Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:01 pm
Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:24 pm
guitar2be wrote:Hello guys!
I tried a tribute ASAT classic with maple fretboard (that i really liked) but I am pretty much new to G&L guitars so I kindly ask for your help with this one.
My ultimate goal is to have a guitar with a good, usable tremolo system that isn't a floyd rose. I used to have an Ibanez RG with an edge pro trem that was really good but sold it because I don't play metal anymore. Other than this ibanez, I overall didn't have much luck in the past with tremolos. I tried a bunch of different guitars (from Chapman ml-1, Squier Classic Vibe, Ibanez RG with edge zero 2,...) and none, when taken out the box and set up, impressed me much, whether it was poor tuning stability, lack of good trem arm adjustment, or just a bad feeling overall). Anyway all of these trems basically felt really useless, and it is really starting to piss me off, not having a reliable instrument to get creative on. So, you see I'm kinda frustrated over the lack of quality trems in this world, on affordable guitars anyway.
On the other hand, I heard really good things about the G&L dual fulcrum trem, so I am tempted to try one out.
The tribute legacy to me kinda looks and sounds like a guitar that could satisfy my needs. I really like the sound, but am obviously skeptical about the trem. So my question is, is the dual fulcrum trem really "the best strat trem" out there as some put it, and is it as good as people are saying? How stable is it? Is it as good as the one on the USA models in terms of quality materials and what are the differences? I know that the trems with cheap baseplate materials can get worn out over time and then don't keep the tuning, so I am worried about how good it works long term.. I see the tuners aren't locking, but that isn't a problem, I'd buy them if necessary.
I also noticed that there are different body woods on the legacy models and was wondering if they should sound the same or maybe equally as good? I mean there is quite a price difference and I really like the cheaper basswood lake placid blue version over the more expensive swamp ash sunburst one. I am sure i need a rosewood fretboard though, because i can't stand the maple ones. There are some audio clips on thomann music store website where the basswood versions sound a lot worse than the swamp ash ones, so I'm confused..
My main problem is that I can't try these guitars out anywhere near me, so I would need to order one to try it out and send it back if it isn't ok.
I am also considering buying the ASAT tribute bluesboy if the legacy tremolo isn't what i'm looking for, so I'm in a dilemma right now and looking for some answers. If you guys can vouch for the tribute dual fulcrum trem, I will go for a legacy, if not, I am probably gonna be happy with an ASAT but will still strive for a tremolo equipped guitar.. I'd buy both but don't have that kinda money
Thanks for you time and answers!
Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:17 pm
Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:41 am
Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:19 am
guitar2be wrote:I remembered, I have another question. I also see now that the necks are finished differently (satin on swamp ash 3TS and lacquered on LPB basswood). I am skeptical about the lacquered finishes, because I'm a sweaty player... I know I'd prefer the satin one, but don't want to rule out the lacquered because I like LPB color. So, is the lacquered finish done really sticky or is it smooth? I have tried different heavy lacquered necks and found that some play better than the rest and are done smoother... meeh, i guess i'll just have to buy both, compare, and then send one back