G&L ASAT Classic S alnico vs MFD pickups

[@barryb90]

G&L, the guitar communities best kept secret.

[@dutchfpv7010]

Let me be the next person to say, 4 years later, thanks so much for this great comparison. It's really well done and clarified so many things for me.

[@carsgunsandguitars]

Thanks for making this, I love how it basically shows that the MFD gives you a tube screamer kind of push without a pedal

[@robertjackson9326]

"Actually", I've never seen anyone able to play those fast runs on "Sultans" with a flat pick...impressive! (And you've helped me decide...G&L alnicos for me!)

[@srv200024]

totally agree. You did awesome on Sultans of Swing!

[@keenedgedesigns]

The clarity of the MFD neck pickup is amazing.

[@keithbaker296]

I know this is a couple years old now, but thanks for making and sharing this. Good playing, and very helpful to compare. I enjoyed watching, and hearing the differences!

[@GL_Guitars]

Thanks, Rob, and hello from our new channel! 🙏

[@actuallysilentrob2570]

You're welcome. G&L makes a great product!

[@alexc2680]

One of the best videos I've watched!! Your playing is clean, crisp and organic!!

[@actuallysilentrob2570]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@grievouserror]

Thank you for a really illustrative comparison. Not fancy, maybe, but one of clearest and most effective demonstrations I've seen. I also appreciate your modesty, but bear in mind there are plenty of us working to get as good as you are.

[@klingclarry]

Good job man. Way to put yourself out there.

[@cjp9835]

The best comparison video I've ever seen!

[@mr1bienvenu1]

DAMN ! Loved the G&L tone.

[@cortviva69]

A lot of work (fun) invested in this comparisons. Awesome, MFD for me!!!

[@autocatharsis4122]

Thanks for making this video.

[@charlie-obrien]

You may have not hit every single note on Sultans of Swing but you did capture the drive and the spirit. Congrats. With respect to G&L alnicos vs MFDs, I have Legacy with the alnicos and also an ASAT with the MFDs. I prefer the MFD sounds because they are fatter with a lot more voicing available, especially if you tweek the individual poles ( a crazy good option with MFDs). But, in this particular demo you made the alnicos sing and showed the benefit of having both available to get just the right sound for a particular song. Again great playing!

[@JDStone20]

YES!!!

[@thomaswagner1761]

Another thank you. Excellent demo, great playin too.

[@alis634]

If I had only one pickup to work with I’d choose MFD because it’s more versatile. Alnico’s do have that unique high end chime to them that I love so much though. Hard to pick!

[@howardanderson3061]

Digging MFD on leads but the I prefer the ASAT pu’s for the rhythm I have found that with thr MFD pu’s you need to roll of volume more to vary the sound. Nice jams! Thanks great video

[@spacejockey4746]

You don’t “need” to. That’s your preference. Or just by a Fender or ASAT with alnicos.

[@rubickon]

this is great. thanks!

[@tchwiss]

nice demo

[@JDStone20]

Very Nice!

[@PixieintheMainframe]

Thank you Rob - I'm a big G&L fan and have always bought the Legacy over the S500, but what's your preference? I'm considering an ASAT currently, but I suppose you can't really go wrong with either! I hope to see more of your videos in the future.

[@actuallysilentrob2570]

Thanks for the kind words. I also have a Legacy and an S-500, I'll do a comparison of those sometime in the near future. It's hard to say which I prefer. The S-500 is a little more versatile, just like the ASAT with MFDs is more versatile. The MFD pickups in the ASAT are not the same as those in the S-500 (except for the middle pickup in the Classic S model). MFDs in both are a little more beefy/warmer than their alnico counterparts. I like both, though.

[@SO-bp2uc]

Actually Silent Rob I only have the S500 but I've had other strats before and I fully agree with your assessment. I find that the S500 can get very close to a traditional single coil by partially rolling off the bass and by using a compressor with the attack dialed in fully.

[@nedocaster]

Nice demo. Both sound great. I need a tele with the classic tele sounds . Can I get that with MFD’s?

[@actuallysilentrob2570]

MFDs can get close to classic tele sound, but not exact match. That said, they can do things the alnico pickups can't. I kept the MFD model.

[@sirvidia]

MFD sound muddy in comparison. Lack top end sparkle

[@charles3200]

I have a Fender Strat with Alnico's and just bought an ASAT Classic Tribute w MFDs. The Strat is definitely brighter while the ASAT is darker and definitely louder. The Strat sounds a bit thin sometimes to me. Great playing man! I'm interested in which one of those is your fav?

[@actuallysilentrob2570]

I sold the alnico model and kept the MFDs. I like both, but the MFDs can do things the alnicos can't do.

[@greggerkey5124]

It’s all personal preference, but I have the asat classic s alnico, 2 legacys, and 1 s500. I do not like the mfd pickups at all. I actually bought alnicos from G&L and converted the s500 into a legacy

[@Texturas75]

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[@erestube]

Mediocre? Well, that keeps me in the toilet. Don't try and nail it perfectly anyway. Give it your own swing and be you!

[@guyincognito320]

MFDs utterly destroy alnicos. People like the trad thing though. I don't get it.

[@kcmc9755]

Hack

[@lomoholga]

Boo to you