Just a heads-up: If you lower the MFD pickups way down, you get old school Tele tones. Also, the pickups in the Tribute series are USA pickups! That's the beauty of the MFD pickups, they're EXTREMELY versatile. Leo knew what he was doing. ;-)
I just picked up one of these from Craigslist tonight. Guy did not know how to set it up and sold it- got it home, set it up, new strings, and it's phenomenal. The only thing I don't like about it is I think the neck tint is a bit too yellow- makes it look a bit strange. Killer guitar for the money- very well built, sounds and plays fantastic. SUPER heavy though- I have a 1969 Les Paul with pancake body that I thought was really heavy, but the G&L actually weighs more! Seems like it could be close to 10 lbs. It's also by far the loudest guitar I have- the MDFs have more output than my PRS or my Languedoc copy with Seymour 59's. Chunkier neck than I was expecting, more than I usually like but I'm already used to it. Oh- one other thing I don't care for is that I can't lower the neck pickup- it's mounted to the body. Strange design choice there, as you also can't lower the pole pieces beyond flush- you can only raise them. But you CAN lower the bridge pickup- not sure why they would make that decision. I like the sound of low pickups. but the MDFs are very articulate and sound great.
I’m with William Almond in previous comment. I was going to say the exact same thing: came looking for a G&L review, happened to discover an enormously talented and exquisite (I’m breaking a hard personal rule here, I reserve the word exquisite for Clapton exclusively even though I love many other guitarists, but that’s the word I reserve for Eric, so) guitar player. Instant fave and immediate subscribe. Thank you. 🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Jon, I've been watching your videos for years now and I don't think I've ever mentioned how your videos influence the guitars I choose. I bought this exact guitar and now it is my absolute favorite. It's so much more versatile than my Telecaster and the ease with which it plays is like magic in my hands. It plays so many styles; Country, Rock, Jazz and even a decent Bossa Nova. I agree they are a bit heavy, but you can get the lighter basswood model with a solid color finish, but I just love the Butterscotch Blonde and the tone with the Swamp Ash body. So I will carry that weight! If I had to sell all of my stuff and only keep the necessities, it would be this guitar and my acoustic. Thank you once again for a great video and your inspired playing.
MFD pickups are a great choice- Leo knew he could make a wise choice for this style of guitar to continue to the next level- huh? The ASAT is just pure perfection of the already amazing Tele. Jon, you have a great musical talent and I love hearing you bring out the tones of these guitars- so inspiring! Thanks for sharing, hoping the best for the dogs to be as healthy as possible ❤🎸☮️🙏
Butterscotch blonde - great color for these guitars, in the beginning stages of painting one of my guitars sunburst yellow which comes pretty close.❤️👍
Jonathan As a pastor I really appreciate the fact that you use your gifts in ministry with the worship team on Sunday. So blessed to know that. I have been learning guitar since a youngster and still learning. I love your sound. What effects do you use and what are the adjustments on the effects? Also what amp eq adjustment do you normally use. Thanks. Still learning. Blessings. Kz
The MFD Pickups are great! you can get VERY different tones out of them just by adjusting the poles up/down...You can get a dead on traditional Alnico sound with the poles all the way in!!
A lot of people never try adjusting the pole pieces on the MFD p/u's. It's so easy to do and you can get a wide range of tones out of them. I staggered mine once and got a pretty convincing vintage Strat sound. Leo is still giving to us, all these years later.
this is where the comments section really delivers, companies should post stuff like this on their website but glad there's an enthusiast community that loves to share these things
Jonathan, what a great review and discussion. I used to have an S-500 and regret ever getting rid of it. Your love of your dogs and the Lord are so refreshing, and your playing is fabulous. Thanks for putting out these reviews! God Bless!
I just got the very same guitar today. It's outstanding in quality and sound. This is my second G&L ASAT Classic Tribute. I like them that much. They work nicely along with my four other Telecasters. Great video and as always, phenominal playing.
What a skilled player. I own the G&L L2000 Tribute Bass, natural gloss swamp ash body with carved flamed maple top, built in 2011. Couldn't afford the original ASAT Bass, lol. But I love it. It's my personal, perfect instrument. This guitar is a beauty in sight and sound. Glad those who own and play it. Cheers! 🙂
You can really do everything on a Telecaster. Leo got it right from the get go. A very rugged tool in any guitarists' hands. I think everybody should own one. Completely dependable.
Another really good demo video Jonathan. I’ve been looking for another maple neck Tele, and this demo has pretty much convinced me that this would be good option. I love the tone you got from each individual pickup. While it isn’t the traditional Tele sound, I like it a lot. Thanks, Grant.
Johnathan you’ve sold me this guitar. On its way to thomann to me as I speak. The tone is perfect and such a different sound to my SG. Everyone has to have a telecaster.
Picked up my natural wood with turtle shell pick guard left hand model and instantly loved the pickups , i don’t miss the fender twang ,as a matter of fact I consider it a plus to have the G&L with its own sound . Thumbs up for this proud owner so far .
I noticed the beautiful bridge ! And now I am listening to the beautiful sounds you are bringing out of the awesome looking axe ! Wow !!! You really play bro !!! 😁🖒✌
Johnathan always does a great job with his reviews. I am going to go to my local guitar shop and try out one of these Indonesian made Tribute Classics. Johnathan makes it sound good.
I bought an ASAT tribute in red with vintage white pickguard, changing to bone saddle and changing the electric, but staying with the MFD pickups. You see, the sound of these G&Ls have touched me. I want to play this in my living room, while a friedman vintage-t will be played in my workroom. Thank you so much for presenting guitars in this personal way, I love it. regards oliver
Excellent review, thanks. Your lower back pain may be coming more from leaning over the guitar even slightly while you play. I changed to a simple wooden chair, use a guitar strap, and try to sit straight as possible when I play and my back pain has improved a lot.
You deserve more subscribers and attention. I see those kids singing "baby shark" and getting so much attention and yet people miss these kind of talented people on youtube like you
I love the G&L guitars. They are wonderfully “crafted” as manufacturers love to say. That said... they fall some short on the twang/chime. The next generation of Fenders? Yea ok I won’t argue that it the next version of the modern Tele and Strat but I have come to terms I am not ready for a new thing totally........I love the twang and chime of the Fender Tele and Strat. That’s not to say I don’t want a G&L! It’s just different. I’m too old to change and it makes me stubborn and also makes my back hurt. Half of that last sentence may ring true for you. I won’t say which half! Getting old sure beats the alternative brother!! Class act vid as usual!
The pickups are Leo’s MFD pickups, which are ceramic and have a bit more output than traditional Tele pickups. So a stock ASAT won’t have quite the vintage twang of a Tele with alnico 5 or 2 pickups.
Your videos are great and appreciated. I just ordered one of these yesterday, same color. I used to own the U.S version a while back. Looking forward to this. I have a Fender Modern Player Plus in HSS config and sadly not liking the pickup selection. I'm afraid that it may stay in the case more often once the Tribute shows up. I'll alternate between that and the Fender Am Pro II Strat (dark night color) I got last year. You're a great player as well. Thanks!
G&L should send you a free guitar, you always play them so well. Or maybe shares in the company. Or maybe a signature model. Lol. Keep smiling Jonathon.
Wonderful playing reminiscent of early Lee Ritenour (Captain's Journey etc). Have to echo the accolades here. If you put out lesson videos would definitely buy them. Oh yeah, you are not too loud.
Thanks for explaining the difference in the pick ups, that really helps us choose a guitar to suite our tastes. This model looks great value based on your experience in the range. Get well soon, take care.
Great video! I have this model G&L tele i really like to play it. Not the same as(oh yes you said that)a fender telecaster but also really really nice the G&L plays very easy
Thank you Jonathan, very well played review of a very nice guitar, so nice I just had to buy one and have managed to order a G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Blue Burst with Maple Fret board. These guitars are hard to get in Australia. Can't think why but there you go. Thanks again, awesome video.
Thanks for this informative review and brilliant playing to highlight the tonal range of this guitar! I was considering buying, but I found it difficult to find a good video review, which I've come to rely on for buying decisions. Then I found your video review. Your video is wonderful - and I ordered one of these today from Sweet Water. I noticed G&L has an online parts store, and they sell traditional Telecaster pickups as well, ASAT Classic Alnico. I suppose that may be an option for purest Telecaster players. I'm looking for a traditional tone, but I'm thinking the MFD's should do that fine at lower volumes. I hope your back is feeling better. Thanks and I subscribed!
I know this an old video, but ibe played pretty much traditional country. Ive owned many guitars and an esquire , mexican fender, and my other Fenders stay at home and this tribute , yes heavy is my favorite all around. Its pups drive the amp, period, and it really can do anything.
This is my main guitar. LOVE IT!! I did change pups but it’s just a preference thing, nothing wrong with the original pups. Mine is three piece body but marched so well it looks like one piece.
Wow. Such a great "dirty' tone - thick but very articulate. Is that the MFD pick-ups or your recording interface? I wonder how that would sound through a Katana 50?. Great playing as always!
Hi fellow brother! I am also a worship guitarist...looking for a great guitar that can do live and I do love G&L....a quick question. Are the MFD pickups okay to do a warm jazzy clean tone on the neck (for home jazz fingerstyle playing). Live the MFD will work great, just don't want anything too 'edgy' but something that I can also 'tame' a little to get a warm clean....
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks Jon....it's funny you said that as I am in love with a G&L ASAT Bluesboy in Sonic blue...wow....hmmm, great for home, jazz, worship live...etc! THanks Jon!!
Hey Jonathan, I have a question I can't seem to find the answer to and you might have done the comparison. I have had a USA Tele in the past which had nice warm Jazz tones. In your experiance, between the MIM Fender Player Tele and the G&L Tribute ASAT, (with the classic pickups, not Fullerton), does either come close to that USA Tele Jazz tone. Thanks, BTW, your melody on the tune in this video is beautifully arranged and played. Thanks for your work here and God Bless!
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Quick question for you Jonathan, if you have time. I have a few guitars all equipped with Humbuckers but I am looking on adding an extra guitar that will give a nice Fender single coil sound. Would you suggest this one or should I pay a few extra dollars and get a genuine Fender ?
Says tribute is that not an american-made is that something else I'm not too sure I have one of those but mine is a regular California built one that I bought about 10 years ago. Great play and I love that smooth jazz vibe that you had going there some great great sound and stuff
A bit off topic, but Jonathan, do you prefer the G&G guitar cases? They seem to have the rounded edges, where as the off brand ones have squared off edges. I'll be 69 just after Christmas, and have had 5 strokes, so my mobility is mostly impaired, and weight IS a factor! Thank you for helping me make up my mind about this guitar!
Jonathan a few questions. I couldn't what you said the nut was made out of. is it bone, tusq, or synthetic bone? Also, is a synthetic bone the same as plastic? Do you feel this guitar plays well enough for you to do a professional show with it or recordings? Would you upgrade anything on it or leave it as is? This guitar looks awesome for the price. I plan to get one just need to no more about. Some info I cannot find on it. Your playing is awesome. Thanks for your time. God Bless! And Praise the Lord!!
Does this suffer from single coil hum? Love your videos btw and thank you for that Depression video, it was really something we can all relate! Wonderful job you're doing here on youtube
Hi, Jonathan! I just bought this guitar last week thanks to this video, I LOVE IT! Could you please provide me any recommendation on how to set the eq to obtain a similar tone to the clean sound you get starting at 1:30? I would really appreciate it :)
Nice Demo and Review Jon! I love the Guitar and the way you make it sound!! I noticed you’re really getting into G&L’s. They truly are nice but here in the States their resale value is REALLY LOW! Don’t know why as their build quality and sound are Great. My guess is here there’s something about the name Fender that won’t go away! LOL! I’m guessing people here would just rather have their guitar say Fender instead of G&L cause I can hardly tell the difference in build. Guess it’s just the way it is. Please keep up the Good Work and have a Blessed Christmas. Cheers from the US!
Yes we get out here too..I think history is really important. Young upcoming players don’t really know the founding roots of G&L. In my humble opinion, I think they are really really well made guitars that don’t get the recognition they deserve ❤️ Have a blessed Christmas Rick ✌️🤓
Hi Jonathan, this may be a foolish question but how would you compare your upgraded Harley Benton TE-70 vs this guitar in terms of sound quality and playing feel ? Thank you, keep up the good work :)
This guy is the master of melody.
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Thank you so much for playing open chords with each pickup. Almost nobody does this and it’s very frustrating.
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I agree 👍
Totally agree
Just a heads-up: If you lower the MFD pickups way down, you get old school Tele tones. Also, the pickups in the Tribute series are USA pickups! That's the beauty of the MFD pickups, they're EXTREMELY versatile. Leo knew what he was doing. ;-)
Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful playing my friend
Thank you kindly
I just picked up one of these from Craigslist tonight. Guy did not know how to set it up and sold it- got it home, set it up, new strings, and it's phenomenal. The only thing I don't like about it is I think the neck tint is a bit too yellow- makes it look a bit strange. Killer guitar for the money- very well built, sounds and plays fantastic. SUPER heavy though- I have a 1969 Les Paul with pancake body that I thought was really heavy, but the G&L actually weighs more! Seems like it could be close to 10 lbs. It's also by far the loudest guitar I have- the MDFs have more output than my PRS or my Languedoc copy with Seymour 59's. Chunkier neck than I was expecting, more than I usually like but I'm already used to it. Oh- one other thing I don't care for is that I can't lower the neck pickup- it's mounted to the body. Strange design choice there, as you also can't lower the pole pieces beyond flush- you can only raise them. But you CAN lower the bridge pickup- not sure why they would make that decision. I like the sound of low pickups. but the MDFs are very articulate and sound great.
nice!
God bless you Johnathan you are a great human being and fabulous player. Thankyou for just being on here.
Thank you for your encouragement✌️❤️
I’m with William Almond in previous comment. I was going to say the exact same thing: came looking for a G&L review, happened to discover an enormously talented and exquisite (I’m breaking a hard personal rule here, I reserve the word exquisite for Clapton exclusively even though I love many other guitarists, but that’s the word I reserve for Eric, so) guitar player. Instant fave and immediate subscribe. Thank you. 🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Awww thank you James!❤️✌️
AWESOME demo. Wow. Something about that butterscotch with the maple fingerboard is just lovely.
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These g and l guitars never let down in the sound department ☺
Yep that’s true ✌️🤓
Jon, I've been watching your videos for years now and I don't think I've ever mentioned how your videos influence the guitars I choose.
I bought this exact guitar and now it is my absolute favorite. It's so much more versatile than my Telecaster and the ease with which it plays is like magic in my hands. It plays so many styles; Country, Rock, Jazz and even a decent Bossa Nova.
I agree they are a bit heavy, but you can get the lighter basswood model with a solid color finish, but I just love the Butterscotch Blonde and the tone with the Swamp Ash body. So I will carry that weight!
If I had to sell all of my stuff and only keep the necessities, it would be this guitar and my acoustic.
Thank you once again for a great video and your inspired playing.
I’m so glad you find them useful.. take care✌️❤️
awesome. one of the few GL review vids Ive found so far where you get a real sense for what to expect in tone and versatility.
Glad to be of help ✌️❤️
MFD pickups are a great choice- Leo knew he could make a wise choice for this style of guitar to continue to the next level- huh? The ASAT is just pure perfection of the already amazing Tele. Jon, you have a great musical talent and I love hearing you bring out the tones of these guitars- so inspiring! Thanks for sharing, hoping the best for the dogs to be as healthy as possible ❤🎸☮️🙏
Well Dex passed away two weeks ago 😢
@@JonIsJustTooLoud May Dex rest in peace 🙏
@@KenFernbach yes this video is kinda old actually ✌🏻
Butterscotch blonde - great color for these guitars, in the beginning stages of painting one of my guitars sunburst yellow which comes pretty close.❤️👍
Wonderful looking, sounding guitar.
Thank you
Jonathan
As a pastor I really appreciate the fact that you use your gifts in ministry with the worship team on Sunday. So blessed to know that. I have been learning guitar since a youngster and still learning. I love your sound. What effects do you use and what are the adjustments on the effects? Also what amp eq adjustment do you normally use. Thanks. Still learning. Blessings. Kz
Thank you… check the description for what I use. Basically it’s just the Helix Native..✌️❤️
The MFD Pickups are great! you can get VERY different tones out of them just by adjusting the poles up/down...You can get a dead on traditional Alnico sound with the poles all the way in!!
Thanks for sharing Frank ✌️❤️
A lot of people never try adjusting the pole pieces on the MFD p/u's. It's so easy to do and you can get a wide range of tones out of them. I staggered mine once and got a pretty convincing vintage Strat sound.
Leo is still giving to us, all these years later.
this is where the comments section really delivers, companies should post stuff like this on their website but glad there's an enthusiast community that loves to share these things
@@charlie-obrien when you stagger for this arrangement are the bass and low E strings the tallest or the shortest in the alternating series?
Oh my goodness! I came to see a review on the G&L tribute, but I found one of the most tasty guitar players! Just subscribed.😊
Thank you William!! Welcome to the channel!!
Right?! My thoughts EXACTLY!!!
Jonathan, what a great review and discussion. I used to have an S-500 and regret ever getting rid of it. Your love of your dogs and the Lord are so refreshing, and your playing is fabulous. Thanks for putting out these reviews! God Bless!
Thank you Darrin ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud realize this was posted a year ago, hope your pup is okay
@@CliftonBullard yes he’s fine✌️✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud happy to hear! love your videos and playing. thanks brother :)
I just got the very same guitar today. It's outstanding in quality and sound. This is my second G&L ASAT Classic Tribute. I like them that much. They work nicely along with my four other Telecasters. Great video and as always, phenominal playing.
Thank you Bruce ✌️❤️
What a skilled player. I own the G&L L2000 Tribute Bass, natural gloss swamp ash body with carved flamed maple top, built in 2011. Couldn't afford the original ASAT Bass, lol. But I love it. It's my personal, perfect instrument.
This guitar is a beauty in sight and sound. Glad those who own and play it. Cheers! 🙂
Thank you Mario ✌️❤️
Jonathan your playing is sublime!
Thank you Val!!✌♥
You can really do everything on a Telecaster. Leo got it right from the get go. A very rugged tool in any guitarists' hands.
I think everybody should own one. Completely dependable.
Agreed!!😌🤓
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Another really good demo video Jonathan. I’ve been looking for another maple neck Tele, and this demo has pretty much convinced me that this would be good option. I love the tone you got from each individual pickup. While it isn’t the traditional Tele sound, I like it a lot. Thanks, Grant.
No problem! Glad to be of help!✌❤
wow was blown away with how you are so articulate... love your style
Thank you Timothy ✌️❤️
So glad I found your page. Amazing player!
Thank you kindly!✌♥
I really enjoy your playing, so tasteful and expressive. I thought I was listening to Larry Carlton.
Thank you Richard ✌️❤️
Fabulous playing on that tune Johnathan!
Thank you Lynn✌️❤️
Great start to the day! 👏👏👏👍👍👍 !!! 🤝👋🧔
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Johnathan you’ve sold me this guitar. On its way to thomann to me as I speak. The tone is perfect and such a different sound to my SG.
Everyone has to have a telecaster.
Cool✌️❤️
Great playing and great tone! Want one of these superb tribute guitars!!
Thank you ✌️❤️
Beautiful player
Thank you Eric!
Thanks for posting, great playing
Thanks ✌❤
Jonathan you play beautiful guitars! But your guitar playing is even more beautiful!
Thanks for the great video 👍
Thank you warren✌️❤️
Beautiful playing....
Thank you Phil ✌️🤓
Picked up my natural wood with turtle shell pick guard left hand model and instantly loved the pickups , i don’t miss the fender twang ,as a matter of fact I consider it a plus to have the G&L with its own sound . Thumbs up for this proud owner so far .
I’m glad! Enjoy your G&L ASAT✌️🤓
Well I got one in brown sun burst. It plays great. I have always liked Telecaster guitars. I guess its the country man in me. Thank you so much.
Cool!✌️❤️
wonderful guitar, thanks Jon!
My pleasure! ✌🤓
Wow 😲.. I have this guitar.. has never sounded THIS good cause You are AMAZINGLY good player !! 👏
Thanks! 😃
I noticed the beautiful bridge ! And now I am listening to the beautiful sounds you are bringing out of the awesome looking axe ! Wow !!! You really play bro !!! 😁🖒✌
Thank you!
Nice guitar. Nice playing also. Hope you feel better.
Thank you Robert ✌️🤓
Perfect demo my friend. Defiantly getting one of these.
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I have one in Irish Ale finish and it's quickly become a keeper.
nice color!!!✌❤
Awesome tones brother, especially the lead tone! Nice guitar.
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Johnathan always does a great job with his reviews.
I am going to go to my local guitar shop and try out one of these Indonesian made Tribute Classics.
Johnathan makes it sound good.
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Yet again, you play beautiful music.
Grazie✌️🤓
thank you for a fine demo..
Glad you liked it✌️❤️
Jon, marvelous tone! Thanks for all f your terrific reviews.
Glad you like them✌️❤️
this is a perfect guitar for a perfect Jonathan, you cant do this better
Lol thanks ✌️❤️
I bought an ASAT tribute in red with vintage white pickguard, changing to bone saddle and changing the electric, but staying with the MFD pickups. You see, the sound of these G&Ls have touched me. I want to play this in my living room, while a friedman vintage-t will be played in my workroom. Thank you so much for presenting guitars in this personal way, I love it.
regards
oliver
Excellent review, thanks. Your lower back pain may be coming more from leaning over the guitar even slightly while you play. I changed to a simple wooden chair, use a guitar strap, and try to sit straight as possible when I play and my back pain has improved a lot.
tanukishady you’re right.. my posture is horrible!! Thanks for reminding me ✌️❤️
Beautiful playing and great review!
Thank you ✌️❤️
Good God Jonathan! Way to make that guitar sing! Well done man.
Thank you ✌️❤️
That sounds and looks like a very nice guitar, But they all do in your hands Jonathan. Best wishes from Liverpool UK.
Thank you Stephen for your kind comments!! Please stay safe✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud 🙏💚
You deserve more subscribers and attention. I see those kids singing "baby shark" and getting so much attention and yet people miss these kind of talented people on youtube like you
Thank you ✌️❤️
Great review, as always, thank you!
My pleasure!
I love the G&L guitars. They are wonderfully “crafted” as manufacturers love to say. That said... they fall some short on the twang/chime. The next generation of Fenders? Yea ok I won’t argue that it the next version of the modern Tele and Strat but I have come to terms I am not ready for a new thing totally........I love the twang and chime of the Fender Tele and Strat. That’s not to say I don’t want a G&L! It’s just different. I’m too old to change and it makes me stubborn and also makes my back hurt. Half of that last sentence may ring true for you. I won’t say which half! Getting old sure beats the alternative brother!! Class act vid as usual!
Thanks!!✌️🤓
Tempissed I already own the twang /chime , my interest is in the great feel of a Tele but not with the traditional twang .
The pickups are Leo’s MFD pickups, which are ceramic and have a bit more output than traditional Tele pickups. So a stock ASAT won’t have quite the vintage twang of a Tele with alnico 5 or 2 pickups.
Thanks for the time and effort Jonathan ! Sweet sounds as always !!!
It's my pleasure Ross! Great guitar! ✌🤓
Great grooves! Thank you
Glad you like them!
Your videos are great and appreciated. I just ordered one of these yesterday, same color. I used to own the U.S version a while back. Looking forward to this. I have a Fender Modern Player Plus in HSS config and sadly not liking the pickup selection. I'm afraid that it may stay in the case more often once the Tribute shows up. I'll alternate between that and the Fender Am Pro II Strat (dark night color) I got last year. You're a great player as well. Thanks!
Thank you ! ✌♥
Excellent!
Thank you ✌️❤️
G&L should send you a free guitar, you always play them so well. Or maybe shares in the company. Or maybe a signature model. Lol. Keep smiling Jonathon.
Lol I wish!! Thank you Graeme ✌️🤓
Absolutely perfect review! You thought of everything!
Thank you 😝❤️
Well done Jon! Keep up the good reviews!
Thank you kindly✌️❤️
Wonderful playing reminiscent of early Lee Ritenour (Captain's Journey etc). Have to echo the accolades here. If you put out lesson videos would definitely buy them. Oh yeah, you are not too loud.
lol ✌♥
Great video man. I have watched about 100 on g and L and fender and this one was the best by far!
Really? Interesting✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud yes dude!
Talent!
Thank you✌️❤️
Thanks for explaining the difference in the pick ups, that really helps us choose a guitar to suite our tastes. This model looks great value based on your experience in the range. Get well soon, take care.
Thank you brother ✌️🤓
Great demo and a great guy. Hope the dog's ok.
Oh yea...he's fine!!! Thanks for asking!✌🤓
Great video! Thank you so much!)
Glad you liked it!✌❤
Great video! I have this model G&L tele i really like to play it. Not the same as(oh yes you said that)a fender telecaster but also really really nice the G&L plays very easy
Thank you Jonathan, very well played review of a very nice guitar, so nice I just had to buy one and have managed to order a G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Blue Burst with Maple Fret board. These guitars are hard to get in Australia. Can't think why but there you go. Thanks again, awesome video.
Glad I could help! I guess shops over there rather carry well known brands like Fender and Gibson✌♥
Super sound a nice Tele. Greetings Detlev
Merry Christmas brother ✌️🤪
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Merry Christmas too and a good New Year for you my Friend have a nice Time. Detlev
Great review!!! I was planning to buy a G&L Doheny, but your video makes me think again about getting a Tele….
Glad I could help!😝
Thanks for this informative review and brilliant playing to highlight the tonal range of this guitar! I was considering buying, but I found it difficult to find a good video review, which I've come to rely on for buying decisions. Then I found your video review. Your video is wonderful - and I ordered one of these today from Sweet Water. I noticed G&L has an online parts store, and they sell traditional Telecaster pickups as well, ASAT Classic Alnico. I suppose that may be an option for purest Telecaster players. I'm looking for a traditional tone, but I'm thinking the MFD's should do that fine at lower volumes. I hope your back is feeling better. Thanks and I subscribed!
Oh I’m much better thank you.. that video was a way back ✌️❤️
And welcome to the Channel!!😃
I know this an old video, but ibe played pretty much traditional country. Ive owned many guitars and an esquire , mexican fender, and my other Fenders stay at home and this tribute , yes heavy is my favorite all around. Its pups drive the amp, period, and it really can do anything.
Thanks for sharing!
This is my main guitar. LOVE IT!! I did change pups but it’s just a preference thing, nothing wrong with the original pups. Mine is three piece body but marched so well it looks like one piece.
nice!!!🤓✌
Good video and sounds good!👍👍😎
Thank you Mike! 🤓✌
Danke!
You’re welcome!!✌️❤️
Yes.Mr. Tasty does it again. Bravo
thank you✌♥
Not Fair! I seem to want one of EVERYTHING Jonathan demos for us. So...any guitar can sound great in the correct hands? I am doomed! ;-)
Hahaha no.. not true. You can see me struggling sometimes✌️🤓 haha a Merry Christmas ✌️🤓
I was thinking the same thing as GByePorkPieHat. You make all guitars sound good.
Hi Jon, thanks for your really qualitative videos.
I was wondering if you had a chance to try the GL Asat Z3? asat with 3 z-coils?
Unfortunately not✌️❤️
Wow. Such a great "dirty' tone - thick but very articulate. Is that the MFD pick-ups or your recording interface? I wonder how that would sound through a Katana 50?. Great playing as always!
That’s the MFD.. it sounds great thru most amps that I’ve played✌️🤓
Hi fellow brother! I am also a worship guitarist...looking for a great guitar that can do live and I do love G&L....a quick question. Are the MFD pickups okay to do a warm jazzy clean tone on the neck (for home jazz fingerstyle playing). Live the MFD will work great, just don't want anything too 'edgy' but something that I can also 'tame' a little to get a warm clean....
If you want something warm.. get the Bluesboy ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks Jon....it's funny you said that as I am in love with a G&L ASAT Bluesboy in Sonic blue...wow....hmmm, great for home, jazz, worship live...etc! THanks Jon!!
what you're playing at 4:15 is so beautiful, it reminds me of a song but i can't remember which one
Lol
Hey Jonathan, I have a question I can't seem to find the answer to and you might have done the comparison. I have had a USA Tele in the past which had nice warm Jazz tones. In your experiance, between the MIM Fender Player Tele and the G&L Tribute ASAT, (with the classic pickups, not Fullerton), does either come close to that USA Tele Jazz tone. Thanks, BTW, your melody on the tune in this video is beautifully arranged and played. Thanks for your work here and God Bless!
It all boils down to the pickups.. I know of one G&L tele that can come close and that is the G&L bluesboy✌️❤️
Jonathan, I think you could make any guitar sound like a 10k$ masterpiece. Good job.
Lol.. no I don’t.. but thanks❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Quick question for you Jonathan, if you have time. I have a few guitars all equipped with Humbuckers but I am looking on adding an extra guitar that will give a nice Fender single coil sound. Would you suggest this one or should I pay a few extra dollars and get a genuine Fender ?
@@richardp1962 you could get a G&L legacy of your looking for a single coil sound. This is an ASAT which is just like Tele.
Thanks!
Thank you✌️❤️
love your playing in the style of Larry Carlton !
Thank you✌❤
Says tribute is that not an american-made is that something else I'm not too sure I have one of those but mine is a regular California built one that I bought about 10 years ago.
Great play and I love that smooth jazz vibe that you had going there some great great sound and stuff
Thank you ✌️❤️
nice demo, cheers
Thank you! Cheers!🤓✌❤
Thank you ✌️❤️
A bit off topic, but Jonathan, do you prefer the G&G guitar cases? They seem to have the rounded edges, where as the off brand ones have squared off edges. I'll be 69 just after Christmas, and have had 5 strokes, so my mobility is mostly impaired, and weight IS a factor! Thank you for helping me make up my mind about this guitar!
Hi Richard!! I liked the case this guitar came with.. especially this aroma! May God bless you Richard!! Stay safe✌️❤️
You're sounding like Steely Dan on this episode Jonathan!
Thanks Todd! ✌😝
Jonathan a few questions. I couldn't what you said the nut was made out of. is it bone, tusq, or synthetic bone? Also, is a synthetic bone the same as plastic? Do you feel this guitar plays well enough for you to do a professional show with it or recordings? Would you upgrade anything on it or leave it as is? This guitar looks awesome for the price. I plan to get one just need to no more about. Some info I cannot find on it. Your playing is awesome. Thanks for your time. God Bless! And Praise the Lord!!
Its a synthetic material like tsuq...I will not upgrade anything except the stringtree. Please check or email G&Lfor for more details✌♥
Does this suffer from single coil hum? Love your videos btw and thank you for that Depression video, it was really something we can all relate! Wonderful job you're doing here on youtube
No it does not as it has humbuckers. It will have noise when you activate the coil split.
Thank you for your comments ✌️🤓
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Sorry, I wasn't specific! I was talking about in terms of general quality and such :)
Jonathan, you need to do stretches for the low back.
hahah
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I do them. I have to. Btw, another great demo you put up. Thank you.
Hi, Jonathan! I just bought this guitar last week thanks to this video, I LOVE IT! Could you please provide me any recommendation on how to set the eq to obtain a similar tone to the clean sound you get starting at 1:30? I would really appreciate it :)
Thank you Hector... it’s pretty hard to tell you as we probably have different equipments...✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I bet it was a hard question to answer lol. I have a Zoom g5n, using Fender type amp models :)
Great video my friend, how about the feel of the neck? Does it feel cheap? That’s something I’m afraid when buying not really expensives guitar
Neck Is nice... the G&L tributes are well made ✌️❤️
Nice Demo and Review Jon! I love the Guitar and the way you make it sound!! I noticed you’re really getting into G&L’s. They truly are nice but here in the States their resale value is REALLY LOW! Don’t know why as their build quality and sound are Great. My guess is here there’s something about the name Fender that won’t go away! LOL! I’m guessing people here would just rather have their guitar say Fender instead of G&L cause I can hardly tell the difference in build. Guess it’s just the way it is. Please keep up the Good Work and have a Blessed Christmas. Cheers from the US!
Yes we get out here too..I think history is really important. Young upcoming players don’t really know the founding roots of G&L. In my humble opinion, I think they are really really well made guitars that don’t get the recognition they deserve ❤️
Have a blessed Christmas Rick ✌️🤓
Lol Ask for a Tribute video and receive. Thank you much!!! Hope you get to feeling better.
Thank you brother! I'll be fine.. ✌🤓
Which one is better compare with squire cv?
no idea
Nice thorough review! Which do you prefer more? This or the ASAT Bluesboy Semi-Hollow?
Lol both ✌️❤️... they are both very different guitars
@@JonIsJustTooLoud haha i feel you. Are both the necks easy to play? Was thinking of getting either one of them.
The bluesboy has a easier neck✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks Jonathan!
Hi Jonathan, this may be a foolish question but how would you compare your upgraded Harley Benton TE-70 vs this guitar in terms of sound quality and playing feel ?
Thank you, keep up the good work :)
I’ll take the G&L… ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud why so ? ^^
@@maxp1273 better quality n feel.. just an improvement
thanks !!