How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:20 pm

I was wondering if anyone knows how large the hollow rout is in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic? Are there any pictures from the factory before the top goes on?

Greg.

Re: How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:58 pm

The reason I'm asking is I just found out from Dave through Craig that my 2004 ASAT Classic is actually a semi-hollow body, F-hole delete, flame maple cap, exposed wood binding with a black painted top and body. I aways thought that the binding was maple but now I know for sure. It just didn't look like alder. The semi-hollow body explains the under 7lb weight of the guitar. Thanks to Craig and Dave for researching the guitar for me. :)

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Re: How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:07 pm

beautiful guitar , the binding puts it over the top

Re: How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:16 pm

Fumble fingers wrote:beautiful guitar , the binding puts it over the top


Thanks Fumble! I also found out that the guitar was originally delivered to Real Guitars in Ft. Myers, FL and some how it found it's way to Canada.

Re: How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:55 pm

Case, that one is a looker especially with the binding. -- Darwin

Re: How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:33 pm

i have to agree, that is a unique and sharp looking asat you have there, case24!

Re: How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:04 pm

Case24 wrote:I was wondering if anyone knows how large the hollow rout is in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic? Are there any pictures from the factory before the top goes on?

Greg.


This is the only photo i have of semi-hollow route (taken in 2003 pre-CNC):

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It should give some idea of the size.

Hope this helps.

:ugeek:

Re: How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:24 am

Craig wrote:
Case24 wrote:I was wondering if anyone knows how large the hollow rout is in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic? Are there any pictures from the factory before the top goes on?

Greg.


This is the only photo i have of semi-hollow route (taken in 2003 pre-CNC):

Image

It should give some idea of the size.

Hope this helps.


:ugeek:


Thanks Craig. I didn't realize how much wood is removed. :o

Re: How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:27 am

darwinohm wrote:Case, that one is a looker especially with the binding. -- Darwin

Thanks Darwin. :)

Re: How large is the rout in a semi-hollow ASAT Classic?

Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:28 am

drjho7 wrote:i have to agree, that is a unique and sharp looking asat you have there, case24!


Thanks John. :)