Hi-Fi?
Both types of MFD's have adjustable pole pieces. The soapbar MFD's with more windings on the Special are higher output. An ASAT Classic Deluxe gives you one of each.
I've A-B'd a Classic and a Special and they (the soapbars such as the Special's) are also less susceptible to 60cycle hum.
MFD's are ceramic magnet pups. The pups on a G&L Legacy, as on my Fender Strats are alnico mag. My ASAT is quieter, needs less preamp to get edge than either of my Strats, and also is more sensitve in reacting to vol/tone. pots.
I'd had 3 different Fender Teles over time, the last one about 25 years ago. None were as versatile in tone as this.
Robert: G&L (USA) has 5 simple neck profiles options. A V-shape 12" radius w/ 1 5/8" nut is one custom option, so the one you played isn't typical.
Here's the link to G&L's site. For more on pickups and necks, etc, see 'Features' and 'Options'. To check out the various ASAT models, go to 'Instruments'. On that page, there's the link to the Tribute Series, too.
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