New ASAT Special Semi-Hollow and 1st EBay experience

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gitman001
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New ASAT Special Semi-Hollow and 1st EBay experience

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So i was sitting in front of my computer last saturday afternoon, and i came across across a 99' G&L ASAT with a low price and no bids.... so i bid and actually won! It was my first time using the bay and wasn't sure what to expect........ :shocked003: I am happy to report that it was a fantastic experience, i don't know if that is the norm or not, but for a first timer it was more than i expected. Here are some pics i took this morning after bringing her home from a quick once over at my local dealer.
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Congrats Scott!! That is a beauty. Is the finish CAR? The flake in that finish is always throwing me off.

Nice the seller gave you an honest chance to prove yourself as an eBay-er. Some of them are really fickle on first-timers. And as far as experience goes, a lot depends on the honesty of the seller and the quality of the wares offered. In the case of G&L's, the latter is usually well taken care of.

Don't forget to add or update this guitar in the Registry.

- Jos
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Wow! That's a beauty! Matching headstocks give guitars with rosewood boards a nice custom feel.
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Lovely guitar there. Great colour!
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Gorgeous Guitar there! Glad you had a good experience too. It's nice to hear about those.
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Thanks guys,

I thought the color was ruby red metallic.... but now i'm not sure - It is pretty dark in person, but i have never seen a CAR in person either. Maybe i'll have to order a new one to compare! (That is after my SC-2 arrives)
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Beautiful guitar Scott. I think is is a CAR.-- Darwin
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Hey Scott,

Judging from your picture of the guitar in its case, I am pretty sure it is Candy Apple Red. It is really weird how the texture seems to change under certain lighting conditions (read flash).

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Thanks for the help - i will go with the experts on this one and officially call it CAR. Here it is in a different light with the rest of the collection
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Very nice! :alright:

My ebay experience has been very good but always get as much information as possible.

Rock on!
Cya,
Sam