The G&L FULLERTON DELUXE ASAT® CLASSIC BLUESBOY
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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The G&L FULLERTON DELUXE ASAT® CLASSIC BLUESBOY in Clear Orange :)
Guitar supplied for this review with the courtesy of City Music Singapore.
The G&L Fullerton Deluxe ASAT® Classic Bluesboy features the G&L A2S4248N Alnico II magnet humbucker and a single-coil G&L Magnetic Field Design™ bridge pickup designed by Leo Fender†.
The Tribute® Series ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow features G&L AS4255C Alnico humbucker designed by Paul Gagon and a single-coil G&L Magnetic Field Design™ bridge pickup designed by Leo Fender†.
G&L FULLERTON DELUXE ASAT® CLASSIC BLUESBOY
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G&L Modern Classic Neck Shape - 1 11/16” nut width with 1 5/8” string spacing allows a generous edge roll for superb comfort without string fall-off. Fairly slim with mild taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.870” at the 12th fret.
Please note that price should be:
SGD2317.50 USD1679. EURO1520
Recorded with the
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
thru
Line 6 Helix Native
on
Digital Performer 9.5
Original melody composition by © Jonathan Koh
Backing track from:
Jam Tracks for Guitar
Many people think the neck pickups on the bluesboys are "too warm", but I think the Bluesboy, more than almost any other guitar I've ever played, is meant to be played with *both* pickups most of the time and then you can switch to a single pickup to get warmer or brighter as necessary. I've gotten amazing "Spoonful" tone with both pickups and then switched to the neck to get that "woman" tone. The bridge pickups is a lot like a '52 Tele bridge pickup with more output.
Great demo, Jon. The audio quality is great and your playing is excellent. I like the fact that you cycle through the different pickups, demonstrating both clean and over driven tones. Thanks for taking the time to do such a good job!
My pleasure ✌️❤️
Lovley sound, particularly with both pick ups. OMG I thought I’d had enough guitars, but this one has to go on my list. Thanks Jonathan again for taking your time to produce this informative video.
Lol... Didn't mean to tempt y'all... Actually I did.. Hahaha
That translucent finish with that colour..... 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Beautiful playing. That is my dream guitar. Good timing with this video as I have been shopping recently.
lol cool! have fun! 🤓✌
This video inspired me, Jonathan, in my research looking for a Telecaster. I'm just a semi-retired writer coming back to guitar after years of being a dad and a member of the rat race (environmental consultant). I was dead set on a high-end Tele. Definitely wanted to buy a new guitar. But I watched and listened here (and to other vids of yours) and settled finally on the Fullerton ASAT Classic. The wam tone and clean mode, especially with both pickups engaged, is so freaking inspiring. So much fun! Something about the dirty sound is also kind of engaging too. Mostly, just thanks, man. G&L owes you an extra one.
ah well..I can only hope ...lol ✌💙
G&L guitars are made at the original Fender factory in Fullerton , California.
I took my 1980’s Legacy for service and they I installed a brand new neck at no charge, even though I had bought the guitar used . I’m considering a tele style electric and G&L are st the top of my list 👍
I purchased this exact guitar over the summer. Absolutely LOVE it.
Awesome choice and decision!!✌️🧡
How has the balancing of the pickups been? Is it hard to get the humbucker to match the MFD in the bridge?
That's one of the most beautiful guitars I've seen you play. Something about Tele's I've always loved!
Would seriously Blues out to Heaven with that one. Sweet emotional Blues Ballot there. Thanks so much.
You're most welcome 🤓✌️
You are really digging all of these G&L guitars! I like this one the most so far, though. Let's see some more if you get some!
hahahah let's see!!
Nice, expressive playing. Good showing of pickup positions. Thank you Jonathan!
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Thank you! for a thorough review of this guitar and tasty demo playing . I've been looking for a Fender Tele alternative.
Glad to help ✌️❤️
Ho una Tribute Legacy rossa ed è davvero uno spettacolo e un piacere da suonare, mi piacerebbe davvero provare una fullerton deluxe! Sei molto bravo, complimenti!
Grazie mille🤓✌
I wish I had a nickel for every demo that cut the selector switch out of the shot so I can't tell which pickup or combo I'm listening to. :/
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Just bought one of these, with the maple fingerboard 'though. It feels really comfortable to play, and sounds great too 👍👌
Cool✌️🤣
@@JonIsJustTooLoud
Thanks for replying 🙂
I enjoyed your playing and review 👍
Hi Jon, nice demo again. very beautiful guitar but US made is expensive, €1814 at MusicStore.de . Anyway I was blown out by the clear tones that made me think of Quadrophenia and Who's Next by The Who ( while Pete Townshend played a Gretsch G6120 on these albums ). I like the definition and tone of that Alnico 2 Humbucker. I may sell 2 or 3 mid range good guitars to finance this one !!????
I love this Tele. Time for me to get a G&L.
Yep... It's always time to get another Tele!✌️🤪
I have 6 G&Ls, (and I've had several others that I've sold) and they really are great guitars.
I love vdo i love G&L
beautiful music and playing
Thank you✌️❤️
Excellent review of an excellent guitar, Jonathan. The pickin' ain't too shabby, either.
Thank you kindly Matt ✌️❤️
Had the Tribute BB semi-hollow in clear orange. I'm sorry I sold it The middle pickup position through an overdriven amp is just killer.
Yep..I agree.. The middle Position sound is to die for ✌️🤓
I’ve never had the opportunity to even try playing a G&L because I’ve never seen any in any local music stores. Although I’ve heard a lot of good things about this brand, how do you think this compares to a similar Fender model? Is it better or worse? Most people I’ve talked to over the years who’s ever played them always said they preferred the G&L over their Fender counterparts. What is your opinion, Jon?
Same .. I prefer the G&Ls✌️❤️
Man !!! Your demos are best , keep em coming
Thank you Ric✌️❤️
Nice playin as always sir👍👍👍
It's funny that i've came up with your same lick on 3:48 when i was noodling around few weeks ago 🤣
nice little tele. thx for sharing :D the intro reminded me of luna lee rocking away on a chinese instrument, awesome
I got one of these...😊 if you can you should try get your hands on an old asat. 10+ years My bluesboy is new and I have a asat classic and the old one has a magic to it. Can’t explain.
I believe it! Like i said in one video..G&L are kinda rare in where I'm from until like 5-6 years ago 🤓✌
And I’m glad you got one of these!! This in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful and playable Tele style guitar out there ✌️🤓
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Hi Jon, I just received that superb G&L Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic Bluesboy ( what a name ! ) , thanks to your demo, I coud not resist ( I resisted to GAS 3 days long ! haha ) to order it after listening to you. Yes Premium price (€1814 at Music Store.de) , I may have found a cheaper equivalent from Fender, MIM or MIUS, anyway this one is a beauty, perfectly crafted and so well singing. Thanks again for demo, nice playing and recommandation.
Awesome!!! I’m so happy for you!! Which color did you chose?
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks, I chose orange stain, thinking of the Gretsch G6120 that Pete Townshend played on Quadrophenia. That surprised me a lot that a Telecaster could offer about the same tone than that Gretsch, but Alnico 2 humbucker together with telecaster design help in this thin bright tone in middle position. "You know what ? I'm happy !" Haha 😁
Gilles Genete cool!!!😝
@@JonIsJustTooLoud hi, how are you doing ? Hope vibrations are positive. I have a question for you about the rolling tree I got one from Thom*nn to fit on my G&L, but it is too high , rollers don't touch the strings. I'm wandering whether reducing its height by 2mm or moving it towards the nut ( but I don't like drilling a new hole in the head for the screw), what do you think ? Thanks for consideration. By the way, after a week of playing it, it is a dream guitar ( compares in quality and feeling to my Fender Custom Shop strat and my Tokai Les Paul LS1000, and far better sounding and feeling than the Fender Tele US Deluxe I used to have )
Gilles Genete I actually don’t use roller trees on my G&Ls but tusq white string trees ✌️🤓
Great playing!
Thank you ✌♥
Jonathan, I have atelecaster American made lm am very happy with it cost about the same as g and l
Hi Robert.. as long as you’re happy with that Tele... it’s a keeper ✌️❤️
Did you forget to add images of the different humbuckers at 5:36? If I were editing this video, I'd start with your beautiful playing and add font with the basic guitar information. Otherwise, excellent demo!
Thank you!✌❤
Great review! Both are nice guitars, however yeah … the ASAT Classic Bluesboy wins hands down 😎❤️
Fair enough!✌♥
Great video as always, love both guitars, both stunning beauties.
Thank you Jesse! :)
GREAT PICKING BEAUTIFUL...THANKS
Thank you George ✌️❤️
There's another well made guitar by G&L which, unfortunately, the made the color of traffic cones. It sounded good, particularly on the cleaner settings you used. Did I detect a hint of fuzz on the distorted tones?
Nope no fuzz...🤓✌️
Hello from canada :) new subscriber , relatively new to guitar (switched from bass) love your videos and how you speak/describe the guitars in your videos! Your material is very well put together , liked subscribed and notifications turned on!
Welcome to the channel ✌️❤️
Great looking guitar. Nice review!
Thank you Paul ✌️🤓
Looks like you got a new favourite
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Nice playing! I didn't understand however what you meant by "this" pickup an gesturing with your hand to the sides.
Thanks... Can’t remember... let me know the Time stamp
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How do you like the bridge on this guitar, does it affect your ability to palm mute?
I have no problems✌♥
Very nice Jonathan as always, I'll have to put a lot of pennies in my piggy bank for one of those suckers. For now, I'll have to be happy with my TE-40. Maybe someday.
Well..The TE-40 is a great guitar Mike!
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Yep, I changed everything and it's much better, the only thing I didn't change was the bridge per Jonathan. Thanks
So I liked your video so much that I bought one of these guitars. Then I noticed that the strings go through the body and then curve around the bridge saddle springs then over the saddles . It seems like a bad design . What are your impressions ?
I’m actually ok with it.. as long as the bridge doesn’t give tuning problems. My advice.? Just play that guitar and make it sing and don’t worry too much about it ✌️❤️
Gorgeous playing. I have this same guitar in Honeyburst, but I sound nothing close to you! Thanks for spreading beauty, and sharing your thoughts. Could you share the tab for that fundamental riff? It's a stunner.
Thank you.. and sorry no tabs✌️❤️
And you’re right.. it’s a great guitar ✌️🤓
I think I'm between the honeyburst and clear orange. Tough decision.
This has the G&L humbucker, right? It sounds a lot better to me than videos I’ve seen with the Seth Lover humbucker. Also, how’s the weight in that guitar?
Thank you Dustin.. It’s a Great guitar.. approx 3.4kg
New subscriber here 🖐 Sir i love how you play.
Can you give me advice for which is better? tribute asat classic, special or bluesboy?
I’m a new guitarist and will play in church so i’m looking for something that is versatile. good for contemporary worship music..
Thank you 🙏
Go for the bluesboy!!✌️❤️
And welcome to the Channel!!✌️❤️
I’m so happy you’ve noticed me 🙏🙏 And followed you also on IG…
💙💙 Will buy bluesboy!! I really love your deluxe bluesboy 🔥🔥
I just traded for the G&L ASAT Tribute Tele (no F hole). Previous owner replaced pickups with GFS Fat Pat in the neck and MFD single coil on the bridge. I can't wait to crank it full blast at band practice. My hope is the GFS (High Output) is suited better for precise palm muting on low end chords, without all the muddyness. If not, what neck pickup would you suggest, or fo you think the GFS should do that?
No Idea brother...but you could think about getting the stock pickups from the seller..✌♥
Which do you prefer between the Bluesboy and the ASAT Special? Which is the more versatile guitar?
Hi Dustin..thats a great tricky question that I'm surprised others have not asked me yet!! To tell you the truth...I'm almost stuck in 50/50 but the Bluesboy won by a hair because of the wider range of tones..✌❤
Hello, Jonathan. The neck humbucker actually sound bright (in a good way) in your video. Would you say that’s accurate?
not at all!!! they are just nice!!
Hey Jonathan .....love your videos especially your style, very soothing, Have you ever demonstrated ESP ltd guitars.I have quite a few and l love them.They are a good "bang for the buck" quality and playability wise.
Thank you Paul! I have yet to try out an ESP LTD guitar! 🤓✌
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It's got a sweet sound ☺
Oh yes it sure does ✌️🤓
Jonathan Koh I got a tele thinline that has a rout for a humbucker. Maybe I should upgrade it. I have a tele with a p90 in the neck. That sounds great also
nice!
Hi, nice guitar and nice sound i have my new Harley Benton D120CE TB now too and must a few little things do but it is a beautyfull guitar and sounds good. LG Detlev
oh....it arrived?
Which do you like better, the classic bluesboy or the hollowbody bluesboy? I have ordered the hollowbody. Can't wait to receive it.
Oh yes.. the hollow body is nice too.. but I kinda prefer the classic✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Don't care which one you play. I just love hearing you play.
Thank you Larry ✌️❤️
Wonderful tone you have there Jonathan , I love also the mid range of G&L guitars made in Indonesia, great guitars, so checking the prices here in the UK this guitar is the same price as a Fender Limited Edition American Professional, so if you had the choice which one ?
This one.. Hands down.!! ✌️🤓
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I currently have a Ibanez RGA which I love but, I have eyes fixed on G&L Tribute S-500 in Irish Ale , as the next guitar on my purchase list,
U made a nice vid about a nice guitar, thanx! How is the neck profile? Is it modern c? I wish I could try this guitar! But so far I have found no shops in Hungary selling G&L's! :(
I think its a classic C.. you can order from Sweetwater. Thomann only carries the Tribute series that are from Indonesia.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Classic c, thanx! Yep, I could order it from Sw, but I do not like idea of purchasing a guitar I have not tried! Mind you, based upon this review it is at least as good as Pro Tele, if not better! Is it like Pro Tele in the sense that it can be played out of the box with no adjustments added?
Hi Jon, what are the nut widths for each? Thanks...
G&L Modern Classic Neck Shape - 1 11/16” nut width with 1 5/8” string spacing allows a generous edge roll for superb comfort without string fall-off. Fairly slim with mild taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.870” at the 12th fret.
Beautiful guitar and playing! I do have a question. I have been back and forth on this or a Fender Tele and ..... As much as I love G&L's "if'n" i want that true Tele sound I need Fender. I'll most likely own both down the road but... Opinion?
You are half right...I guess it all depends on your hearing. I'm sure you can find a really close TELE sound from the G&L stable..after all Leo Fender invented the Tele. But what turns me on to the G&L Tele variations are the advancement in terms of hardware , playability and sound. Yes , you'll be safer buying a Fender..but give the G&L Teles a try first. :)
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks for the insight!
You wouldn't buy a Tom Anderson or a Suhr T-style guitar and want it to sound like a Tele. I've had a Bluesboy and 2 ASAT Classic S models - one with MFD and one with alnico pickups and they both get close to the "essence" of a Tele while having their own tone.
Jonathan - Is that pick guard cream or white? I am thinking of purchasing this same guitar but the models I am seeing on the web looks like the pick guards are cream but when I see your video yours looks white.
It’s white Rick ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks for the fast reply! Do you happen to have a model number I can look up by chance or maybe a link to the same guitar? I really like the white vs the cream!
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@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks to you I purchased this guitar and I must say it is absolutely awesome! Thanks for all you do on this channel!
Rick Brown great taste!! I hope this guitar will bring you much joy!✌️❤️
luv it!!!!
i want this so bad
go for it✌❤
@@JonIsJustTooLoud NO. TOO EXPENSIVE.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud plus i already have nice strat. don't need another guitar really
Lol
Which gl tele has the warmest sound.?
The Bluesboy.. Either this one out the semi solid..✌️🤓
excellent demo , loved it very much. 2 questions please , on the title it's mentioned that it is "FULLERTON DELUXE ASAT" but on the guitar's head it's written "ASAT CALSSIC" , I guess this is asat classic , is that right ?
second , do you use any effect in this demo or it is only the guitar and the amp ?
It's stated behind the headstock. I'm using the line 6 Helix Native plugin with my DAW
Ñisssssssssce 🎸
Jon love you’re vids… so soulful!!
Thank you Frankie!✌♥
What amp and pedals are you using to get that sweet sound?
I’m using the line 6 Helix Native with my DAW✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud well Jonathan, I just returned my PRS se hollow body ll and purchased this exact guitar.can’t wait to get it!
Tuesday delivery. Like I’ve said before got to quit watching you play!! I have to come out of retirement the way I’ve been going!
Jk Keep up the great videos and the especially great playing! You make me want to pay you a visit.
That’s a great choice!! You will enjoy the bluesboy✌️❤️
I think your are the only person that owns this guitars .
Lol.. no ✌️😂
Can’t pass up the orange color!
sure is pretty :)
Jon is too loud g&l asat deluxe
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New subscriber here 🖐 Sir i love how your play. Can you give me advice for which is better? tribute asat classic, special or bluesboy?
I’m a new guitarist and will play in church so i’m looking for something that is versatile. good for contemporary worship music..
Thank you 🙏
Get the Bluesboy..and welcome to the channel!✌❤