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Sprinter 92 · Post by **Sprinter 92** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:20 pm

I went Asat crazy this past week! The Bluesboy is new and the Asat Special Deluxe is used. I wasn't looking for a new G&L, but the Bluesboy sounded great and the neck fit perfectly, so I had to buy it!!!

The Asat Special Deluxe is the no top version.

blargfromouterspace · Post by **blargfromouterspace** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:33 pm

Fullerton Red NEVER fails to look good. Classy looking Deluxe too!

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:11 pm

Man, what a lovely pair. I think I know you got the one on then right for a great price on eBay recently isn't it?

Congrats and enjoy Steve!

- Jos

Sprinter 92 · Post by **Sprinter 92** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:00 pm

yowhatsshakin wrote: I think I know you got the one on the right for a great price on eBay recently isn't it?

That's it! I still can't believe I got it bought and shipped for such a great price. It's not as rough as the photos made it look.

KenC · Post by **KenC** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:29 pm

Congrats! That's a nice way to spend a long weekend.

Ken

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:38 pm

Sprinter 92 wrote:
yowhatsshakin wrote: I think I know you got the one on the right for a great price on eBay recently isn't it?
That's it! I still can't believe I got it bought and shipped for such a great price. It's not as rough as the photos made it look.

I know Steve

I was watching the same auction. I'm so happy it went to somebody who can appreciate that guitar.

For some background, and anybody knowing better can correct me, the original idea for the ASAT Special Deluxe No Top came from ProGuitarShop in Portland, OR. The only difference as far as I know is that on that original series the headstock was painted black instead of the natural on yours. When you look at it, the body as you have it is very similar to the ASAT 'Super', a Special Build model issued in 2004. Difference would be that your No Top has a hard-rock maple neck versus a hog neck on the Super.

Now you also likel understand why i was interested in that particular guitar

- Jos

Fumble fingers · Post by **Fumble fingers** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:49 pm

beautiful pair !! ..... it sure has been a good time to buy

darwinohm · Post by **darwinohm** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:53 pm

Steve, you are a lucky man! They are my favorite colors. You done good!-- Darwin

Post by **Craig** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:04 pm

yowhatsshakin wrote:
Sprinter 92 wrote:
yowhatsshakin wrote: I think I know you got the one on the right for a great price on eBay recently isn't it?
That's it! I still can't believe I got it bought and shipped for such a great price. It's not as rough as the photos made it look.
I know Steve I was watching the same auction. I'm so happy it went to somebody who can appreciate that guitar.

For some background, and anybody knowing better can correct me, the original idea for the ASAT Special Deluxe No Top came from ProGuitarShop in Portland, OR. The only difference as far as I know is that on that original series the headstock was painted black instead of the natural on yours. When you look at it, the body as you have it is very similar to the ASAT 'Super', a Special Build model issued in 2004. Difference would be that your No Top has a hard-rock maple neck versus a hog neck on the Super.

Now you also likel understand why i was interested in that particular guitar

- Jos

This is correct and that short run was done exclusively for PGS in 2011. Sprinter92 registered this one with a body date year of 2012, so I am wondering if another
batch was done for PGS with slightly different specs or perhaps for some other G&L dealer. Steve, can you tell me how the Model Name is listed on the Custom Build Specs Sheet?
I will try to get more info from Dave on this and find out if ASAT Special Deluxe models with no Maple top can now be ordered by any dealer; possibly another "off-menu" item to add to our list.

BTW, Cherryburst on Mahogany look's quite different then on Alder or Swamp Ash. Both guitars look great.

supereiv · Post by **supereiv** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:48 pm

Congrats on a nice pair of guitars !

Sprinter 92 · Post by **Sprinter 92** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 5:26 am

Craig wrote:

This is correct and that short run was done exclusively for PGS in 2011. Sprinter92 registered this one with a body date year of 2012, so I am wondering if another
batch was done for PGS with slightly different specs or perhaps for some other G&L dealer. Steve, can you tell me how the Model Name is listed on the Custom Build Specs Sheet?
I will try to get more info from Dave on this and find out if ASAT Special Deluxe models with no Maple top can now be ordered by any dealer; possibly another "off-menu" item to add to our list.

The Asat Special Deluxe has the serial number plate on the back of the headstock. I thought G&L started using those in 2012? Did G&L start using them in 2011? The date stamp on the body is hard to read. The last digit is extremely faint. It may be 2011. I didn't get any of the paperwork with it, so I don't have the Custom Build Specs Sheet.

astutzmann · Post by **astutzmann** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 5:53 am

I have an early 2011 ASAT Special Deluxe. See my avatar and it has the serial number plate on it, so I'm sure they started with 2011 years.

Sprinter 92 · Post by **Sprinter 92** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 6:01 am

astutzmann wrote:I have an early 2011 ASAT Special Deluxe. See my avatar and it has the serial number plate on it, so I'm sure they started with 2011 years.

I wasn't sure what year G&L did start using the serial number plates. I've done a poor job of keeping up with G&L's offerings for the past few years. The Bluesboy was the first brand new G&L I've seen in person in about three years.

Post by **Craig** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 6:59 am

Sprinter 92 wrote:
astutzmann wrote:I have an early 2011 ASAT Special Deluxe. See my avatar and it has the serial number plate on it, so I'm sure they started with 2011 years.
I wasn't sure what year G&L did start using the serial number plates. I've done a poor job of keeping up with G&L's offerings for the past few years. The Bluesboy was the first brand new G&L I've seen in person in about three years.

The serial numbering change along with the metal plate was began in February 2011. See serial number significance for reference.

Because your's does not have the black painted headstock I don't think it's one of the ones made for PGS.

Sprinter 92 · Post by **Sprinter 92** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:02 am

Craig wrote:
The serial numbering change along with the metal plate was began in February 2011. See serial number significance for reference.

Because your's does not have the black painted headstock I don't think it's one of the ones made for PGS.

The serial number on my guitar is: CLF062240 I did a serial number search in the registry for all guitars registered between serial number CLF062200 and number CLF062300. All of them that had dates listed were for July 2011. So my guitar must be a 2011 model. I have corrected the info in the registry for this guitar.

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:07 pm

Sprinter 92 wrote:I went Asat crazy this past week!

I bet your financial planner said you need more "Assets" , not ASATs

Nice finds . I'm gonna have to try a bluesboy someday.

elwood

Sprinter 92 · Post by **Sprinter 92** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 6:15 pm

Elwood wrote:
I bet your financial planner said you need more "Assets" , not ASATs

Asat's are assets aren't they?

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 6:29 pm

Sprinter 92 wrote:
Elwood wrote:
I bet your financial planner said you need more "Assets" , not ASATs

Asat's are assets aren't they?

Quite right !

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:19 pm

Elwood wrote:
Sprinter 92 wrote:
Elwood wrote:
I bet your financial planner said you need more "Assets" , not ASATs

Asat's are assets aren't they?
Quite right !

+1

Sprinter 92 · Post by **Sprinter 92** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:24 pm

Sprinter 92 wrote:
Craig wrote:

This is correct and that short run was done exclusively for PGS in 2011. Sprinter92 registered this one with a body date year of 2012, so I am wondering if another
batch was done for PGS with slightly different specs or perhaps for some other G&L dealer. Steve, can you tell me how the Model Name is listed on the Custom Build Specs Sheet?
I will try to get more info from Dave on this and find out if ASAT Special Deluxe models with no Maple top can now be ordered by any dealer; possibly another "off-menu" item to add to our list.

The Asat Special Deluxe has the serial number plate on the back of the headstock. I thought G&L started using those in 2012? Did G&L start using them in 2011? The date stamp on the body is hard to read. The last digit is extremely faint. It may be 2011. I didn't get any of the paperwork with it, so I don't have the Custom Build Specs Sheet.

I have an update! The seller found the paperwork and I received it in the mail today. The model is listed as: Asat Special Deluxe The build sheet is dated 7/12/2011

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