NGD: ASAT Special

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NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Scout » Sat Aug 21, 2021 2:36 pm

I’ve been on a bit of a purge lately, happily I might add, when I saw this on CL.
I checked here for some insight into G&L guitars, I’ve never played one but
they sounded great so I set up a meet. The owner was looking to trade for
a loud Fender amp and I had a Pro Reverb that was realistically never going
to be used at any place I might play, he wanted it for his rehearsal space
and was up for a straight swap.
My first impression of the ASAT was just what everyone said, even with dead
strings and needing a set-up it was as good if not better than any US Fender.
Fit and finish, pickup sound variety, general feel, all first rate.
After more digging around I think I’m on the lookout for a Doheny!
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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Larry Mal » Sat Aug 21, 2021 2:53 pm

That's wonderful- when was it made?

I predict you will fall under the spell of G&L like most people do. That was a great way to start, also. Congratulations!
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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Scout » Sat Aug 21, 2021 3:24 pm

Thanks man. I believe it's a 1997.
I thought it was way dark until I realized it was tuned down
a whole step. Ha. Properly tuned it lit up.

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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Maggieo » Sat Aug 21, 2021 3:55 pm

Man, that's a nice one! Congrats! Such great guitars.
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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Dok » Sat Aug 21, 2021 10:22 pm

yup yup yup yup

I'm sure the Doheny is a great guitar - I haven't gone out of my way to play one but that's basically because it doesn't have a Saddle-Lock bridge. Other than those lovely MFD pickups, that's THE reason to get a G&L, as I'm sure you've seen me mention in every other G&L thread on here. :D Congrats on the PERFECT guitar!!!
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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by amplituden » Wed Aug 25, 2021 9:56 am

Great Guitar!

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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Scout » Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:39 pm

I am really bonding with this guitar, its a keeper.

The guy who traded the amp with me also loves the amp.
He took it to practice and couldn’t set it over 2, it is the
loudest non Twin I ever heard.

I love a happy trade.

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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Embenny » Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:54 pm

Congrats. G&L continues to be an open secret in the guitar world. They just do everything right.
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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Veitchy » Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:07 pm

Fantastic guitar - They have some of my favorite single coils in them and I love that bridge design too.

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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Maggieo » Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:29 am

Guess who just added a new guitar to my Reverb feed. Guess what it is. :fp: :-*
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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by Scout » Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:05 am

You can’t go wrong.

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Re: NGD: ASAT Special

Post by BoringPostcards » Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:17 pm

:-*

I love them. Those pickups have so much character. Good score.
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