Tonewood on this ASAT classic

[hubcapserf]

I always wondered what the tonewood on this ASAT classic is. I think the mfg. date is 2005. Everything I have read says that this tobacco sunburst finish would have an alder body, but it also says the mint PG on this guitar is not used for this guitar. So, I am thinking I have an ash classic with a mint PG, and a #2 flame maple neck. Since I got it used, I do not know for sure, but, maybe someone ordered it like this(?) If this picture is good enough, any help is much appreciated.

[westsideduck]

Looks like swamp ash, too much grain for alder.

[BillEvans1956]

I always wondered what the tonewood on this ASAT classic is. I think the mfg. date is 2005. Everything I have read says that this tobacco sunburst finish would have an alder body, but it also says the mint PG on this guitar is not used for this guitar. So, I am thinking I have an ash classic with a mint PG, and a #2 flame maple neck. Since I got it used, I do not know for sure, but, maybe someone ordered it like this(?) If this picture is good enough, any help is much appreciated. :searching:

We've had a similar post here before: http://guitarsbyleo.com/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=2592

You got any more pics?

Bill

[hubcapserf]

We've had a similar post here before: http://guitarsbyleo.com/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=2592

You got any more pics?

Bill

Thanks westsideduck and Bill, I realize there is probably not a definitive answer. Maybe this will help.

[BillEvans1956]

We've had a similar post here before: http://guitarsbyleo.com/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=2592

You got any more pics?

Bill

Thanks westsideduck and Bill, I realize there is probably not a definitive answer. Maybe this will help.

My bet is on Swamp Ash now. Any takers?

Bill

[vinnyk]

I think Bill is right.
Looks like swam ash to me also.

[sirmyghin]

Ash, the around the grain areas look too 'rough' and porous to be Alder.

[Craig]

I always wondered what the tonewood on this ASAT classic is. I think the mfg. date is 2005. Everything I have read says that this tobacco sunburst finish would have an alder body, but it also says the mint PG on this guitar is not used for this guitar. So, I am thinking I have an ash classic with a mint PG, and a #2 flame maple neck. Since I got it used, I do not know for sure, but, maybe someone ordered it like this(?) If this picture is good enough, any help is much appreciated.

It's Swamp Ash, for sure.

It's possible that it is a Semi-Hollow body without f-hole and if so, then the body would definitely be Swamp Ash, regardless of the finish ordered. The other
possibility is that the original purchaser of the guitar ordered it with a Swamp Ash body.

Hope this helps.

[hubcapserf]

The other
possibility is that the original purchaser of the guitar ordered it with a Swamp Ash body.

That would also explain the mint PG.

Thanks everyone for your input.

[djyne]

I thought mint PG wasn't available with the asat classic...regarding the g&l website of course!

[replyman]

Here:



Description: ASAT Classic in White, 3-ply Mint pickguard, Maple fingerboard with Vintage Frets and Gun-Oil Gloss neck finish.