G&L USA ASAT Classic Thinline Guitar Midnight Blue Metallic
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- SKU
- USA-ACLTL-MBM
- Color
- Blue
. Description
Sound & Tone
The semi-hollow alder body adds a breathy, resonant openness to the classic single-coil voice, loosening the low end slightly and giving notes a woody bloom that plain solidbody twang can lack. The pair of G&L ASAT Classic single-coils stay articulate and touch-responsive — bright, cutting snap at the bridge, rounder warmth at the neck, and a hollowed-out mid scoop when combined — with the simple volume and tone circuit keeping the signal path uncolored. Suited to country, roots, blues, rockabilly and clean-to-edge-of-breakup rhythm work, and the 9.5" radius rosewood board with the Modern Classic profile handles both fingerstyle chording and pick-driven lead lines comfortably.
G&L USA ASAT Classic Thinline Guitar in Midnight Blue Metallic
This unplayed G&L USA ASAT Classic Thinline sits perfectly balanced against your body—the semi-hollow design feels natural and responsive without excess weight. The Modern Classic neck profile with its 1 11/16" nut width and 9.5" radius fingerboard accommodates both fingerstyle and pick-driven approaches without fatigue.
Playability & Construction
The neck combines Hard Rock Maple with a satin vintage tint and rosewood fingerboard, offering smooth fret access across the range. Precise neck depth specifications—.820" at the 1st fret and .870" at the 12th fret—ensure consistent action and intonation night after night, while the traditional boxed steel bridge with individual brass saddles anchors the instrument with the mechanical precision and live reliability G&L is known for.
Tone & Performance
A matched pair of G&L ASAT Classic Single-coil pickups deliver the articulate, touch-responsive character that cuts through a live mix, with a 3-position pickup selector providing neck, bridge, and combined tonal options. The simplified control layout—volume and tone—keeps signal path clean and intuitive, allowing the pickups' natural dynamics to remain uncolored and reactive to your playing dynamics on stage.
Key Features
- USA-made construction with alder body and Hard Rock Maple neck
- Modern Classic neck profile – 1 11/16" nut width, 1 5/8" string spacing, 9.5" radius
- Rosewood fingerboard with precise neck depth tolerances
- G&L ASAT Classic Single-coil pickups (neck and bridge)
- 3-position pickup selector with volume and tone controls
- Traditional boxed steel bridge with individual brass saddles
- G&L Standard tuners for reliable stability
- 3-ply white pearl pickguard
- Midnight Blue Metallic finish
- Deluxe gig bag included
- Unplayed condition with minimal finish dips at neck pocket edge (see photos)
This ASAT Classic Thinline represents significant savings against standard retail pricing and arrives gig-ready with a premium gig bag included.
Final run — G&L has ceased production. This USA build-to-order instrument is factory-new, final-run stock from Leo Fender's last company. Once these remaining units sell, no more will ever be made.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Telecaster |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | United States |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Country
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and nut width does this ASAT have?
It features a Modern Classic neck profile with a 1 11/16" nut width and 1 5/8" string spacing, plus a 9.5" radius rosewood fingerboard. Neck depth is precisely .820" at the 1st fret and .870" at the 12th fret, designed for comfortable extended play without fatigue.
Is this guitar suitable for metal or high-gain styles?
No—the ASAT Classic Thinline is voiced for blues, jazz, rock, indie, and country. Its articulate single-coil tone and semi-hollow resonance aren't designed for metal or djent applications.
What comes in the box and what is the condition?
This is an unplayed example in like-new condition with only minimal finish dips at the neck pocket edge. It ships with a deluxe gig bag and is ready to play immediately.
How are the controls laid out and what's the signal path like?
The ASAT pairs G&L ASAT Classic Single-coil pickups with a straightforward 3-position pickup selector, volume, and tone control. This simplified layout preserves a clean, transparent signal path so the pickups' natural dynamics and the semi-hollow body's resonance come through without coloration.
What bridge and tuning stability does it offer?
A traditional boxed steel bridge with individual brass saddles delivers mechanical precision and consistent intonation. G&L Standard tuners provide reliable holding strength for stable pitch during performance and recording.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $143 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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