FACTOIDS & TRIVIA

The G&L ASAT, an acronym taken from the military’s anti-satellite missile, was the offspring of the Broadcaster. The earliest ASATs (1986 to mid-1987) retained many Broadcaster features such as the black chrome tuners, 1-ply black plastic pickguard, large metal string retainer, and serif style logo. However, the maple body was used infrequently after 1987. Three fingerboard options were offered on the early ASATs:  rosewood, maple, and ebony; with three curvature options: 7.5-inch, 12-inch, and 25-inch. In addition, from 1986 through 1988, the ASAT was available with a Leo Fender Fine Tuner Vibrato or a Kahler Vibrato. Artists who endorsed ASATs include John Jorgensen and Will Ray of The Hellecasters.   The guitar shown here is a very example from the first full month of production after the name changed from Broadcaster to ASAT.