The G&L ASAT® Special just might be the quintessential G&L guitar, viewed by many as Leo’s ultimate single-cutaway. Back in 1985, Leo Fender launched this model under the G&L Broadcaster name, which prompted a response from Fred Gretsch of Gretsch Guitars over the name just as it had thirty-five years earlier. History buffs will recall that the Broadkaster® name is owned by Gretsch, and once again, a Broadcaster from Leo was required to have its name changed. This time around, the name became “ASAT” which is US military shorthand for an “Anti-Satellite” missile.

The ASAT Special, as the model became known, features jumbo single-coil Magnetic Field Design™ pickups, each with a narrow bobbin aperture for a coil which is shallow yet wide. In this regard, an MFD™ jumbo single coil is similar to a P-90 or Jazzmaster® pickup, yet the MFD principle provides a punchier bottom end and brighter top end sparkling with harmonics. Leo further departed with the past with the addition of his innovative Saddle-Lock™ bridge which transfers string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument. The result is one of the most versatile guitars ever, serving up ballsy twang to searing blues to smooth jazz tones. If you're in the market for a T-style guitar with versatility to boot, the G&L ASAT® Special is just up your alley.

This is a DEMO instrument. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by any time or give us a call at (217) 607-8132. 


SPECS:

• Alder Body with Rear Comfort Carve
• Hard Rock Maple Neck
• Caribbean Rosewood Fretboard with 9.5" Radius
• 25.5" Scale Length
• 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
• Bone Nut
• G&L MFD Jumbo Single-coil Pickups
• 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone, 3-way blade pickup switch
• G&L Saddle-Lock with Chrome-plated Brass Saddles
• Closed Gear 12:1 ratio Tuners
• Gig Bag and TKL Hardshell Case Included