Normans Rare Guitars- ASAT

[mutts]

I believe this is a new video.

[Craig]

I believe this is a new video.

Actually it is a late 80's to early 90's ASAT Signature model (production from 1988-1992).

Sounds great!

Thanks for posting this, mutts.

[ChrisPbass]

That guitar sounds killer.............................

[tomanche]

Sounds nice, looks nice, but every time he says "early 80s" I roll my eyes...

[mutts]

I believe this is a new video.

Actually it is a late 80's to early 90's ASAT Signature model (production from 1988-1992).

Sounds great!

Thanks for posting this, mutts.

You're welcome. I thought folks here might appreciate it.
I don't know the year changes as well as you and other members but I was thinking that the signature models were released near the end of Leo's era. Surprised a dealer like Norman's would get the year wrong. It does sound nice though. A good demo.

[Craig]

I believe this is a new video.

Actually it is a late 80's to early 90's ASAT Signature model (production from 1988-1992).

Sounds great!

Thanks for posting this, mutts.

You're welcome. I thought folks here might appreciate it.
I don't know the year changes as well as you and other members but I was thinking that the signature models were released near the end of Leo's era. Surprised a dealer like Norman's would get the year wrong. It does sound nice though. A good demo.

Here is a good reference post in our G&L Knowledgebase: Production List of G&L Instruments (USA).

Hope this helps.

[glvourot]

Good post, the guitar sounded great. I guess there are a few that are less than 9 lbs....

[john o]

mine is 9 lb on the nose. alder body. #1 classic C neck. trade off is great tone. it's still lighter than my LP!

[mutts]

My '88 is very light. I think less than 8lbs. I always assumed they were all light due to the thinner bodies.

[Katefan]

Yeah, funny that one of the premiere vintage guitar dealers makes such a faux pas tho not too surprising given how little attention is given Leo-era instruments. Still, a wee bit of research online would quickly indicate the year of manufacture.

Cheers,
KF

[Kevin GnL]

'Early eighties' is maybe Norm thinking about what he's going to price it at, as he's not known for giving stuff away...

Talking about the weight of early ASATs, my '87 (one of the post-Broadcaster models) is, I'm sure, only around 7lb. I'll try to remember to weight it again and update here.