Converting ASAT Classic to ASAT Classic 'S'

[dalto]

I have been toying with the idea of converting my ASAT Classic to an ASAT Classic 'S'. It seems pretty straight forward. Replace the pickguard, switch, install a push pull and re-wire everything.

There are two things that seem challenging. First, I haven't taken the pickguard off but I am guessing I would have to route a larger hole where the pickups mount. Perhaps an even bigger problem is where to acquire an RWRP S500 pickup.

I though if anyone would know the answers it would be the guys here.

[Craig]

I have been toying with the idea of converting my ASAT Classic to an ASAT Classic 'S'. It seems pretty straight forward. Replace the pickguard, switch, install a push pull and re-wire everything.

There are two things that seem challenging. First, I haven't taken the pickguard off but I am guessing I would have to route a larger hole where the pickups mount. Perhaps an even bigger problem is where to acquire an RWRP S500 pickup.

I though if anyone would know the answers it would be the guys here.

Here is what the pickup route looks like for both ASAT Classic and ASAT Classic 'S':





You can order the middle MFD S-500 pickup from G&L's On-Line Store: PICKUP - S-500 MFD SINGLE-COIL.

Doing this will convert your ASAT Classic to a pre-February 2011 version of the ASAT Classic 'S' model. See this in our Gallery: ASAT Classic S Wiring Diagram and Picture Diagrams.
If you want to convert to the newer version of the AC 'S', you will want to replace the neck pickup with the RW/RP version pickup. You can also get that pickup from the G&L On-Line Store: PICKUP - ASAT CLASSIC MFD NECK.

Hope this helps.

[blargfromouterspace]

New pickguard, pickups and electronics is going to cost you $150, might as well save up the little bit extra and get another G&L. Definitely get another G&L

[dalto]

You can order the middle MFD S-500 pickup from G&L's On-Line Store: PICKUP - S-500 MFD SINGLE-COIL.

Thanks! I am not sure how I missed that there was drop down on that page that lets you pick the pickup position.

Doing this will convert your ASAT Classic to a pre-February 2011 version of the ASAT Classic 'S' model. See this in our Gallery: ASAT Classic S Wiring Diagram and Picture Diagrams.
If you want to convert to the newer version of the AC 'S', you will want to replace the neck pickup with the RW/RP version pickup. You can also get that pickup from the G&L On-Line Store: PICKUP - ASAT CLASSIC MFD NECK.

Hope this helps.

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That helps a lot, thanks!

[dalto]

New pickguard, pickups and electronics is going to cost you $150, might as well save up the little bit extra and get another G&L. Definitely get another G&L

Yeah, I considered it but I decided that I have too many guitars so I have been trying to live by the rule that if I want to add another I have to sell one. Since I don't have anything I want to part with I was toying with the idea of modifying an existing guitar. That being said, if I am only buying one extra pickup I could do it to any of my t-style guitars. Hmm........

[themikeaustin]

An ASAT Tribute would be a good choice to mod, if you've got one. You'd be able to change the neck pickup location to match the USA models while you're at it...

[Craig]

New pickguard, pickups and electronics is going to cost you $150, might as well save up the little bit extra and get another G&L. Definitely get another G&L

Yeah, I considered it but I decided that I have too many guitars so I have been trying to live by the rule that if I want to add another I have to sell one. Since I don't have anything I want to part with I was toying with the idea of modifying an existing guitar. That being said, if I am only buying one extra pickup I could do it to any of my t-style guitars. Hmm........

You might consider converting your ASAT Classic to the ASAT Classic III. That way you would only need to buy the RW/RP neck pickup and put it in the middle position.
See: http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/US ... /index.asp.

Just a thought.