Interesting Finish on '87 ASAT...

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Interesting Finish on '87 ASAT...

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Whatcha ya'll make of this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-G-L-ASAT-S ... SwVghXEdZP

Looks like it may be an aftermarket refin… black neck plate screws + smaller black string tree screw seem to also imply someone's own customising...

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Re: Interesting Finish on '87 ASAT...

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I thought it was a refinish/paint , especially since the pickguard is paint matched
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I emailed Dave to see if he can look it up in the factory logs.

Stay tuned.

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Craig wrote:I emailed Dave to see if he can look it up in the factory logs.

Stay tuned.

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I just heard back from Dave:
Hi Craig,

Serial number G023018 is (or was) an ASAT in Natural Ash, maple #2 neck completed April 13, 1988. It was built on a typical purchase order from G&L Music Sales, Inc.
Apparently, an owner of the guitar thought it would look better with a lot of blue going on.

Thanks, Craig.

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