NGD! ASAT Classic Rustic

[jammers5]

Picked it up today on loan to "try it out!" It ain't going back!

J5

[Admin note: used timage BBCode to display photo-It's a beauty!]

[SouthpawGuy]

That's a nice one ! Haven't seen too many of the rustics.

[gitman001]

That is a beauty.... When someone mentions tele that is the exact guitar that always pops into my head. I have never had the pleasure of playing a rustic, which may be a good thing because i know it would be coming home with me also.
Enjoy,
Scott

[johnnyqb]

beautiful!!

[suave eddie]

The question frequently arises as to what should G&L come up with next?

Looking at the 'Rustic' I think G&L should go a step further--Create an ASAT classic with traditional Alnico vintage style pickups. This would be to the ASAT as the Legacy is to the S-500. If they don't want to design their own pickups, they could go to Seymour Duncan or any of several other makers that have 'vintage' style Tele pickups.

They could keep the Nitro Butterscotch finish and maybe put a chunky "U" shaped neck with vintage frets. This would be similar to the Fender 'nocaster' reissues and the '52 reissues...only better.

I know the MFD pickups are what draws many to G&L, but there are also many who probably change out their pickups on the Classic for more of a traditional Tele sound.

[yowhatsshakin]

Looking at the 'Rustic' I think G&L should go a step further--Create an ASAT classic with traditional Alnico vintage style pickups. This would be to the ASAT as the Legacy is to the S-500. If they don't want to design their own pickups, they could go to Seymour Duncan or any of several other makers that have 'vintage' style Tele pickups.

For a while around 2004 you could get yourself a ASAT JD-5 which had a Seymour Duncan APTL-3JD (Jerry Donahue's favorite Tele neck pickup) in the bridge and a G&L CLF-100 Alnico pup in the neck. So they have done it before.

- Jos

[suave eddie]

The JD-5 is the closest to what I refer to, although being an 'unofficial' signature series it sports some specific features that are not exactly vintage.....plus they are extremely rare.

When I see a butterscotch tele-style like the Rustic, it reminds me of the original '51-'52 "nocaster" and "Broadcaster" type vintage spec Telecasters that Leo started with. I don't know how popular it would be if G&L were to produce a real ASAT "vintage" style.

[jammers5]

Picked it up today on loan to "try it out!" It ain't going back!

J5

[Admin note: used timage BBCode to display photo-It's a beauty!]

Got another thing today to compliment the G&L.....http://s1117.photobucket.com/albums/k60 ... C05489.jpg


J5

[yowhatsshakin]

That's an amazing combo Is there any chance the Dr. Z Z Wreck is a not so subtle reference to any or all of Ken Fischer's famous Trainwreck amps? (To find the answer, you can cheat by checking this site).

- Jos

[jammers5]

That's an amazing combo Is there any chance the Dr. Z Z Wreck is a not so subtle reference to any or all of Ken Fischer's famous Trainwreck amps? (To find the answer, you can cheat by checking this site).

- Jos

Yes, the Z Wreck's original designed prototype by Dr Z was sent to Ken Fischer , who made some changes to the design and layout. So although Ken did not design the amp he definitely had a hand in it. He even suggested the name "Z Wreck" As soon as I heard about this, I wanted one, knowing Ken's stellar reputation with his Trainwreck amps.

I 've paired to up with my ASAT Classic Rustic and oh..my..god what a combination! I know it's not the appropriate thread for an amp review but it is amazing.

I'll be posting a full review of the amp on Z Talk.

Cheers,

J5

[blargfromouterspace]

Jammers, those two are a great match. That's a serious tone rig

[jammers5]

Jammers, those two are a great match. That's a serious tone rig

Thanks blargfromouterspace I have to pinch myself when I start playing the guitar and amp. I am truly a lucky man to have this setup!

J5

[Frank Chessman]

Brother, you don't have to buy anything else - you done bought the best - G&L and Dr. Z!

Z amps are tweaked to bring out the full potential of the MFD pickups. Well, not really, but the combination sounds so good you'd think they were!

I haven't played a Rustic, but every comment I've read tells me they're some very special guitars. Enjoy!

[jammers5]

Brother, you don't have to buy anything else - you done bought the best - G&L and Dr. Z!

Z amps are tweaked to bring out the full potential of the MFD pickups. Well, not really, but the combination sounds so good you'd think they were!

I haven't played a Rustic, but every comment I've read tells me they're some very special guitars. Enjoy!

Thanks Frank appreciate that! And yes the Rustic is a special instrument that has exceeded my expectations!

J5

[jammers5]

Brother, you don't have to buy anything else - you done bought the best - G&L and Dr. Z!

Z amps are tweaked to bring out the full potential of the MFD pickups. Well, not really, but the combination sounds so good you'd think they were!

I haven't played a Rustic, but every comment I've read tells me they're some very special guitars. Enjoy!

Thanks Frank appreciate that! And yes the Rustic is a special instrument that has exceeded my expectations!

J5

Coming up on a year with this guitar and am still absolutely FLOORED by it! Oddly enough, haven't seen many posts from others on this guitar.....I wonder how many G&L built?



J5

[darwinohm]

Jammer, cool rig!-- Darwin

[gitman001]

Hey J5, glad you are still loving the ASAT with the Z. You're right, we don't see to may rustics round here... you're lucky to have such a beauty.

Scott

[flipnaut]

you play Z? mean!