G&L

Every now and then a guitar comes along that has so much documented history, it reads like a great book. This guitar can be traced back to it's inception. We have a 1986 G&L Broadcaster serial #BC00002. Check that out. Number 2! Here's the story: This guitar was purchased from Kenneth Hyatt, son of the late Dale L. Hyatt. Dale Hyatt was one the original partners of G&L, along with Leo Fender and George Fullerton. The entire saga is written up by My Hyatt's son in a several-page letter that will be included with the guitar. The history is eloquently written and quite fascinating; detailing the history of G&L. I'll give a brief synopsis: Dale Hyatt had worked with Leo Fender for years, back in the Fender days and again, with G&L. When George Fullerton left, Dale Hyatt took over the day to day management of the factory. Mr Hyatt had a keen sense of history and kept the first serial number plates, 00001 to 00059 for special models. In 1986 this guitar was built for Dale Hyatt using the early serial plate and it is signed by Leo Fender.

This guitar is in mint condition. It has never been played and still has the protective plastic covering on the pickguard. We also have the original shipping box! The "black on black" design again was Dale Hyatt's idea. This instrument is not only historically significant, it's a fantastic guitar.

  It's a rare occurrence to come across a vintage guitar with provenance. Many guitars have stories, but few can be proved. The story behind this guitar is amazing, and is well documented. This prototype G&L ASAT Classic was built for Dale L. Hyatt who was a close friend and partner of Leo Fender in the G&L guitar company. Mr. Hyatt worked closely with George Fullerton and Leo Fender on designs. Mr. Hyatt kept prototype guitars in his office to get feedback from dealers and players, with the thought of using their input in future designs. This guitar is a prototype, made for Mr Hyatt in 1991. It has two features that are unique and non-standard. First is the intensely figured Birdseye Maple neck that is drop dead gorgeous. Hyatt had been working with Gulag Gidwani, the owner of an exotic wood supply company that specialized in providing high end woods to instrument manufactures. The wood on the neck was purchased specifically for this instrument from Gulag's inventory. The second unique feature is the special two-tone, black/chrome Schaller tuning machines. These tuners were out of a prototype batch of tuners made by Helmut Schaller and were custom made for Mr. Hyatt. 
  It was Mr. Hyatt who convinced Leo Fender to name this model "ASAT Classic" because he felt it was classic in the same vein as the ASAT, featuring more traditional specs. The guitar was kept by Mr. Hyatt after his retirement and later on passed to his son. It is mint, not tampered with, and unplayed. It is the only one on the planet. Comes with original G&L advertisement pages from the time, G&L brochure, a copy of the G&L handwritten production sheet from 1991 showing this guitar, documentation from Kenneth L. Hyatt, Dale's son, who still works for G&L, a photo of Mr Hyatt with the guitar, and original hard case.

This ASAT Special has been upgraded with "OLS" body depth, rear contour, black top-binding, and Satin Vintage Tint neck finish.

Model: ASAT Special
Body: Basswood
Body Finish: Alpine White
Body Depth: "OLS" (Original Leo Spec)
Body Other: Rear Contour
Binding: Top-Bound Black Binding
Pickguard: 3-ply Black/White/Black
Bridge: Saddle-Lock
Neck Profile: Modern Classic (.820"-.870")
Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Wood: Hard-rock Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Vintage Tint
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlay: Black Face Dots
Controls: 3-Way, Volume, Tone
Neck Pickup: G&L MFD Jumbo Single Coil
Bridge Pickup: G&L MFD Jumbo Single Coil
Tuners: G&L Standard
Setup: PLEK
Case: Deluxe Black Tolex

Model: Legacy HH
Body: Swamp Ash
Body Finish: Old School Tobacco Sunburst
Bridge: DF Vibrato
Neck Profile: Modern Classic (.820"-.870")
Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Wood: Hard-rock Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Light Tint
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlay: Black Face Dots
Controls: 3-way, Volume, Treble, Bass, Mini-Toggle
Neck Pickup: G&L AS4255B
Bridge Pickup: G&L AW4470B
Tuners: G&L Standard
Setup: PLEK
Case: Deluxe Black Tolex

Model: Legacy HSS
Body: Swamp Ash
Body Finish: Blonde
Bridge: DF Vibrato
Neck Profile: Modern Classic (.820"-.870")
Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Wood: Hard-rock Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Light Tint
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlay: Black Face Dots
Controls: 5-way, Volume, Treble, Bass, Mini-Toggle
Neck Pickup: G&L CLF-100 Alnico V Single Coil
Middle Pickup: G&L CLF-100 Alnico V Single Coil (rev wound)
Bridge Pickup: AW4470B
Tuners: G&L Standard
Setup: PLEK
Case: Deluxe Black Tolex

This Legacy HSS features a lightweight and very resonant body made from Empress! 

Model: Legacy HSS
Body: Empress
Body Finish: Jet Black
Bridge: DF Vibrato
Pickguard: 3-ply Tortoise Shell
Neck Profile: Modern Classic (.820"-.870")
Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Wood: Hard-rock Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Satin Light Tint
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlay: White Pearl Face Dots
Controls: 5-way, Volume, Treble, Bass, Mini-Toggle
Neck Pickup: G&L CLF-100 Alnico V Single Coil
Middle Pickup: G&L CLF-100 Alnico V Single Coil (rev wound)
Bridge Pickup: AW4470B
Tuners: G&L Standard
Setup: PLEK
Case: Deluxe Black Tolex

Model: ASAT Classic Thinline
Body: Swamp Ash
Body Finish: Belair Green
Bridge: Boxed Steel w/ 6 Saddles
Neck Profile: Modern Classic (.820"-.870")
Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Wood: Hard-rock Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Light Tint
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlay: Black Face Dots
Controls: 3-Way, Volume, Tone
Neck Pickup: G&L MFD ASAT Classic Single Coil
Bridge Pickup: G&L MFD ASAT Classic Single Coil
Tuners: G&L Standard
Setup: PLEK
Case: Deluxe Black Tolex

Model: ASAT Classic Thinline
Body: Swamp Ash
Body Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst
Bridge: Boxed Steel w/ 6 Saddles
Neck Profile: Modern Classic (.820"-.870")
Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Wood: Hard-rock Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Satin Light Tint
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlay: White Pearl Face Dots
Controls: 3-Way, Volume, Tone
Neck Pickup: G&L MFD ASAT Classic Single Coil
Bridge Pickup: G&L MFD ASAT Classic Single Coil
Tuners: G&L Standard
Setup: PLEK
Case: Deluxe Black Tolex

Model: ASAT Classic Thinline
Body: Mahogany
Body Finish: Alpine White
Bridge: Boxed Steel w/ 6 Saddles
Neck Profile: Modern Classic (.820"-.870")
Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Wood: Hard-rock Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Light Tint
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlay: Black Face Dots
Controls: 3-Way, Volume, Tone
Neck Pickup: G&L MFD ASAT Classic Single Coil
Bridge Pickup: G&L MFD ASAT Classic Single Coil
Tuners: G&L Standard
Setup: PLEK
Case: Deluxe Black Tolex

This ASAT Classic Bluesboy has been upgraded with a Swamp Ash top w/ Okoume body, and body binding.

Model: ASAT Classic Bluesboy
Top: Swamp Ash
Body: Okoume
Body Finish: Clear Blue Top, Natural Back
Body Other: Original Leo Spec Body Depth
Binding: Top-bound White
Bridge: Boxed Steel w/ 6 Saddles
Neck Profile: Classic C (.830"-.960")
Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1 5/8"
Neck Wood: Hard-rock Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Satin Light Tint
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlay: White Pearl Face Dots
Controls: 3-Way, Volume, Tone
Neck Pickup: G&L A2S4248N Alnico 2
Bridge Pickup: G&L MFD ASAT Classic Single Coil
Tuners: G&L Standard
Setup: PLEK
Case: Deluxe Black Tolex

This Legacy HSS has been upgraded with a Black Limba top, Satin Light Tint neck finish, and Wood binding.

Model: Legacy HSS
Body: Alder
Top: Black Limba
Body Finish: Honeyburst
Body Other: Wood Binding
Pickguard: 3-ply Black/White/Black
Bridge: DF Vibrato
Neck Profile: Modern Classic (.820"-.870")
Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Wood: Hard-rock Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Satin Light Tint
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlay: White Pearl Face Dots
Neck Pickup: G&L CLF-100 Alnico 5 Single-coil
Middle Pickup: G&L CLF-100 Alnico 5 Single-coil Rev Wound
Bridge Pickup: G&L AW4470B
Tuners: G&L Standard
Controls: 5-way, Volume, Treble, Bass, Mini Coil-Tap
Setup: PLEK
Case: Deluxe Black Tolex