G&L ASAT Classic. Why Doesn't Fender Do This?

[@Riverdeepnwide]

Beware buying G&Ls, I bought one years ago and before you can say “Abracabuyanotheroneadabra” I bought two more. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Love ‘em.

[@garyhoffman1]

Yeah, me too. 1 stock, 2 custom.

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

It's NOT my Fault it happens

[@BeeDedicated]

I've got the same problem.

[@swissarmyknight4306]

As far as I can tell G&L is basically Fender but slightly better, sometimes for less money. I have no complaints and if I was buying a bolt-on type guitar I would look at G&L models first.

[@caiusmadison2996]

Reverend is the same way. Get one, and suddenly you have each model.

[@misterroberts344]

Well I'm huge on PRS and wanted a Fender but.. after seeing this I might need a G&L. Thanks for the idea.

[@nicksburson1]

Basically only play G&L’s and PRS’s (got other guitars but can’t remember the last gig that I didn’t bring at least one G&L)

[@aidangraaff640]

I have one for sale if you’re interested

[@aiditalfian592]

@@aidangraaff640 hw much are u selling it for? 🙏

[@aidangraaff640]

@@aiditalfian592 sorry, it sold

[@SixStringflyboy]

PRS guy here. Also don't pass up trying a Squier Affinity Tele. Surprisingly good for under $200. Neck is just as fun to play as my CE24.

[@AH-vt6hq]

That middle position is absolutely soul warming. You’re such a tasteful cat you monster!

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

G&L is too underrated IMO

[@paulscushschofield1288]

thats an understatment..cant understand why theyre not popular..their tribute models are way better than mexican fenders..id say theyre 1 of the best bolt on guitars out there.

[@sidiox7857]

@@christophergarrido2802 I think they are beautiful! I love the weird and quirky ones! But hey, personal opinion.

[@kenthhamner2641]

Don't like their tremolo bridges looks though! This tele type i do like

[@kbadr]

@@paulscushschofield1288 I just got an ASAT Tribute Special, after doing research and trying to find a tele with p-90 style pickups. I am *so* happy with the quality of this guitar. Absolutely incredible. And I was unfamiliar with G&L until 3 months ago. They're the Fender-lover's secret!

[@tiki_trash]

@@kbadr I bought a G&L Tribute ASAT Special Deluxe (that's a mouthful) Those pickups are awesome! They're not P-90s and have almost the output of a P-90 but Jumbo MFDs are way brighter. P-90s always seem kind of dark and middy to me and at worst muddy. The G&L, on the other hand, is really punchy and bright, but not ice-picky like some teles can be. I can still get some passable tele tones out of the bridge but it's a completely different animal. Always in your face, punchy and bright, a total rock and roll machine that does double duty as a country guitar. Listen to Band of Susans they built their whole band around that pickup.

[@Gearjunkie35JasonBallou]

My work bench is ashamed of me right now. Another great review. As always, know your Phil. Thanks for all you do.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Mine gets ashamed of me sometimes as well

[@JMal883]

I have been really happy with G&L Tribute Series, now I want one of these! Thanks Phil for a great review.

[@carsandguitars2361]

I have 4 G&L guitars and I am very happy to see someone giving them the respect and appreciation they have long been over due for. G&L have been my custom shop for years they are the industry best kept secret. As always Phil great facts great review and great company. In my humble opinion G&L is just a better fender. They worked with me on my builds as though I was a signed artist for them. Great company even better people.

[@HTEK207]

Amen

[@GL_Guitars]

Thanks again, Phil, and hello from our new channel 🙏

[@OneMoreGrave]

My G&L Legacy is my #1. Those guitars just fit me perfectly and play like a dream, especially when you custom order one. I'm ordering another one with humbuckers in the future. I love G&L!

[@OscarDad]

WOW! I have the G&L Tribute, great axe.. This looks FANTASTIC 👍

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Im getting a Tribute to do a video as well

[@OscarDad]

Hey Phillip, I have a dozen guitars, Strat, Gretsch, Partscasters, Epi LP etc.. play in a little weekend band.. everyone always tells me me G&L is their favorite tone.. I think its primarily the MFD pups.. very well made. This axe in yr vid , with all the custom options looks tremendous, and beautiful. I think youll like the Tribute. Your channel is awesome, thank you 👍

[@thomask.9850]

I got a G&L Tribute Asat Classic myselves years ago and love it. It is my favourite guitar besides my Les Paul. A year ago i went to a store trying out delay pedals, picked up a new G&L Tribute and it was just super heavy. Hit and miss i guess.

[@caiusmadison2996]

@@thomask.9850 no these are very heavy in general. Tribute are not the USA line. They will not be as good as this axe he played here. They are good versus same price point offers, by a lot, and some higher priced offers from Bigger players. On par with Fender Mexico if from Korea, and USA vs USA is what you like more preference wise, both are stellar at that level.

[@mr.banana4893]

That's one sexy guitar. Sounds absolutely amazing especially with gain. Let's not forget G&L , was actually George Fullerton's and Leo Fender's company, after they sold to CBS. That's what the G&L stands for. In theory you're still getting a Fender guitar, complete with improvements to his own designs.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Yeah who could forget he wasn't allowed to use his own name after he sold it to CBS. Boy those fenders were crap on CBS on them too back in the '70s absolute junk That's how Ibanez got involved. They became the Toyota offender and next thing you know of course who can forget the classic lawsuit guitars

[@ParFive]

Good job, Phil. That G&L sounded great. As a G&L fan, thanks for bringing that to the attention of your viewers.

[@raysmith1630]

Beautiful ASAT! It sounds absolutely marvelous! Thanks for the video. You have a new subscriber.

[@calbrockocat8728]

Love these videos and the new Nylon Sock of Fretfulness. Can't wait to see a maker's response to this. I'm picturing QC folks with these socks on their hands, rubbing away. G&L with all that customization without the BIG price is amazing.

[@tristancary]

I got my G&L used for around 1k and it is SPECED out. I love it. Also have a 1984 and its a dream.

[@Ghostcotton]

Wow! That baby has a gorgeous tone., Just like Crispy bells lol. Lovin’ this format Brother🤘🏼

[@hearpalhere]

Looks and sounds fantastic! I've played a couple of their Tribute series and was really impressed with the quality and playability. Blew Fender's out of the water that were like double the price.

[@Trenchant463]

I own the G&L ASAT Tribute w/ash body and maple neck. Made in Indonesia and just incredible. Frets and nut slots were perfect and sustain and warmth for days. Could not believe the quality at that price point.

[@crimfan]

I have a 2016 USA Bluesboy ASAT with a Kinman P-90 in the neck. It has a gorgeous satin neck, really chunky, which I really like.

[@JohnnyLane1974]

Phillip I'd usually never comment but I must say keep the videos coming dude you are doing a .Great job!!!! Great Channel!!!!🤘😆🤘🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@Hazybunk]

Oooo what happened to that headstock

[@Superstacco]

CBS and the Fender lawyers happened to it... and to Leo Fender and George Fullerton. G&L's in my mind have been the true Fender guitars since the 80s

[@gtr1952]

I wish Gibson had the neck carve options on the electric and acoustics, that's a great option!! 8) --gary

[@BigIronTexas]

you and I both.

[@beefnacos6258]

Boy, if I had a dollar for every time I found a Gibson with a broken headstock or a headstock repair

[@daviddr2d2]

I'm blown away and very happy as I just found out today about G&L guitars and that Leo Fender, George Fullerton and Dale Hyatt innovated for another 11 years together from 1980 to 1991. Wow and to see their new innovations such as Magnetic Field Design Pickups, Dual Vulcrum Vibrato and Saddle - Lock Bridge! It's like finding out Buddy Holly lived for another 10 years. Tanks for the video Phillip.😊

[@erikswagerty6551]

I wish I still had the 1980 G&L bass that I used to own.That thing weighed a TON, but sounded like the thunder of the gods. Since it was so low in the production run, it was actually hand signed by Leo Fener himself. Unfortunately, it was stolen after a UM frat party that my old band played, along with a bunch of other gear. Including a 66 Fender electric 12 and a 67 twin reverb. Both of which belonged to my late father. Sadly this all happened LOOONG before the advent of social media. Otherwise I might have actually gotten it back.

[@BrentAdams]

Not being a "T-style" lover.... I really like this one! Love the headstock, the comfort carves, and those pickups sound great! I do own a Legacy...and it is the BEST "S-style" guitar I have ever played!

[@BrentAdams]

@@grantkoeller8911 LOL! I'm not much of a fan of single-cuts in general. Plus, I don't care for the headstock on most "T-style guitars. I love the sound of a Tele... and made my own...in a double cut style similar to one that I had seen Gary Moore play in a video. Mine has a humbucker in... the middle position, along with the standard T-style pickups to make it even stranger. I also added the "comfort carves" to mine. What can I say...... I did own a G&L ASAT Special with the p-90-ish pickups. Never should have sold that one!

[@doubledwrex5769]

Wow...I usually detest bridge cleans, but that actually sounded awesome! Next guitar amp combo? Very possible.

[@Jakexx01]

I bought my 1992 ASAT Special new in '92. I have Gibson's, vintage Fenders, a Hamer Custom Shop and a PRS. My ASAT's quality, fit and finish fits in perfectly with the rest of my arsenal. It has NEVER let me down in 31 years. My G&L ASAT is my go to instrument. Never regretted the purchase. I can't say the same for a couple of the others. Just saying...

[@markgray2835]

First came across G&L through your videos and now I really want one, they just sound fantastic and look great! Thanks for the great content!

[@bassicly4250]

Couldn't care less about a G&L teleclone but I stay for the algorithm bump. Enjoy enough of your content to sit through the stuff I don't really care about.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

You must not know the history of G&L then it's not a clone. 🤣🤣🤣

[@TeleCaster66]

If Fender let you choose these options I'd own one. There are a few things I need in a keeper guitar and that why I just put my own together from parts. G&L's are really good in my opinion!

[@abarbee81]

This video just made me decide to start saving up, starting this very second.

[@chancemiller9340]

I am such a huge comfort cut & belly cut fan. If I would to buy a budget Tele, I would file the body down in those areas and call it "relic'ed", but it would really be "relaxed".

[@BeeDedicated]

My Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic Bluesboy in Blueburst is my go to.

[@43CPU1]

My dealer (a G&L premier dealer) has been trying to get in contact with G&L so I could get an option ordered SB-1 put in the build queue. I was told that due to the pandemic the lead time is around 6 months so be prepared for that if you are planning on doing an options order!

[@Vern859]

I have one in the cue as we speak. I put the order in on January 11th. Last heard it was in the cooker..

[@HTEK207]

I love G&L guitars. I bought my firs one used about 4 years ago. A semi hollow ASAT Deluxe. Next I got a Fallout. I love the body design of the Fallout / SC-2's so much. It is a light comfortable guitar to play, with belly and arm carves loaded with either the Fallolut combo numbucker ./ P-90 or the SC-2 with the Jumbo MFD pickups. Since then I've aqired six more. My wife thinks I'm crazy but I lawys respond really do you need all those shoes too? I'm glad Leo is finally getting the respect he deserves. The G&L Models were evoulutions in technology and design. The quality is outstanding. It feels like you are dealing iwth the custom shop the way they can offer options on everything. It also feels like your dealing with Leo's shop from the 50's. I give so much credit to the McClaren brothers for keeping the leading edge on innovation and customer satisfaction the way Leo did. I have everything now from an F-100 qa Legacy two ASAT's a Skyhawk Two SC-3's Two SC-2's and I can't wait to get a commanche an S500 and an Espada.

[@samlelowitch]

That guitars sounds *INCREDIBLE*.

[@WeeFreeMan78]

I read some comments about it not sounding like a Fender Telecaster. If that means that it's not shrilling like a cat in a blender, then I count it as a positive thing...

[@WeeFreeMan78]

@@0megalul309 Yeah, I know, lol And just to pur some fuel into this fire, I never understood why you'd want your guitar to sound like a banjo and not play a banjo in the first place. I truly love a good Tele but I like it to be a bit rounder sounding, not waking up the dogs in my neighborhood

[@WeeFreeMan78]

@Luke I'm exaggerating of course, just trying to have some fun while making my point. I love teles but the best one I've played was a butterscotch blonde one with the arm contour, belly cut and the n3 noiseless pickups. For me that's where the sweet spot is if you want a Tele to play live for example. Nothing wrong with the traditional ones, just not my cup :-)

[@paulcantrell1615]

I have a 4 way switch on my tele giving that extra bite. Tube the pickups in series or parallel.

[@AndyDion]

I’ve been a fan of G&L since the 90s Great bang for buck and I like them better than Fenders.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

I have always wanted to try a G&L. This one looks and sounds fantastic.

[@samchoate1719]

A local shop has a legacy tribute. Sort of their answer to the MIM fender stuff. I own all kinds of guitars and play for a living. I’ve been looking for THE strat to add to my collection. That little $400 bugger is it. I pick it up tomorrow. The only strat I can compare it to is my friend’s American special that was probably $1800 new. The special had the looks, but this guitar just sounds and plays fantastic period. First strat I’ve truly vibed with since then. Just one man’s opinion, but it seems to be shared by many!

[@tns4421]

I have to say that this seems very original and proper and I cannot explain why but I would prefer it to the original tele...

[@shawnreed9016]

Love my G&L collection of guitars. Promised the wife I wouldn’t buy anymore guitars this year so I think I’ll have to get a G&L bass to add to my collection. I still need a butterscotch T-type. I think I this one looks good. 🤠🎸

[@ScottMcEwen1]

Every Tele should have a belly cut. It’s just so much more comfortable to play IMO

[@chrisst8922]

No, just no.

[@chrisst8922]

@@Ottophil Hahaha. Yeah, I thought about that. I wonder whether you read about Wilko Johnson, when he had his cancer he said his Tele wobbled about the bump on his stomach!

[@joeblankenship377]

Man, you know I made it to the end of the video because I was in another tab, browsing through G&L guitars!

[@277southtombob]

I have a ASAT Special and a Legacy from the early 90’s that are both amazing guitars. I was surprised when I had the neck off of my Legacy I saw the QC signature was Leo’s which just made it that much cooler to me.

[@tiki_trash]

Those jumbo MFDs are my favorites. The Classic is great too, rock and roll machines.

[@277southtombob]

@@tiki_trash I put a TX Special Strat pickup between the big MFD pickups on my ASAT with 7 way switching and it’s one of my favorite guitars. The Strat PU mixed with the MFD gives it a lot of tone options. It has a “quack” but it’s fuller than a traditional Strat one.

[@ThatHuskyisCrazy]

I got a ‘93 ASAT at GC for $399 with a beat up Fender case. They thought it was a Tribute model but Tributes don’t have three bolt necks. Those MFD pickups are tonefull.

[@celticgodsoriginal]

Buying a G&L used may be the best electric guitar bargain out there. They sound terrific, I am not surprised to see lots of great players using them.

[@UglyTheDuckling]

Bought my 93' Legacy for $650 in 2011. I'd say its easily worth double that in terms of quality and sound.

[@toreyjonesmusic]

@@UglyTheDucklingI completely agree!

[@teoc8124]

Absolutely!

[@eddiejr540]

Beautiful guitar...those MFD pick-ups are incredible!!!!

[@beefnacos6258]

They sure are. Those pickups also come stock in the S500

[@richardlynch5632]

Love my G&L...1st guitar recieved that was setup perfect right out of the box 👍😎

[@robinking6201]

That’s because it’s worth listening to

[@fishypaw]

You will remember this as the guitar you bought when you reached 300k subs. T'is very nice. Enjoy!

[@TVoltG]

G&L guitars have always been top notch.

[@henrypaulsen736]

I have a 1993 USA Legacy that I picked up for $500 dollars a couple of years back and it’s my favorite guitar, neck radius is a bit flatter than the USA fenders and the thing has massive frets on it and the neck carve is a little thinner as well. It sounds incredible and the PTB controls really allow for a lot more versatility than a traditional strat. I love the thing!

[@Rat-Salad]

Phil how much difference does taking the guitar down to the crossroads for the devil to tune it make?

[@jaysjams1517]

I have a G&L ASAT Fullerton Alnico in this color and its awesome. I plan on ordering a custom shop Legacy at some point in Belair Green.

[@timodelange]

love mine, It's the only guitar a tone knob isnt useless

[@minervameza2686]

Out of all of the guitars I've played over the last 25 years, the G&L Tele is the one that I remember the most as being so great, all round. Great video, by a great man, about a great guitar! Thanks again, Dr. McKnight!

[@unclejimmy9674]

I have two G&L’s, ASAT and Legacy, best guitars I’ve played. I sold my gold top because I stopped playing it after I got my legacy. I put a Seymour Duncan hot rail in the bridge pickup of the ASAT with a pop out switch on the volume control to go between single coil and humbucker and I’ve been playing it that way for over 25 years now. Buy a G&L, end of story.

[@newgunguy4176]

Correction. There IS something wrong with the old tele output jack. It isn't stable and doesn't take most of the right angle plugs.

[@mojo-hand4539]

There actually is something 'wrong' with the Fender Tele Input jack. Or - it's a least annoying... the cavity is too deep for a standard right-angle cable. So you gotta use a straight cable - awkwardly sticking out of the bottom edge of the guitar. Glad G&L has improved upon that.

[@mizer2k]

I've been trying to sort out how to order an ASAT Classic in Fullerton Red with a quarter sawn maple neck & maple fretboard. G&L's site does not have an order option that I can see. I suppose I would have to find a dealer and 'commission' them for the order? I want to give them my money but they have not made it easy.

[@Vern859]

You have to find a G&L dealer.. They don't sale directly.

[@Vern859]

I use musicstorelive. But you can go through sweetwater and just any guitar shop that deals with G&L.. G&L are great guitars. They also have a custom shop. Your dream guitar is waiting. 👋

[@Vern859]

You can go on web site and see all the order options. If you go custom shop the possibilities are endless and for way less $'s then you can get into a Fender custom shop.

[@zurbok]

I am having the issue, that’s how I ended up here. How do you buy it? What’s are the costs? Seems they should create a website where you can build your guitar, see what looks like and how much it costs.

[@Vern859]

@@zurbok you pick your options. Whatever you want. Then contact a dealer. I use musicstorelive. You can use sweetwater or any guitar store that is a G&L dealer. G&L is a small company. They dont have fancy computer building. They can only build so many at a time. Thats why it takes time to have one built. I like surprises. I dont want to see my guitar until i open case. More thrill and imagination that way..

[@chasing_dragons]

Just my humble opinion, the big G&L headstock is a great shaped and size that complements the rest of the guitar really well.

[@tiki_trash]

I like the G&L "hook" headstock but I think the ASAT is my least favorite shape of the bunch but we have all seen much worse designs. So yeah, it still gets a thumbs up from me. (edit) The G&L ASAT headstock is a little bit longer than a Tele's and won't fit some cases.

[@splittinaces9540]

Different strokes for different folks. The headstock is the reason I will never own one. Just plain ugly IMO.

[@MrTDembinski]

Love ‘em. My SC2 has a big ole headstock. Classy

[@beefnacos6258]

@@splittinaces9540 and that's exactly some people's problems but that's okay leave the g&l guitars for us. I always hear people complaining about how ugly the tremelo is. The facts are that is a superior tremolo to any fender guitar and once you own one you stop thinking it's ugly and you start appreciating it because it's good. Trust me I wouldn't pull up the trigger on a G&L for years because I was being a big baby about the way the bridge looked. Once I picked one up I definitely felt stupid. I was talking to text so there's typos please forgive me

[@PaulCapps]

Looks and sounds great.

[@grassmastersmith4422]

I was going to buy one just like it. Those pickups can have a huge effect on the tone by adjusting the pole pieces. You can get a traditional sound by moving the pickup poles farther away from the strings. Or a hotter metal sound by moving them closer. I wasn't thrilled about the head stock though. I really like my American Pro 2 Fender Telecastor I settled for.

[@grassmastersmith4422]

The G&L also has individual brass saddles. But my new Telecaster has compensated brass saddles and they work well as I managed to adjust my intonation as close as any of my other guitars.

[@TonyBurke100]

I have a G&L ASAT COMMEMORATIVE (May 1993) edition, top of the range and I have a CS Strat top of the range too The ASAT leaves the Strat for dead, I hate to admit it cos I love Strats but it is what it is.

[@bkbinj6320]

Nice tones Phil.

[@jamescashin288]

Back in the late 80's I was very lucky to have won a G&L ASAT Classic, via Guitar Extra magazine. It is still one of my favorite Guitars in my collection.

[@brad-guitar-miller813]

love that color and wow the tones were great. To bad not routed for humbucker though.

[@MrStradia]

It's beautiful.

[@gutsrage9616]

Watched during my lunch break glad I was able to nerd out for a bit 🤓

[@Hamchickenfinger]

same hahaha

[@grizelda4526]

Love G&L. Love Music Store Live I have to admit that I like G&L is less known. I ordered a custom J bass 2 years ago and I love it.

[@eddiejr540]

Agreed...G&L is like a small production custom shop...they make great stuff but people just haven’t caught on to them yet...

[@beefnacos6258]

Much agree with you because this whole modern day internet stuff. Pretty much everything is monkey see monkey do nowadays people can't develop their own opinions and they're always looking for other people's opinions on what's good and what's bad. I'm surprised G&L hasn't taken off like a rocket because of the internet but for some reason it hasn't. Like you said I kind of like that because now we're not going to have a bunch of posers jumping on. Just give it time though people will start realizing that these guitars are great

[@ProfVonW]

Those ARE the Custom Shop options you were showing.

[@utahprepper8925]

I love my ASAT Classic. I put a stacked humbucker in the neck and added a Bigsby. Fantastic guitar in every way. Much better built than my Fenders.

[@SunMasterXIV]

I own 3 G&Ls - 2 guitars and one bass. All purchased 2nd hand, and I consider them to be awesome value for money. Recommended! I keep reading the Tributes are very good as well, but haven't tried any.

[@christophersinisi1109]

I own 3 G&L's, they are awesome guitars!!! Built like tanks and they sound incredible!!!

[@SolamenteVees]

I've had two G&Ls over the years; nicest solid body electric guitars I've owned. Phil's experience isn't unique, they're simply underappreciated in the market.

[@guyfromnj]

Good video Phil. I like this format of review your doing. That butterscotch looked 👍 great. The middle tone blew me away too.

[@nrich5127]

Lovely chime tones out of that guitar - quality from where I stand.

[@jetblack7044]

its the headstock man, its the headstock

[@threatball]

I have a tribute comanche, very very versatile, its so good it’s ridiculous given the price

[@ferdberfle5069]

Hey Phil! You wouldn't have to rout for a humbucker. Just drop a Hot Rail 'bucker in it! I've replaced the stock pickups in my Affinity Tele with Hot Rails and they sound great!

[@BradColemanisHere]

Looks and sounds perfect! I can tell you really like it. :)

[@glenwanty9453]

Great sounding guitar .

[@anthonyc1883]

Old guy here, I don’t mind admitting that. Had a very early G&L, the original F-100 bought new in 1981 which was the company’s first guitar model. Three-bolt neck but NEVER an issue because the neck pocket fit was laser tight, a huge improvement over the often sloppy neck pocket cuts on Fenders at the time. I still am obsessive about neck pocket gaps in bolt-on guitars to this day! ;-)

[@Paul-Mac]

I have an 82 F-100.

[@mrbigg7255]

Own two Skyhawks and an Invader from the mid 80’s with the 3 bolt, micro tilt necks. Love them. No issues whatsoever. Wish the still had the adjustable necks. Setups are so easy.

[@brokenacoustic]

My sister has an F-100 Series II, I've got one of the first 12 or so silver sparkle Asats...my dad and his buddy were G&L collectors for many years, probably had 100 between the two of them. My dad had the only two left handed Broadcasters, his friend just sold one of his X body Interceptors for like 25 grand

[@anthonyc1883]

@@brokenacoustic Wow, great experience!

[@brokenacoustic]

@@anthonyc1883 Sometimes having G.A.S. can be beneficial lol

[@mylemonblue3070]

That is the third Tele style guitar I've ever heard that I love the sound of and it didn't ice-pick my brain like so many others do. THANK YOU! ❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️

[@edreynolds3745]

Get some Budz pickups .... no Ice pick.

[@jeffroq]

Just when I thought - I don't need another guitar 🎸😂😂.

[@jayadams681]

i've never thought that......but my wife does!!!

[@jamesrasmussen1235]

All guitarists need another guitar.

[@dalehockin]

She’s purty!! What do you think of the Nash strats? Was thinking the might be better than the American fenders , other than the custom shops .Think I might get one , one day when the ol lady ain’t looking

[@gutekzpoligonu]

Great review! Finally someone who will play simple chords to show the range of the strings lows and mids and stuff like that instead of only solos like NO ONE would USE chords for a great songs ;)

[@jimandcathep9915]

Great review Phill ! You mentioned wanting to put a humbucker in the neck - I'm assuming you could put a hot rail or similar in there ??

[@davidkastin4240]

For a smaller frame guy I would love a Tele with an arm and belly cut.

[@guitarsfunmods3986]

The title of this vid is "why doesn't Fender do this". Well he actually did it, this guitar is designed by Leo Fender. The certificate is also signed by his wife 😅😅😅 If Leo didn't sell the company on '65, I'm sure Fender (brand) will release guitars similar to this ASAT guitars with MFD pickups, six saddle brass etc. Except if it's under Fender, the headstock shape will remain the same.

[@musiclover.489]

I currently own a Comanche Tribute and an ASAT Deluxe semi-hollow. I owned and foolishly sold a S500 Deluxe. All of my G&Ls are great guitars that blow away a Fender dollar for dollar. They are not identical, and the pups definitely have a different sound - similar but different and better.

[@jammers5]

when you buy a G&L your in Fender Custom Shop Territory. Why more artists dont use em baffles me. I own an ASAT Classic Rustic Tele thats absolutely amazing and got it for the same price as a 52 RI -no regrets here it's a far superior instrument.

[@davej554]

ordered a G&L custom build 2 years ago prior to my second daughter being born. Got myself a nice ASAT classic in shell pink, spec'd to just how I like it and it also happened to be through music store live (they have yet to let me down). All for less than a Fender American Pro. It was perfect right out of the box and has stayed that way.

[@bushcry1]

Sounds great!

[@guitrr]

Fantastic guitar. I’ve owned half a dozen G&Ls over the years, and they are wonderful instruments. Huge bang for the buck, too.

[@tramlad2]

Love G&L they make lovely stylish guitars, and i heard the set up is genarally spot on, that is a lovely butterscotch, really pretty Tele.

[@martinandersson5833]

Looks fantastic! Middle position was really buttery and nice. Love the combo of new and old. All the good stuff that makes the guitar play better combined with all that cool, vintage look. 👍

[@danieljdtaylor]

Everything about this seems awesome, but for some reason the more I look at it the uglier it gets, and I can’t figure out why 🤔🤔

[@rossettivictor]

At this point, someday we'll have trailers....

[@lukelim3973]

2 things are a turn off and hurt g&l popularity and therefore resale value.. #1. the headstock .. #2 the look of the pickups. --

[@tiki_trash]

That's too bad because I really like those things about G&L. The ASAT headstock is probably my least favorite of their offerings but it's not at all a bad looking headstock in my opinion. Their pickups (MFDs) are awesome and I like the fact that they look different because they ARE different.

[@tiki_trash]

The thing that irritates me the most about G&L is that they weren't really selling guitars until they put out Strat and Tele look alikes but I guess it's the consumers that really irritate me. If you want a Fender go buy a Fender. Their SC guitars were some of the best looking guitars ever in my opinion and if I had to describe the F-100 it would be this: Imagine the Strat is that hot girl at school and she goes away on summer vacation. When she returns she's put on a little bit of weight but she put it on in all the right places.