1988-91 ASAT III
MM's 1991 ASAT III

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This guitar is a "hybrid" with an ASAT-style body but with S-500 pickups and a 5-way switch. Very few were made during the pre-BBE era; however, the model was reissued by BBE for a number of years and the reissue achieved modest success. This guitar is also somewhat the "basis" for the 1999 www.guitarsbyleo.com Limited Edition, though the latter is a semihollow instrument with a mahogany body.

Also check out this page and this page on Greg Gagliano's site for more information and specifications.

(Note: in order to be listed here the registry entry must contain the string 'Pre-BBE' somewhere in the Other Features field.)

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Model Neck Date Body Date Color Fretboard Body Bridge Other Features Owner
1. G012417 ASAT III Signature MAR 28, 1989 MAR 16, 1989 Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash DF Vibrato System Pre-BBE ASAT III Sig with all gold hardware. S/N stamped on bridge. Original Broadcaster wiring harness has been replaced with PTB and expander switch. Neck 2nd stamp: FEB 6- 1989. yowhatsshakin
2. G015517 ASAT III     Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Bought from an elderly man who lived in Fullerton and was friends to Geoge & Leo. Pre-BBE  
3. G019057 ASAT III   ??? ??, 1988 Cherryburst Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE. Chrome hardware, one-ply white pickguard. Locking Tuners TomG
4. G020353 ASAT III     Blonde Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock pre-BBE Dr.Abs
5. G020838 ASAT III OCT 29, 1987 NOV 8, 1987 Sunburst (1980-1991) Rosewood Maple Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE. Listed on Reverb 8/13/19. Seller says body is flamed maple top and back over alder? Headstock sticker from Ace Music, Santa Monica like ASAT III G021818. Registry Admin
6. G020918 ASAT III ??? ??, 1987 ??? ??, 1987 Black Rosewood   Saddle-Lock pre-BBE JKEVIN@DYERANDSMITH...
7. G020962 ASAT III JUN 9, 1987   Blonde Rosewood   Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE, (3) S-500 MFD style P'ups, 5-way selector, Black Crinkle Finish on Bridge & Control Plate, Black Tuners/1-Ply guard/P'up covers. #2 Neck stamped with two dates - May 29 '87 & June 9 '87. Neck Pocket has "2 5" written in Red & Blue GL Lover
8. G021260 ASAT III MAY 29, 1987 JUN 3, 1987 Blonde Ebony Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Custom order, Pre-BBE, Pre-dating the Asat IIIs 1st production run in 1988, 2nd neck date: JUN 3, 1987 [RA note: Completed 6/17/87-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] Registry Admin
9. G021288 ASAT III APR 7, 1987 APR ??, 1987 Blue Rosewood Alder Saddle-Lock Rare one-off,pre-BBE, Formerly owned by Fred Newell of the Nashville Now TV program, and Country session guitarist. Finish is a turquoise blue, with painted headstock and back of neck, one ply black guard, predates the Asat III 1st production in 1988 JByrd
10. G021391 ASAT III     Natural Gloss Rosewood   Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE w/black crinkle bridge & control plate, black plastic single ply p/g. Black tuners w/Leo Fender sig on head stock.  
11. G021458 ASAT III     Blonde Rosewood   Saddle-Lock Pups changed to Fender lace sensors, originals included, Ebay sale. Pre-BBE model with metal string tree, serif "ASAT". '87?  
12. G021475 ASAT III ??? ??, 1987   Sunburst (1980-1991) Rosewood     Pre-BBE Registry Admin
13. G021595 ASAT III     Black Maple Maple Saddle-Lock Pre-Bbe black hardware and paint, sherif logo, metal string retainer, black pickups Master of the Broad...
14. G021626 ASAT III     Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE. Production date is November 9, 1987. Skyhawk pickups, black hardware and single-ply black pickguard. With OHSC. (Hidden)
15. G021628 ASAT III ??? ??, 1988 ??? ??, 1988 Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE, OHSC, black crinkle hardware, black Schaller/G&L machine heads with slot, 3 Skyhawk pickups Peter Frieß
16. G021801 ASAT III NOV 7, 1987 JUL 24, 1987 Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock pre-BBE desdem31@gmail.com
17. G021914 ASAT III             Response posted on Ebay auction from seller who says they own ASAT III with this serial number. No other info.If accurate, pre-BBE  
18. G022078 ASAT III JAN 7, 1988 JAN 13, 1988 Candy Apple Red Metallic Ebony Maple Saddle-Lock Metal pickguard, black control cover, neck plate, and PG."By Leo Fender" on headstock, #2 neck, Pre-BBE. MrRoundel
19. G022089 ASAT III NOV ??, 1986 JUL ??, 1987 Natural Gloss Ebony Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE, swamp ash body, #3 neck, black hardware, older serif font on headstock (ASAT) Green Thing
20. G022090 ASAT III ??? ??, 1988 ??? ??, 1988 Blonde Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock neck is unvarnish hardware is all black original owner direct from factory, pics come soon; pre-BBE nimrod
21. G022096 ASAT III ??? ??, 1987 ??? ??, 1987 Sunburst (1980-1991) Maple Maple Kahler Pre-BBE, 1ply Black pg , 5 way toggle , 3-pickup(s500) , chrome tuner keys , "by Leo Fender" on headstock , plastic string-tree(high) , black tone and vol. knobs learner
22. G022113 ASAT III OCT 7, 1987 AUG 10, 1987 Natural Gloss Rosewood Maple Saddle-Lock pre-BBE Osky Kid
23. G022144 ASAT III     Sunburst (1980-1991) Rosewood Maple Kahler Pre-BBE era, black crinkle scratchplate & control plate. Original (?) warranty card from "O.J.s Music" (area code 714 so 'local' to G&L) dated April 20/88. Model noted as simply ASAT. Richard T
24. G022412 ASAT III     Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock pre-BBE; black hardware kfin69@yahoo.com
25. G022527 ASAT III       Rosewood   Saddle-Lock black crinkle bridge & control plate; black 1-ply plasic pickguard; body custom painted by owner: House of Color base white with pearl in the clear coat with red flames; pre-BBE goldie
26. G022893 ASAT III     Natural Gloss Ebony Swamp Ash   Pre-BBE, Ash body, # 3 neck, black hardware tfarney3@carolina.r...
27. G023016 ASAT III NOV 7, 1988 OCT 2, 1988 Black Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE seller lists "S-500" pups toggle switch added (Hidden)
28. G023292 ASAT III     Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock A prototype circa 1989 [Reg Admin note:owner got this guitar directly from Leo prior to release of the model and has an MFD HG-2R humbucking bridge pickup.] pre-BBE rickskills@aol.com
29. G023378 ASAT III     Blonde Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE. Was misregistered as an ASAT Signature. Signature on headstock (not body). F/S on Reverb 11/24/20.  
30. G023441 ASAT III ??? ??, 1988 ??? ??, 1988 Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock pre-bbe 3 single coils - cherry OHSC all black hardware and guard Master of the Broad...
31. G023536 ASAT III MAY 14, 1990 MAR 22, 1989 Tobacco Sunburst Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE, black hardware and pickguard, #2 neck  
32. G023564 ASAT III Signature   ??? ??, 1987 Sunburst (1980-1991) Rosewood Maple Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE Leo era - Signature model, black tuners, black crinkle pick guard & control plate - Beautiful SmileRadio
33. G023581 ASAT III MAY ??, 1990 MAY ??, 1990 Sunburst (1980-1991) Maple Maple Saddle-Lock Frets seem low, but guitar doesn't appear heavily played.... Sweet. Pre-BBE. (Hidden)
34. G023739 ASAT III     Natural Gloss Rosewood   Saddle-Lock Bought second-hand in 2003 in Rye, Sussex, England. 3 bolt neck, 5 position selector. Believed pre-BBE. Michael G
35. G023766 ASAT III OCT 20, 1988 FEB 23, 1988 Blue Maple   Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE - "By Leo Fender" on Headstock jmp
36. G023838 ASAT III     Blonde Maple     Pre-BBE Registry Admin
37. G023869 ASAT III     Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash Fine Tuner, Pat # Pre-BBE - "By Leo Fender" on Headstock [Reg Admin note: Bridge is Leo Fender's Fine Tuner (2nd style), not the standard DFV] AnchorBoy
38. G023982 ASAT III OCT 10, 1988 NOV 11, 1987 Blonde Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock 3 MFD pickups,3 bolt neck,black hardware & pickguard,5-way switch,\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"by Leo Fender\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" on headstock Pre-BBE Radius
39. G024150 ASAT III ??? ??, 1988 ??? ??, 1988 Candy Apple Red Metallic Maple   Kahler Pre-BBE. All Hardware is Black - This guitar was ordered in June 1988 & Date Purchased Sep. 1988. CT Jones
40. G024203 ASAT III Signature     Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock pre-BBE ASAT III. Seen on eBay 09/25/2012.  
41. G024270 ASAT III Signature     Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock pre-BBE Jerboythegreat
42. G024377 ASAT III Signature NOV 17, 1988 NOV 17, 1988 Natural Gloss Maple   Saddle-Lock three s-500 pickups 5-way selector leo fender signature white single ply pickguard pre-bbe uncle john
43. G024447 ASAT III Signature     Blonde Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock "Signature Series". Pre-BBE. 3 Single Coils. Chrome Hardware with White Pick Guard. Inspected By: "BL". Purchased in 1989. Astroman
44. G024463 ASAT III Signature ??? ??, 1989 ??? ??, 1989 Blonde Ebony Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE Registry Admin
45. G024468 ASAT III Signature     Blonde Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock pre-BBE Gentleman Jim
46. G024747 ASAT III FEB 23, 1989 JUN 15, 1988 Sparkle Silver (aka Silver Sparkle) Rosewood Maple Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE. Rare silver sparkle finish. Has Skyhawks pickups! yowhatsshakin
47. G024749 ASAT III Signature MAR 26, 1989   Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash DF Vibrato System Pre-BBE, Gold hardware, vibrato tail G&L KING
48. G024790 ASAT III Signature JAN 4, 1989   Natural Gloss Ebony Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Chrome with White Pickguard [metal] Pre-BBE Steveman
49. G024815 ASAT III Signature OCT 28, 1988 NOV 14, 1988 Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash DF Vibrato System Pre-BBE. Black Leo Fender sig. on body. Black metal PG (no crinkle), chrome hardware, Sperzel locking tuners, 9.24 lbs (Hidden)
50. G024981 ASAT III     Blonde Rosewood Swamp Ash DF Vibrato System pre-BBE Jerboythegreat
51. G024984 ASAT III     Burgundy Rosewood   Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE. Signature on headstock. Black crinkle pickguard, control plate, bridge. Purchased on reverb 1\15\2021 ConquistadorS-500
52. G025054 ASAT III NOV 17, 1988 JAN 25, 1989 Cherryburst Maple Maple Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE ASAT III previously owned and gigged by Tom Giberson. White aluminum pickguard. Heavy but great sounding. Neck has second stamp: JAN 21 1989. Contemporaneous S-500 pups. yowhatsshakin
53. G025282 ASAT III Signature     Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock SSH. Date sticker 062189 in HG-2 bridge pup cavity. Entered in sales log 8-18-1989. Seen on Reverb.com 6/10/2016. pre-BBE Registry Admin
54. G025373 ASAT III     Cherryburst Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Original owner purchased new in '88 - neck has never been removed. pre-BBE Registry Admin
55. G025374 ASAT III SEP 29, 1989 MAR 30, 1989 Candy Apple Red Metallic Rosewood Swamp Ash DF Vibrato System Rare pre-BBE ASAT III HSS configuration, 1-ply plastic pg, Broadcaster wiring harness, Sperzel locking tuners. Previously owned by ggjaguar and featured on his site. yowhatsshakin
56. G025578 ASAT III   SEP 20, 1989 Blonde Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE. F/S on Reverb 12/2020. Body date partly obscured by marker; might be JUL 19 1987.  
57. G025784 ASAT III Signature FEB 7, 1990 JUL 9, 1989 Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock PRE-BBE Color Is natural. . Looks As Time Stood Still For It. Inspected By B.Carson frank golden
58. G026395 ASAT III NOV ??, 1990 NOV ??, 1990 Black Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock pre-BBE (ASAT not ASAT 3) "by Leo Fender", All original with what I belive is a 12 in Radius... Minus the mini switch I added 3/4/2020 for 7 way wiring Stein10311
59. G026478 ASAT III MAY ??, 1990 MAR 15, ???? Natural Gloss Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE , blk. hardware,"By Leo Fender" on headstock, mod'd controls w/1Meg tone pot, mod'd control plate for mini-toggles (absent now), top-hat switch tip.Very clean.[Registry Admin note: duplicate S/N with Legacy-emailed Legacy owner to verify S/N]  
60. G026501 ASAT III Signature     Cherryburst Maple     Pre-BBE Leobygnl@aol.com
61. G026794 ASAT III MAY 23, 1990 SEP 28, 1988 Blonde Maple Swamp Ash   Pre-BBE, Ash body  
62. G026800 ASAT III MAR 28, 1990 MAY 3, 1990 Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash Traditional boxed steel-6 individual saddles Pre-BBE ASAT III made at Custom Shop for Canadian Customer, has a three way switch Gitguy
63. G026857 ASAT III MAY 18, 1990 APR 6, 1990 Clear Forest Green Maple Swamp Ash DF Vibrato System Pre-BBE, Clear Forest Green over Swamp Ash. Black crinkle control plate & single ply p/g. Black tuners Leo Fender sig on head stock. David Walker-Finnie
64. G026980 ASAT III     Cherryburst Rosewood Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE, MFD SC pickups, all black hardware, black pick guard, never disassembled, rosewood fretboard, blonde headstock, I purchased it new in 1990 from a music store in Manhattan Beach, CA, less than 50 hours of playing time on it, mint condition. big5150@earthlink.n...
65. G027168 ASAT III APR 6, 1990 JAN 25, 1989 Black Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE, Ash body, # 1 neck  
66. G027209 ASAT III Signature     Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock [Reg Admin note: Seen on Reverb.com 2/11/17; pre-BBE; Bridge pu is the optional G&L MFD GHB humbucker] Registry Admin
67. G027871 ASAT III AUG 31, 1990 MAY 14, 1990 Cherryburst Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock sgl/sgl/hum pu configuration Pre-BBE GNLDAVE
68. G028332 ASAT III Signature APR 17, 1991 MAY 18, 1991 Black Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Gold hardware, Gold signature decal,large C profile neck Pre-BBE DCoy/glguitars
69. G028824 ASAT III Signature     Clear Red Rosewood Swamp Ash DF Vibrato System Pre-BBE, rare s-s-h pickup configuration. Leo's signature on bout. White aluminum pickguard. 4/22/91 completion date. #1 neck.[Reg Admin note: owner's ltr from Dale H. clearly states body color is Clear Red, so it must have aged to a burgundy color] B Vestal
70. G028953 ASAT III Signature APR 10, 1991 APR 12, 1990 Black Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE. Gold Leo Fender sig. on body. White metal p/g, HG-2 humbucker p/u in bridge, gold hardware, locking tuners. Neck & body dated 1 year apart, could be due to incorrect digit on the device. Mint! Previously owned by Gary Maki. yowhatsshakin
71. G029110 ASAT III     Black Maple   Saddle-Lock Black hardware pre-BBE Jerboythegreat
72. G029249 ASAT III FEB 6, 1991 FEB 8, 1991 Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Pre-BBE. All black crinkle hardware and pickguard. Excellent condition. Purchased on Reverb 12-19-23. tanner.rowan@gmail....
73. G029723 ASAT III Signature     Sunburst (1980-1991) Maple     Pre-BBE, Serif logo Registry Admin
74. G031756 ASAT III     Black       Pre-BBE Registry Admin
75. G033915 ASAT III     Natural Gloss Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock I'm not sure what kind of ASAT this is. 3bolt. HSS configuration. Very slim neck. [Reg Admin note: model name is correct. The bridge humbucker S/B a G&L MFD GHB humbucker, however owner posted photo and it is a SD humbucker; Pre-BBE] homesick.et
76. G040644 ASAT III Signature ??? ??, 1994 MAY 28, 1991 Black Rosewood   Saddle-Lock Nonoriginal route for larger bridge pickup, neck replaced by factory in 1998 Pre-BBE Registry Admin
77. G040750 ASAT III JUN 19, 1997 JUL 5, 1987 Black Maple Alder Saddle-Lock White pearloid pickguard, after-market jack, no push-pull pot, may have aftermarket tone/volume[Admin note: this has stock tone pot; pre-BBE; might have had a replacement neck if neck date is correct] themikeaustin
78. G046840 ASAT III     Blue Maple Swamp Ash Saddle-Lock Off white pearloid pickguard, 3 MFD pickups, 22 frets, 3bolt micro-tilt neck,factory G&L turners, possiblly Pre-BBE. cmlovesguitars

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[Total Produced: Approx. 150]
[Total Registered to Date: 78]

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