SOLD!3) FULL EVALUATIONS & PRODUCT TESTING: EVERY ITEM IS EVALUATED, TESTED & RATED WITH A FULL SUMMARY & EVALUATION SECTION INCLUDED IN EVERY LISTING!4) OUR ALWAYS INCLUDED FAMOUS GUITAR SETUPS (a $75 Value Add): USING OUR 33 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, EVERY GUITAR GETS DELIVERED TO YOU FULLY SETUP& READY TO PLAY... DEPENDING ON THE GUITAR, SOME EVEN GET MULTIPLE-IMTERUM SETUPS DURING THE PRESERVING & AGING PROCESS! THIS ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY IT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX AS-IS OR, YOU CAN EASILY GIVE IT YOUR OWN PERSONAL TWEAKS JUST THE WAY YOU LIKE IT!5) HI QUALITY PROFESSIONAL PICTURES & ACCURATE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS: WE PROVIDE OUR BUYERS WITH LISTINGS THAT HAVE PROFESSIONAL HIGH QUALITY DETAILED PHOTOS ALONG WITH EXTENSIVE RESEARCH & DETAILS IN OUR LISTINGS. WE SPEND WAY MORE TIME THAN MOST, CREATING LISTINGS THAT SET US APART FROM OTHER SELLERS. WE USE OUR EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND TAKE THE TIME SO YOU CAN REALLY SEE & UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE BUYING! ONCE YOU VIEW A FEW OF OUR LISTINGS YOU WILL EASILY SEE HOW THIS EXTRA EFFORT SETS US MILES APART FROM THE REST!6) OUR POST SALE INSPECTION PROCESS: EACH ITEM IS 1ST FULLY INSPECTED, THEN FULLY RE-TESTED & THEN CLEANED & POLISHED BEFORE PACKING SO THAT YOU RECEIVE A CLEAN, WORKING AS DESCRIBED ITEM EVERY TIME!7) OUR PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY/SHIPPING SYSTEM: EVERY ITEM IS PROFESSIONALLY PACKED & SHIPS SAFELY WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS. WE USE BUBBLE WRAP IN MOST CASES BEFORE BOXING. EVERY GUITAR IS 1ST FOAM WRAPPED TO PROTECT ITS FINISH AND THEN 100% BUBBLE WRAPPED FOR EXTRA PROTECTION! WE USE THE ORIGINAL FACTORY SHIP BOX WHEN AVAILABLE. IN MANY CASES WE ALSO DOUBLE BOX USING QUALITY GUITAR SHIPPING BOXES & EXTRA PADDING (NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY FOR GUITARS THAT HAVE GIG BAGS OR CASES...) ALL PACKAGES ARE ALSO MARKED "FRAGILE" ON ALL SIDES AS WELL AS NOTING "FRONT & TOP" FOR SHIPPERS & HANDLERS!8) ADDED PEACE OF MIND ON YOUR PURCHASE: ON EVERY SALE, WE COVER THE COST OF ADDING FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE TO YOUR ORDER SO THAT YOU CAN HAVE A WORRY FREE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE!Here's THE POP ROCK SHOP SPECIAL DEAL...Was $1,675(Discounted Retail Sale Price $1499 + Our Pro Preserving & Aging $100 + Our Famous $75 Full Setup)(HAND SELECTION, PROFESSIONAL EVALUATIONS, PRESERVING & AGING ARE ALWAYS ALL INCLUDED FREE OF CHARGE!)WE JUST TOOK AN ADDITIONAL $225 OFF THE STORE SALE PRICE!BUY IT NOWONLY$1,450 (OUR FAMOUS AGING & PRESERVING ($100) PLUS OUR FAMOUS FULL CUSTOM SETUP ($75) AND OUR HAND-SELECTION, ARE ALL INCLUDED IN THE REDUCED SALE PRICE)NOW SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $225 DURING THIS SALEPLUS… FOR ADDED PEACE OF MIND WE COVER THE COST OF ADDING FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE ON YOUR ORDER!COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX, ORIGINAL DELUXE BLACK TOLEX CASE (With Keys) CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY SPECIFICATIONS, & TOOLSOLD AS-IS NO RETURNS FOR ANY REASON, SO PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY, THANKS!AT THE POP ROCK SHOP YOU ALWAYS GET A GUITAR THAT IS...HAND-SELECTED, PROFESSIONALLY AGED & PRESERVED & FULLY EVALUATED PLUS...EACH GUITAR COMES WITH OUR FAMOUS PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM SETUP BY THE POP ROCK MASTER HIMSELF..."HE HAS BEEN SETTING UP GUITARS, EACH INDIVIDUALLY, BY FEEL FOR OVER 35 YEARS AND HAS MASTERED HIS SETUP SKILLS TO THE POINT THAT HE GETS EVERY GUITAR TO PLAY AS GOOD AS IT CAN BE...PLAYER AFTER PLAYER CONTINUE TO RESPOND WITH AMAZEMENT AT HOW GOOD THEIR NEW GUITAR PLAYS & FEELS RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX...EVEN THE TOURING PROS THAT WE HAVE SOLD TO HAVE COMMENTED THAT "THIS IS THE BEST PLAYING GUITAR I'VE EVER HAD"... JUST LOOK AT THE MOUNTAIN OF REVIEWS THAT KEEP COMING FROM BUYERS WHO ALMOST ALWAYS TALK ABOUT THE SETUP AND PLAYABILITY OF OUR GUITARS ABOVE ALL ELSE..."SUMMARY/EVALUATION: SIMPLY PUT, THE 2016 G&L ASAT SPECIAL TELECASTER IS ONE OF THE BEST GUITARS G&L HAS EVER PUT OUT FROM THEIR NON-CUSTOM SHOP PRODUCTION PLANT... THEY FEEL, PLAY AND SOUND LIKE NO OTHER STOCK PRODUCTION TELECASTER & HAVE A NECK THAT IS JUST BEYOND WORDS! ROCK HARD KILLER MAPLE FRETBOARD THAT GIVES YOU A SUPER SMOOTH FEEL IN BACK & FANTASTIC HIGHEST QUALITY FINISH WORK OF THE FRETS & FRET ENDS. HIGHLY POLISHED, GLASSLIKE FINISH & LASER SMOOTH FRET LEVELING GIVES YOU A GUITAR THAT BENDS LIKE BUTTER, ALLOWS YOUR FINGERING TO SLIDE & MOVE UP THE NECK WITH NO INTERFERENCE OR RESISTANCE. THIS MAKES FOR A FANTASTIC PLAYING GUITAR THAT IS BEYOND EXPECTTIONS FOR A GUITAR IN THIS PRICE RANGE... ADD TO THIS JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN PICKUPS AND MAN, YOU GOT SOMETHING SUPER SPECIAL... "THE G&L ASAT SPECIAL"... THE RESONANT BODY DELIVERS THE GOODS BUT WHEN YOU ADD THE ADDITIONAL RESONANCE FROM THE CHANNEL BOUND DESIGN YOU'LL GET A FEEL, TONE AND PLAYABILITY LIKE NOTHING YOU'VE EVER PLAYED BEFORE... GUARANTEED! ! EVERYTHING ABOUT THESE ARE PERFECT! BUY IT, PLAY IT AND BEAT THE HECK OUT OF IT AND SHE'LL GET BETTER AND BETTER EACH AND EVERY DAY... OR, HANG IT ON THE WALL LIKE THE PIECE OF AMAZING DESIGN AND CREATIVE ART IT IS... (ONLY KIDDIN, SORT OF) YOU GOTTA PLAY THIS MONSTER! WE DO!! TYPICAL LIGHT SCRATCHES & SWIRLS FROM HANDLING ETC. ONLY PLAY TIME IS THE EVALUATIONS & SETUPS. SOLD AS-IS NO RETURNS FOR ANY REASON SO PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY.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 35 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.FEATURESBodyBody shape: Single cutaway Body type: Solid body Body material: Solid wood Top wood: Not applicableBody wood: AlderBody finish: Relic Orientation: Right handed Neck Neck shape: G&L Modern ClassicNeck wood: Hard-rock MapleJoint: Bolt-on Scale length: 25.5 in. Truss rod: Standard Neck finish: Gloss Fretboard Material: MapleRadius: 9.5 in. Fret size: Medium jumbo Number of frets: 22 Plek dressedInlays: Dot Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm) Natural bone nutPickups Configuration: SS Neck: MFD single-coilMiddle: Not applicable Bridge: MFD single-coilBrand: G&L Active or passive pickups: Passive Series or parallel: Not applicable Piezo: No Active EQ: No Special electronics: None Controls Control layout: Master volume, tone Pickup switch: 3-way Coil tap or split: No Kill switch: No Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge design: 6-saddle Saddle-Lock with chrome-plated brass saddlesTailpiece: String thru body Tuning machines: Deluxe sealed Color: Nickel Other Number of strings: 6-string Special features: Electronics Case: Hardshell case Accessories: Info not available Country of origin: United States
Description
| Brand: | G&L | Body Material: | ALDER RELIC FINISH, Solid Wood |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Model: | ASAT SPECIAL MAPLE FINGERBOARD BLACK GUARD |
| Body Type: | SOLID BODY | Model Year: | 2016 |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Body Color: | 3-TONE SUNBURST | Items Included: | DELUXE BLK TOLEX CASE, CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICIY |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
WHY BUY A GUITAR FROM THE POP ROCK SHOP…1) EVERY GUITAR WE SELL IS HAND-SELECTED, RECEIVES OUR FAMOUS FULL SETUP, IS PROFESSIONALLY AGED & PRESERVED IN OUR VAULT AND FULLY EVALUATED, BEFORE GOING UP FOR SALE…2) OUR VAULTS ARE TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CREATING THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CONTINUAL AGING OF OUR GUITARS…3) DURING THE AGING PROCESS OUR INVENTORY IS PERIODICALLY EVALUATED, ALLOWING US TO PERFORM INTERIM TRUSS & SETUP TWEAKS AS NEEDED UNTIL IT'S PERFECT…4) THE GUITAR’S BODY, NECK & FINISH BREATH, AGE, DRY & SETTLE OVER TIME, MAKING THE GUITAR BETTER & BETTER AS TIME GOES ON…5) THIS RARE & EXCLUSIVE PROCESS CONTINUES TURNING OUT SOME OF THE BEST PLAYING, SOUNDING & COLLECTIBLE GUITARS IN THE WORLD WITH PERFECTLY AGED & SETTLED NECKS THAT STAY TRUE FOREVER…6) THE PROOF IS IN THE RESULTS... BELOW, FIND A SAMPLE OF CURRENT OWNERS OF A POP ROCK SHOP “AGED & PRESERVED, PRO SETUP GUITAR”…5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKOMG. The box it came in exuded cool. And no wonder. I have NEVER (out of 40+ guitars) have had a guitar like this. It came out of the box, it jumped on the tuner before I could even get it plugged in it was in tune.It wanted to play!!! The Pop Rock Shop knows how to make guitar buying fun again!!! How cool is that?? Want a great guitar? Want to really enjoy the process and be excited? Pop Rock Shop is the place! February 26, by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKPop Rock Shop Awesome ! Guitar arrived on time in pristine condition ! Guitar was better than expected and exceeded my expectations!Beautiful Epi, much thanks and would deal with Pop Rock Shop again! January 17, 2017 by Bob5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKTop drawer service & communication, very pleased with THE POP ROCK SHOP. No hesitation considering buying gear again from you guys, for sure! January 08, by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKOh man I don't know where to begin. Great transaction. Their set up job is leaps and bounds ahead of most. Only played one guitar in my life that felt better than this one and it was $2400 more expensive.One heck of an instrument and great customer service! December 30, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKFantastic seller, Fantastic product, Fantastic packaging & shipping, everything as promised! This store has the most unique instruments & amplifiers.Brand new landmark tech 21 300! 5 star!:) February 14, 2017 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKThis transaction has been way beyond just a guitar purchase this is been an guitar and color that I've wanted for some time and finally found the perfect piece and perfect shop,I communicated with The Pop Rock Shop a number of times, with very pleasant fast, personal replies. The Pop Rock Shop" knows guitars! If you want museum quality great piece look no further than with them., shipping, packing, communication total first class, I was treated like a rock star from the first click on his item. I'll be back! June 07, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGreat communication. Answered all questions thoroughly. Guitar is as advertised. Recommended! February 04, 2017 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKIncredible guitar! Perfectly set up out of the box. Fast shipping!! Very impressed with The Pop Rock Shop.Will be buying from here again, no question. A++ December 31, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGreat guitar! Great seller!! Thanks!!! September 09, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKSeamless transaction. Emails answered promptly and updated regularly. Arrived on time, and quickly, and packaged well, for shipping. The guitar!!!..amazingly beautiful!!Seriously, Inca Silver! Would shop here, again, for sure. Thanks! August 16, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKThe guitar is a true gem, exceeding my expectations, and The Pop Rock Shop was great to work with, and kept working with meall the way until I finally took possession of the SG! July 27, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKOnce again the Pop Rock Shop delivers!!! Great axe, great service, great vibes! April 19, 2016 by Kip5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGreat seller, cares about his customers, made the sale a very pleasurable experience for me! February 05, by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGuitar was in perfect condition, exactly as described. Great seller, great communication and fast shipping! March 11, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKPerfect transaction. Everything was setup ready to tune and play out of the box. Plays very nice! August 01, 2016 by David5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKWhat a great guitar! It was shipped quickly, packed carefully and was exactly as described--AWESOME! Of course I had to play it as soon as I unpacked it.The set-up was perfect and it arrived almost perfectly in tune. Unbelievable! Thank you, Pop Rock Shop! August 15, 2016 by 5-STAR RATING & FEEDBACKGreat transaction - great communication. Guitar just as advertised! December 13, 2016 by THE POP ROCK SHOP:A New Modern Unique & Fantastic Way To Find The Gear You Always Wanted or Need...We Feature Handpicked Fully Tested & Evaluated Musical Equipment that is Professionally Preserved & Stored Humidity & Temperature Controlled Until Sold...Each Guitar Also Receives Our Famous Full Setups Making Each Play Its Best (35 Years Experience Playing & Setting Up Guitars)...Each Items Description is Done Specifically For The Item Listed With Hours of Research, Personal Evaluations & Tons of Detail To Help You Make The Right Choice, Everytime... 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2016 USA G&L ASAT SPECIAL TELECASTERVINTAGE SUNBURST NITRO FINISH BLACKGUARD W/MAPLE NECKOUT OF PRODUCTION - NO LONGER MADE NOS COLLECTOR STOCKOUR VERY LAST COLLECTOR STOCK WE HAVE RELEASED FOR SALEVIEWED BY MANY AS BEING LEO'S ULTIMATE SINGLE-CUTAWAY GUITAR DESIGN!PROFESSIONALLY AGED & PRESERVED IN OUR COLLECTOR VAULT SINCE NEWA HAND-PICKED KILLER RELEASED FOR THE 1ST TIME AFTER OUR PRO AGING & PRESERVINGONE OF THE COOLEST PRODUCTION MODEL G&L's PRODUCED IN MANY YEARS WEIGHT: 8 LBS, 1 OZFROM OUR LIMITED-EDITION PRESERVED NOS OUT OF PRODUCTION COLLECTOR INVENTORY PRESERVED NOS COLLECTOR STOCKPROFESSIONALLY AGED & PRESERVED IN OUR VAULT SINCE EARLY 2016(Humidity & Temperature Controlled In Our VAULT)EXTREMELY RESONANT HAND SELECT ALDER BODY WITH KILLER GRAIN(HAND PICKED FOR ITS RESONANCE AND KILLER BODY GRAIN)THIS IS THE VERY LAST OF OUR OUT OF PRODUCTION COLLECTOR STOCK FOR SALESPECIAL FEATURES ON THIS MODELFEATURING LEO'S AMAZING JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN PICKUPS(SIMILAR TO A P-90 OR JAZZMASTER PICKUP BUT WITH INCREDIBLE TONAL COLOR AND CLARITY)RELIC ALDER 3-TONE SUNBURST FINISH(A CLASSIC VINTAGE FINISH )G&L MODERN CLASSIC HARD ROCK MAPLE NECK(THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN THE FRET FINISH WORK IS OUTSTANDING)(BENDS ARE EFFORTLESS & THE MOVEMENT UP & DOWN THE NECK IS FLAWLESSLY SMOOTH-PRECISION LEVELING)9.5" RADIUS FRETBOARD6 SADDLE SADDLE- LOCK BRIDGE WITH CHROME PLATED BRASS SADDLES(AN AMAZING DESIGN THAT ADDS SUSTAIN, TUNING STABILITY PLUS THAT LEGENDARY PURE TELECASTER TONE)COMES WITH ITS ORIGINAL DULEXE G&L TOLEX HARD CASE (with keys)... PLUSORIGINAL BOX, LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY, G&L PAPERWORK PACK, SPECIFICATIONS SHEET & SADDLE & NECK ADJUSTMENT TOOLSPLAYABILITY & TONE THIS IS ONE FANTASTIC GUITAR. THESE G&L ASAT SPECIALS ARE DESCRIBED AS "ONE OF LEO'S BEST SINGLE-CUT TELE DESIGNS EVER"ITS ROCK-HARD MAPLE NECK FEELS, PLAYS AND BENDS AS GOOD AS YOU CAN GET!NOW DEAD STRAIGHT WITH ONLY SLIGHT RELIEF & SHOULD REMAIN THAT WAY FOR LIFE DUE TO OUR PRO AGING & PRESERVING PROCESSWE WERE ABLE TO GET IT PLAYING FANTASTIC EVEN WITH ONLY SLIGHT RELIEF BECAUSE SHE HS AGED & DRIED SO NICELY (A POP ROCK SHOP EXCLUSIVE PROCES & BONUS)THE FINISH WORK OF THE JUMBO FRETS IS OUTSTANDING. LEVELING, SHAPING & POLISHING IS CUSTOM SHOP QUALITY (IN OUR OPINION) LEO FENDER'S AMAZING JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN BRIDGE PICKUP GIVES YOU THAT CLASSIC VINTAGE TELE BITE & GROWL, NEVER THIN SOUNDING & FULL OF CHARACTER & HI/LOW END DETAIL TONELEO'S AMAZING JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN NECK PICKUP GIVES YOU A CLASSIC THICK ROUND FAT VINTAGE NECK TONE THAT OOZES THAT SOUGHT AFTER THROATY TONE WITH HI/LOW END DETAILTHE RELIC SUNBURST LACQUER FINISHED ALDER BODY ON THIS GUITAR IS FANTASTICSHE RESONATES LIKE CRAZY - YOU CAN FEEL THE GUITARS RESONANCE & TONE IN YOUR HANDSIT HAS A FINISH THAT IS JUST KILLER... VINTAGE YET MODERN IN ITS QUALITYADD TO THIS THE ASAT SPECIAL NECKS WHICH ADD TONS OF RESONANCE ON THEIR OWN AND YOU GET A GUITAR THAT WILL FLIP YOU OUTTHESE NECKS HAVE A CLASSIC ROCK HARD MAPLE NECK TONE THAT ADDS SNAP AND TONAL CHARACTER THAT ONLY THESE HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIAL G&L NECKS CANTHE NECK EDGE IS SUPER SMOOTH DO TO THE METICULOUS SHOP WORK IN G%L'S LEGENDARY FACTORY... HARD TO EVEN DESCRIBE HOW INCREDIBLE THESE GUITARS FEEL!PLAYS SMOOTH WITH ITS AGING/SETTLING OF THE ASAT SPECIAL MPL NECK + SEVERAL OF OUR INTERIM FULL CUSTOM SETUPS & TWEAKS ALL DURING THE AGING PROCESSNECK IS PERFECTLY SETTLED, ALMOST DEAD STRAIGHT & NEEDS ONLY SLIGHT TRUSS RELIEF AT THIS POINT - THESE HAVE SWEET BEEFY SMOOTH FINISHED NECKS!WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE ACTION NICE & LOW WITH MINIMAL FRET BUZZ DUE PARTLY TO THE QUALITY OF THESE G&L WOODS SELECTED FOR THEIR HIGHER END MODELSTHERE'S A TON OF MAGIC & MOJO BUILT INTO THESE INCREDIBLE GUITARS... THIS ONE PLAYS WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED - CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT ITS AMAZING NECKTHE NECK & BRIDGE PICKUPS HAVE EACH BEEN SET FOR BALANCED OUTPUT SO ALL 3 SELECTION SOUNDS ITS BEST (NOT TOO STRONG/MUDDY & NOT TOO THIN):THAT CLASSIC TELE SPANK, SPARKLE & SNAP IN POSITIONS 2THICK ROUND DEEP THROATY TONES IN THE NECK POSITION FROM THE JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN PICKUPITS SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN BRIDGE PICKUP IS SET TO PRODUCE THAT CLASSIC RIPPING TELE TWANG. NICE & BRIGHT BUT ALSO THICK & STRONG DUE TO LEO'S FANTASTIC MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN PICKUPIT WILL BE HARD TO EVER PUT THIS THING DOWN... CAN'T BELIEVE HOW GOOD THESE G&L SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION TELE'S ARE! ALL WE CAN SAY IS WOW...EXTRA CARE & VALUE FROM THE POP ROCK SHOP1) HAND-SELECTED GUITARS: EACH GUITAR THAT IS LISTED FOR SALE IS INDIVIDUALLY HAND-SELECTED & PUT THROUGH OUR EVALUATION PROCESS. NOTHING GETS LISTED FOR SALE UNTIL WE PERSONALLY SPEND THE NECESSARY TIME WITH EACH ITEM, EVALUATING, TESTING, PLAYING AND TWEAKING THE SETUPS (ON GUITARS) UNTIL IT'S RIGHT WHERE WE WANT IT!2) PROFESSIONAL PRESERVING & AGING: EVERY ITEM, NEW OR USED IS PROFESSIONALLY PRESERVED & AGED IN OUR HUMIDITY & TEMPERATURE ROOMS IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECEIVED, UNTIL SOLD!3) FULL EVALUATIONS & PRODUCT TESTING: EVERY ITEM IS EVALUATED, TESTED & RATED WITH A FULL SUMMARY & EVALUATION SECTION INCLUDED IN EVERY LISTING!4) OUR ALWAYS INCLUDED FAMOUS GUITAR SETUPS (a $75 Value Add): USING OUR 33 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, EVERY GUITAR GETS DELIVERED TO YOU FULLY SETUP& READY TO PLAY... DEPENDING ON THE GUITAR, SOME EVEN GET MULTIPLE-IMTERUM SETUPS DURING THE PRESERVING & AGING PROCESS! THIS ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY IT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX AS-IS OR, YOU CAN EASILY GIVE IT YOUR OWN PERSONAL TWEAKS JUST THE WAY YOU LIKE IT!5) HI QUALITY PROFESSIONAL PICTURES & ACCURATE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS: WE PROVIDE OUR BUYERS WITH LISTINGS THAT HAVE PROFESSIONAL HIGH QUALITY DETAILED PHOTOS ALONG WITH EXTENSIVE RESEARCH & DETAILS IN OUR LISTINGS. WE SPEND WAY MORE TIME THAN MOST, CREATING LISTINGS THAT SET US APART FROM OTHER SELLERS. WE USE OUR EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND TAKE THE TIME SO YOU CAN REALLY SEE & UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE BUYING! ONCE YOU VIEW A FEW OF OUR LISTINGS YOU WILL EASILY SEE HOW THIS EXTRA EFFORT SETS US MILES APART FROM THE REST!6) OUR POST SALE INSPECTION PROCESS: EACH ITEM IS 1ST FULLY INSPECTED, THEN FULLY RE-TESTED & THEN CLEANED & POLISHED BEFORE PACKING SO THAT YOU RECEIVE A CLEAN, WORKING AS DESCRIBED ITEM EVERY TIME!7) OUR PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY/SHIPPING SYSTEM: EVERY ITEM IS PROFESSIONALLY PACKED & SHIPS SAFELY WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS. WE USE BUBBLE WRAP IN MOST CASES BEFORE BOXING. EVERY GUITAR IS 1ST FOAM WRAPPED TO PROTECT ITS FINISH AND THEN 100% BUBBLE WRAPPED FOR EXTRA PROTECTION! WE USE THE ORIGINAL FACTORY SHIP BOX WHEN AVAILABLE. IN MANY CASES WE ALSO DOUBLE BOX USING QUALITY GUITAR SHIPPING BOXES & EXTRA PADDING (NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY FOR GUITARS THAT HAVE GIG BAGS OR CASES...) ALL PACKAGES ARE ALSO MARKED "FRAGILE" ON ALL SIDES AS WELL AS NOTING "FRONT & TOP" FOR SHIPPERS & HANDLERS!8) ADDED PEACE OF MIND ON YOUR PURCHASE: ON EVERY SALE, WE COVER THE COST OF ADDING FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE TO YOUR ORDER SO THAT YOU CAN HAVE A WORRY FREE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE!Here's THE POP ROCK SHOP SPECIAL DEAL...Was $1,675(Discounted Retail Sale Price $1499 + Our Pro Preserving & Aging $100 + Our Famous $75 Full Setup)(HAND SELECTION, PROFESSIONAL EVALUATIONS, PRESERVING & AGING ARE ALWAYS ALL INCLUDED FREE OF CHARGE!)WE JUST TOOK AN ADDITIONAL $225 OFF THE STORE SALE PRICE!BUY IT NOWONLY$1,450 (OUR FAMOUS AGING & PRESERVING ($100) PLUS OUR FAMOUS FULL CUSTOM SETUP ($75) AND OUR HAND-SELECTION, ARE ALL INCLUDED IN THE REDUCED SALE PRICE)NOW SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $225 DURING THIS SALE
PLUS… FOR ADDED PEACE OF MIND WE COVER THE COST OF ADDING FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE ON YOUR ORDER!COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX, ORIGINAL DELUXE BLACK TOLEX CASE (With Keys) CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY SPECIFICATIONS, & TOOLSOLD AS-IS NO RETURNS FOR ANY REASON, SO PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY, THANKS!
AT THE POP ROCK SHOP YOU ALWAYS GET A GUITAR THAT IS...HAND-SELECTED, PROFESSIONALLY AGED & PRESERVED & FULLY EVALUATED PLUS...EACH GUITAR COMES WITH OUR FAMOUS PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM SETUP BY THE POP ROCK MASTER HIMSELF..."HE HAS BEEN SETTING UP GUITARS, EACH INDIVIDUALLY, BY FEEL FOR OVER 35 YEARS AND HAS MASTERED HIS SETUP SKILLS TO THE POINT THAT HE GETS EVERY GUITAR TO PLAY AS GOOD AS IT CAN BE...PLAYER AFTER PLAYER CONTINUE TO RESPOND WITH AMAZEMENT AT HOW GOOD THEIR NEW GUITAR PLAYS & FEELS RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX...EVEN THE TOURING PROS THAT WE HAVE SOLD TO HAVE COMMENTED THAT "THIS IS THE BEST PLAYING GUITAR I'VE EVER HAD"... JUST LOOK AT THE MOUNTAIN OF REVIEWS THAT KEEP COMING FROM BUYERS WHO ALMOST ALWAYS TALK ABOUT THE SETUP AND PLAYABILITY OF OUR GUITARS ABOVE ALL ELSE..."
SUMMARY/EVALUATION: SIMPLY PUT, THE 2016 G&L ASAT SPECIAL TELECASTER IS ONE OF THE BEST GUITARS G&L HAS EVER PUT OUT FROM THEIR NON-CUSTOM SHOP PRODUCTION PLANT... THEY FEEL, PLAY AND SOUND LIKE NO OTHER STOCK PRODUCTION TELECASTER & HAVE A NECK THAT IS JUST BEYOND WORDS! ROCK HARD KILLER MAPLE FRETBOARD THAT GIVES YOU A SUPER SMOOTH FEEL IN BACK & FANTASTIC HIGHEST QUALITY FINISH WORK OF THE FRETS & FRET ENDS. HIGHLY POLISHED, GLASSLIKE FINISH & LASER SMOOTH FRET LEVELING GIVES YOU A GUITAR THAT BENDS LIKE BUTTER, ALLOWS YOUR FINGERING TO SLIDE & MOVE UP THE NECK WITH NO INTERFERENCE OR RESISTANCE. THIS MAKES FOR A FANTASTIC PLAYING GUITAR THAT IS BEYOND EXPECTTIONS FOR A GUITAR IN THIS PRICE RANGE... ADD TO THIS JUMBO SINGLE COIL MAGNETIC FIELD DESIGN PICKUPS AND MAN, YOU GOT SOMETHING SUPER SPECIAL... "THE G&L ASAT SPECIAL"... THE RESONANT BODY DELIVERS THE GOODS BUT WHEN YOU ADD THE ADDITIONAL RESONANCE FROM THE CHANNEL BOUND DESIGN YOU'LL GET A FEEL, TONE AND PLAYABILITY LIKE NOTHING YOU'VE EVER PLAYED BEFORE... GUARANTEED! ! EVERYTHING ABOUT THESE ARE PERFECT! BUY IT, PLAY IT AND BEAT THE HECK OUT OF IT AND SHE'LL GET BETTER AND BETTER EACH AND EVERY DAY... OR, HANG IT ON THE WALL LIKE THE PIECE OF AMAZING DESIGN AND CREATIVE ART IT IS... (ONLY KIDDIN, SORT OF) YOU GOTTA PLAY THIS MONSTER! WE DO!! TYPICAL LIGHT SCRATCHES & SWIRLS FROM HANDLING ETC. ONLY PLAY TIME IS THE EVALUATIONS & SETUPS. SOLD AS-IS NO RETURNS FOR ANY REASON SO PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY.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 35 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.FEATURESBodyBody shape: Single cutaway Body type: Solid body Body material: Solid wood Top wood: Not applicableBody wood: AlderBody finish: Relic Orientation: Right handed Neck Neck shape: G&L Modern ClassicNeck wood: Hard-rock MapleJoint: Bolt-on Scale length: 25.5 in. Truss rod: Standard Neck finish: Gloss Fretboard Material: MapleRadius: 9.5 in. Fret size: Medium jumbo Number of frets: 22 Plek dressedInlays: Dot Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm) Natural bone nutPickups Configuration: SS Neck: MFD single-coilMiddle: Not applicable Bridge: MFD single-coilBrand: G&L Active or passive pickups: Passive Series or parallel: Not applicable Piezo: No Active EQ: No Special electronics: None Controls Control layout: Master volume, tone Pickup switch: 3-way Coil tap or split: No Kill switch: No Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge design: 6-saddle Saddle-Lock with chrome-plated brass saddlesTailpiece: String thru body Tuning machines: Deluxe sealed Color: Nickel Other Number of strings: 6-string Special features: Electronics Case: Hardshell case Accessories: Info not available Country of origin: United States