New Bass day tomorrow!

erigod23 · #1 01-23-2009, 09:47 AM

Just letting you guys know, I got an awsome deal on an ASAT semi-hollow, and tomorrow I'll be making the 1 1/2 hour trip to pick it up! I have goosebumps everytime I think about it and I have a perma-smile on! Can't wait!
I currently have an L-1000, with some neck problems so I'm eager for a new G&L.

Bulltrout · #2 01-23-2009, 10:14 AM

Nice! Are you picking it up in Moncton? (I used to live in Fredericton myself)

erigod23 · #3 01-23-2009, 10:29 AM

Yes I am. Good ol' Monkeytown.

El Tookay · #4 01-23-2009, 11:19 AM

......I'll be happy to take that L-1000 off your hands

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erigod23 · #5 01-23-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by El Tookay

......I'll be happy to take that L-1000 off your hands

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I'm listening.........

strummin · #6 01-23-2009, 05:52 PM

Post pics when you can.

thejrace · #7 01-23-2009, 09:07 PM

sweet. Been thinking about a semi asat. how much is it costing you?
Second the posting of pics as well.

erigod23 · #8 01-25-2009, 12:17 PM

The ASAT is an absolutely beautiful bass. It's such a joy to play--so well balanced.
Here's a pic of the new with the old:

m1k3_88 · #9 01-25-2009, 04:52 PM

that asat is absolutly beatuiful! I'm hopin to order one sometime in the next year, as the L2000 at the shop around me sadly isnt quite what im lookin for right now.

earlgray · #10 01-25-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m1k3_88

that asat is absolutly beatuiful! I'm hopin to order one sometime in the next year, as the L2000 at the shop around me sadly isnt quite what im lookin for right now.

FYI: the ASAT has the same pickups & electronics as the L-2000, so they pretty much sound the same. From what I've heard, the ASATs are more prone to neck dive than the L-2000s.

m1k3_88 · #11 01-25-2009, 10:07 PM

oh i know its just the only american L2000 around, the colour wasnt workin for me at all, and trying to finish up college, really cant justify spending that much on a bass and not being happy with it 100%

#12 01-25-2009, 10:24 PM

Kewl-
Tranparent Red...or is it Orange?

Either way....
Kewl! Enjoy.

erigod23 · #13 01-26-2009, 04:53 AM

It's transparent orange.
Also, I don't know where people are getting neck dive from ASAT, mine is the most perfectly balanced bass I've ever played. My Epi Thunderbird, on the other hand, that's neck dive!

#14 01-26-2009, 07:49 AM

"Also, I don't know where people are getting neck dive from ASAT, mine is the most perfectly balanced bass I've ever played."

I've had MY Blonde ASAT for abaout 5 years, and when I do 3-set gigs, I'm lovin' it.
Not a hint of neck-dive. Nice wide-strap, 'cause G&L's aren't the lightest basses to begin with (a good thing!) and no prob.
It's sorta an "urban legend' or a herd mentality thing, or else some players are genetically
built for an ASAT! I mean what is the prob? It's a singel-cut tele-style! Put the strap on the right buttons and play!
Now if you DO have, or hae had, probs, I aplogize, I don't mean to deride you and your altered sense of balance (-:, but hey- try a 2K!
ANd transparent orange is one of the KEWLEST finishes they make.
Rawk Awn!

TDR1138 · #15 01-26-2009, 08:33 AM

That just reaffirmed my gas for a transparent orange/rosewood semi-hollow ASAT.

wyleeboxer · #16 01-26-2009, 12:46 PM

I had to get a new L2000 body for my ASAT after 10 years, I couldnt handle the neck dive anymore when standing... the fact is there's no horn. also if you play the bass a bit higher up with the strap you'll notice the neck feels farther out then a typical bass ie. Fender Jazz, etc.. But if your a bigger guy all this doesnt seem to be as noticable, btw the necks on these basses are to die for in terms of feel and yes do sound like the L2000.

chunkstyle · #17 01-26-2009, 01:00 PM

looks like you got the 1 3/4" neck as well. very nice.

i'm looking for an L-1500 with the wide neck. well, not looking real hard, but still looking...

cb56 · #18 01-26-2009, 04:28 PM

The last two posts have been deleted.
Let's play nice and stay on topic.