The G&L ASAT series of guitars is similar in design to the Telecaster. There is a range of both solid and semi-hollow bodied models. The basic models include the ASAT Classic, the ASAT Bluesboy (with a Seth Lover humbucker), the soap-bar pickup ASAT Special (formerly known as the G&L Broadcaster) and the Z-coil pickup ASAT Z-3.
G & L ASATG & L introduced the ASAT in 1986. It was Leo Fender's final variation on his original Broadcaster/Telecaster electric guitar design. These days the frets are dressed using Plek technology. | |
No image yet | G & L ASAT Bound ClassicThe ASAT Bound Classic was made between 1994 and 1998 |
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No image yet | G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy" Semi-Hollow"Read more |
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G & L ASAT Classic CustomG & L manufactured the ASAT Classic Custom from 1995-1998 and from 2002 to the present. It is a variation on the ASAT but has a bookmatched swamp ash top, with all the standard G&L finish options. The body wood depends on the choice of finish, with alder on standard and all solid finishes but swamp ash on all premier finishes | |
G & L ASAT Classic Semi-HollowIntroduced in 1997, the G&L ASAT Classic Semi-hollow is a semi-hollow bodied version of their Telecaster style ASAT Classic model. It is similar to the G&L ASAT semi-hollow, except it has a Schaller vintage-style fixed bridge and bird´s eye maple neck. | |
No image yet | G & L ASAT DELUXEThe G&L ASAT deluxe is a fancier version of the ASAT - with flame maple top and binding. |
No image yet | G & L ASAT IIIG & L manufactured the ASAT III between 1995 and 1998 |
No image yet | G & L ASAT JUNIOR LIMITED EDITIONThe ASAT JUNIOR LIMITED EDITION was made between 1998 and 1999 |
No image yet | G & L ASAT S 3The ASAT S 3 was made between 1998 and 2000 |
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G & L ASAT SPECIALRead more | |
G&L Asat Classic 'S'The G&L ASAT Classic 'S' is a factory-modded version of Leo's final word on the traditional single-cutaway bolt-on axe. | |
G&L ASAT Deluxe Semi-HollowThe G&L Asat Deluxe Semi-Hollow is similar to the Asat Semi-Hollow but has a bound mahogany body and curly maple top. | |
G&L ASAT SPECIAL DELUXEThe G&L ASAT Special Deluxe is like the regular ASAT but has a flamed maple top and mahogany body. | |
G&L ASAT Z-3The G&L ASAT Z-3 was introduced in 1998. It has 3 G&L Magnetic Field Design Z-coil pickups and swamp ash or alder body. | |
G&L ASAT Z3 Semi-HollowThe G&L Z3 ASAT Semi Hollow was introduced in 1998. It is like the 3 Z pickup telecaster styled G&L ASAT Z3 but has two hollow voice chambers in the body and an f-hole. The pickups are three G&L Magnetic Field Design Z-coil pickups mounted in a pickguard. The ASAT Z3 Semi Hollow is available with a range of G&L premier and standard finishes as well as Choice of pickguard material including: Pearl, Tortoise Shell, Mirror, 3-ply Creme, 3-ply Black or 3-ply White. | |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat ClassicThe G&L Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic electric guitar is a variation on the traditional Tele-style single-cutaway bolt-on guitar design. The bridge is of classic boxed-steel construction with inidividual brass saddles for more intonation refinement. The pickups are two single-coil Magnetic Field Design units.
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G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic AlnicoThe G&L Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic Alnico blends classic Tele design with the traditional looking Alnico V pickups. Framed in a classic boxed-steel bridge, the single-coil Alnico V bridge pickup belts out twangy tones, while individual brass saddles offer modern levels of intonation. There is also an chrome covered Alnico V neck pickup. | |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic BluesboyThe G&L ASAT Classic Bluesboy is a factory-modded version of the traditional single-cutaway bolt-on axe. For players looking for the warmth of a classic humbucker in the neck position, the Bluesboy delivers with a well-balanced pairing of a G&L A2S4248N Alnico II magnet humbucker and a single-coil G&L Magnetic Field Design bridge pickup. Framed in a classic boxed-steel bridge, the single-coil MFD bridge pickup delivers crisp attack with complex harmonics, while individual brass saddles offer modern levels of intonation refinement. |
Specifications:
Model | Image | Number of strings | Scale length | Binding | Finish effects | Made in |
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G & L ASAT 1986 | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | - | - | - | |
G & L ASAT Bound Classic 1994 to 1998 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT CLASSIC 1990 | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | - | - | - | |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy" Semi-Hollow" | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy"" | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Custom 1995 to 19982002 | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | wood binding | - | - | |
G & L ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow 1997 | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | - | - | - | |
G & L ASAT DELUXE 1995 | No image yet | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | - | transparent finish | - |
G & L ASAT III 1995 to 1998 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT JUNIOR LIMITED EDITION 1998 to 1999 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT S 3 1998 to 2000 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT SEMI-HOLLOW 1997 | No image yet | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT SPECIAL 1994 | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | - | - | - | |
G&L Asat Classic 'S' 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | |
G&L ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow 1997 | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | body binding | transparent finish | USA | |
G&L ASAT SPECIAL DELUXE | 6 strings | - | - | - | USA | |
G&L ASAT Z-3 1998 | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | - | - | USA | |
G&L ASAT Z3 Semi-Hollow 1998 | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length | - | - | USA | |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic | - | - | - | - | - | |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Alnico | - | - | - | - | - | |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Bluesboy | - | - | - | - | - |
Model | Body material | Body shape features | Body style | Pickguard material | Body top material | Hollow body | Pickguard shape | Soundhole |
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G & L ASAT 1986 | alder body, ash body, maple body | single cutaway | Telecaster style | black pickguard | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Bound Classic 1994 to 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT CLASSIC 1990 | ash body | single cutaway | Telecaster style | 3-ply pickguard, white pickguard | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy" Semi-Hollow" | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy"" | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Custom 1995 to 19982002 | alder body | single cutaway | - | pearloid pickguard | ash body top | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow 1997 | swamp ash body | single cutaway | - | - | - | semi-hollow body | pickguard | 1 f-hole |
G & L ASAT DELUXE 1995 | mahogany body | single cutaway | - | - | flamed maple body top | - | no pickguard | - |
G & L ASAT III 1995 to 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT JUNIOR LIMITED EDITION 1998 to 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT S 3 1998 to 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT SEMI-HOLLOW 1997 | swamp ash body | single cutaway | Telecaster style | - | - | semi-hollow body | pickguard | 1 f-hole |
G & L ASAT SPECIAL 1994 | alder body, maple body | single cutaway | Telecaster style | 3-ply pickguard | - | - | - | - |
G&L Asat Classic 'S' 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G&L ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow 1997 | mahogany body | single cutaway | - | - | maple body top | semi-hollow body | pickguard | 1 f-hole |
G&L ASAT SPECIAL DELUXE | mahogany body | - | Telecaster style | - | flamed maple body top | - | no pickguard | - |
G&L ASAT Z-3 1998 | alder body, swamp ash body | single cutaway | Telecaster style | cream pickguard, pearloid pickguard | - | - | - | - |
G&L ASAT Z3 Semi-Hollow 1998 | alder body, swamp ash body | single cutaway | Telecaster style | cream pickguard, pearloid pickguard | - | semi-hollow body | - | 1 f-hole |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Alnico | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Bluesboy | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Model | Bridge | Hardware color | Tuners |
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G & L ASAT 1986 | fixed bridge | black hardware | - |
G & L ASAT Bound Classic 1994 to 1998 | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT CLASSIC 1990 | fixed bridge | chrome hardware | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy" Semi-Hollow" | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy"" | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Custom 1995 to 19982002 | fixed bridge | chrome hardware | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow 1997 | Schaller fixed bridge | chrome hardware | - |
G & L ASAT DELUXE 1995 | fixed bridge | chrome hardware | - |
G & L ASAT III 1995 to 1998 | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT JUNIOR LIMITED EDITION 1998 to 1999 | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT S 3 1998 to 2000 | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT SEMI-HOLLOW 1997 | fixed bridge | chrome hardware | - |
G & L ASAT SPECIAL 1994 | fixed bridge | chrome hardware | - |
G&L Asat Classic 'S' 2008 | - | - | - |
G&L ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow 1997 | fixed bridge | chrome hardware | Schaller tuners |
G&L ASAT SPECIAL DELUXE | G&L "Saddle Lock" fixed bridge | chrome hardware | Schaller tuners |
G&L ASAT Z-3 1998 | fixed bridge | chrome hardware | Schaller locking tuners |
G&L ASAT Z3 Semi-Hollow 1998 | fixed bridge | chrome hardware | Schaller tuners |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic | - | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Alnico | - | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Bluesboy | - | - | - |
Model | Fingerboard material | Fingerboard position markers |
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G & L ASAT 1986 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | - |
G & L ASAT Bound Classic 1994 to 1998 | - | - |
G & L ASAT CLASSIC 1990 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy" Semi-Hollow" | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy"" | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Custom 1995 to 19982002 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow 1997 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | - |
G & L ASAT DELUXE 1995 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | - |
G & L ASAT III 1995 to 1998 | - | - |
G & L ASAT JUNIOR LIMITED EDITION 1998 to 1999 | - | - |
G & L ASAT S 3 1998 to 2000 | - | - |
G & L ASAT SEMI-HOLLOW 1997 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | - |
G & L ASAT SPECIAL 1994 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | - |
G&L Asat Classic 'S' 2008 | - | - |
G&L ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow 1997 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | - |
G&L ASAT SPECIAL DELUXE | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers |
G&L ASAT Z-3 1998 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers |
G&L ASAT Z3 Semi-Hollow 1998 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Alnico | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Bluesboy | - | - |
Model | Neck joint | Neck material | Number of frets | Nut | Tuner layout | Neck width |
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G & L ASAT 1986 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 22 fret | bone nut | six-in-a-row tuners | - |
G & L ASAT Bound Classic 1994 to 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT CLASSIC 1990 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 22 fret | - | six-in-a-row tuners | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy" Semi-Hollow" | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy"" | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Custom 1995 to 19982002 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 22 fret | - | six-in-a-row tuners | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow 1997 | bolt on neck | birds-eye maple neck | 22 fret | - | six-in-a-row tuners | - |
G & L ASAT DELUXE 1995 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 22 fret | - | six-in-a-row tuners | - |
G & L ASAT III 1995 to 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT JUNIOR LIMITED EDITION 1998 to 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT S 3 1998 to 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT SEMI-HOLLOW 1997 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 22 fret | - | six-in-a-row tuners | - |
G & L ASAT SPECIAL 1994 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 22 fret | - | six-in-a-row tuners | - |
G&L Asat Classic 'S' 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G&L ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow 1997 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 22 fret | - | six-in-a-row tuners | - |
G&L ASAT SPECIAL DELUXE | bolt on neck | maple neck | - | - | six-in-a-row tuners | 1.625 inches wide at nut |
G&L ASAT Z-3 1998 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 22 fret | - | six-in-a-row tuners | 1.625 inches wide at nut |
G&L ASAT Z3 Semi-Hollow 1998 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 22 fret | - | six-in-a-row tuners | 1.625 inches wide at nut |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Alnico | - | - | - | - | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Bluesboy | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Model | Pickup selector controls | Tone controls | Volume controls |
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G & L ASAT 1986 | 3-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
G & L ASAT Bound Classic 1994 to 1998 | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT CLASSIC 1990 | 3-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy" Semi-Hollow" | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy"" | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Custom 1995 to 19982002 | 3-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
G & L ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow 1997 | 3-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
G & L ASAT DELUXE 1995 | 3-way selector switch | - | - |
G & L ASAT III 1995 to 1998 | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT JUNIOR LIMITED EDITION 1998 to 1999 | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT S 3 1998 to 2000 | - | - | - |
G & L ASAT SEMI-HOLLOW 1997 | 3-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
G & L ASAT SPECIAL 1994 | 3-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
G&L Asat Classic 'S' 2008 | - | - | - |
G&L ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow 1997 | 3-way selector switch | - | - |
G&L ASAT SPECIAL DELUXE | 3-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
G&L ASAT Z-3 1998 | 5-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
G&L ASAT Z3 Semi-Hollow 1998 | 5-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic | - | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Alnico | - | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Bluesboy | - | - | - |
Model | Pickups configuration | Pickups brand and model |
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G & L ASAT 1986 | 2 single coil pickups | - |
G & L ASAT Bound Classic 1994 to 1998 | - | - |
G & L ASAT CLASSIC 1990 | 2 single coil pickups | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy" Semi-Hollow" | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Blues Boy"" | - | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Custom 1995 to 19982002 | 2 single coil pickups | - |
G & L ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow 1997 | 2 single coil pickups | - |
G & L ASAT DELUXE 1995 | 2 single coil pickups | - |
G & L ASAT III 1995 to 1998 | - | - |
G & L ASAT JUNIOR LIMITED EDITION 1998 to 1999 | - | - |
G & L ASAT S 3 1998 to 2000 | - | - |
G & L ASAT SEMI-HOLLOW 1997 | 2 single coil pickups | - |
G & L ASAT SPECIAL 1994 | 2 single coil pickups | - |
G&L Asat Classic 'S' 2008 | - | - |
G&L ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow 1997 | 2 humbucker pickups | Seymour Duncan 1959 pickup(s), Seymour Duncan TB-4 pickup(s) |
G&L ASAT SPECIAL DELUXE | 2 single coil pickups | G&L magnetic field pickup(s) |
G&L ASAT Z-3 1998 | 3 single coil pickups | G&L Z-Coil pickup(s) |
G&L ASAT Z3 Semi-Hollow 1998 | 3 single coil pickups | G&L Z-Coil pickup(s) |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Alnico | - | - |
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Asat Classic Bluesboy | - | - |