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AndyR
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 8:54 am    Post subject: New G&L model Reply with quote

Since I bought my ASAT, I've occasionaly been hangin' out at www.guitarsbyleo.com, occasionally wrecking havoc.

So I find out that G&L has a new ASAT model, the JD-5

http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/instruments.asp?prcode=ASATJD5

Looks pretty sweet in the blueburst/black finish, eh?

Maybe Santa will stuff one in your...stocking! Laughing

Andy
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telefunk1
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is the JD for Jerry Donahue? The pickup wiring on this ASAT is similar to that on the Fender JD model. This is one nice looking guitar. Maybe I can convince Mrs. Telefunk to wrap one up for me under the tree...
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marinblues
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 12:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am not a maple neck lover, but G&L makes some real nice guitars. My favourite are the ASAT deluxe and the ASAT Hollowbody.
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AndyR
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 4:57 am    Post subject: JD??? Reply with quote

Hey telefunk1 -

Folks on the G&L board say that Donahue had a pending deal to endorse this ax, but the deal fell through.

The Duncan APTL-3JD IS endorsed by Donahue...I'm guessing that the JD-5 nomenclature refers to the pickup and the 5-position switch...since they can't put Donahue's name on it.

All the pics I have seen of Donahue show him playing maple fretboards...hence no option on the JD-5?

Anyway, I agree, it's a very sweet looking ax!!!

Smile

Andy
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UncleSalty
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 7:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Speaking of Jerry Donahue, anyone know what happened to the Fender Japan Donahue signature models? I remember reading all kinds of good things about them, but even though I live in Japan, I don't think I ever saw one.
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frank0936
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 11:47 am    Post subject: Asat Rosewood Reply with quote

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marinblues Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 12:50 pm Post subject:

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I am not a maple neck lover, but G&L makes some real nice guitars. My favourite are the ASAT deluxe and the ASAT Hollowbody.
Hey Marin,
Go to the axe pictured and click the back button, then look at the Classic Bluesboy and Classic Bluesboy Hollow. Those are two rosewood necks that I could live with.
Frank
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Uncle - there was an MIJ JD tele on e-bay recently that I was watching. Metallic blue, maple neck, 3 p/u. Very cool looking guitar. I think it went for around 650? The seller described it as "rare" whatever that means...
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AndyR
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 4:46 am    Post subject: Donahue model... Reply with quote

hey Unc/Tele -

Here's a post/pic of a Fender Donahue from the G&L board.

http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/gldp/messages/3458.php3

Nice!!!

Smile

Andy
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UncleSalty
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear TeleFunk & Andy

From the info I got on this site, http://homepage.ntlworld.com/johnblackman/salee.htm
it looks like the JD was only made for export - hence, I've never seen one here. It looks nice and sounds like a great combination of Strat & Tele. Guess I'll check e-bay.

Cheers

Salty
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AndyR
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:33 am    Post subject: New Jerry Donahue model Reply with quote

Saw this on the G&L board, a new Peavy:

http://www.peavey.com/news/wnamm05_omniac.cfm

I still like the G&L ASAT JD-5 better.

Smile

Andy
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UncleSalty
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 8:09 pm    Post subject: Re: New Jerry Donahue model Reply with quote

AndyR wrote:
Saw this on the G&L board, a new Peavy:

http://www.peavey.com/news/wnamm05_omniac.cfm

I still like the G&L ASAT JD-5 better.

Smile

Andy

I prefer the classic styling of a tele myself. The overly rounded upper bout is not my cup of tea. It sounds like an interesting electronics set-up, though.
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