G&L 2012 Special Collection ASAT Classic S
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Product Overview
The G&L ASAT Classic S is a factory-modded version of Leo’s final
word on the traditional single-cutaway bolt-on axe. Responding to
requests from Nashville studio session players for a third pickup, the
G&L crew began custom-building ASAT Classics with a single-coil
S-500™ Magnetic Field Design™ pickup created by Leo Fender† in the
middle position. It didn’t take long for word to spread, and soon
enough this combo was made available to every player with the G&L
ASAT Classic S.
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. Flip to the
single-coil MFD neck pickup and you’ll discover a delectably rich tonal
palette, from round clean jazz tones to thick, gritty blues. Put ‘em
together and you’ll find a whole ‘nother level of heaven. The ASAT
Classic S expands the tonal landscape with its S-500 middle pickup and
five-position pickup selector to dial up neck+middle and middle+bridge
pickup combos, while a push/pull tone pot maintains the traditional
neck+bridge combos in the mix, even allowing all three pickups to be
employed at once. Whether you’re a session ace or not, the Classic S is
a recipe for a delicious variety of tones you’re sure to love.
This latter-day Leo confection is especially tasty with its Nearly
Naked™ (NENA) Honey Ale finish over its swamp ash body, tastefully
accented with a NOS Baltic Amber pickguard. This Classic S features a
rosewood-capped hard-rock maple neck with an easy-playing satin neck
finish, while its 12" radius lets you bend notes deeply and its
Plek-dressed medium-jumbo nickel frets deliver silky playability. The
moment you open the luxurious custom-fit Tolex hardshell case made by
G&G Quality Case, you’ll be greeted with a stunning instrument and
delicious aroma that’ll have your pulse racing.
Specifications:
- PICKUPS: Neck - G&L ASAT Classic MFD™ single coil Middle -
G&L S-500 RW/RP MFD single coil Bridge - G&L ASAT Classic MFD
single coil
- BODY WOOD: 2-piece Swamp Ash
- BODY FINISH: Nearly Naked™ (NENA) Honey Ale
- NECK WOOD: Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood fingerboard
- NECK FINISH: Clear Satin
- NECK PROFILE: G&L #1 with 12" radius and 1 5/8 " nut-width
with 12" radius
- FRETS: Medium Jumbo; processed by PLEK
- TUNING KEYS: 12:1 ratio, sealed lubrication, adjustable knob
tension
- BRIDGE: traditional boxed steel bridge with individual brass
saddles
- CONTROLS: 5-position pickup selector, tone, volume with push/pull
expander enabling neck+bridge or all three pickups together
- PICKGUARD: NOS Baltic Amber pickguard
- CASE: Deluxe Hardshell Tolex Case w/Fitted Interior