G&L USA Custom Build Korina Asat Classic Bluesboy Honey Ale met luxe Tolex case

The G&L USA Custom Build Korina ASAT Classic Bluesboy Honey Ale was part of G&L's limited edition 2012 Special Collection, known for its specific Korina body and a newly developed, ultra-thin finish called "Nearly Naked, Honey Ale". This model is not a currently standard production item, but can sometimes be found on the used market. 
Key Features and Specifications
This specific model was part of a limited run of only 100 units. 
Body: Solid Korina body finished in the "Nearly Naked, Honey Ale" ultra-thin finish. Korina wood is known for a mellow, resonant tone.
Neck: Light tint satin finish 'Classic C' hard-rock maple neck with a Pao Ferro fingerboard.
Pickups: Features a Seymour Duncan SH-55N Seth Lover humbucker in the neck position for a warm, rich tone, paired with Leo Fender-designed G&L Magnetic Field Design (MFD) single-coil bridge pickup for a crisp, powerful attack.
Hardware: Includes a traditional boxed-steel bridge with individual brass saddles, G&L split and drilled tuners, and a single-ply black pickguard.
Construction: Bolt-on construction with a 25 1/2" scale length, 12" fingerboard radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets with a Plek laser guided fret finishing.

PICKUPS: Neck - Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucker, Bridge - G&L MFD single coil
BODY WOOD: 2-piece Korina (African White Limba)
BODY FINISH: Aged Natural Gloss
NECK WOOD: Quartersawn Hard Rock Maple with Pau Ferro fingerboard
NECK FINISH: Light Tint Gloss
NECK PROFILE: G&L #1 with 12" radius
FRETS: Medium Jumbo; processed by PLEK
TUNING KEYS: 12:1 ratio, sealed lubrication, adjustable knob tension
BRIDGE: traditional boxed steel bridge with individual brass saddles
CONTROLS: 3-position pickup selector, volume, tone
PICKGUARD: Single-ply black pickguard
CASE: Deluxe Hardshell Tolex Case w/Fitted Interior

The G&L USA Custom Build Korina ASAT Classic Bluesboy in Honey Ale is a high-end, American-made electric guitar featuring a Korina body, Magnetic Field Design pickups, versatile tone controls, and exceptional playability designed for both collectors and professional musicians
Overview and Build
This guitar is hand-built in the United States at G&L's historic Fullerton facility, continuing Leo Fender's legacy of bolt-on neck designs 

. Its Korina body is a lightweight tonewood contributing to warmth and resonance, with the Honey Ale finish highlighting the wood’s natural beauty 

. The guitar weighs approximately 3.5 kg and comes with a hardcase for protection and transport
Neck and Playability
The neck is crafted from hard-rock maple with a rosewood fingerboard, featuring 22 medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets and a comfortable 9 1/2" radius 

. This provides smooth playability suited for both lead and rhythm playing. The bolt-on neck construction maintains sustain and stability while offering classic Fender-style feel 
Pickup Configuration and Electronics
This ASAT Classic Bluesboy is designed to deliver versatility:
Neck pickup: G&L A2S4248N Alnico II humbucker for warm, full-bodied tones efforted for blues and rock 

Bridge pickup: G&L Magnetic Field Design (MFD) single-coil provides crisp attack and complex harmonic content 
PTB (Passive Treble and Bass) tone system with 5-position selector and push/pull functionality allows precise tonal shaping
Hardware and Features
Bridge: Classic boxed-steel design with individual brass saddles for accurate intonation 
Tuners: Sealed-back, 12:1 ratio for precise tuning stability.
Optional vibrato system: Dual-Fulcrum or standard styles depending on configuration 
Tonal Qualities
The combination of the Korina body, MFD pickups, and Alnico II humbucker produces a balanced sound range, capable of delivering both crisp, articulate single-coil tones and warm humbucker textures. Players often highlight its rich, expressive voice for blues, rock, and fusion styles
Summary
The G&L USA Custom Build Korina ASAT Classic Bluesboy Honey Ale stands out as a vintage-inspired yet modern, highly playable custom guitar. Its American craftsmanship, quality tonewoods, advanced pickup design, and flexible electronics make it ideal for serious musicians and collectors seeking the signature G&L sound with a visually striking finish