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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: Blue Model: ASAT Classic Country/Region of Manufacture: United States MPN: CLF1704173 Country of Manufacture: USA Body Type: Solid Style: Telecaster String Configuration: 6 String UPC: Does not apply
The original Fender Telecaster® Thinline was a great concept that never developed the following of its legendary solid body predecessor. G&L has kept this great style of guitar alive with the ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow and are now introducing a true G&L Thinline! Featuring the classic layout and pickup configuration of Leo Fender's groundbreaking Telecaster®, the ASAT Classic Thinline is being made in limited numbers and features a semi-hollow mahogany body.
This special ASAT Classic Thinline features the following:Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body w/ F-hole - 6.8 poundsHimalayan Blue finishG&L 'Modern Classic' neck, 9.5" radius, 1-11/16" nut widthLight tint satin maple fingerboardBone nutMedium jumbo fretsG&L split and drilled tunersG&L MFD neck pickupG&L ASAT Classic "Ashtray" bridge pickup3-way pickup selector3 ply custom parchment pickguardPlek® laser guided fret finishingDeluxe tolex hardshell caseMade in USAList price: $2100Test gear: Mesa F-50, Mojotone 4x10 pine cabinet with Jensen P10R, C10R, Fender Blue Frame mixWhy go Semi-Hollow? Besides light weight, the semi-hollow design has some very nice benefits. In our opinion, these benefits are further enhanced by using a Mahogany body. Mahogany is a fairly "dark" and resonant tonewood that has been used most famously with Les Pauls and other rock guitars. When you hollow it out and mix it with a bolt on neck and MFD pickups, the results are wonderful. Tonally, it fills out the midrange of the guitar, adds just a touch of roundness to the high end and makes the guitar less "peaky". The attack is bit softer than a solid ASAT, but the MFD pickups are very touch responsive and there is more than enough bite available just by varying picking style. Overall it's a great blend of warmth and cluck with a fatter midrange and good clarity.If you like the "idea" of a Tele® neck pickup but never seem to actually like them, you'll really dig the ASAT Classic MFD neck pickup. Full up, it's clean, bold, with a very even response across the spectrum. Low notes are big and round with a generous percussive feel, and the high end is clean but smooth. Roll off the volume just a tad and the classic round, slightly hollow Tele neck tone appears, but with better clarity, less compression and a more satisfying attack. This is a pickup that does not necessarily reveal its most interesting tones full up, and players will be rewarded handsomely for using their volume and tone controls. Punching in a Keeley Oxblood pedal produced smooth lead tones that are more creamy than crunch, but don't get flabby or mushy. The ASAT neck pickup has a good strong low end that remains tight even at higher gain settings.The ASAT Classic bridge is a Tale of Two Pickups. Played clean it is sparkly with plenty of twang on tap, and there is a slight "give" to the attack that lends the notes a nice springy feel. Hit it with some gain and this pickup becomes an awesome classic rock machine with gobs of overtones, harmonic complexity, and great sustain aided by the string-through body and brass saddles. It's truly great lead pickup; more articulate than a humbucker, and enough bottom end to lay down tight defined rhythms.This guitar comes with G&L's newest neck profile, the Modern Classic. Slimmer like the old "Slim C" this Modern Classic has a 9.5" radius and a 1-11/16" nut width. The string spacing is the same as their 1-5/8" Classic C necks, and the extra width is there to help prevent string fall off. Players who like an American Fender® neck will take to the Modern Classic. The Plek'd® frets have nice rounded ends, and getting the right setup is a snap. Overall playability is top notch, and in our years of handling G&L, the quality has never been better.The ASAT Classic Thinline is still is early production so keep a look out for other finishes as they become available. This particular model is 1 of 10 so don't miss this chance to snag a unique piece from a very exciting time at G&L!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: | Blue | Model: | ASAT Classic |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | MPN: | CLF1704173 |
| Country of Manufacture: | USA | Body Type: | Solid |
| Style: | Telecaster | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
This special ASAT Classic Thinline features the following:Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body w/ F-hole - 6.8 poundsHimalayan Blue finishG&L 'Modern Classic' neck, 9.5" radius, 1-11/16" nut widthLight tint satin maple fingerboardBone nutMedium jumbo fretsG&L split and drilled tunersG&L MFD neck pickupG&L ASAT Classic "Ashtray" bridge pickup3-way pickup selector3 ply custom parchment pickguardPlek® laser guided fret finishingDeluxe tolex hardshell caseMade in USAList price: $2100Test gear: Mesa F-50, Mojotone 4x10 pine cabinet with Jensen P10R, C10R, Fender Blue Frame mixWhy go Semi-Hollow? Besides light weight, the semi-hollow design has some very nice benefits. In our opinion, these benefits are further enhanced by using a Mahogany body. Mahogany is a fairly "dark" and resonant tonewood that has been used most famously with Les Pauls and other rock guitars. When you hollow it out and mix it with a bolt on neck and MFD pickups, the results are wonderful. Tonally, it fills out the midrange of the guitar, adds just a touch of roundness to the high end and makes the guitar less "peaky". The attack is bit softer than a solid ASAT, but the MFD pickups are very touch responsive and there is more than enough bite available just by varying picking style. Overall it's a great blend of warmth and cluck with a fatter midrange and good clarity.If you like the "idea" of a Tele® neck pickup but never seem to actually like them, you'll really dig the ASAT Classic MFD neck pickup. Full up, it's clean, bold, with a very even response across the spectrum. Low notes are big and round with a generous percussive feel, and the high end is clean but smooth. Roll off the volume just a tad and the classic round, slightly hollow Tele neck tone appears, but with better clarity, less compression and a more satisfying attack. This is a pickup that does not necessarily reveal its most interesting tones full up, and players will be rewarded handsomely for using their volume and tone controls. Punching in a Keeley Oxblood pedal produced smooth lead tones that are more creamy than crunch, but don't get flabby or mushy. The ASAT neck pickup has a good strong low end that remains tight even at higher gain settings.The ASAT Classic bridge is a Tale of Two Pickups. Played clean it is sparkly with plenty of twang on tap, and there is a slight "give" to the attack that lends the notes a nice springy feel. Hit it with some gain and this pickup becomes an awesome classic rock machine with gobs of overtones, harmonic complexity, and great sustain aided by the string-through body and brass saddles. It's truly great lead pickup; more articulate than a humbucker, and enough bottom end to lay down tight defined rhythms.This guitar comes with G&L's newest neck profile, the Modern Classic. Slimmer like the old "Slim C" this Modern Classic has a 9.5" radius and a 1-11/16" nut width. The string spacing is the same as their 1-5/8" Classic C necks, and the extra width is there to help prevent string fall off. Players who like an American Fender® neck will take to the Modern Classic. The Plek'd® frets have nice rounded ends, and getting the right setup is a snap. Overall playability is top notch, and in our years of handling G&L, the quality has never been better.The ASAT Classic Thinline is still is early production so keep a look out for other finishes as they become available. This particular model is 1 of 10 so don't miss this chance to snag a unique piece from a very exciting time at G&L!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.