{"product_id":"g-l-tribute-asat-special-irish-ale","title":"G\u0026L Tribute ASAT Special - Irish Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow this is a very sweet example, the G\u0026amp;L (George Fullerton \u0026amp; Leo Fender) ASAT Special is incredibly well made and rivals any Mexican made guitar that looks similar!\u003cbr\u003eNo major issues on this one as it is a new \"B\" stock guitar. Behind the bridge it has been polished to treat a tiny scratch, this has worn through the colour a little , leaving a visible mark, as shown clearly in the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASAT Special is considered by many to be the quintessential G\u0026amp;L guitar. Created by the legendary electric guitar pioneer Leo Fender in 1985, the ASAT Special is based on an iconic '50s design but sports various innovations that make it, in many ways, a superior instrument optimised for modern players. This particular model, from G\u0026amp;L's affordable Tribute Series, sports many of the same features you'd find on one of their American-made Fullerton Deluxe offerings. It's exceptional value for money!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey appointments include of set of G\u0026amp;L MFD ('Magnetic Field Design') Jumbo pickups, which produce a clear single-coil sound but with more output and less noise, and a 'Saddle-Lock' bridge that boosts resonance and ensures even string spacing for consistent playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSassafras Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Often likened to Swamp Ash for its grain pattern, Sassafras is similar in sound but with more lower mid-range girth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Maple Neck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— A rock-solid material that adds brightness into the tonal mix, with the bolt-on design producing a snappy note response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium 'C' Neck Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— A comfortable, supportive shape that both modern and traditional players will enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Jumbo Frets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG\u0026amp;L MFD Jumbo Single-Coil Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— A unique, Leo Fender innovation considered a marked improvement over the traditional single-coil concept. This design transfers the magnetic field to the top of the pickup rather than the middle and features a ceramic magnet; yielding more output, greater balance and less noise! The 'Jumbo' versions in the ASAT Special are voiced to deliver a slightly punchier tone, akin to a P90 pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG\u0026amp;L 'Saddle-Lock' Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Another Leo Fender design! Features a small Allen screw on the side of the unit, which presses all of the string saddles together so that they resonate as though they were one single mass; resulting in increased sustain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBody\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: ASAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Wood: Sassafras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNeck\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: Hard Rock Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Medium 'C'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Vintage Tint Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Joint: Bolt-On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Wood: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Size: Medium Jumbo, Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: White Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.625\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: G\u0026amp;L Saddle-Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Sealed-Back (18:1 Ratio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Finish: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: Leo Fender-Designed G\u0026amp;L MFD Jumbo Single-Coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Volume, Tone, 3-Position Pickup Selector Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Badlands Guitars Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57059217932661,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6546\/4123\/files\/IMG_0713_2e07e641-70cc-4fa0-b4f2-23aebcea9df9.jpg?v=1775830476","url":"https:\/\/badlandsguitars.co.uk\/products\/g-l-tribute-asat-special-irish-ale","provider":"Badlands Guitars Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}