More information about ASAT S-3

[Craig]

Hi,
I've just bought my first G & l!! As far as I know it's an ASAT III. Can somebody tell me something more about this guitar? the year, type of wood, pickups...anything!! The serial number: G040083

thanks!!!

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Last edited by Craig on Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: Admin edit Subject to correct model name.

Nice looking ASAT III. Congratulations! Appears to be a swamp ash body and according to the registry, other guitars in that serial number range date to 1994. Pickups are the large MFD's.

thankss!!

For Flickr hosted photos, you need to use their Share BBCode link.
Here's your first photo:

g & l ASAT III by azkuelander, on Flickr

The model name is ASAT S-3. This model was in production from 1998-2000. The body finish on your's is Cherryburst.

Here are some reference posts:

Production List of G&L Instruments (USA)
List of Regular Production ASAT-style guitars (USA)
Album: 1998 G&L Catalog

Hope this helps.

The model name is ASAT S-3. This model was in production from 1998-2000. The body finish on your's is Cherryburst.

A 1998-2000 would not have a 3-bolt neck though?? And the serial number would not start with "G"??

The model name is ASAT S-3. This model was in production from 1998-2000. The body finish on your's is Cherryburst.

A 1998-2000 would not have a 3-bolt neck though?? And the serial number would not start with "G"??

I sent Dave the serial number in hopes of getting some build history. Here's his reply:

Hi Craig,

Unfortunately I can't find that serial number. I think that would be around late '94 though. His best bet is to look in the pickup pockets for info as well as whatever may be in the neck pocket and heel. Well, you know that.

Thanks, Craig!

Dave

Perhaps a previous owner added a middle pickup to an ASAT Special. Hopefully current owner will be able to look in the neck pocket and neck heel,
for the build dates.

It is curious.

Perhaps a previous owner added a middle pickup to an ASAT Special. Hopefully current owner will be able to look in the neck pocket and neck heel,
for the build dates.

It is curious.

According to this article on Greg Gagliano's G&L sight; factory stock mid 90's S3's do show up from time to time.

http://www.ggjaguar.com/s-3.htm

Wow thanks for your replies!!! I will look in the pickup pockets as soon as I get the guitar...

Perhaps a previous owner added a middle pickup to an ASAT Special. Hopefully current owner will be able to look in the neck pocket and neck heel,
for the build dates.

It is curious.

According to this article on Greg Gagliano's G&L sight; factory stock mid 90's S3's do show up from time to time.

http://www.ggjaguar.com/s-3.htm

Ah yes, I had forgotten to check Greg's G&L site. I just checked our G&L Registry and there are three 3-bolt S-3 registered,
so it is quite possible this S-3 came from the factory as it is.

Wow thanks for your replies!!! I will look in the pickup pockets as soon as I get the guitar...

Lander, if you could post photos of the pickup routes that will help determine if the middle route was done at the factory.

Craig, the guitar will arrive this week (hopefully) or the next so I will post the photos then.

Hey!! the guitar arrived today!! it is in perfect condition and the sound is incredible! Not sure it is an original S3 though..
Anyway, I think it is the best guitar I have ever played

Lander

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[image]DSC02306 by azkuelander, on Flickr[/image]

[image]DSC02305 by azkuelander, on Flickr[/image]

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[image]11130806_10206312850039834_841205754_o by azkuelander, on Flickr[/image]

I would say, because the neck and bridge pickup routes are finished, and the middle pickup is not, that it left the
factory as an ASAT Special. Some past owner must have had the middle pickup added later and they did do a
very good job on the route and installation.

Just my $0.02.

I've got nothing to add to the discussion .... but man that's a beautiful instrument

I've got nothing to add to the discussion .... but man that's a beautiful instrument

I'll second that! Beautiful!

Hi!!

I left my guitar at the luthier to adjust the truss rod but he couldn't do anything. He did not find any appropriate allen key that could fit in it.
Could anyone tell me if the truss rod is broken? It seems that the truss rod nut is missing Or I need a special allen key for g & l?

Thank you very much!

Lander

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It looks like somebody stripped the nut.

Ken

It looks like somebody stripped the nut.

Ken

Agreed.

If the guitar's playing well and the setup feels good, it's fairly unlikely that the truss is broken. That would usually cause a noticeably over-large relief to develop in the neck.

If your tech is unhappy with the challenge, I'm sure some research will find you someone with the skills, tools and cojones to get your lovely guitar sorted.