SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE-DES-BOIS, France
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Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our luthier workshop, this guitar is a brand-new instrument.G&L Deluxe gigbag, original packaging, certificates and accessories included.G&L Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic Bluesboy Himalayan BlueReference: FD-ACB-HIM-CRSerial Number: CLF2305322Weight: 3.520 kgMade in: USA, Fullerton, CaliforniaConstruction: Bolt-on neckBody Style: Fender Telecaster-style solid bodyBody Wood: AlderBody Finish: Himalayan BlueNeck: Solid Hard-Rock MapleNeck Finish: Satin Vintage TintNeck Profile: G&L Modern ClassicFingerboard: Caribbean RosewoodFingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)Number of Frets: 22Fret Type: Medium Jumbo Jescar 57110, 18% nickel-silver alloyNut: Natural boneBridge Pickup: G&L MFD single-coil, designed by Leo FenderNeck Pickup: G&L A2S4248N Alnico II humbuckerPickup Selector: 3-position switchControls: 1 volume, 1 toneBridge: Traditional steel bridge plate with individual brass saddlesTuners: Sealed tuners, 12:1 gear ratioSome guitars embody a genuine chapter in the history of the electric guitar. Founded by Leo Fender after his departure from Fender, G&L is a historic American brand that continued to pursue innovation and excellence throughout its founder's remarkable career. With the Fullerton Deluxe series, the company pays tribute to its Californian roots by offering instruments manufactured in the United States, in Fullerton, the birthplace of so many legendary guitars. This ASAT Classic Bluesboy is a superb example, combining an elegant blue finish, a pearloid pickguard and a rosewood fingerboard to create an instrument with a refined, vintage-inspired and unmistakably timeless character.Its American manufacturing is a major asset. This instrument showcases the craftsmanship that has earned G&L its reputation, featuring an alder body, a bolt-on Hard-Rock Maple neck and a Caribbean Rosewood fingerboard. The Modern Classic neck profile provides a comfortable, natural playing feel, while the traditional 25.5" scale length and 22 Medium Jumbo Jescar frets ensure excellent playing precision. The steel bridge with individual brass saddles contributes to tuning stability and intonation while preserving the spirit of the great American single-cutaway guitars.The real highlight of this Bluesboy lies in its particularly successful pickup combination. In the bridge position, the renowned G&L MFD single-coil delivers a dynamic, cutting and harmonically rich tone, with the crisp attack that works beautifully for country, funk, pop, rock and blues. In the neck position, the Alnico II humbucker provides greater warmth, rich mids and impressive depth, making it ideal for expressive lead playing, bluesy rhythms and smooth, rounded clean tones. The three-way selector makes it easy to switch between these distinct tonal characters, offering outstanding versatility. This combination eliminates the sometimes limiting choice between the brightness of a traditional Telecaster and the smoothness of a humbucker-equipped guitar: the Bluesboy delivers both, while retaining a distinctive voice of its own.Visually, the Himalayan Blue finish adds a touch of distinction without compromising the classic ASAT aesthetic. The combination of blue, the pearloid pickguard and the dark fingerboard creates an elegant and original appearance, distinctive enough to turn heads yet timeless enough to remain stylish for years to come. This is a guitar with real stage presence and studio appeal, built to inspire confidence in its long-term ownership.This guitar also holds particular appeal for enthusiasts of fine American craftsmanship. G&L belongs to a generation of historic brands closely associated with Leo Fender's legacy and the evolution of the electric guitar. The brand's recent disappearance, if confirmed for this particular model, would naturally add to the historical significance of its instruments and their place in the heritage of American guitar making. However, this historical interest should be distinguished from any potential financial appreciation: a guitar's future collectability depends on factors such as condition, originality, provenance and rarity.The Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic Bluesboy Himalayan Blue is therefore much more than an original alternative to the great American classics. It is a genuine American-made guitar, featuring high-quality construction, striking aesthetics and an exceptionally versatile pickup configuration. For guitarists seeking a premium instrument with versatility and a genuine heritage, it offers an appealing opportunity to own a piece of G&L history, with that extra sense of significance that comes with an instrument from a historic brand whose industrial journey may be drawing to a close.
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