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New USA G and L G&L ASAT Classic Clear Red on Okoume Ships Worldwide
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: G&L Body Color: Red Model: ASAT Classic Country/Region of Manufacture: United States MPN: CLF1702061 Country of Manufacture: USA Body Type: Solid Style: Telecaster String Configuration: 6 String UPC: Does not apply
Here is a beautiful G&L ASAT Classic with a few nice upgrades. The Clear Red finish shows off grain that may look like Mahogany but this body is actually Okoume, an African hardwood that G&L now offers as a regular option. With scraped wood binding and the venerable Magnetic Field Design pickups, this guitar looks familiar, but is guaranteed to change the way you think about T-Style guitars.
This G&L ASAT Classic features:Clear Red on Okoume, 7.0 poundsScraped wood bindingRear body contour, Original Leo Spec. 1.62" body depthModern Classic neck, 9.5" radius, 1-11/16 nut widthSatin vintage tint finish maple neckRosewood fingerboardMedium jumbo fretsG&L split and drilled tunersLogo DeleteThree ply white pickguardG&L MFD ASAT “ashtray” bridge pickup assemblyG&L MFD neck pickupVolume and tone controlsPlek laser guided fret finishingDeluxe tolex hardshell caseMade in Fullerton, CAList price: $2359So what is Okoume? It's an African hardwood that is fairly lightweight, has a grain similar to mahogany, and is popular as a laminate for decorative woods and structural products. When used on acoustic guitars, it is said to have tonal properties similar to maple. On a solid body however it behaves a bit more like Mahogany. It's got a warmer, richer tone than an Alder or Swamp Ash, but thanks to the MFD pickups that doesn't mean "dull". The Okoume body gently rounds out the high end of the punchy MFD pickups and give more support to the low to midrange bass frequencies. It is quite nice because it still has plenty of bite but it takes a little of the edge off, especially at the bridge.If you've always liked the idea of the Tele neck pickup, but have never found one that you've really liked, then check out the ASAT MFD neck pickup. It's got the classic round, slightly hollow Tele neck tone, but with better clarity, less compression and a stronger attack across the spectrum. Chalk it up to MFD design, which uses a low resistance coil and fairly strong ceramic magnet. Using mild distortion like a Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive or Tube Screamer yields a very musical, slightly crunchy sound with great note definition: The kind of tone you can use practically on any song and, the notes don't get smeared or muddy. Adding more gain creates a creamy/crunch with a lot of texture that is well suited to expressive lead work.G&L's ASAT MFD bridge pickup was Leo Fender's take on improving is classic bridge pickup, which was originally lifted from his pedal steel guitars. It's got all those twangy, chewy vintage flavors packed in there but with more body, output, and fewer sharp edges. Add some gain and this pickup becomes an awesome classic rock machine with surprising rock capabilities. It's truly a great lead pickup; harmonic, crunchy, with great touch sensitivity and and a touch of Okoume-enhance warmth and fatness. The MFD pickups stretch the limits of what you can expect with this type of guitar, without heavily compromising traditional tones.The addition of Okoume adds a tonal twist and back-friendly light weight to an already versatile workhorse. With the quality, tone, fit and finish you expect from G&L, the original solid body electric just got a little more interesting. We are an authorized G&L Premier dealer located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. We have over 40 G&L’s in stock at all times, and please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for information on a custom order. Orders received by 12:00EST will be shipped the next day. All guitars are setup and tested prior to shipment
Winning buyer receives FREE UPS Ground shipping in the lower 48 states. All other destinations please email for quote. We are happy to ship overseas, but please be advised that the buyer is responsible for all customs and duty fees. All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gordonupfront.
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | G&L |
| Body Color: | Red | Model: | ASAT Classic |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | MPN: | CLF1702061 |
| Country of Manufacture: | USA | Body Type: | Solid |
| Style: | Telecaster | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
This G&L ASAT Classic features:Clear Red on Okoume, 7.0 poundsScraped wood bindingRear body contour, Original Leo Spec. 1.62" body depthModern Classic neck, 9.5" radius, 1-11/16 nut widthSatin vintage tint finish maple neckRosewood fingerboardMedium jumbo fretsG&L split and drilled tunersLogo DeleteThree ply white pickguardG&L MFD ASAT “ashtray” bridge pickup assemblyG&L MFD neck pickupVolume and tone controlsPlek laser guided fret finishingDeluxe tolex hardshell caseMade in Fullerton, CAList price: $2359So what is Okoume? It's an African hardwood that is fairly lightweight, has a grain similar to mahogany, and is popular as a laminate for decorative woods and structural products. When used on acoustic guitars, it is said to have tonal properties similar to maple. On a solid body however it behaves a bit more like Mahogany. It's got a warmer, richer tone than an Alder or Swamp Ash, but thanks to the MFD pickups that doesn't mean "dull". The Okoume body gently rounds out the high end of the punchy MFD pickups and give more support to the low to midrange bass frequencies. It is quite nice because it still has plenty of bite but it takes a little of the edge off, especially at the bridge.If you've always liked the idea of the Tele neck pickup, but have never found one that you've really liked, then check out the ASAT MFD neck pickup. It's got the classic round, slightly hollow Tele neck tone, but with better clarity, less compression and a stronger attack across the spectrum. Chalk it up to MFD design, which uses a low resistance coil and fairly strong ceramic magnet. Using mild distortion like a Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive or Tube Screamer yields a very musical, slightly crunchy sound with great note definition: The kind of tone you can use practically on any song and, the notes don't get smeared or muddy. Adding more gain creates a creamy/crunch with a lot of texture that is well suited to expressive lead work.G&L's ASAT MFD bridge pickup was Leo Fender's take on improving is classic bridge pickup, which was originally lifted from his pedal steel guitars. It's got all those twangy, chewy vintage flavors packed in there but with more body, output, and fewer sharp edges. Add some gain and this pickup becomes an awesome classic rock machine with surprising rock capabilities. It's truly a great lead pickup; harmonic, crunchy, with great touch sensitivity and and a touch of Okoume-enhance warmth and fatness. The MFD pickups stretch the limits of what you can expect with this type of guitar, without heavily compromising traditional tones.The addition of Okoume adds a tonal twist and back-friendly light weight to an already versatile workhorse. With the quality, tone, fit and finish you expect from G&L, the original solid body electric just got a little more interesting. We are an authorized G&L Premier dealer located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. We have over 40 G&L’s in stock at all times, and please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for information on a custom order. Orders received by 12:00EST will be shipped the next day. All guitars are setup and tested prior to shipment
Winning buyer receives FREE UPS Ground shipping in the lower 48 states. All other destinations please email for quote. We are happy to ship overseas, but please be advised that the buyer is responsible for all customs and duty fees. All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gordonupfront.