VLOG: Truly new guitar - G&L ASAT Special Deluxe

The latest acquisition as part of my recent obsession with G&L's is a USA-made G&L ASAT Special Deluxe. The Deluxe has several of the standard ASAT features (large MFD pickups, saddle-lock bridge) but with a mahogany body and maple top (plus no pickguard!). This particular Deluxe is finished in blackburst and has a rosewood fretboard and chrome hardware.

While I've totally fallen in love with my ASAT Classic for recording, I've tried several ASAT Specials in the past (alder body, ash body, semi-hollow ash body) and none of 'em have quite done it for me... they all sounded a bit too thin & sterile for my taste. The ASAT Special Deluxe, however, is just the trick... the mahogany body gives a warmer, thicker tone, and the maple top adds a little extra bite. Not to mention, it plays great and looks sweet in person.

Here's a video clip of me playing the ASAT Special Deluxe (and a PRS Starla) through a Vox AC30CCH head...



And as always, here are a few pics of the new ASAT...





Pretty sweet, eh?

--B