Does G&L make an Asat 5 string?

Chris Rhoades · #1 04-23-2006, 01:02 PM

I would like to get a 5 string, and i like the look of the Asat witht he to big ol G&L pickups. Does this even exsist?

spideyjg · #2 04-23-2006, 02:10 PM

They did make some, I think for endorsees, but most ended up over in Europe.

I have seen pics of 2.

Jim

**Chef** · #3 04-23-2006, 09:12 PM

There was one on either ebay or dudepit recently. I remember being surprised...

**MAJOR METAL** · #4 04-24-2006, 11:56 AM

I think their was a few made as prototypes.

bradjonesbass · #5 04-24-2006, 12:08 PM

I saw a used semi-hollow 5-string ASAT on somebody's site a while ago - maybe BassNW.com???? I'm sure that was a custom though. Made me think about saving my pennies and ordering one - fretless.

flash99 · #6 04-24-2006, 11:46 PM

There are a few around that are prototypes but it was never offered as a production model - apparently it was REALLY neck heavy as a 5 string. And while an L2500 may not look as cool, it will sound exactly the same.

AThomas Bass · #7 05-30-2006, 05:26 PM

I just tried to order a custom 5-string ASAT Bass. The dealer called his G&L rep and was told they aren't making them anymore because they are ridiculously neck-heavy. F.Y.I.

Chris Rhoades · #8 06-10-2006, 12:43 PM

Maybe i will have to make my own!

**MAJOR METAL** · #9 06-11-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Rhoades

Maybe i will have to make my own!

I know Michael could build that for you at a great price, www.dolanguitars.com

dgce · #10 06-11-2006, 07:53 PM

You know, Schecter could make you a domestic version of their Tele shaped Baron bass in a 5 string. I've seen them in magazines. Probably will be super neck heavy and not exactly cheap. But its an available ASAT substitue and very good quality stuff.

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