Archive for January, 2011

I Heart G&L aka Will You Be Mine G&L ASAT Classic in Clear Red

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

It is that time of year that owning a guitar really pays off for those off us that don’t actually make a living selling out stadiums and collecting checks from iTunes. A day that, although some would have you believe otherwise, a bow and arrow are not the most powerful weapon in order  to woo a Mr or Ms. Right or Right now, I am not judging.

I will not argue the idea of a little half naked dude running around with some wood and string and causing folks to fall in love, however I must protest that the construction of that wood and string was not in the shape of bow and arrow but it was indeed in fact a guitar. Think about it. What better tool to use to express the poetry of love then a guitar. I know that Hallmark sells more cards with this romantic idea of the naked dude with wings flying around shooting folks in the heart but we all know, deep down, that the concept of naked dude sitting in front of his favorite girl and busting out a G chord is more likely and point in fact I have seen this event many times in college. But that is another post.

Once you see the G&L ASAT Classic in Clear Red you will understand why I heart it so. And why it makes for a perfect tribute to our dear customers and readers as our Valentines day post and appreciation.

The G&L ASAT Classic in Clear Red features:

G&L ASAT Classic features:

  • PICKUPS 2 traditional size G&L Magnetic Field Design single coil pickups
  • BODY WOOD Swamp Ash on Premier finish
  • NECK WOOD Hard Rock Maple with maple fingerboard
  • Glossy Tinted Gun Oil finish
  • NECK WIDTH AT NUT 1 5/8″ (41.3mm)
  • TUNING KEYS 12:1 ratio, sealed lubrication, adjustable knob tension
  • BRIDGE Traditional boxed steel bridge with individual brass saddles
  • CONTROLS 3 position pickup selector, volume, tone
  • Upgraded Pearl pickguard
  • FINISH Clear Red
  • WEIGHT 7.1 lbs.
  • OTHER Chrome Hardware; and G&L Deluxe Tolex hardcase

Go on, it’s okay, fall in love. I won’t blame you.

Guitar of The New Year – Larrivee D-05 in Custom Black

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

I made a resolution this year that I would start out 2011 in the black. Now in all fairness I did not designate  that was going to be “in the black” ( yes I am doing air quotes as well even though you can’t see them), financially. And if I had my way, our Guitar of the New Year would not go very far in helping me to achieve that resolution. However it would fill a very gapping hole in my collection that is reserved for a guitar finished in black there by indeed allowing me to start of the new year in the black, or at least with a guitar in black.

Guitar Adoptions is very please to ring in 2011 with a one of a kind custom, the Larrivee D-05 in Custom Black.

Features:

Mahogany Back & Sides ( S. American)
Single Piece Mahogany Neck (S. American)
Canadian Sitka Spruce Soundboard
African Ebony Fretboard & Bridge
Multi Layer Maple Body Binding
Abalone Top Purfling
Abalone Bridge Wing inlays
Deluxe fretboard inlays
Abalone Rosette
Symmetrical X-Bracing
Dovetail Neck Joint
Mother of Pearl Headstock Logo
Chrome Schaller tuning machines
Ivoroid Fretboard Binding
Microdot Fretboard Inlays
Ebony Bridge Pins w/ Abalone Center
No Pickguard
Light Gauge Strings
Will Handle Medium Gauge Strings
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

Lower Bout: 16″
Upper Bout: 11.875″
Waist: 10.875″
Depth: 5″
Scale Length: 25.5″
Nut Width: 1 & 11/16″ (43mm or 1.6875″)
Fretboard Radius: Compound (17″ to 21″)
Setup for Light Gauge Strings
Frets – Nickel/Silver
Frets – Width: 2.5mm (0.0985″)
Frets – Height: 1.0mm (0.0394″)
Gloss UV Polyester Body / Satin Urethane Neck
TUSQ Nut & Saddle

Extras Included in Price

Deluxe Arch-Top Case Included
Care Booklet / Warranty Card
Truss Rod Wrench
Larrivee Micro-fiber Polish Cloth