ASAT Classic w/ ASAT Deluxe Control Layout -no control plate

[DrunkenGarbageCan]

Stumbled upon a nice ASAT Classic Bluesboy with what is suppose to be Black Limba top.

Most of the Black Limba ASAT's I see have a control plate with the 2 controls and selector inline. The Bluesboy I saw had no control plate and a control layout similar to an ASAT Deluxe.

Is this an option? I do not recall seeing it listed on the option selections.

Just curious

[john o]

welcome, it does appear to be an option. i bought one last year (a 2015)...
http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/GALLERY2/ma ... alNumber=3

[Craig]

Stumbled upon a nice ASAT Classic Bluesboy with what is suppose to be Black Limba top.

Most of the Black Limba ASAT's I see have a control plate with the 2 controls and selector inline. The Bluesboy I saw had no control plate and a control layout similar to an ASAT Deluxe.

Is this an option? I do not recall seeing it listed on the option selections.

Just curious

No, that is definitely a special build or from a special production run. All Black Limba top G&L instruments are
special builds by the factory and not a current option. Rear Mounted Controls on the ASAT Classic Bluesboy is also not a current option.
Also, see this post on special production runs: What does "special production run" mean?.
Here is list of some the past special builds: List of Special Edition & Non-Production ASAT-style guitars.

Hope this helps.

[john o]

thx Craig (source of truth around here)!
in my case then, luck, not option

[DrunkenGarbageCan]

welcome, it does appear to be an option. i bought one last year (a 2015)...
http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/GALLERY2/ma ... alNumber=3

That looks very similar.

Do you have any build info on it?

Thanks!!!

[john o]

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