FS/FT: G&L Semi-Hollow ASAT *Mahogany Tobacco Burst*

[kai_ski]

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$1000 $850 paypal, free CONUS shipping in OHSC.

This is a really special one-of-a-kind guitar, that I will probably regret selling, but it just doesn't ever get played out.

Features:
High grade bookmatched Mahogany body. (The streaks in the top are amazing, really hard to do it justice with pictures.)
#8 Quarter-sawn Maple/Rosewood neck (that's 1.5" nut, 12" radius), 3-bolt, PLEK'd at factory.
Tri-tone Electronics, saddle-lock bridge... etc.
Weight is about 9lbs on bathroom scale, it's not heavy or light. Balances well with a wide strap.

Pristine condition, only gigged twice. I am the original owner.

Trades considered for Fender-style Jazz and PJ basses (4 or 5 string) for example '08 or newer Fender Am Std Jazz, G&L JB, Reverend Rumblefish PJ, Lakland DJ, Lull Jazz + my cash. Ash body/Maple neck preferred.
ALL Basses must be 9lbs or less, and fretted.

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tags: GandL L2000 L1000 L2500 L1500

[SaucyJackBass]

Any recording of sound?

[Chef]

That is gorgeous....

[kai_ski]

Answers to a few questions:

Is there neck dive-?

Well, I haven't had any neck-dive issues because (a) I play it almost exclusively sitting down, and (b) I use a 4-inch wide strap that doesn't move around on my shoulder. All basses have neck dive to some extent. I wouldn't say that this one is specifically challenged in that department. It does feel like a longer scale neck because of the body shape, specifically the fact that the strap button is at the 15th fret instead of 12.

Can you please tell me about the tone/ feel? What would you compare the tone to?

The feel is incredible, this neck is phenomenal. I LOVE playing this bass. Sound is great, it has a little bit of a boost in the upper mids to my ear, I think it's a result of being hollow. It can hit a lot of different tones. It does the Motown vibe really well with flats on, it does the Jack Casady type hollow body sound, it can get agressive when you dig in with rounds. It has a fairly bright slap sound with is tamed a bit by the rosewood fingerboard, but still pleasant. Very versatile bass.

How are frets / electronics / truss- is it noisy?

The body is 2001 or 2002, IIRC. The neck was replaced under Warranty in Fall of 2009. Since then it's been wearing TI flats, as a result the frets show virtually no wear. The truss rod works flawlessly. It was plek'd at the factory. Right now it is nearly straight, very little relief, and I get no fret noise with a medium touch over the bridge pickup. There is no hum in any mode, passive/active. There is a little bit of noise when switching between modes, but not enough to really bother me. Pots are silent.

[707clown]

if the fretboard was maple id of bought it

[kai_ski]

Originally Posted by 707clown

if the fretboard was maple id of bought it

that's what they all say

[svtbass]

If I had the scratch this one would be moving to the desert. You maple board guys shouldn't count this one out- with it's quarter-sawn neck you'll be very happy.

[plankspanker13]

....and here I sit, pondering the possibility of selling/trading my sunburst JB-2. This would be something to consider, OP.

[kai_ski]

pm me the details.

[Chef]

Great dog pic bump.

[kai_ski]

fretdoctor on the rosewood.... lookin' nice!

[ack]

That is one of the most gorgeous basses I've ever seen. I've been jonesing for an orange ASAT until I saw yours. It's out of my league at this time, but someone is going to be a real happy camper. Best of luck.

[MAJOR METAL]

Trade and Cash for a Schecter Model T ?

[stevethebassguy]

Cool bass bump

[dabber]

PM.

[kai_ski]

back on the block. GAS-induced bump.

[Dondoh]

Nice bass.
Bump

[Mrfstop]

Beautiful Bass!!
If It were a few weeks ago, I would for sure buy it.
But I already kinda blew funds on a few others.

[Musicmaster75]

Originally Posted by kai_ski

it's my birthday, bump.

gotta give ya a "Happy Birthday" bump ! hope ya had a good day and gl with the sale! it's a beauty

[kai_ski]

thanks!