G&L USA ASAT Special Electric Guitar w/G&L Gig Bag - Cobalt Blue Gloss Finish USED

G&L USA ASAT Special Electric Guitar w/G&L Gig Bag - Cobalt Blue Gloss Finish USED 

Here is a great condition USA G&L ASAT Special that is ready for a new home! 

The G&L ASAT Special just might be the quintessential G&L guitar, viewed by many as Leo’s ultimate single-cutaway. Back in 1985, Leo Fender launched this model under the G&L Broadcaster name, which prompted a response from Fred Gretsch of Gretsch Guitars over the name just as it had thirty-five years earlier.

History buffs will recall that the Broadkaster name is owned by Gretsch, and once again, a Broadcaster from Leo was required to have its name changed. This time around, the name became “ASAT” which is US military shorthand for an “Anti-Satellite” missile.

The ASAT Special, as the model became known, features jumbo single-coil Magnetic Field Design pickups, each with a narrow bobbin aperture for a coil which is shallow yet wide. In this regard, an MFD jumbo single coil is similar to a P-90 or Jazzmaster pickup, yet the MFD principle provides a punchier bottom end and brighter top end sparkling with harmonics.

Leo further departed with the past with the addition of his innovative Saddle-Lock bridge which transfers string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument. The result is one of the most versatile guitars ever, serving up ballsy twang to searing blues to smooth jazz tones.

This guitar is used but still in great shape with only minor cosmetic imperfections, luckily on the back. Small dings as you can see in the photos. Everything is working and tested as it should. Otherwise, it is super clean and plays great for its age! 

Features: 

• G&L USA ASAT Special Electric Guitar w/G&L Gig Bag - Cobalt Blue Gloss Finish USED
• 6-String Right Handed Solidbody Design
• SN: CLF43790
• Cobalt Blue Gloss Finish
• White Pickguard
• Ash Body
• Rosewood Fretboard 
• Maple Neck
• Medium C Neck Shape
• Bolt On Neck Joint
• 9.5" Neck Radius
• White Dot Inlays
• Volume & Tone Controls
• 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch
• (2) G&L MFD Jumbo Single Coil Pickups
• 10-46 Strings
• Chrome Closed Gear G&L Tuners
• G&L Saddle Lock Bridge
• 1.650" Nut Width
• 25.5" Scale Length
• 22 Frets
• Build Sheet/COA Not Included (Was Not Created During This Production Year)
• G&L Gig Bag Included
• Authorized Dealer 

As a service center Midlothian Music adjusts every instrument prior to shipping, unlike box stores coming off the shelf to you! Complete adjustment, lubrication, you won’t be disappointed. 

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