Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:29 pm
Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:06 pm
Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:29 pm
mattus wrote:Hello,
My name is Matt and I've been playing mostly for hobby for about 25 years. I'm primarily an acoustic player, as I like the funkiness and character I can add to my music with the acoustic. I have a few electrics as well, including an ASAT Z3.
I joined in hope of getting some advice on my Z3. I custom-ordered an ASAT Z3 in spring of '05. At the time, I was in a SRV phase and I ordered the guitar with jumbo frets. I also ordered it with a basswood body, bird's-eye maple neck, locking tuners, and a color-matched headstock. It's an absolutely beautiful instrument in terms of tone and quality; however, I find that I after 8 years I've probably only played it a few times. I don't like the jumbo frets and the body--which is supposed to be light--is extremely heavy...probably heavier than a Les Paul.
I've finally decided to sell it and order a different one, or get a lighter body and have it re-fretted. A little background - I tore a disc in my low back and cannot shoulder much weight for much time. That's a big reason why I'm after a lighter body. Anyhow, I'm dead-set on playing my next G&L guitar before ordering it, as I learned my lesson with the Z3. The biggest problem I'm having is that I live in a remote area and the handful of G&L dealers within a day drive of me don't have a USA-made ASAT for me to play. I'm interested in getting a Classic or another Z3, but I cannot seem to locate one and I'm worried about being able to get a decent price for mine. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
Regards,
Matt
Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:42 pm
Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:11 pm
mattus wrote:Hello Ken and Craig,
Thank you for the insight. I've posted photos in the Gallery under my name, Matt Reed (#101 I think). I'm not a real savvy computer guy so I'm not quite sure about posting the photos in here, but please do have a look and let me know your thoughts. Many thanks!
Matt
[img]http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/GALLERY2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11515&g2_serialNumber=5[/img]
Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:59 pm
Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:06 pm
KenC wrote:Matt,
That's a beautiful guitar you have. The only way to take a stab at the type of wood under that solid finish would be by taking the neck off and checking the grain or hardness in the pocket (basswood should be light enough to make an indentation with a fingernail).
The other possibility would be if Craig could check the production log for the serial number and see if the build ended up not matching the order.
Ken
Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:10 pm