Owen Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I am watching Women in Rock on BBC4 and Skunk Anansie are on. I have irrational G&L ASAT 5 string GAS. In metal flake with matching headstock. Fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 There are very few 5's about, I think there are about 6 or 7. I played one after I did a set up for a chap who found one in cash converters 🙄 When we spoke to G&L they said there were no plans to make any more as the balance was off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Semi hollow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1446249526' post='2898182'] There are very few 5's about, I think there are about 6 or 7. I played one after I did a set up for a chap who found one in cash converters When we spoke to G&L they said there were no plans to make any more as the balance was off... [/quote] Sadness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Or clear orange with binding. Or black with binding. I will be ok by the morning. Late night is lethal for GAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1446249614' post='2898184'] Sadness [/quote] He paid about £500 for it too 😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1446250340' post='2898188'] He paid about £500 for it too 😩 [/quote] Double sadness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I saw that same bass - first time I saw an asat bass, looked pretty good. Sounded ok to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo-E Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I love G&Ls and I've loved the look of the ASATs ever since they were introduced, but they really do balance poorly. Even with skinny necks and lightweight tuners, they neck-dive like crazy. The L2000 has the same electronics with more neck options and perfect balance. It's true they don't look as boss, but you can still get the sparkle finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 There's nothing irrational about G&L GAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1446273690' post='2898228'] There's nothing irrational about G&L GAS [/quote] Seconded. There is room in my house for more G&L's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1446273690' post='2898228'] There's nothing irrational about G&L GAS [/quote] Have one in the post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1446278915' post='2898253'] Seconded. There is room in my house for more G&L's [/quote] Thirded! Got the ASAT for round wound humbucker hugeness, got major gas for a lb100 in Olympic white for flat wound funk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Leo said that they were the best guitars he ever made and he should know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 If I could get an ASAT B-5 I'd be ordering one now, but alas the L-2500 looks a bit too plain. If they made you sign a disclaimer about the balance issue before you ordered it then they'd surely get a few 100 orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1446286260' post='2898320'] Leo said that they were the best guitars he ever made and he should know. [/quote] I'm a big G&L fan, but in fairnes he was trying to flog them at that point. G&L GAS is terrible, I'd like an L1505 in red burst, an MJ5 in turquoise sparkle, an LB100 in vintage white, a JB2 in natural etc......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1446298456' post='2898435'] I'm a big G&L fan, but in fairnes he was trying to flog them at that point. G&L GAS is terrible, I'd like an L1505 in red burst, an MJ5 in turquoise sparkle, an LB100 in vintage white, a JB2 in natural etc......... [/quote] He was but I still think I agree with him. That's not to say I don't love a proper old vintage Fender of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaky Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I've had a G&L ASAT for a few years now and it's a superb bass. Build and finish is impeccable and the neck is a joy to play. It may be slightly neck heavy but a really good strap gets rid of that. Its really a very versatile bass. If you haven't already have a look at the Facebook G&L website for some cracking photos of their guitars and basses. I've got GAS for a semi hollow ASAT and a LB100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd1 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I've played a G&L ASAT for about 10yrs, don't know how they have a reputation for neck dive. Mine is well balanced, never had a problem with it at all. Yes they are a fantastic bass, very versatile sound wise with the switching system and on-board pre amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Yup, always wanted an ASAT purely because Cass Lewis played one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1446298456' post='2898435'] I'm a big G&L fan, but in fairnes he was trying to flog them at that point. [/quote] He was but he had also spent 30 years of his working life since making the P bass looking into pickups and placement, so I suspect to him they really were the best he had done, certainly electronic wise (which was his main interest) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I have an '89 Asat Bass and agree with others that they are superb instruments; mine has a slight neck dive on it, but with a decent strap it is not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 [quote name='bigd1' timestamp='1446370983' post='2898783'] I've played a G&L ASAT for about 10yrs, don't know how they have a reputation for neck dive. Mine is well balanced, never had a problem with it at all. Yes they are a fantastic bass, very versatile sound wise with the switching system and on-board pre amp. [/quote] This ^^^^^ I've had a couple, a natural solid body and a amberburst semi hollow. Both absolutely stunning instruments. Both are classed in the "idiot to get rid of" categories. The balance issue was a non issue. As already mentioned, get a decent strap. I used mine with my Comfort Strapps and they never neck dived. The grip from the Comfort Strapps kept them in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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