G&L ASAT Classic Telecaster

G&L ASAT Classic — USA-made, Fullerton, California, circa 2006

Butterscotch Blonde finish, 1-ply pickguard, Maple fingerboard.

This guitar carries the CLF-series sequential serial-number format used by G&L for its USA instruments from the late 1990s onward, rather than the separate serial-number system used for Tribute imports. The headstock is correctly marked G&L ASAT Classic, with no “Tribute” designation, and the construction, G&L hardware and traditional ASAT Classic specification are consistent with the USA model. Historical G&L serial/registry records place instruments with closely adjacent CLF serial numbers in the 2006 USA production period. The back of the headstock also retains the characteristic wooden dowel/plug associated with G&L instruments of this era, providing further supporting evidence of USA/Fullerton manufacture. On the available evidence, I assess the guitar as approximately 97% likely to be a genuine USA-made G&L ASAT Classic rather than a Tribute model. The exact production date has not been independently confirmed from the factory date markings.

The G&L ASAT Classic is a T-style electric guitar designed by Leo Fender after his departure from Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, representing his refined evolution of the Telecaster concept rather than a direct copy.

A notable feature of the ASAT Classic is its traditional boxed-steel bridge with individual brass saddles, providing precise individual string intonation while retaining the classic T-style bridge design.

“The G&L ASAT Classic is Leo Fender’s final word on the traditional single-cutaway bolt-on axe.”

The ASAT Classic features G&L's Magnetic Field Design (MFD) single-coil pickups, designed by Leo Fender, which are known for their powerful output and distinctive tonal character. The combination of the MFD bridge and neck pickups provides a wide tonal range, from bright, articulate T-style sounds to fuller, more powerful tones.

Specifications
CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on
SCALE: 25 1/2"
PICKUPS: Leo Fender-designed G&L MFD single-coil pickups
BODY WOOD: Not independently confirmed; original finish is Butterscotch Blonde
NECK WOOD: Hard-Rock Maple with Maple fingerboard
NECK WIDTH AT NUT: 1 5/8"
NECK RADIUS: 9 1/2"
NECK PROFILE: G&L Modern Classic
FRETS: 22 medium jumbo, nickel
TUNING KEYS: G&L sealed-back tuners
BRIDGE: Traditional boxed-steel bridge with individual brass saddles
CONTROLS: 3-position pickup selector, volume, tone

G&L build quality is excellent and comparable with American Fender instruments. The MFD pickups are notably powerful/high-output compared with conventional vintage-style single-coil pickups.

Never gigged. Used only occasionally for studio recording. Immaculate condition, with hard case included.

Collection only.