NGD! ASAT Special Deluxe

[desertrat07]

I just got this one in - my 4th G&L. I guess that means I've officially got a problem! First thing I noticed is that it is a little lighter than my maple-bodied ASAT Special. Sound wise, the Special is a little more brash with more pronounced highs and lows. The Special Deluxe is extremely well-balanced with slightly more mid-range. Both are incredible pro-level instruments, and I feel lucky to have them.

http://s1130.photobucket.com/albums/m53 ... %20Deluxe/





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[BillEvans1956]

Lovely guitar. I love the ASAT Special Deluxe. I have two!

Bill

[desertrat07]

Lovely guitar. I love the ASAT Special Deluxe. I have two!

Bill

Bill,

What are your thoughts on the sound of the Special Deluxe vs. the Special? I wasn't sure I needed both, but they really are different guitars despite the similarities.

[darwinohm]

Wow! that one is beautiful-- Darwin

[BillEvans1956]

Lovely guitar. I love the ASAT Special Deluxe. I have two!

Bill

Bill,

What are your thoughts on the sound of the Special Deluxe vs. the Special? I wasn't sure I needed both, but they really are different guitars despite the similarities.

Hi,

Not sure I can give an opinion there. I only have the Special Deluxe. I always figured they would sound the same, having the same MFD pickups, so was surprised to read your post.

Bill

[Ahryn]

Congrats! good to hear about the tonal differences as I ordered a special deluxe because I was looking for a more balanced middy sound, of course mine lacks the maple top so it should have even less bite.

[yowhatsshakin]

Stunning beauty and nice picture! Have fun with it. And welcome to the club. Your next post is supposed to start with: "Hi, my name is desertrat07 and I have G&L G.A.S ..."

- Jos

[gitman001]

Wow, what a sweet looking special .... and i think there are quite a few of us in the 4+ club. No one has seemed to offer us any help! I totally understand the deluxe sounding quite a bit different - My special and special semi-hollow have quite different tonally qualities despite being almost the same guitar.
Enjoy
Scott

[BillEvans1956]

Wow, what a sweet looking special :evilgrin: .... and i think there are quite a few of us in the 4+ club. No one has seemed to offer us any help! I totally understand the deluxe sounding quite a bit different - My special and special semi-hollow have quite different tonally qualities despite being almost the same guitar.
Enjoy
Scott

Hi Scott,

Interesting to hear that the semi-hollow can have such a difference in tone. I'm considering the purchase of a Bluesboy, but can't decide whether to go semi-hollow or solid body. And, if I go for the semi-hollow, then the decision is 'F' hole or no 'F' hole. Anyone here got any views on this? Thanks.

Bill

[blargfromouterspace]

Beeeeeee-yooooooooo-tiiiiiiiiiiiii-fullllllllll!!!!!! If I ever get a Special I think it'll have to be a Deluxe, that is just gorgeous.

[desertrat07]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. As good as this guitar looks, it sounds even better. Amazing really - I've definitely found the guitar for me. Until I find another one, or two, or three . . .