Guitars by Leo (aka "GbL")

Here is a chart of Special Edition, Limited Run, and Non-Production ASAT-style guitars (USA):

[special thanks to yowhatsshakin for converting this table ]
[center][size=150][b]Special Edition, Limited Run, and Non-Production ASAT-style guitars (USA)[/b][/size][/center]

Model	Description
ASAT with MFD humbuckers	Standard ASAT with one or two MFD humbucking pickups (Cavalier, HG-2). Rare variant from the late 1980s and very early 1990s.
ASAT Classic Commemorative	Special numbered limited-edition ASAT Classic commemorating the life and career of Leo Fender. All-gold hardware, gold pickguard, body binding (front and back), bound birdseye neck. Most featured an ash body finished in cherry sunburst, with a maple neck, though many exceptions exist. See the ASAT Classic Commemorative: Rarebird page on this site for more information. 1991 to 1993.
ASAT Classic 'DADDY'S 22nd ANNIVERSARY' Special Edition	In 1994, Daddy’s Junky Music, with several locations in New England, commissioning 22 double-bound ASAT Classics to celebrate its 22nd year of existence. reference: The "Daddy's 22nd Anniversary" guitars.
ASAT Custom	Solid mahogany body with flame maple top, rear-loaded controls. Non-production from c. 1996, probably used as a platform for development of the ASAT Deluxe series. See the ASAT Custom: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
ASAT Classic III	The G&L Custom Creations Department's first model, from 1998. This is an ash body, maple board ASAT Classic with bound top and gun-oiled birdseye neck, and an additional ASAT Classic neck pickup (reverse-wound) in the middle position. See the ASAT Classic III: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
ASAT Junior	The G&L Custom Creations Department's second model, from 1998 to 2002. Semihollow mahogany body, mahogany neck, ebony board, Gotoh tune-a-matic bridge and stop tail, overwound ASAT pickups and circuitry with rear routed controls. 10 were made with the f-hole in the body. See the ASAT Junior: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
www.guitarsbyleo.com Limited Edition (a.k.a. "GbL_LE")	Limited edition model from 1999, designed by members to this web site. Semihollow mahogany body, ebony board, three S-500 pickups with standard ASAT circuitry and expander switch. See the GbL_LE: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
ASAT 50	Limited edition model from 1999, designed by Buffalo Brothers, Tim and Bob Page. Essentially an ash ASAT Classic without a neck pickup, i.e. an "Esquire" style guitar. See the ASAT 50: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
ASAT BB	Limited edition model from 1999, designed by Buffalo Brothers, Tim and Bob Page. Essentially an alder body, bound top, vintage fret wire version of an ASAT Classic with a Seymour Duncan humbucker in the neck position. See the ASAT BB: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
ASAT BB Semi-Hollow	Limited edition thinline version of the ASAT BB with ash body. See the ASAT BB: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
ASAT Z-2	Limited edition model from 1999, designed by Buffalo Brothers, Tim and Bob Page. Essentially a 2-pickup version of a double-bound, semi-hollow (no F-hole) ASAT Z-3. Also featured tortoise-shell pickguard and tortoise-shell body binding (front and back). See the ASAT Z-2: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
20th Anniversary ASAT	The G&L Custom Creations Department's model in honor of G&L's 20th year in 2000. Solid Swamp Ash body with no pickguard in a classic 2-tone sunburst. Two specially wound MFD pickups with black covers. Rear mounted controls. Saddle lock fixed bridge, offset volume and tone controls with a 3-way switch. #2 Birdseye maple neck with standard frets, tinted gun oil finish and 20th Anniversary logo headstock, 1-5/8" nut, 7.5" radius, Schaller locking tuners, and chrome hardware. Engraved neckplate commemorating the 20th Anniversary, with number in edition. See the 20th Anniversary ASAT: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
ASAT "Classic S"	In April 2003 the G&L Custom Creations team decided to revisit the theme established by the ASAT Classic Three, using again a third, centrally located pickup and five position selector switch. This time, however, a reverse-wound S-500 middle pickup is installed in the middle position of an ASAT Classic. The basic idea for this kind of arrangment has been long established in the Nashville session player scene, where players often install a Strat® middle pickup in the middle position of a Telecaster® and swap the 3-position pickup selector with a 5-way unit. The G&L Custom Creations Department decided to build an instrument similar to the formula adopted by the Nashville guys but with a distinctly G&L flavor. In particular, that means a Semi-Hollow Swamp Ash body, ASAT Classic MFD pickups in place of Alnico Tele® pickups, and the S-500 MFD in place of the Strat® pickup. The CCD team decided to ice the cake with a push/pull volume pot that functions the same way as the S-500's mini-toggle switch, which enables additional pickup combinations of neck+bridge or all three pickups together. The "S" designation comes from both internal designation for this instrument, due to its use of the S-500 middle pickup, and "Session" in homage to the origin of this guitar configuration. This is a Special Build Instrument and the first 100 run were built January-March 2004. In 2004-2006, one-offs of various finishes were occasionally built. In April of 2007, the second 100 piece run began production. In 2008, due to dealer and customer demand, it was added as a standard production model as a solid Swamp Ash body with rear and arm contours. In Feb. 2011, the neck pickup was changed to match the winding/polarity of the bridge pickup.
ASAT "Super"	The ASAT Super was inspired by the ASAT Junior which emerged from the G&L Custom Creations Department in 1998. The primary design goal of the ASAT Super was to bring substantially more girth to the bridge pickup for overdriven tones, while maintaining the characteristic sparkle of the ASAT Magnetic Field Design pickups and good balance between the output levels of the two pickups. ASAT Super shares neck pickup specifications with the G&L 20th Anniversary model, while the bridge pickup is more heavily wound with lighter gauge wire. To offset the increased impedance of the pickups and maximize available brightness, the wiring of the tone control was altered so that the capacitor would be effectively removed from the circuit when the potentiometer is in the wide-open position. The G&L Saddle-Lock bridge was chosen to maximize power, sustain and comfort. This is a Special Build Instrument and the first 60 run were built May-June 2004. As of April 2007 a total of 74 instruments have been made. January 2010: Export Sales Department requests factory to build a small quantity of ASAT Super guitars for distributors in UK and Germany. Control arrangement is altered and some different colors guitars are to be made. April 2010: Production of ASAT Super guitars destined for UK and Germany are completed. Factory reports quantities and colors as follows: UK 3-Tone Sunburst, Black 3-ply pickguard - 1 unit Tobacco Sunburst, Black 3-ply pickguard - 2 units Trans Red, Black 3-ply pickguard - 1 unit Redburst, Black 3-ply pickguard - 1 unit Vintage White (matching headstock and neck rear), Black 3-ply pickguard - 1 unit Germany 3-Tone Sunburst, Tortoise pickguard - 3 units 3-Tone Sunburst (satin finish on both neck and body), Tortoise pickguard - 1 units Tobacco Sunburst, Black 3-ply pickguard - 4 units Vintage White (matching headstock and neck rear), Tortoise pickguard - 4 units [3 extra Black 3-ply pickguards supplied]
ASAT HB Special Build	Built in 2004, this has an ASAT mahogany body with a G&L AW4370B Alnico humbucker in the bridge position and a G&L Vintage Style Alnico V in the neck position. It has a mahogany neck with an Ebony fretboard. Volume and tone rear mounted controls, pickup toggle switch, no pickguard and Saddle-Lock bridge. Caramel finish on both body and full neck. Brown G&L Tolex Case. Less than 35 were produced. Custom Creations Special Build, but never was added to the Custom Creations webpage.
ASAT Classic "Blues Boy" Mahogany Special Build	Another blend of the Blues Boy. The body perimeter, neck pocket, pickup cavities and so on were done on CNC machine. Mahogany solid body with arm contour (contour cut/shaped by hand). Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. Trans Cherry finish on body and neck. G&L AS4250B Alnico humbucker [handwound] in neck position. Standard Classic MFD bridge pickup. 3-ply black pickguard and standard SKB case. This is a Special Build Instrument and the first 28 run were built May-June 2005.
G&L 25th Anniversary	In celebration of G&L’s 25th Anniversary, the G&L Custom Creations team designed this special guitar to feature Leo Fender’s first pickup design for G&L, the Magnetic Field Design® humbucker. These pickups first appeared in 1980 on the very first G&L guitar model, the F-100, then appeared again in different specification in the rare short-scale G-200. During G&L’s early years, many of those F-100 guitars featured mahogany bodies, the tonewood the factory craftsmen prefer with these pickups. See the G&L 25th Anniversary: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
ASAT Trinity Special Edition	Special Edition from 2006, designed by Buffalo Brothers, Tim and Bob Page. Based upon the ASAT S-3, but semi-hollow (without F-hole) and Maple body, 25 Trinity ASAT's were made. Also featured the remaining ASAT S-3 pickguards and each had a special logo on the end of the headstock that was designed by Mr. George Fullerton. See the ASAT Trinity Special Edition: Rarebird page on this site for more information.
ASAT Classic Bluesboy w/Spalted Maple Top Special Build	In January 2008, the G&L Custom Creations team located some very special Spalted Maple with which to run an ultra-limited production. Spalting is a unique process which occurs when ancient logs, lying in the forest for decades, even centuries, are given character and texture by natural aging processes. Any wood is susceptible to spalting, but maple is the most commonly known. The spalting process results in the characteristic "spalting lines," which look almost like the wood was drawn on with a pen. G&L decided to use this truly unique wood to build their most popular model: the ASAT Classic Bluesboy. This fine instrument has all the same features and specifications as our ASAT CLASSIC BLUESBOY with the addition of an intricately figured Spalted Maple Top. This wood is highly regarded and sought after for its incredible tone. It includes a rear contour body, without pickguard and rear loaded controls. Clear Natural finish on body with a #1 (12" radius, 1 5/8" nut width) neck finished with Clear Gloss, non-locking tuners and Rosewood fretboard. This is a Special Build Instrument and the first 60 run were built January - February 2008.
ASAT Classic w/Spalted Maple Top Special Build	In January 2008, the G&L Custom Creations team located some very special Spalted Maple with which to run an ultra-limited production. Spalting is a unique process which occurs when ancient logs, lying in the forest for decades, even centuries, are given character and texture by natural aging processes. Any wood is susceptible to spalting, but maple is the most commonly known. The spalting process results in the characteristic "spalting lines," which look almost like the wood was drawn on with a pen. This fine instrument has all the same features and specifications as our ASAT CLASSIC with the addition of an intricately figured Spalted Maple Top. This wood is highly regarded and sought after for its incredible tone. It includes a rear contour body, without pickguard and rear loaded controls. Clear Natural finish on body with a #2 (7 1/2" radius, 1 5/8" nut width) neck finished with Clear Gloss, non-locking tuners and Rosewood fretboard. This is a Special Build Instrument and the first run was built in 2008.
C.L.F. Centennial ASAT Limited Edition	In celebration of what would have been our founder Leo Fender’s 100th birthday, the people of G&L Musical Instruments, in collaboration with Phyllis Fender, have created a guitar and bass to honor Leo by incorporating certain elements of Leo Fender’s early G&L designs with a modern, heartfelt approach. The C.L.F. Centennial ASAT begins with a comfortable quarter-sawn slim Heritage “C” shape neck profile with 7.5 inch radius, a favorite among enthusiasts of vintage G&L guitars for its fast, easy playability. Authentic vintage ASAT tone comes courtesy of G&L MFD (Magnetic Field Design) large single-coil pickups, each carefully hand-wound using NOS 42 gauge plain enamel wire. Complementing the vintage ASAT tone and feel is an authentic black wrinkle powder-coated 6061/T6 cold-rolled aluminum pickguard and matching control plate; these parts offered more than a sleek appearance, they helped control RF (radio-frequency) interferences received by the electronics and single-coil pickups. These thoughtful details are brought together with contemporary G&L features, such as the non-compression truss rod and the unparalleled playability of PLEK fret dressing, demonstrating the measure of G&L’s progress and standing as testament to the enduring appeal of Leo’s final designs and his company on Fender Avenue that continues to produce them today. This is a Limited Edition Instrument and a total of 50 were built in 2009. See G&L's Custom Creations page for more details and photos.
30th Anniversary ASAT Special	In celebration of 30 years of fine instrument making, G&L announced the release of the 30th Anniversary Collection of instruments made in the historic G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California. 30th Anniversary Pearl Frost with matching headstock face, 3-ply White Pearl pickguard, white pickup covers, Ebony fingerboard with White Pearl position markers, and Schaller tuning machines with White Pearl buttons. Announced in August of 2010, dealers could only order until the end of the year, so the actual production run will be very short. However, due to high demand, ordering was extended and final production was completed in May 2012. See G&L's 30th Anniversary page for more details and photos.
30th Anniversary ASAT Classic	In celebration of 30 years of fine instrument making, G&L announced the release of the 30th Anniversary Collection of instruments made in the historic G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California. 30th Anniversary Pearl Frost with matching headstock face, 3-ply White Pearl pickguard, black pickup cover, Ebony fingerboard with White Pearl position markers, and Schaller tuning machines with White Pearl buttons. Announced in August of 2010, dealers could only order until the end of the year, so the actual production run will be very short. However, due to high demand, ordering was extended and final production was completed in May 2012. See G&L's 30th Anniversary page for more details and photos.
30th Anniversary ASAT Classic Bluesboy	In celebration of 30 years of fine instrument making, G&L announced the release of the 30th Anniversary Collection of instruments made in the historic G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California. 30th Anniversary Pearl Frost with matching headstock face, 3-ply White Pearl pickguard, Ebony fingerboard with White Pearl position markers, and Schaller tuning machines with White Pearl buttons. Due to dealer response to the original set of 30th Anniversary models, this model was added and announced in November of 2010. This gave the dealers less than two months to place their orders for this model. However, due to high demand, ordering was extended and final production was completed in May 2012.
ASAT S-3 Special Build [listed as "ASAT S-3 MSofM Special Build" in the G&L Registry]	This is a series of 3 pickup ASAT Specials that were created by one of G&L's dealers, Midlothian School of Music, which they are calling the ASAT 3 Limited. The model was known as ASAT S-3. Essentially an ASAT Special with the neck and bridge wound with the same polarity and the middle pickup reverse wound the same as the ASAT Super bridge pickup. Midlothian took it further with the push/pull pickup expander which gives you the neck+bridge combo or all three pickups together. Each of the guitars in this series are different colors and the first run of 12 were built in May 2011. One more run of 12 was done with a mix of the Deluxe version and this model, the completion date for this 2nd run is unknown.
ASAT S-3 Special Deluxe Special Build [listed as "ASAT S-3 Special Deluxe MSofM Special Build" in the G&L Registry]	This is a series of 3 pickup ASAT Special Deluxes that were created by one of G&L's dealers, Midlothian School of Music, which they are calling the ASAT 3 Special Deluxe Limited. This is similar to their ASAT 3 Limited model but with Premier clear and transparent finishes over a Flame Maple top on a Swamp Ash body with no pickguard and black or white pickup covers. The pickups are standard MFD Jumbo single-coil pickups with the neck and bridge wound with the same polarity and the middle pickup reverse wound/reverse polarity. #2 maple neck with gun oil and gloss finish with a rosewood fingerboard and abalone dot markers. 1 5/8" nut width, 7.5" fingerboard radius and equipped with medium jumbo stainless steel frets. The completion date and exact number is unknown, but less than 24 were built.
ASAT Special Deluxe Special Build	This is a series of ASAT Special Deluxes that were created by one of G&L's dealers, Pro Guitar Shop, which they are calling the ASAT Special Deluxe No Top. Essentially an ASAT Special Deluxe without the Maple top and relies solely on the Mahogany body for tone. This produces a deep, rich sound with plenty of punch and clarity. The MFD High Output pickups have black covers to match the black headstock. The ASAT Special Deluxe No Top is extremely versatile and playable, perfect for rock, blues, jazz, and country.It is fitted with the #1 (Classic "C"-12'" radius) neck. PGS ordered them in a variety of Standard and Premier colors and were built in 2011.
ASAT Classic Nitro Thin Series Special Build	This is a series of ASAT Classics that were created by one of G&L's dealers, Pro Guitar Shop, as a part of the G&L Nitro Thin Series, and only available at ProGuitarShop. These guitars have all the same features of the standard production model with the addition of an upgraded thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the wood to resonate and produce true, classic tone. These were only available for a limited time and PGS ordered them in a variety of the nitrocellulose lacquer finish colors (which were only available on the G&L Rustic models) and were built in 2011.
ASAT Classic "Bluesboy" Nitro Thin Series Special Build	This is a series of ASAT Classic "Bluesboy"s that were created by one of G&L's dealers, Pro Guitar Shop, as a part of the G&L Nitro Thin Series, and only available at ProGuitarShop. These guitars have all the same features of the standard production model with the addition of an upgraded thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the wood to resonate and produce true, classic tone. These were only available for a limited time and PGS ordered them in a variety of the nitrocellulose lacquer finish colors (which were only available on the G&L Rustic models) and were built in 2011.
ASAT Deluxe Special Build	There were a few prototypes built with Western Sugar Pine bodies, one in October 17, 2011. Serial Number: CLF062947. Description: Gloss Black over Western Sugar Pine, shortened ASAT Classic bridge with radiused corners, #1 Western Sugar Pine neck with Rosewood fingerboard and Light Tint Gloss finish, 1-ply Black pickguard. G&L; pickups. Special Features: "We liked a few guitars we’d made with Western Sugar Pine bodies, so we thought we’d try using Western Sugar Pine for both the body and neck. This guitar also had R&D value in that we used a shortened ASAT Classic bridge with radiused corners, reminiscent of a modded Telecaster Jeff Beck has, as well as twin G&L exposed coil humbuckers. This guitar also has a Light Tint Gloss neck finish, for which the blend was not yet finalized at the time". Another was built in March 5, 2012. Serial Number: CLF064148. Description: Galaxy Black Metallic finish over Western Sugar Pine body, Double Faux Binding in Flame Red, shortened ASAT Classic bridge with radiused corners, Red "Zig Zag" pickguard, #4 Hard Rock Maple neck with Ebony fingerboard and Light Tint Satin finish. G&L Alnico humbucking pickups by Paul Gagon. Special Features: "Brad Whitford of Aerosmith asked us to build him an ASAT Deluxe with a clear vision of what he wanted. He described a Western Sugar Pine-bodied black guitar with red binding, something like a Batmobile color scheme. Since there wasn’t any good solid red binding available, we achieved the effect by spraying a red coat along the side of the body then taping off bands as we would actual binding before spraying a Gloss Black color coat. While we were tinkering with the idea, we tried another Western Sugar Pine body with the red double faux binding but finished in a Black metallic finish that has colored undertones to the flakes. The finish reminded us of the night sky viewed from pitch black darkness of the desert, so we came up with a name: Galaxy Black. No, we haven’t decided whether we’ll offer Galaxy Black [at that time-Galaxy Black was later added to standard finishes in 2018], but the double faux binding concept led to further development and is now standard on the ASAT Bass Tom Hamilton signature model. Bet you can guess Tom saw Brad’s ASAT. Paul Chandler had sent us a variety of cool pickguard samples, including a very cool red "zig zag" one which we decided to use on this guitar. Rounding out the R&D value of this guitar was application of a Light Tint Satin neck finish which debuted in the January 2013 price list". For some prototype photos, see: G&L Guitar Prototypes. Approximately 8-10 were made and some had Western Sugar Pine, Swamp Ash or Alder bodies. Also, one of them was made for Jerry Cantrell. At least one had a Blonde finish on Swamp Ash and it's Specification Sheet lists the Model as "ASAT Classic Deluxe" and was completed 10/30/2012. Serial Number: CLF065974.
Korina Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy	See The G&L Custom Creations Korina Collection page for details and photos.
Korina Collection ASAT Deluxe II	SeeThe G&L Custom Creations Korina Collection page for details and photos.
Korina Collection ASAT Junior II	See The G&L Custom Creations Korina Collection page for details and photos.
2012 Special Collection ASAT Classic S	See 2012 Special Collection ASAT Classic S page for details and photos.
ASAT Classic Alnico Launch Edition	See ASAT Classic Alnico Launch Edition page for details and photos.
Black Ice ASAT Classic Bluesboy	See Black Ice ASAT Classic Bluesboy page for details and photos.
Black Ice ASAT Deluxe II	See Black Ice ASAT Deluxe II page for details and photos.
ASAT Classic 'S' Alnico Launch Edition	To commemorate the introduction of the new ASAT Classic 'S' Alnico, G&L has commissioned a special 50-instrument production of ASAT Classic ‘S’ Alnico Launch Edition guitars. The Launch Edition features a Sugar Pine body coated in a gorgeous new Autumn Burst finish. The combination of Sugar Pine and Alnico magnet pickups harks back to early prototype instruments created by Leo Fender. This Launch Edition ‘S’ is a thoughtful blending of the best of old-school Leo with 21st century G&L quality and playability, including Plek fret processing. Announced 1/29/2013.
Savannah Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy	See The G&L Custom Creations Savannah Collection page for details and photos.
Savannah Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy 90	See The G&L Custom Creations Savannah Collection page for details and photos.
Savannah Collection ASAT Deluxe II	See The G&L Custom Creations Savannah Collection page for details and photos.
Savannah Collection ASAT Junior II	See The G&L Custom Creations Savannah Collection page for details and photos.
ASAT Classic Charlie Christian Special Build	Created by one of G&L's dealers, Martin Music, the ASAT Classic Charlie Christian Limited is an exclusive limited edition that they commisioned G&L to make for them in 2014. It features an upgraded Lollar Charlie Christian neck pickup and .047uF Orange Drop tone control (this gives a wider tone control sweep). The handmade Lollar neck pickup gives a big deep tone with round top end and long sustain. Comparable output to a P-90 or Imperial Humbucker. Not just jazz—works well with moderate tube amp distortion. Low resistance coil wound with 38-gauge wire like original CCs. Nickel plated blade pole piece. Alnico bar magnets.
ASAT S-3 Special Build	Though the ASAT S-3 has not been available for years, G&L agreed to build some just for Midlothian Music in 2014. The number built is unknown, but two of them were posted on G&L's facebook page in 2014. One in Butterscotch Blonde over swamp ash, 1-ply black guard and black pickup covers, maple neck with vintage gloss finish and black headstock and the other in Clear Blue over swamp ash with matching headstock, maple fingerboard with white pearl dots, 3-ply black guard and white pickup covers. The pickups are standard MFD Jumbo single-coil pickups with the neck and bridge wound with the same polarity and the middle pickup reverse wound/reverse polarity.
ASAT Classic East Indian Walnut Special Build	Special Build for one of G&L's dealers, Martin Music, and features an East Indian Walnut body with a beautiful Natural gloss finish.
ASAT Classic Roasted Maple Neck Special Build	Exlusive Special Build for one of G&L's dealers, Martin Music, and featuring a limited run of G&L's with roasted maple necks and fingerboards.
ASAT Classic S Semi-Hollow MSL Special Build	Special Build for one of G&L's dealers, Music Store Live, which they are calling the G&L USA ASAT Classic S Semihollow MSL Limited Run.The biggest stand out feature on this guitar is the body. It's a semi-hollow body, but without any holes cut into it. You get that woody, warm tone of the semi-hollow, but the look of a solidbody.
35th Anniversary ASAT Special	In celebration of 35 years of fine instrument making, G&L announced the release of the 35th Anniversary Collection of instruments made in the historic G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California. Emerald Green Metallic to an alder body and each headstock, which features a distinctive silver-on-black G&L logo minus the model name for an especially elegant look.Features a Rosewood fretboard and the back of the neck on every instrument is finished in G&L's Light Tint Satin for a smooth, comfortable feel. Pearlescent pickguard provides just the right look, and features front and back contours applied to the Original Leo Spec (OLS) slim body for unsurpassed comfort and light weight with full-on tone. Announced in August of 2015 to dealers and officially announced September 1, 2015. Dealer orders accepted through December 4, 2015. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20151017015 ... ection.asp
35th Anniversary ASAT Classic Bluesboy	In celebration of 35 years of fine instrument making, G&L announced the release of the 35th Anniversary Collection of instruments made in the historic G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California. Emerald Green Metallic to an alder body and each headstock, which features a distinctive silver-on-black G&L logo minus the model name for an especially elegant look.Features a Rosewood fretboard and the back of the neck on every instrument is finished in G&L's Light Tint Satin for a smooth, comfortable feel. Pearlescent pickguard provides just the right look, and features front and back contours applied to the Original Leo Spec (OLS) slim body for unsurpassed comfort and light weight with full-on tone. Announced in August of 2015 to dealers and officially announced September 1, 2015. Dealer orders accepted through December 4, 2015. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20151017015 ... ection.asp
"The Roses" ASAT Classic Bluesboy Limited Edition	Each guitar is individually engraved by artist Johnny Garcia. Swamp Ash body with Nearly Naked (NENA) Amber Thin Urethane [aka Amber Satin Frost Top Coat] finish, no pickguard, #1 neck, 12" radius and Rosewood fretboard. A Limited Edition of only 20 guitars. Announced by G&L on their facebook page 10/5/2015.
ASAT Classic Alnico Butterscotch Blonde Nitro Special Build	A special production run ASAT Classic Alnico in nitrocellulose lacquer Butterscotch Blonde, OLS body depth, 1-ply black guard, maple neck with nitrocellulose lacquer Vintage Gloss finish. A special run of [N/A] guitars built in April of 2016.
ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow Special Build	ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow in Natural Frost over 1 piece flamed Port Orford Cedar on an Okoume Whiskey back, no F-hole, no pickguard and 5-way pickup selector for a bunch of different tones. A special run of only 10 guitars built in March of 2017. See: Special Run ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow ... for details and photos.
ASAT Classic TL Special Build	Chambering is different. This is like an old Thinline, different from modern G&L semi-hollow. The TL removes quite a bit more wood. Specifically between the two pickups and behind the bridge. The two cavities kind of pinch together there on the TL where the channels are straight on the standard semi-hollow ASATs. A pilot run of 60 or so guitars were built in April to June of 2017. See: pilot run of ASAT Classic TL for details and photos.
Sweetwater ASAT Classic Custom Limited Edition	Limited Edition 2020 ASAT Classic Custom featuring a standard ASAT Special neck pickup and stunning Vintage Natural over *one piece* swamp ash body, tortoise binding, rear contour, pickguard delete, rosewood board, Vintage Tint Satin neck finish and another version featuring a stunning Clear Orange finish over a *one piece* swamp ash body, white top binding, rear contour, pickguard delete, maple neck with Vintage Tint Satin finish. There’s going to be only 50 in each of these two color schemes. See: Limited Edition 2020 ASAT Classic Custom ... for details and photos.
Andertons ASAT Classic Custom Limited Edition	Limited Edition 2022 ASAT Classic Custom featuring a standard ASAT Special neck pickup and Clear Blue over *one piece* swamp ash body, white top binding, rear contour, pickguard delete, Indian rosewood board, Clear Satin neck finish and another version featuring a Clear Orange finish over a *one piece* swamp ash body, white top binding, rear contour, pickguard delete, maple neck with Clear Satin finish.
ASAT Classic Thinline LImited Run	Similar to the 2017 ASAT Classic TL Special Build, with the same body chambering but with an Alder body. This is like an old Thinline, different from modern G&L semi-hollow. The Thinline removes quite a bit more wood. Specifically between the two pickups and behind the bridge. The two cavities kind of pinch together there on the Thinline where the channels are straight on the standard semi-hollow ASATs. This is the first Limited Run model with two configurations of 50 each and was announced October 26. 2022. As of June 2023, these have been built and sold out. See: New Limited Run Guitars listed on glguitars.com ... for details and photos.
Murphy's Music ASAT Classic Custom Limited Edition	Limited Edition 2022 ASAT Classic Custom featuring a standard ASAT Special neck pickup and Clear Red over swamp ash body, rear contour, pickguard delete, Maple neck and fretboard with Modern Classic Neck profile, Clear Satin neck finish.
ASAT Classic Alnico Thinline Limited Run	Similar to the 2022 ASAT Classic Thinline Limited Run, with the same body chambering but with a Swamp Ash body with the F-hole deleted and Alnico pickups rather than the MFDs. This is the second Limited Run model with two configurations of 25 each and was announced May 3. 2023. See: Limited-run ASAT Classic Alnico Thinlines ... for details and photos.
Trio of ASAT Classic TL Limited Edition small-batch run	With chambered Alder bodies with the F-hole deleted for light weight and smooth tone, available in Surf Green, Shell Pink, or Vintage White. Just 25 of each color are in the batch. Was announced August 11, 2024. See: Limited edition small-batch ASAT Classic TL just released... for details and photos.

Click here to get a printable chart.
Note: after viewing the chart, use your browser back button to return here.