i loved my Steinberger and really liked the swing out wing. It would be really cool on an ASAT. Damn it, now you all have me wanting an ASAT
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Congratulations! That's a fantastic instrument, as versatile as anyone might need. My sole instrument is an '89 L-2000, and I LOVE it. Leo got it right with these and the ASAT models.
There was an ASAT B5, but a live dinosaur might be easier to track down.I have never owned a G & L, but when and if I ever decide to get one, it'll likely be an ASAT...quite possibly my fave singlecut shape of all time...
(Does G & L make a 5-string version of this bass?)
ASATs are great, i got one off @2saddleslab complete with extender he designed.
I didn't use the extender as I didn't find the 'neck dive' a problem at all.
I liked it so much I got an ASAT semi hollow as well, brilliant bass again.
Ultimately I did move both of them on (sorry @2saddleslab!) not because of lack of crafmanship or anything, but their specific sound did not quite fit my band and gel with the guitar, and I fell in love with Sandberg's
Enjoy and cherish yours though
I didn't use the extender as I didn't find the 'neck dive' a problem at all.
I liked it so much I got an ASAT semi hollow as well, brilliant bass again.
Ultimately I did move both of them on (sorry @2saddleslab!) not because of lack of crafmanship or anything, but their specific sound did not quite fit my band and gel with the guitar, and I fell in love with Sandberg's
Enjoy and cherish yours though
Conscience? Is that you?Do it... do it... do it... do it...
Conscience? Is that you?
Maybe....
@Cuzzie knows, I'm an enabler.
Actually, I've never owned an ASAT bass. Guitar, yes, but not a bass. And I do have a couple of L2000s... only played an ASAT bass once, and it was the proverbial boat anchor. But lovely otherwise. They give me major gas, but I can't imagine adding a third bass with those same electronics. I'd be down for swapping one of my L2000s for one, but more likely, I will just live vicariously through all of you. It's much cheaper that way.
Ive had an L2500 and an L2000 but sold both eventually. I do miss them so an ASAT would be cool...but I recently got my dream bass (for alot of money) so Im verboten from getting anything for a while lolMaybe....
@Cuzzie knows, I'm an enabler.
Actually, I've never owned an ASAT bass. Guitar, yes, but not a bass. And I do have a couple of L2000s... only played an ASAT bass once, and it was the proverbial boat anchor. But lovely otherwise. They give me major gas, but I can't imagine adding a third bass with those same electronics. I'd be down for swapping one of my L2000s for one, but more likely, I will just live vicariously through all of you. It's much cheaper that way.
@TDR1138 is a lovely chap, but the one who your mrs frowns at as she knows he made you bow to peer pressure and bring home a rig big enough to fill the whole of Texas
They look cool but I've never tried one. You could always buy super lightweight tuners for it. I find that a wide strap with a suede surface on the inside is so grabby that neck dive is really diminished.
They come with super light tuners stock. At least mine did. I've never had a bit of an issue with neck dive, but I have 4" Levy straps on everything (non-suede). The bass is so solid and versatile that it feels like an extension of me.
That's a beauty, grats. Nice upgrade package ....Clear Orange finish, natural body binding, quarter sawn neck, and my fave....GNT gloss neck finish. Sweet.
It's nice that G&L offers what is basically an L-2000, in a configuration for players that prefer those ergonomics. Some players like a longer reach and a bass that hangs more horizontally. The ASAT is a niche design for sure, but it's also another example of the myriad choices from G&L. All of which are infinitely customizable from the G&L menu of upgrades, neck choices and finish options. Great stuff.
It's nice that G&L offers what is basically an L-2000, in a configuration for players that prefer those ergonomics. Some players like a longer reach and a bass that hangs more horizontally. The ASAT is a niche design for sure, but it's also another example of the myriad choices from G&L. All of which are infinitely customizable from the G&L menu of upgrades, neck choices and finish options. Great stuff.
Congrats on your new ASAT!
I bought an '89 Leo Fender signature blonde ASAT 6 years ago and it's been my gigging bass ever since.
Don't even notice the weight from the slab body or neck dive anymore.
I rest my right forearm on the body when playing so there is not much neck dive for me.
As for the active/passive, treble and bass boosts, pick up selection etc. I'm still fumbling around
but getting better at switching modes on the fly.
The best feature is the neck, there is just something so solid about it and it has an ideal radius.
One downside and it's common to many of Fender's children, the dreaded dead spot. G string 5th fret.
Less noticeable now that I changed to medium gauge flats instead of lights.
Party on Garth!
I bought an '89 Leo Fender signature blonde ASAT 6 years ago and it's been my gigging bass ever since.
Don't even notice the weight from the slab body or neck dive anymore.
I rest my right forearm on the body when playing so there is not much neck dive for me.
As for the active/passive, treble and bass boosts, pick up selection etc. I'm still fumbling around
but getting better at switching modes on the fly.
The best feature is the neck, there is just something so solid about it and it has an ideal radius.
One downside and it's common to many of Fender's children, the dreaded dead spot. G string 5th fret.
Less noticeable now that I changed to medium gauge flats instead of lights.
Party on Garth!
I picked up an 89-90 ASAT for the simple fact that it was the culmination of Leo's life work and I've been thoroughly pleased with everything about owning this piece of history...despite the learning curve of tonal control.
I have yet to set it up precisely to my desired specs and I'm excited to get it there, just gotta find the time. In the meantime, I'm finding it to be rich with tone despite some output imbalance from the pickups.
Never had a neck dive issue but I've always had a wide strap. I'm still unfamiliar with the microtilt feature with the neck and a little apprehensive of tearing into that without any further knowledge prior to doing so, same with adjusting the pup pole pieces.
One thing that baffles me though, is how much it lacks in brightness as compared to my StingRay Classic. It may very well be due to the strings but it's a huge difference... especially in that the MM is passive.
I have yet to set it up precisely to my desired specs and I'm excited to get it there, just gotta find the time. In the meantime, I'm finding it to be rich with tone despite some output imbalance from the pickups.
Never had a neck dive issue but I've always had a wide strap. I'm still unfamiliar with the microtilt feature with the neck and a little apprehensive of tearing into that without any further knowledge prior to doing so, same with adjusting the pup pole pieces.
One thing that baffles me though, is how much it lacks in brightness as compared to my StingRay Classic. It may very well be due to the strings but it's a huge difference... especially in that the MM is passive.
