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S/N |
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Model |
Neck Date |
Body Date |
Color |
Fretboard |
Body |
Bridge |
Other Features |
Owner |
1. |
G005101 |
Nighthawk |
|
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Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
scott63@wowway.com |
2. |
G005329 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Natural Gloss |
Maple |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Leobygnl@aol.com |
3. |
G007806 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Natural Gloss |
Ebony |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
Bought new in 83, all original hardware, warranty & sales tag with #244 written under quality control team initials / other than some slight checking on the back of the neck, this guitar is still like new |
Jammjunky7 |
4. |
G007935 |
Nighthawk |
MAR 25, 1983 |
AUG 20, 1983 |
Natural Gloss |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Ash body |
Registry Admin |
5. |
G008206 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 28, 1983 |
|
Black |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Oct of 83 Nighthawk neck on 87 - 91 black Skyhawk body. Serial # is Nighthawk. Head stock is natural color. Ebony fret board. Play's, looks & sounds great. If you want to see what it looks like, email me and Ill send you pictures. |
mbyrne52482@gmail.c... |
6. |
G008481 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 21, 1983 |
OCT ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
All Black like a Broadcaster |
GNLDAVE |
7. |
G009885 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Natural Gloss |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Bought new at Harmony House in Alton, Il. in 1983. The salesman said it was a prototype left by a G & L salesman. |
garryyoung1@yahoo.c... |
8. |
G009923 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 21, 1983 |
OCT 12, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
Decal on Neck plate with Patent # 4002994, 4046050, 256804, 431950, 3678795 |
Nguma |
9. |
G010435 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Seen on eBay; rust on bridge parts and pickup pole pieces; matching headstock; OHSC; appears to have original trem bar |
Mister Basil |
10. |
G010921 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Natural Gloss |
|
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Frodo |
11. |
G011473 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Natural Gloss |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
|
jamesboswell |
12. |
G011730 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
|
|
|
DF Vibrato System |
completion date 4/20/83 from Bechtoldt's book feel free to edit in additional info |
Registry Admin |
13. |
G011744 |
Nighthawk |
JUL 21, 1983 |
JUL 18, 1983 |
Natural Gloss |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
No pickguard, which would have saved one $30 in the day. Ebony board has 12" radius. Non-original case. |
yowhatsshakin |
14. |
G011763 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
|
Natural Gloss |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Serial # on bridge. Blk plastic PG / blk metal control plate |
Juan Valdez |
15. |
G011780 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Clear Red |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Matching Clear Red Headstock, originally came without pick guard |
ericc1974 |
16. |
G011810 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
White |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
For sale 1-12-2022 listed in the G&L Buy-Sell-Trade Facebook group. |
|
17. |
G011816 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Purchased from a friend very good condition a few light marks on the body plays awesome |
ConquistadorS-500 |
18. |
G011818 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Sunburst (1980-1991) |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
1983 model |
Registry Admin |
19. |
G011827 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Maple |
|
DF Vibrato System |
For sale on Reverb with White Fender Lace Sensor pickups |
|
20. |
G011949 |
Nighthawk |
SEP 3, 1983 |
JUL 11, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
Rare maple body. Previously owned by Greg Gagliano. Nice weather checking on neck finish. |
yowhatsshakin |
21. |
G011956 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Has Had A Kahler Installed At One Time Which Has Left A Hole In The Top. OHSC |
|
22. |
G011959 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Sunburst (1980-1991) |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
No pickguard was ever on this instrument. Serial number on the tremolo. |
B Vestal |
23. |
G011965 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
Swamp Ash |
Kahler |
Aftermarket Kahler. I have the original Dual Fulcrum Vibrato, bar, claw, springs, etc. Body colored headstock. OHSC. |
Groovology |
24. |
G011993 |
Nighthawk |
SEP 3, 1983 |
JUN 10, 1983 |
Natural Gloss |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
s/n on bridge |
Skyhawk |
25. |
G012031 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Sunburst (1980-1991) |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
i am the original owner, NO pickguard was ever on this guitar. I have not seen one like that. Also the finish is a See Through Sunburst. please contact me if you can help find more info |
mediamusic@aol.com |
26. |
G012042 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Natural Gloss |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Like an idiot I sold this guitar. If you have it I would love to buy it back. |
|
27. |
G012059 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
JUL 11, 1983 |
Clear Red |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
2 reportedly existed, but mine would actually make number three |
Registry Admin |
28. |
G012110 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
SEP 2, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
new bone-nut, new trem-arm and spring-cavity plate, non-original case, bought from BWT. |
mr_and_mrs_freeze@w... |
29. |
G012201 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
No pickguard [RA note: body wood is either Mahogany, Swamp Ash or Maple] |
evak47 |
30. |
G012251 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
VG shape, the finish on the neck has beautifully yellowed with age. Nighthawks ROCK! Purchased from my good friend Paavo. |
jefF-100 |
31. |
G012304 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
I bought it new at St Charles Guitar Exchange in St Louis in 1983-september 1983 manufacture date-have all tags that came from factory including one that says featured in Guitiar Player magazine which is where I saw it and decided to buy it. |
kycom@mchsi.com |
32. |
G012324 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Registry Admin |
33. |
G012370 |
Nighthawk |
MAY 3, 1983 |
APR 29, 1983 |
Natural Gloss |
Ebony |
Koa |
DF Vibrato System |
Koa wood body, I was told this was the only Koa NightHawk and 1 of 3 Koa G&Ls, gold HW, maple neck. The body date stamp actually says Apr 39 |
Mike1 |
34. |
G012379 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Registry Admin |
35. |
G012462 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Registry Admin |
36. |
G012490 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
Seen on eBay 2/22/2012 with a BIN of $1,199.00; matching black headstock; has an MFD humbucker in the bridge but I do not believe it to be factory installed and one of the tone controls replaced with a toggle switch (listed as a 3-way). |
Registry Admin |
37. |
G012530 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Papa Tom |
38. |
G012676 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Black |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Headstock matches body color |
MAIKOL |
39. |
G014382 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Matching head stock, black crinkle control plate, black 3 ply plastic p/g. |
|
40. |
G014607 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Maple |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
GwedoOhio@aol.com |
41. |
G014748 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Bought new in \\\'83, main guitar for many years, no longer pristine, but sounds incredible. |
rsc59 |
42. |
G014762 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
|
|
DF Vibrato System |
Body was custom painted black with multi color glitter |
PhilH |
43. |
G014771 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
GreyVerde@ATT.net |
44. |
G014777 |
Nighthawk |
JUL 14, 1983 |
JUN ??, 1983 |
Clear Blue |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
just started collecting,i think i hit paydirt! [Reg Admin note from previous owner's reg entry: Ash body, possibly 1 of 2 blue Nighthawks] |
lar7200 |
45. |
G014782 |
Nighthawk |
|
??? ??, 1983 |
Natural Gloss |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
[RA note: body wood is Swamp Ash not Maple per photo] Like new condition, no chips or wear, original hard case. Light natural body and fretboard, black head stock |
ViperJ |
46. |
G014801 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Color match headstock, b/w/b pg |
|
47. |
G014802 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
For sale on Reverb 7-6-17 |
|
48. |
G014820 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
The original fingerboard was ebony but the truss rod was broken and the neck replaced by G&L with a rosewood fingerboard in 1988. |
brettgstoddard@yaho... |
49. |
G014821 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
White |
Maple |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Bought second hand in the mid 90's in Boston. Now in France, where I live. Unfortunately, bridge pickup had been changed for Duncan's hot rails. |
p.hello@orange.fr |
50. |
G014824 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Was used for recording and performance by my brother Oliver North in the band COMATEENS. Can be see in action here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FV3g_EP3Fa8 |
ndnyc2003@yahoo.com |
51. |
G014832 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
Color match headstock,two part pg, blk. plastic with crinkle blk control cover |
Registry Admin |
52. |
G014834 |
Nighthawk |
SEP 26, 1983 |
AUG ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
Color matched headstock; OHSC; pitting on bridge and knobs. |
(Hidden) |
53. |
G014838 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Headstock color matches body color; black polymer pickguard. |
Registry Admin |
54. |
G014851 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Red |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
|
redwood841@comcast.... |
55. |
G014870 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Original case, warranty pamphlet, and user manual. |
robperry11@gmail.com |
56. |
G014884 |
Nighthawk |
|
??? ??, 1983 |
Clear Blue |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
One of Two Clear Blue Nighthawks ever Made |
smithomike@gmail.com |
57. |
G014913 |
Nighthawk |
SEP 26, 1983 |
AUG 26, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Matching (black) headstock. Purchased at Blazing Guitars. Previous Owner claims that Brad Traweek was one of its original owners. |
westflyer07@gmail.c... |
58. |
G014914 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
AmyFive |
59. |
G014937 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
|
rickfoxrox@hotmail.... |
60. |
G014946 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 21, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Black, B\W\B Guard, Chrome hardware, Matching Headstock Color. Crinkle Control Plate. No Body Date Stamp. Very Good Condition. |
FZTNT |
61. |
G014965 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
|
DF Vibrato System |
This one was purchased new from Filip's Muic downtown Aurora, Illinois between spring and summer 1983. This guitar shows signs of wear as it was used. It is all original with the exception of 2 small screw holes drillrd for a guitar synth P/U |
skiplay4@comcast.net |
62. |
G014975 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
|
DF Vibrato System |
12/16/83 completion date |
|
63. |
G014979 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Clear Red |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
[Admin note: Headstock color matches body; this is a 'rarebird'; 1/6 or 7 red; 1/3 with ebony board!!] |
jdbe1@yahoo.com |
64. |
G014983 |
Nighthawk |
JAN 13, 1984 |
OCT ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
The body day is illegible. Not sure what the body is made from but its HEAVY! |
Smudger |
65. |
G014991 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 21, 1983 |
|
Black |
Ebony |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
|
guitarzan518 |
66. |
G014995 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Clear Red |
Maple |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Sold on EBay 10-31-15. |
|
67. |
G015002 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 10, 1983 |
OCT ??, 1983 |
Sunburst (1980-1991) |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Matching coloured Headstock,Very Thin Neck,Original HSC and all paperwok,Mint Condition. |
supertash |
68. |
G015006 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Matching head stock, black crinkle control plate, black 3 ply plastic p/g. |
CENZ56 |
69. |
G015028 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Purchased new in Washington State on January,15th,1983 |
trijones@comcast.net |
70. |
G015032 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
The formerly black body was stripped off; black pickguard, black headstock; OHSC, the original trem-arm and the original black metal spring-cavity plate are missing |
mr_and_mrs_freeze@w... |
71. |
G015033 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
White |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Possibly one of 38 white Nighthawks |
|
72. |
G015035 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
MINT |
pblassen@yahoo.com |
73. |
G015048 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Color match headstock, chrome hardware, b/w/b pg, blk metal control cover |
|
74. |
G015049 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Sunburst (1980-1991) |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Color matching headstock, two part pickguard (blk. plastic over pups- metal over controls) |
Registry Admin |
75. |
G015051 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
|
Kahler |
Blk. plastic pg, blk. metal control cover, SSH pickup configuration |
|
76. |
G015065 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Natural Gloss |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
black pickguard with the face of the headstock also in black. |
Skyhawk |
77. |
G015072 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Natural Gloss |
Maple |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
|
(Hidden) |
78. |
G015108 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Registry Admin |
79. |
G015118 |
Nighthawk |
FEB 15, 1983 |
|
Black |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
NAMM show guitar, gold hardware |
B Vestal |
80. |
G015125 |
Nighthawk |
JUL 12, 1983 |
OCT 26, 1983 |
Clear Blue |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Bought at Banko's in Ansonia, CT in 1983 (maybe 1984) and have owned since! First Electric Guitar as a 9 Year Old. I guess this is the third Clear Blue Rarebird... |
Mike N. |
81. |
G015131 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 20, 1983 |
OCT 20, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Match H/Stk, P/Guard black plastic 3 ply BWB, black crinkle cont. cov.. Stainless plate on back! Exc. Minus-Cond. |
West Mobile Music |
82. |
G015160 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Chrome Hardware, Vibrado Arm, 22 Fret neck, matching black headstock, black crinkle control plate, black 3 ply pick guard, All Factory Original |
Guitarmaan2000 |
83. |
G015163 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Natural Gloss |
|
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
Assembled 11/17/83. Purchased new 2/6/87 at Ann Arbor Music Mart, Ann Arbor MI. with case regular price $816, sale $530 |
JDB |
84. |
G015171 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Natural Gloss |
Maple |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
|
Registry Admin |
85. |
G015191 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 21, 1983 |
OCT ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
Matching Headstock |
Seaotter |
86. |
G015204 |
Nighthawk |
AUG 23, 1983 |
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Tom Valentine |
87. |
G015211 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 21, 1983 |
OCT ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Yamato |
88. |
G015219 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
For sale on Reverb in excellent condition for $1200. 8-8-18 |
|
89. |
G015241 |
Nighthawk |
??? ??, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Clear Red |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Near mint guitar; one of the very few clear red Nighthawks, probably less than 20; only 4 known with maple necks. Matching clear red headstock. |
PhatGuitars |
90. |
G015267 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Clear Red |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
Headstock same color as body. |
jordan@covconn.net |
91. |
G015277 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
|
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
|
92. |
G015279 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Rosewood |
Swamp Ash cap/Basswood body |
DF Vibrato System |
Purchased over 20 years ago, original rusted pick-ups replaced, heavily customised, paint checked. |
kpayne726.kp@gmail.... |
93. |
G015288 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
Dave@Seafordmusic.c... |
94. |
G015289 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
|
jworthy65@gmail.com |
95. |
G015307 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Clear Red |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
Bought new/one owner. Well cared for but some paint blemishes. Matching Red head stock. All original. Have original warranty papers and inspection tag shows #250. |
dnevitt57@gmail.com |
96. |
G015320 |
Nighthawk |
AUG 25, 1983 |
JUL 27, 1983 |
Clear Red |
Maple |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
The Former Owner wrote, "possibly 1 of 2 red Nighthawks, \\\"OK Leo C. 11-16-83\\\" written in neck pocket" [RA note: Completed 11/17/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
Yamato |
97. |
G015321 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
[RA note: Completed 11/9/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
Registry Admin |
98. |
G015322 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Red |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
[RA note: Completed 112/17/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
Registry Admin |
99. |
G015328 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
[RA note: Completed 11/28/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
Registry Admin |
100. |
G015329 |
Nighthawk |
NOV 22, 1983 |
??? ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Mahogany |
DF Vibrato System |
100% all original [RA note: Completed 12/19/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
JR.BLUES |
101. |
G015331 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
[RA note: Completed 10/7/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
Registry Admin |
102. |
G015332 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
|
DF Vibrato System |
[RA note: Completed 10/19/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
Registry Admin |
103. |
G015335 |
Nighthawk |
OCT 25, 1983 |
OCT ??, 1983 |
Black |
Ebony |
Maple |
DF Vibrato System |
[RA note: Completed 11/17/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
Adam |
104. |
G015336 |
Nighthawk |
|
|
Black |
Ebony |
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DF Vibrato System |
[RA note: Completed 11/21/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
Registry Admin |
105. |
G015337 |
Nighthawk |
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Black |
Maple |
|
DF Vibrato System |
[RA note: Completed 10/25/83-Details from G&L factory log page posted on CLF Research facebook page] |
Registry Admin |
106. |
G015915 |
Nighthawk |
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Black |
Ebony |
Swamp Ash |
DF Vibrato System |
I got this guitar in 1983 from Leo Fender on a cruise with Mrs. Fender. I was playing a Gibson LP on the gig. Leo offered his card and invited me to try a guitar he had brought on board. He left me with the guitar and a great memory. |
info@LouieMoon.com |