Craig's Mahogany ASAT

Salmon · Post by **Salmon** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 3:47 pm

Hope it's alright to create a thread about a guitar that is owned by another member here so I can comment on it.

It was used in a Knowledgebase thread but it seemed like it was bound to draw a lot of off-topic comments.

So...

HHHHOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLYYYYY SMOKES!

Sharp ASAT Craig!

Case24 · Post by **Case24** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 3:53 pm

You're not kidding!! That ASAT is beautiful!! Nice guitar Craig.

blargfromouterspace · Post by **blargfromouterspace** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:28 pm

That is lovely! It would look even better with a big gold Bigsby on it

darwinohm · Post by **darwinohm** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:00 pm

Yep, that is a keeper. You don't see many with a Mahogany neck. Gold hardware is no longer available. Craig has some beauties. Maybe we can get him to post some of them to keep us entertained! I know that he has a stunning Z-3 with Gold. -- Darwin

Post by **Craig** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:00 pm

Salmon wrote:Hope it's alright to create a thread about a guitar that is owned by another member here so I can comment on it.

It was used in a Knowledgebase thread but it seemed like it was bound to draw a lot of off-topic comments.

So...

HHHHOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLYYYYY SMOKES!

Sharp ASAT Craig!

My bad for including the full shot of this guitar in the Knowledgebase post.

I've removed it from the knowledgebase post, since you decided to post it here. I would have preferred that you PM or EM me before posting ... oh well.

Elwood had suggested that I post some photos in this sub-forum and I will do so when I have some free time to take some photos of my latest ones.
I will also explain my motivation for having this guitar built.

In the meantime, you can see some of my G&L's in my Registered User's Gallery: Album: Webmaster Craig.

Now back to visit with my daughter before she heads home.

jeffmarshall67 · Post by **jeffmarshall67** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:46 pm

Post by **Craig** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:54 pm

I knew I should have not posted that full shot of my guitar in the knowledgebase post.

Salmon, I know you were just trying to be helpful, but next time please contact me first and wait for my reply... Thnx

Well, I finally got some spare time to followup on this post.

Now for a little background on this guitar. In 1999 I bought a new Custom Creations ASAT Junior from Tim Page (Buffalo Brothers) at the San Jose Guitar show.
I really like this guitar a lot, but I am a huge fan of the Saddle-Lock bridge, so I always thought that I'd like to get one with a SL bridge. Fast forward to 2004, I had
the opportunity to have the factory custom build a guitar for me, so this is what I ordered: ASAT Semi-Hollow with Mahogany body and #1 neck, Natural Gloss finish,
Gold hardware, Locking tuners, Graph-Tech nut. I did order it without the f-hole but that did not get communicated onto the factory order and I really am fine with it as is:

This is my go to guitar (unplugged) in our Great Room and sits on a stand next to the big screen TV.

When I first got it, I AB'd it with the Junior and felt that I got exactly what I was looking for. The Junior is a tad bit lighter in weight but only a few ounces (just a guesstimate).

I do have some more G&L's to post here in the Porn section, so stay tuned, as time permits.

Thanks all for your comments.

Fumble fingers · Post by **Fumble fingers** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:21 pm

sweet guitars !! ... nice amps

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:39 pm

Craig wrote:I knew I should have not posted that full shot of my guitar in the knowledgebase post. ...

That was the OMG shot for me , thanks for the follow-ups

The ebony fretboard must add some stiffness and density to the equation that I bet makes for a nice attack.

It sure is the perfect choice to bring a little contrast , the mahogany finish doesn't look so dark .

Salmon · Post by **Salmon** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:46 pm

Craig wrote:...I would have preferred that you PM or EM me before posting...

..truly

tdiers · Post by **tdiers** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:49 am

Super great looking ASATs Craig!

fianoman · Post by **fianoman** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:40 am

Hubba hubba... That is a nice lookin' couple there Craig!

Post by **gitman001** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:45 am

Wow Craig, that is a beauty!

My 25th anniversary is so resonate unplugged... I am not surprised that this is your go to unplugged axe

I have always wondered what the 25th would sound like with the regular MFD's and here you have had the answer for years!

Scott

darwinohm · Post by **darwinohm** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:29 am

Sweet Craig, is that an IStomp just to the left of the guitar? -- Darwin

Post by **Craig** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 12:11 pm

darwinohm wrote:Sweet Craig, is that an IStomp just to the left of the guitar? -- Darwin

Good eye, Darwin! Yes, I got one when you first posted about them. I've been playing with the Leslie settings and it's sounds really good.
The only issue I have with it is I need to get a slightly longer patch cable, that's why it's currently sitting on it's box or I could just lower my
amp stand.

jediguitarist · Post by **jediguitarist** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:59 pm

darwinohm wrote:Yep, that is a keeper. You don't see many with a Mahogany neck. Gold hardware is no longer available. Craig has some beauties. Maybe we can get him to post some of them to keep us entertained! I know that he has a stunning Z-3 with Gold. -- Darwin

This!!!

Salmon · Post by **Salmon** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:44 pm

Good choice with the ebony fretboard wood designing this guitar. I had been close to contacting the dealer and asking if my special order could be switched to ebony. A few days later the guitar arrived at the store anyway. If there is a next time that guitar will probably have an ebony fretboard.

Post by **Craig** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:57 pm

Tim GuitarsOnTheWeb wrote:Freaking gorgeous guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tim

Thanks, Tim!

BTW, that ASAT Junior I got from you is still the lightest weight G&L I currently own. It is a keeper for sure.

Post by **Craig** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:01 pm

Salmon wrote:Good choice with the ebony fretboard wood designing this guitar. I had been close to contacting the dealer and asking if my special order could be switched to ebony. A few days later the guitar arrived at the store anyway. If there is a next time that guitar will probably have an ebony fretboard.

Ebony has been a favorite fretboard wood of mine for quite some time. I really like G&L's Ebony they got in the past as they do not stain it and it can have a lot of character.

Post by **Craig** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:06 pm

jediguitarist wrote:
darwinohm wrote:Yep, that is a keeper. You don't see many with a Mahogany neck. Gold hardware is no longer available. Craig has some beauties. Maybe we can get him to post some of them to keep us entertained! I know that he has a stunning Z-3 with Gold. -- Darwin
This!!!

I hope to have some free time next week and weather permitting, will take some photos of the Z-3, along with some others which I have not yet posted about.
In the meantime, you can see the Z-3 in my Gallery Album, see link in a previous post above.

Nnanji · Post by **Nnanji** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 3:51 pm

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