NGD: 2016 ASAT Special

[cho]

OK. I finally registered my G&Ls and I'm ready to start posting pictures! Here is my latest acquisition, and one of the few guitars that I have purchased new. I really like the combination of the ASAT body and the DFV bridge. And, of course, I love the large MFDs! This is my first G&L with the OLS body and the newer neck profile (1-11/16" nut width w/ 1-5/8" string spacing & 9.5" radius). It is very comfortable and the neck feels good: a nice middle ground between the vintage 80s necks and the 12" radius necks that used to be standard. This one has an alpine white finish, alder body & rosewood fretboard, which has a nice reddish tint to it. I am a sucker for a white guitar with a dark fretboard (I love the 30th anniversary models!) Enjoy!

- Chris

[WitSok]

Wow, that is beautiful! Not normally a fan of white, but that one really pops. Gorgeous contrast between the Rosewood and white. I do like the monochromic look of white pu, pg, and body. Bet sounds a great as it looks! Funny how there always seems to be a gorgeous guitar in a color that I'd normally not consider. Congratulations on that beauty! Cheers, Dan

The world needs more big MFDs!

[Kit]

Love it! What does it for me are the mfds plus the DF, not usual to see that combination. I have been tempted by SC2s for the same reason.

[sam]

Hi Chris,

You have one beautiful ASAT!! The big MFD's with a DF are a fantastic mix. I have one and know what you have in your hands. Be sure an give more feedback as you play it.

Play loud and often!

[john o]

nice contrast of the rosewood fretboard and the white body - beautiful guitar! enjoy...

[meursault]

Nice one !... it confirms my will to make a white PG for mine ! ^^

[Elwood]

That's inviting. The curves look really nice with white.
Nice choices.

[FZTNT]

Beautiful guitar Chris. I like the white on white look. Maybe have to look into that one day. The big MFDs are great. I don't have a T style with tremolo bridge so that too is on my list. Bet it sounds as good as it looks, congrats and enjoy.

Tom

[cho]

Thanks, all!

I am really liking this guitar! I have long loved the large MFD pickups, but, until recently, only had the SC models. i got this one while working on a partscaster guitar, which is very similar. Over a year ago, I picked up a blonde ash Z3 body with the DFV cutout, and I spent a year looking for a neck. Eventually I found one of these (newer) ASAT necks and I am putting it together with a custom pickguard. I won't reveal the pickup configuration yet, but here is a peek at the bones:



Hoping to finish this over the holidays. Of course, I'll post pics when I finish.

Cheers,
Chris