There's a huge range of ASAT guitars and quite a few Fender Teles. Based upon your experience, comment on the differences - the pros and cons they have over each.
Cheers
Didn't we already do this? I'm basically the same as comparing the legacy and S-500 to the stratocaster
It's a bit different.
The ASAT classic is pretty close to a standard or vintage reissue telecaster, but the regular ASAT is a somewhat different beast, featuring a very different bridge design and higher output pickups that have more in common with p90s. Hope that helps.
Originally Posted by XeromusDidn't we already do this? I'm basically the same as comparing the legacy and S-500 to the stratocaster
We did that to the Strats. Two different beasts, I'm sure the companies would differ in other ways.Cheers for the info guys.
Keep it coming
The ASAT Classics (I think) ... the ones that are setup real vintagey, are absolutely sick. I love those guitars. Of course, they're built just as well as any other Gamp;L (extremely well at that).
I can only comment on the Asat Deluxe. Are you interested in that model? If so, I'll compare.
Yep, I don't plan to buy a Gamp;L anytime soon (Looking at Traynors) - but it would be a very good resource (I'm interested in gear, period) and I would love to hear what you guys have to say about your experiences
Welllllll.....I've only owned the Fender Lite Ash Telecaster and the Gamp;L Asat Deluxe. The comparison is sort of apple to oranges.
Fender: swamp ash body, maple neck, two single coils (SD Alnico II's).
Gamp;L: mahogany body with maple cap, birdseye maple neck with rosewoodfretboard, 2 SD humbuckers ('59 and JB).
I liked the way the Fender played...though the neck was slightly less chunky than I like. Really came down to the fact I wasn't a single coil sorta guy.
I'd like to get a non-mahogany bodied guitar with some buckers for purposed of experimenting.
Originally Posted by Hot _GritsIt's a bit different.
The regular ASAT is a somewhat different beast, featuring a very different bridge design and higher output pickups that have more in common with p90s. Hope that helps.
The Gamp;L large single coil MFD pickups look like a P-90 on the outside. Their design is actually closer to a Jazzmaster pickup. They're really not that close in tone to a P-90.Sprinter
what's your favorite Gamp;L sprinter?
Originally Posted by Quencho092what's your favorite Gamp;L Sprinter?My favorite Gamp;L is the S-500. Too me it's the ultimate strat. I prefer the first style (1982-1989) they have metal pickguards, and huge headstocks. They sound the best with mahogany bodies. My three '82's have mahogany bodies, as does my '04 limited edition. My '88 has a maple body, and is a bit sterile sounding. Sprinter
so these super strat Gamp;L's are like mahogany CBS strats with metal pickguards?
SSS config right?
The biggest difference between Fender and Gamp;L is the bridge. That's the defining tonal difference. The Gamp;L high mass bridge has a very bold tone. The Fender 3 barrel is the opposite end of the spectrum with more resonance and air to the sound. The Am Std is right in between. I'd never say that Fender is better, or Gamp;L is better. You have to play the individual guitar through YOUR amp, and then you'll know. I love both brands, and nowadays I don't even think they're all that similar. They're very different IMO.
The differences in construction, that appear to be mere details, make big differences in the feel and tone. Besides the overall shape, they're very different guitars.
this is my hot rodded ASAT Classic..
from : localhost/community.webshots.com/album/258633421GeLXjD
I think the difference in small details, like the neck construction - the radius and frets used, is enough to make the decision fairly easy based on the way they feel to the player.
I like the ASAT Specials - just different enough to make them unique, and they sound terrific - a big hi fi sound.
Wow, they're more different that I first thought! How d'ya get Gamp;Ls in mahogany anyway? It's not an option on their webpage.
I had a lovely 1988 Gamp;L ASAT with Leo Fender's sig on the headstock, so it was made when Leo was still at the helm. It had a beautiful flame maple body and sounded great, but the neck was horribly skinny and caused significant pain in my left hand and arm. I finally traded it away. I have tried out several other ASATs in the meantime, but I have never found one with a neck that I liked (although they were seldom as skinny as my old one was). There is a serious problem with getting replacement parts for Gamp;L's -- no one, including Gamp;L, could offer a replacement neck for my ASAT. The pickup swapping is difficult on the ASAT Specials, too, so you'd better like 'em as you find them. All in all, I much prefer any one of my 5 Fender American Series Teles. I have never found a significant difference in fit and finish overall between the Gamp;L's I've seen and any of the American Teles I've bought or been tempted to buy. As usual, YMMV, but that has been my experience on Gamp;L vs. Fender.
Originally Posted by RainmakerWow, they're more different that I first thought! How d'ya get Gamp;Ls in mahogany anyway? It's not an option on their webpage.
That's the standard for the Asat Deluxe.
from : localhost/www.glguitars.com/instruments...ode=ASATDeluxe
just like with the strats, it's gotta be a fender for me.
-Mike
Originally Posted by Rainmaker
How d'ya get Gamp;Ls in mahogany anyway? It's not an option on their webpage.
It's not on the option list, but they built some limited edition mahogany bodied guitars in 2004. Sprinter
Cheers
Didn't we already do this? I'm basically the same as comparing the legacy and S-500 to the stratocaster
It's a bit different.
The ASAT classic is pretty close to a standard or vintage reissue telecaster, but the regular ASAT is a somewhat different beast, featuring a very different bridge design and higher output pickups that have more in common with p90s. Hope that helps.
Originally Posted by XeromusDidn't we already do this? I'm basically the same as comparing the legacy and S-500 to the stratocaster
We did that to the Strats. Two different beasts, I'm sure the companies would differ in other ways.Cheers for the info guys.
Keep it coming
The ASAT Classics (I think) ... the ones that are setup real vintagey, are absolutely sick. I love those guitars. Of course, they're built just as well as any other Gamp;L (extremely well at that).
I can only comment on the Asat Deluxe. Are you interested in that model? If so, I'll compare.
Yep, I don't plan to buy a Gamp;L anytime soon (Looking at Traynors) - but it would be a very good resource (I'm interested in gear, period) and I would love to hear what you guys have to say about your experiences
Welllllll.....I've only owned the Fender Lite Ash Telecaster and the Gamp;L Asat Deluxe. The comparison is sort of apple to oranges.
Fender: swamp ash body, maple neck, two single coils (SD Alnico II's).
Gamp;L: mahogany body with maple cap, birdseye maple neck with rosewoodfretboard, 2 SD humbuckers ('59 and JB).
I liked the way the Fender played...though the neck was slightly less chunky than I like. Really came down to the fact I wasn't a single coil sorta guy.
I'd like to get a non-mahogany bodied guitar with some buckers for purposed of experimenting.
Originally Posted by Hot _GritsIt's a bit different.
The regular ASAT is a somewhat different beast, featuring a very different bridge design and higher output pickups that have more in common with p90s. Hope that helps.
The Gamp;L large single coil MFD pickups look like a P-90 on the outside. Their design is actually closer to a Jazzmaster pickup. They're really not that close in tone to a P-90.Sprinter
what's your favorite Gamp;L sprinter?
Originally Posted by Quencho092what's your favorite Gamp;L Sprinter?My favorite Gamp;L is the S-500. Too me it's the ultimate strat. I prefer the first style (1982-1989) they have metal pickguards, and huge headstocks. They sound the best with mahogany bodies. My three '82's have mahogany bodies, as does my '04 limited edition. My '88 has a maple body, and is a bit sterile sounding. Sprinter
so these super strat Gamp;L's are like mahogany CBS strats with metal pickguards?
SSS config right?
The biggest difference between Fender and Gamp;L is the bridge. That's the defining tonal difference. The Gamp;L high mass bridge has a very bold tone. The Fender 3 barrel is the opposite end of the spectrum with more resonance and air to the sound. The Am Std is right in between. I'd never say that Fender is better, or Gamp;L is better. You have to play the individual guitar through YOUR amp, and then you'll know. I love both brands, and nowadays I don't even think they're all that similar. They're very different IMO.
The differences in construction, that appear to be mere details, make big differences in the feel and tone. Besides the overall shape, they're very different guitars.
this is my hot rodded ASAT Classic..
from : localhost/community.webshots.com/album/258633421GeLXjD
I think the difference in small details, like the neck construction - the radius and frets used, is enough to make the decision fairly easy based on the way they feel to the player.
I like the ASAT Specials - just different enough to make them unique, and they sound terrific - a big hi fi sound.
Wow, they're more different that I first thought! How d'ya get Gamp;Ls in mahogany anyway? It's not an option on their webpage.
I had a lovely 1988 Gamp;L ASAT with Leo Fender's sig on the headstock, so it was made when Leo was still at the helm. It had a beautiful flame maple body and sounded great, but the neck was horribly skinny and caused significant pain in my left hand and arm. I finally traded it away. I have tried out several other ASATs in the meantime, but I have never found one with a neck that I liked (although they were seldom as skinny as my old one was). There is a serious problem with getting replacement parts for Gamp;L's -- no one, including Gamp;L, could offer a replacement neck for my ASAT. The pickup swapping is difficult on the ASAT Specials, too, so you'd better like 'em as you find them. All in all, I much prefer any one of my 5 Fender American Series Teles. I have never found a significant difference in fit and finish overall between the Gamp;L's I've seen and any of the American Teles I've bought or been tempted to buy. As usual, YMMV, but that has been my experience on Gamp;L vs. Fender.
Originally Posted by RainmakerWow, they're more different that I first thought! How d'ya get Gamp;Ls in mahogany anyway? It's not an option on their webpage.
That's the standard for the Asat Deluxe.
from : localhost/www.glguitars.com/instruments...ode=ASATDeluxe
just like with the strats, it's gotta be a fender for me.
-Mike
Originally Posted by Rainmaker
How d'ya get Gamp;Ls in mahogany anyway? It's not an option on their webpage.
It's not on the option list, but they built some limited edition mahogany bodied guitars in 2004. Sprinter
