This won't last long

[Leevibe]

G&L ASAT Tribute in ash for $299. Wish I could get one.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?icid=210150&sdotdapp=yes

[m-Kresol]

wow, that is a great deal for sure and its a beauty too. I like Teles quite a bit in terms of playability and optics and that neck PU looks awesome with it. I have an Asat classic thinline and I love it. Also G&Ls don't have that ugly Fender headstock

[daleykd]

wow, that is a great deal for sure and its a beauty too. I like Teles quite a bit in terms of playability and optics and that neck PU looks awesome with it. I have an Asat classic thinline and I love it. Also G&Ls don't have that ugly Fender headstock

Serious question: What's ugly about it?  My eyes don't see an immediate difference between Fender's and G&L's.

[jimilee]

Maaaaannnn


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[m-Kresol]

wow, that is a great deal for sure and its a beauty too. I like Teles quite a bit in terms of playability and optics and that neck PU looks awesome with it. I have an Asat classic thinline and I love it. Also G&Ls don't have that ugly Fender headstock

Serious question: What's ugly about it?  My eyes don't see an immediate difference between Fender's and G&L's.

the Fender ones have that big round 'nose', which is much less pronounced with the G&Ls. Still similar of course. I never noticed until a friend pointed it out and now I don't like the fender headstocks any more

[peAk]

hmm....I missed it?

Have a pic and what the price is normally? Just curious

[dbp512]

the Fender ones have that big round 'nose', which is much less pronounced with the G&Ls. Still similar of course. I never noticed until a friend pointed it out and now I don't like the fender headstocks any more

I wanted to find a picture that compared them, but not after you said this. Now I'm trying to remain blissfully ignorant 

[culturejam]

I've always thought the Tele headstock shape looks like it was trying to make it to full Stratocaster shape, but couldn't quite get there. It looks partially formed or maybe under-achieving to me. It's started to grow on me recently, but I still far prefer the Strat headstock (but not the big 70s shape).

I think G&L strikes a nice balance with their headstock shape.

[madbean]

I must be the only one who hates the G&L headstock. It looks like a bottle opener or self pleasuring device to me.

[jimilee]

I must be the only one who hates the G&L headstock. It looks like a bottle opener or self pleasuring device to me.

How could either be a bad thing?


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[culturejam]

I must be the only one who hates the G&L headstock. It looks like a bottle opener or self pleasuring device to me.

Why decided on just one function?

[pickdropper]

I must be the only one who hates the G&L headstock. It looks like a bottle opener or self pleasuring device to me.

You are not alone.  That is one of the most common criticisms of G&Ls. 

I own a Legacy that is fantastic, and had an ASAT that I thought was great.  I think they make nice guitars, although the headstock is my least favorite part of the guitar.  I *far* prefer the Fender shapes.

[GermanCdn]

There are a few odd things about G&Ls.  The hardtail bridge they use on the ASAT specials is an acquired taste, the headstock (I don't mind it, there are a lot worse out there, but I do prefer Tele headstocks), the stupid little locking set screw on the tremolos THAT GETS LOST ON ALL OF THEM.

All that being said, they make a great instrument.  Far closer to "vintage" Fenders than pretty much everything Fender puts out (with a wide range of neck profiles available), and generally for a better price point, as well as offering variations on the theme.  Want a vintage SSS sound - go with the Legacy.  Want more balls - go with the S-500.  Want the raunchiest single coils around - go with the Comanche.

I'm in the process of getting rid of all my Fenders (might be keeping 3, the original JD, a Cabronita, and may an Am Dlx Strat) and will be sticking with my G&Ls for all Fenderish tones.