G&L Asat Classic and Tele pickguards??
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Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: G&L Asat Classic and Tele pickguards??
I'm pretty sure they aren't interchangeable, probably due to both companies sharing the overall look. Even if they look like they'll line up, it's usually the neck pocket that's off......and maybe the holes too.
In my experience, even the necks aren't interchangeable.
Chandler has templates for all the G&L's, so start there.
I'm pretty sure they aren't interchangeable, probably due to both companies sharing the overall look. Even if they look like they'll line up, it's usually the neck pocket that's off......and maybe the holes too.
In my experience, even the necks aren't interchangeable.
Chandler has templates for all the G&L's, so start there.
Falloffthebonetone
New member
Re: G&L Asat Classic and Tele pickguards??
Yeah G&ls necks go flat up to the 22nd fret. Fenders have an extended fretboard that goes over the pickguard a bit. That alone tells me theres a good chance there will be issues. I believe G&L sells replacement ones though.
Yeah G&ls necks go flat up to the 22nd fret. Fenders have an extended fretboard that goes over the pickguard a bit. That alone tells me theres a good chance there will be issues. I believe G&L sells replacement ones though.
crusty philtrum
Vintageologist
Re: G&L Asat Classic and Tele pickguards??
I have fish in my pyjamas.
I have fish in my pyjamas.
SouthpawGuy
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Re: G&L Asat Classic and Tele pickguards??
Fender pickguards won't fit an ASAT. And as far as I know they're also not interchangeable between US and Tribute ASATs.
Also any pickup that will fit into a Tele will work in an ASAT Classic, but not the other way round as G&L MFD pickups are taller than alnico style Tele pickups. In other words a Tele may need routing before an MFD pickup will fit.
ASAT Classic with Wilde L200s
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Fender pickguards won't fit an ASAT. And as far as I know they're also not interchangeable between US and Tribute ASATs.
Also any pickup that will fit into a Tele will work in an ASAT Classic, but not the other way round as G&L MFD pickups are taller than alnico style Tele pickups. In other words a Tele may need routing before an MFD pickup will fit.
ASAT Classic with Wilde L200s
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Funkfingers
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Re: G&L Asat Classic and Tele pickguards??
As you can see in SPG's photograph, the ASAT 'guard is narrower in the upper bout, has one corner rounded off and the control plate is set further up the body towards the neck.
It might be possible to cut down a Telecaster 'guard to ASAT dimensions but the screw holes will not line up. If you are going to have to put that much work in to modify a 'guard, you might as well make one from scratch.
As you can see in SPG's photograph, the ASAT 'guard is narrower in the upper bout, has one corner rounded off and the control plate is set further up the body towards the neck.
It might be possible to cut down a Telecaster 'guard to ASAT dimensions but the screw holes will not line up. If you are going to have to put that much work in to modify a 'guard, you might as well make one from scratch.
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