G Man Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Over the years I had myself convinced that I didn't like 25.5" scale guitars, even though I have tried many strats and teles. For some reason, when this one came up at a great price, I jumped in head first. Glad I did! Brought it to practice tonight and it sounds great in the mix, as well as with my DRRI. These big old MFD pickups are surprisingly versatile as well, lots of great tones to be had. Anyway, enough yapping, here is my 1996 US made G&L ASAT 3-bolter in CAR.
gwayne Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 SCHWEET! I love ASATs. I know I'll have another one day. Those MFDs are a whole 'nuther animal aren't they?
JohnnyB Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Not long after I'd acquired a Gibson ES-335 Studio, an economical version of the lifelong guitar of my dreams (in 1998), I stumbled across a used ASAT very much like this (like-new condition with pearloid pickguard), but in Lake Placid Blue and with rosewood fretboard. About $400. Previous owner had lined the control cavity with copper foil. This thing was a rock'n'roll machine that would light up any amp you plugged it into. I bought it because it was a like-new USA G&L and the price was ridiculous, but after that the ES-335 sat on the stand gathering dust until I sold it. The ASAT was eminently more playable. It felt good to play, playing effort was rewarded with a great range of sounds, and this spurred me on to try harder and be more inventive in my playing. ASATs look so simple but work so great.
Hfan Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Very nice G man, looks to be in great shape. G&Ls are excellent, love my Legacy.
Jeff R Posted October 2, 2011 Posted October 2, 2011 Those guitars are so versatile, I gigged with one many moons ago. Those MFDs are nice - big and bold clean and then they think they're P-90s when you OD them. Nice score.
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