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G&L ASAT Tone Flexibility?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Nisei, Apr 23, 2012.

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  1. Apr 23, 2012 #1
    Nisei

    Nisei

    Mar 12, 2012
    Hey TalkBass.

    I've been doing some home recordings with a friend of a friend, and he wants to get rid of some of his bass guitars. One of them is a G&L ASAT which has a black finish, which I assume is a slightly older model since they've only got the butterscotch colored bass online now.

    Anyways, he's willing to sell it to me for $500 with hard case.

    I was just wondering how far I can shape the tone on that particular bass? I played with it for a little bit, but it was too bright for my tastes (he uses extra light gauge strings on all his basses), and I'm a Reggae kind of guy. Do you think I can get this bass to sound deep and clean kind of like my Squier Vintage 70s Jazz Bass by restringing the ASAT with medium gauge strings?

    $500 is a steal, right?
    Any input would be greatly appreciated!
     
  2. Apr 23, 2012 #2
    TonyP-

    TonyP- Excuse me but you have your I-IV-V in my II-V-I Gold Supporting Member

    Aug 21, 2003
    Boston Mass
    A-Designs Mike Lull GK Tsunami Cables GHS Strings RMI Basswitch Nordstrand Pickups Darkglass
    Thats not a fair price for a import G&L.
     
  3. Apr 23, 2012 #3
    Nisei

    Nisei

    Mar 12, 2012
    So I'm getting ripped off?

    :[
     
  4. Apr 23, 2012 #4
    xxx666

    xxx666

    Jan 12, 2008
    Australia
    Endorsing Artist G&L Guitars
    It's not an import - G&L only make ASAT basses in the US so it would be a cracking deal. You have a myriad of switching options and will be able to get close to the sound you described.

    (G&L endorser)
     
  5. Apr 23, 2012 #5
    xfretlessx

    xfretlessx

    Dec 17, 2010
    Mohawk, NY
    ^^what he said...ASAT is a US bass...great price!
     
  6. Apr 23, 2012 #6
    jfh2424

    jfh2424

    Jan 10, 2009
    Montreal, Quebec Canada
    That ASAT will out bottom the Jazz as well as a P. Try it this way: front pickup, series, passive, treble half way and bass all the way up. Just nail down the furniture first so nothing falls over from the fat, bassy sound.

    John
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2012 #7
    Lo-E

    Lo-E

    Dec 19, 2009
    Brooklyn, NY
    Absolutely a good deal and that bass is absolutely capable of bowel-shaking bass tones.
     
  8. Apr 23, 2012 #8
    TonyP-

    TonyP- Excuse me but you have your I-IV-V in my II-V-I Gold Supporting Member

    Aug 21, 2003
    Boston Mass
    A-Designs Mike Lull GK Tsunami Cables GHS Strings RMI Basswitch Nordstrand Pickups Darkglass
    Sorry...Thats a type O

    That is a fair price.

    If its MIA then its a no brainier. I'm not expert on the G&Ls but liked most of them that I have tried.

    (I originally was writing that a not a bad price...Ect)
     
  9. Apr 23, 2012 #9
    Dave W

    Dave W

    Mar 1, 2007
    Westchester, NY
    They are pretty flexible with all of the switching options. I love mine.

    $500 is a great deal.
     
  10. Apr 23, 2012 #10
    Toastfuzz

    Toastfuzz

    Jul 20, 2007
    Pittsburgh, PA
    I'd take it if you pass!
     
  11. Apr 23, 2012 #11
    Mr. Pickles

    Mr. Pickles Supporting Member

    Nov 11, 2006
    Dutchess County, NY
    The toggle closest to the bridge is a treble boost when pointed away from the bridge. Maybe that's why it sounded too bright. The middle position is active and the rearmost is passive. Engage the passive mode, set the middle toggle to series, roll of some treble and you are in DUB heaven!

    You could also solo the neck pup in passive mode, play near the neck and be in dubby territory as well.

    My ASAT is the most flexible and powerful sounding bass I've ever owned. Hands down.
     
  12. Apr 23, 2012 #12
    bassfart

    bassfart

    May 5, 2008
    BUY IT!!!!!!!!!
     
  13. Apr 23, 2012 #13
    john_g

    john_g Supporting Member

    Sep 14, 2007
    Pennsylvania
    Yeah really, Ill buy it if you dont want it! Very good deal! And great basses...wont find many basses that are as versatile as the G&L's.
     
  14. Apr 23, 2012 #14
    lmfreeman9

    lmfreeman9

    Sep 1, 2007
    Arizona
    Buy it, try it.
    Try with flatwounds.
    If you don't like it, you can sell it here for a profit.
     
  15. Apr 23, 2012 #15
    Nisei

    Nisei

    Mar 12, 2012
    Thanks for the input.

    I'll definitely be picking it up in a few days when I get a day off from work.
     
  16. Apr 23, 2012 #16
    alembicbones

    alembicbones

    Nov 10, 2000
    Seattle, WA
    ASAT's are extremely flexible tonally.

    I only see one issue. Before you purchase this bass, bring a strap with you and see how the bass hangs on you. Since the ASAT has a "Tele" like body and 34" scale, some players have issues with neck dive and/or discomfort accessing 1st position. Only you can determine if that is an issue for you.

    Best Wishes,
    Bones
     
  17. Apr 23, 2012 #17
    Nisei

    Nisei

    Mar 12, 2012
    I've gigged with a stock Epiphone Thunderbird IV for a bit, so I'm sure it won't be an issue for me.

    :D
     
  18. Apr 23, 2012 #18
    Faderoktopus

    Faderoktopus

    Nov 13, 2010
    Århus, Denmark
    Any sentence which includes 'G&L ASAT' and 'tone flexibility' should not need a question mark; that is what they do, and they do it very, very well. It is a great offer and I am really dripping with envy right about now. Enjoy it.:)

    Martin
     
  19. Apr 23, 2012 #19
    Wannaflea

    Wannaflea

    Jun 7, 2011
    Jersey, CI
    Can somebody give me a comparison between the ASAT and the L2000? Thanks


    sorry about the hi-jack haha
     
  20. Apr 23, 2012 #20
    Joey3313

    Joey3313

    Nov 28, 2003
    Same pickups, same electronics. Different body shape.
     
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