SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE-DES-BOIS, France
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Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier, this guitar is brand new.G&L Deluxe gigbag included. Certificates are not supplied, as they were lost by the French importer.G&L Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic BLD Blonde MPReference: FD-ASCL-BLD-MPSerial Number: CLF2308153Weight: 2.990 kgMade in: Fullerton, California, USAConstruction: Bolt-on neckBody Style: Fender Telecaster-style solid bodyBody: Swamp AshNeck: Solid Hard Rock MapleFingerboard: MapleNeck Profile: G&L Modern ClassicFingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)Nut: Natural Bone, 42.9 mmFrets: 22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 57110Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)Pickups: 2 G&L MFD P-90-style single-coil pickupsPickup Selector: 3-wayControls: 1 Volume, 1 ToneTuners: Sealed, oil-bath tuners, 12:1 ratioBridge: Traditional string-through-body steel bridge with 6 individual brass saddlesThere are certain brands that occupy a special place in the history of the electric guitar, and G&L is undoubtedly one of them. Founded in 1980 in Fullerton, California, by Leo Fender, alongside his longtime collaborator George Fullerton and Dale Hyatt, the company represents the final major chapter in the career of one of the men who most profoundly shaped the modern guitar. After revolutionizing the guitar world with Fender and subsequently contributing to the development of Music Man, Leo Fender devoted G&L to continuing his research and bringing his latest major innovations to life. His philosophy was summed up in a conviction he expressed himself: G&L instruments were the finest guitars he had ever made.This ASAT Classic perfectly embodies that legacy. Made in the USA at the historic Fender Avenue facility, it retains the timeless lines of the classic T-style electric guitar while benefiting from the expertise and technical refinements developed by G&L. Beneath its familiar appearance lies a genuine personality of its own, combining vintage-inspired character with a design tailored to the demands of today's musicians.Its particularly elegant Blonde finish highlights the natural character of the wood and emphasizes the instrument's clean, understated lines. Combined with the maple neck and fingerboard, it reinforces a classic American aesthetic that is at once understated, bright and timeless. The comfortable neck profile, traditional 25.5-inch scale length and 9.5-inch fingerboard radius provide familiar playing feel, equally suited to precise rhythm work and expressive lead playing. Here, we find the direct, efficient ergonomics that made Telecaster-style guitars so popular, combined with the quality craftsmanship of the Fullerton Deluxe series.The sonic personality of this ASAT Classic comes from its two G&L Magnetic Field Design (MFD) single-coil pickups, developed in keeping with Leo Fender's innovative approach. Their distinctive design delivers a remarkably clear and dynamic sound, with tight lows, pronounced mids and crisp, articulate highs. The bridge pickup provides that characteristic snap, ideal for rock riffs, funk rhythms, country playing and punchy clean tones, while the neck pickup offers greater warmth and roundness. The middle position produces balanced, articulate tones that work particularly well for rhythm playing.This versatile yet nuanced tonal palette makes it easy to move between blues, rock, pop, soul and a wide range of more modern styles. Highly responsive to the player's touch, this ASAT Classic maintains excellent note definition even when driven into higher levels of overdrive.Another important feature is the six-saddle bridge, which allows precise intonation adjustment for each string while retaining the traditional character of this style of guitar. The entire instrument benefits from carefully considered engineering designed to combine stability, comfort and everyday practicality. More than simply a reinterpretation of an American classic, this ASAT Classic demonstrates G&L's commitment to refining an established formula without compromising its original spirit.Today, this guitar also carries additional historical significance. American production at G&L came to an end in 2025, following the closure of the brand's historic manufacturing operations. Instruments produced at the Fullerton facility therefore represent the closing chapter of a major era in electric guitar history. Without making assumptions about their future resale value, the end of production undoubtedly gives genuine American-made G&L guitars particular appeal for Leo Fender enthusiasts and collectors of US-built instruments. Acquiring a Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic means enjoying a compelling professional instrument while owning a piece of that history.An elegant, expressive and versatile American guitar, it will appeal both to musicians looking for an outstanding everyday instrument and to enthusiasts who appreciate fine guitars and Leo Fender's legacy. With its timeless Blonde finish, distinctive MFD pickups and American craftsmanship, this ASAT Classic offers an excellent alternative to more conventional models, bringing together tradition, innovation and personality in an instrument that now represents an important chapter in G&L's history.
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