G&L Custom Shop ASAT Special RMC in Purple Metal Flake...

From a post on G&L's facebook page (5/18/2024):

G&L Custom Shop ASAT Special RMC in Purple Metal Flake over roasted swamp ash, pickguard delete, double white binding,
quartersawn 3a flame roasted maple neck with Clear Satin finish, stainless steel frets, matching headstock.
Built for Northeast Music Center Inc. in Dickson City, Pennsylvania.

THAT NECK!!!!!

Really beautiful. I wonder what the purpose of "roasting" the body wood is?

You got a purty guitar!!

More beautiful stuff coming out of Fullerton.

Really beautiful. I wonder what the purpose of "roasting" the body wood is?

Roasting body woods does a few things, but primarily it serves to really lighten up the weight. Especially with Ash. It can mean the difference of a couple pounds when it's all said and done.
They do become a bit more resonant as a result, but it's mostly weight relief by eliminating all the excess moisture out of the wood.

Torrefaction for body woods has been happening for a long time in the acoustic guitar world, particularly with tops. It helps them sound more "broken in", is the general consensus. The same is likely true for electric guitars as well, although your tone is primarily from the pickups and amplifier anyway.