Is my ASAT polyurethane or lacquer?

[Case24]

I have a 2004 ASAT Classic that I picked up last week. I've had both lacquered and polyurethane finished guitars in the past. Lacquered finishes have a sweet smell to them when you open the case; even years after they were built. This ASAT has that same sweet smell to it and the finish has a slightly sticky feel compared to my poly 2008 American Strat. Am I imagining things or did G&L build some 2004 guitars with lacquered finishes. The guitar is black I should add with a wood binding. I don't want anyone to think I'm a finish snob; I don't care either way. I would just like to know for the sake of caring for the finish. I was told this was a Limited Edition guitar that year but have no way to prove it.

[Salmon]

If you post the serial number, as many specs as you know about it and a picture people might be able to help to identify the design as a limited edition.

[Craig]

I have a 2004 ASAT Classic that I picked up last week. I've had both lacquered and polyurethane finished guitars in the past. Lacquered finishes have a sweet smell to them when you open the case; even years after they were built. This ASAT has that same sweet smell to it and the finish has a slightly sticky feel compared to my poly 2008 American Strat. Am I imagining things or did G&L build some 2004 guitars with lacquered finishes. The guitar is black I should add with a wood binding. I don't want anyone to think I'm a finish snob; I don't care either way. I would just like to know for the sake of caring for the finish. I was told this was a Limited Edition guitar that year but have no way to prove it.

It's must be poly. The Rustic series (Nitrocellulose finishes) did not start until 2009. See: Production List of G&L Instruments (USA).
Also see: List of Special Edition & Non-Production ASAT-style guitars.
Hope this helps.

[Case24]

I have a 2004 ASAT Classic that I picked up last week. I've had both lacquered and polyurethane finished guitars in the past. Lacquered finishes have a sweet smell to them when you open the case; even years after they were built. This ASAT has that same sweet smell to it and the finish has a slightly sticky feel compared to my poly 2008 American Strat. Am I imagining things or did G&L build some 2004 guitars with lacquered finishes. The guitar is black I should add with a wood binding. I don't want anyone to think I'm a finish snob; I don't care either way. I would just like to know for the sake of caring for the finish. I was told this was a Limited Edition guitar that year but have no way to prove it.

It's must be poly. The Rustic series (Nitrocellulose finishes) did not start until 2009. See: Production List of G&L Instruments (USA).
Also see: List of Special Edition & Non-Production ASAT-style guitars.
Hope this helps.

Thanks for clearing that up. Much thinner looking finish than my Fender and the sweet smell had me wondering.