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Comanche in Cherryburst over swamp ash

Comanche in Cherryburst over swamp ash

Date: 04/29/17

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Taking this ‘91 ASAT Signature out for a ride-2

Taking this ‘91 ASAT Signature out for a ride-2

Taking this ‘91 ASAT Signature out for a ride.

Date: 03/20/19
Views: 314
Johnny McLaren on a drum kit

Johnny McLaren on a drum kit

My brother Johnny McLaren on a drum kit for the first time in like 30 years. I remember he had pretty good chops when we were kids in the big music room in the family home. Our parents were cool about all the noise.

Date: 03/20/19
Views: 314
Johnny sent me this pic of me with our dad John C. McLaren visiting Leo’s Lounge

Johnny sent me this pic of me with our dad John C. McLaren visiting Leo’s Lounge

Johnny sent me this pic of me with our dad John C. McLaren visiting Leo’s Lounge. No idea what I was talking about but dad appears to be putting up with me. ; )
Image may contain: 1 person, sitting, playing a musical instrument, guitar and indoor

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 510
Johnny brought in one of first Rhodes Mark V pianos made-1

Johnny brought in one of first Rhodes Mark V pianos made-1

Johnny brought in one of first Rhodes Mark V pianos made in the big CBS building in February 1984. Check out Harold Rhodes 1985 signature with “expressly for John.” That’s my father. My brother Johnny was very close with Harold until his passing.

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 319
Johnny brought in one of first Rhodes Mark V pianos made-2

Johnny brought in one of first Rhodes Mark V pianos made-2

Johnny brought in one of first Rhodes Mark V pianos made in the big CBS building in February 1984. Check out Harold Rhodes 1985 signature with “expressly for John.” That’s my father. My brother Johnny was very close with Harold until his passing.

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 497
Johnny brought in one of first Rhodes Mark V pianos made-3

Johnny brought in one of first Rhodes Mark V pianos made-3

Johnny brought in one of first Rhodes Mark V pianos made in the big CBS building in February 1984. Check out Harold Rhodes 1985 signature with “expressly for John.” That’s my father. My brother Johnny was very close with Harold until his passing.

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 303
Mark V with the harp cover installed-1

Mark V with the harp cover installed-1

The Mark V with the harp cover installed. Harold was so proud of the Mark V he declared it the best Rhodes piano ever. This one is obviously quite special.

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 1394
Mark V with the harp cover installed-2

Mark V with the harp cover installed-2

The Mark V with the harp cover installed. Harold was so proud of the Mark V he declared it the best Rhodes piano ever. This one is obviously quite special.

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 280
Mark V with the harp cover installed-3

Mark V with the harp cover installed-3

The Mark V with the harp cover installed. Harold was so proud of the Mark V he declared it the best Rhodes piano ever. This one is obviously quite special.

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 316
Johnny dialing in the Mark V. He is a wizard with these things

Johnny dialing in the Mark V. He is a wizard with these things

Johnny dialing in the Mark V. He is a wizard with these things.

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 326
old Stingray bass headstock template-1

old Stingray bass headstock template-1

Relic from the early years in the 2548 building. I went looking for a Rhodes part where Johnny keeps some old stuff, and I stumbled on this old Stingray bass headstock template. The history is anywhere and everywhere in CLF land.

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 1343
old Stingray bass headstock template-2

old Stingray bass headstock template-2

Relic from the early years in the 2548 building. I went looking for a Rhodes part where Johnny keeps some old stuff, and I stumbled on this old Stingray bass headstock template. The history is anywhere and everywhere in CLF land.

Date: 03/22/19
Views: 986
George Fullerton’s 1982 slim CLF headstock shape-1

George Fullerton’s 1982 slim CLF headstock shape-1

George Fullerton’s 1982 slim CLF headstock shape. This R&D artifact was made by pasting the headstock drawing to aluminum sheet (aluminium for my non-‘Merican English speaking friends) then grinding and filing to the exact shape.

Date: 03/23/19
Views: 331
George Fullerton’s 1982 slim CLF headstock shape-2

George Fullerton’s 1982 slim CLF headstock shape-2

George Fullerton’s 1982 slim CLF headstock shape. This R&D artifact was made by pasting the headstock drawing to aluminum sheet (aluminium for my non-‘Merican English speaking friends) then grinding and filing to the exact shape.

Date: 03/23/19
Views: 320
George Fullerton’s 1982 slim CLF headstock shape-3

George Fullerton’s 1982 slim CLF headstock shape-3

George Fullerton’s 1982 slim CLF headstock shape. This R&D artifact was made by pasting the headstock drawing to aluminum sheet (aluminium for my non-‘Merican English speaking friends) then grinding and filing to the exact shape.

Date: 03/23/19
Views: 300
I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-1

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-1

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect.

Date: 03/25/19
Views: 295
I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-2

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-2

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect.

Date: 03/25/19
Views: 332
I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-3

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-3

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect.

Date: 03/25/19
Views: 371
I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-1

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-1

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect.

Date: 03/25/19
Views: 294
I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-2

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-2

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect.

Date: 03/25/19
Views: 295
I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-3

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect-3

I’m in love with this thing. Johnny made it perfect.

Date: 03/25/19
Views: 320
Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk HH

Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk HH

You probably knew this had to happen. And it’s frickin’ rad. Push/pull coil split tone pot because the required toggle was too big for the spot on the CLF Skyhawk plate (Cavalier, really). It’s called Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk HH.

Date: 03/26/19
Views: 281
blonde ASAT

blonde ASAT

Bill at Imperial Guitar & Soundworks giving me severe GAS pains with this blonde ASAT. It sucks when a cool G&L dealer gets in some old one that I want. I’m supposed to be selling new instruments, not shopping for them. But....want!!!

Date: 03/27/19
Views: 555
1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar-1

1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar-1

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the killer work Carter Drain has put into his 1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar.

Date: 03/28/19
Views: 438
1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar-2

1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar-2

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the killer work Carter Drain has put into his 1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar.

Date: 03/28/19
Views: 314
1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar-3

1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar-3

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the killer work Carter Drain has put into his 1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar.

Date: 03/28/19
Views: 309
1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar-4

1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar-4

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the killer work Carter Drain has put into his 1970s CLF-era Stingray Guitar.

Date: 03/28/19
Views: 987
in the loft over Leo’s Lounge-1

in the loft over Leo’s Lounge-1

I’m in the loft over Leo’s Lounge, thinking about how I want to convert this space. I’m feeling like VIP hang at the club. That sorta vibe. There’s a few pipes and wires to work around, but it’s like 300 square feet ( ~28 square metres) of intimate space

Date: 03/29/19
Views: 321
in the loft over Leo’s Lounge-2

in the loft over Leo’s Lounge-2

I’m in the loft over Leo’s Lounge, thinking about how I want to convert this space. I’m feeling like VIP hang at the club. That sorta vibe. There’s a few pipes and wires to work around, but it’s like 300 square feet ( ~28 square metres) of intimate space

Date: 03/29/19
Views: 279
I have some ideas

I have some ideas

I have some ideas, so now I’ll consult the Pharaoh for guidance. Or whatever. Playing music, particularly noodling, helps my mind work through things. Do you do this too?

Date: 03/29/19
Views: 318
First production Espada bodies undercoated in the paint department

First production Espada bodies undercoated in the paint department

First production Espada bodies undercoated in the paint department. Johnny is almost done with the details in the control plate assembly so we should be able to officially launch and ship in April.

Date: 03/30/19
Views: 321
L-2000

L-2000

Today’s forecast for Fullerton, California: sunny, warm, with heavy thunder reported on Fender Avenue.

Date: 03/31/19
Views: 313
In Leo’s office file cabinet-1

In Leo’s office file cabinet-1

In Leo’s office file cabinet

Date: 04/02/19
Views: 348
In Leo’s office file cabinet-2

In Leo’s office file cabinet-2

In Leo’s office file cabinet

Date: 04/02/19
Views: 315
FD Skyhawk HH & FD Doheny HH

FD Skyhawk HH & FD Doheny HH

These two look different but sound alike. You know which one I prefer. : )

Date: 04/06/19
Views: 372
Tribute Kiloton in Leo's Lounge

Tribute Kiloton in Leo's Lounge

just spent half an hour playing this Tribute Series Kiloton and it’s killer. Hmmm...I think I’ll keep it here in Leo’s Lounge.

Date: 04/06/19
Views: 332
2002 ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow

2002 ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow

Got the 2002 ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow plugged in. Love this guitar.

Date: 04/06/19
Views: 354
G&L Broadcaster ad from 1985

G&L Broadcaster ad from 1985

Sharing from insta my friend Tony’s post of the original G&L Broadcaster ad from 1985. Things were rather tense back then, and exploded immediately after Leo passed in 1991. Wow, there are some stories only me, my brother and dad know. That was a craz

Date: 04/07/19
Views: 381
one of our old wunkay headstocks

one of our old wunkay headstocks

March 26, 2018: I sent this pic of one of our old wunkay headstocks to my graphic designer together with my own version I made in Photoshop. I geeked out so hard just on the logo but It had to be perfect.

Date: 04/10/19
Views: 415
Just got a bunch of stuff from QSC Systems

Just got a bunch of stuff from QSC Systems

It’s PA time for Leo’s LJounge!ust got a bunch of stuff from QSC Systems and Sean and Doug are setting it up. I can’t wait!!!!

Date: 04/10/19
Views: 297
Just got a bunch of stuff from QSC Systems

Just got a bunch of stuff from QSC Systems

It’s PA time for Leo’s LJounge!ust got a bunch of stuff from QSC Systems and Sean and Doug are setting it up. I can’t wait!!!!

Date: 04/10/19
Views: 293
THIS Skyhawk HH

THIS Skyhawk HH

There was a computer mixup and THIS Skyhawk HH, my new lounge toy, has been sold. Gasp! Turns out no, it wasn’t this one but another that was just completed. So I asked Lary if the dealer would dig getting this one. It’s been in actual demo vids, my stuff

Date: 04/11/19
Views: 2579
2018 G&L Tribute Series ASAT Special in Blueburst on swamp ash

2018 G&L Tribute Series ASAT Special in Blueburst on swamp ash

NGD for Dave: 2018 G&L Tribute Series ASAT Special in Blueburst on swamp ash. Killer ASAT, never mind the price. True story: an overseas distributor said the truss rod was stuck so I had it shipped back here because I smelled BS. The guitar is fine, b

Date: 04/13/19
Views: 307
first proto Skyhawk HH

first proto Skyhawk HH

April 13, 2018: exactly one year ago I tested the first proto Skyhawk HH made with pickguard and control plate lasered from pickup fiber.

Date: 04/13/19
Views: 297
V12

V12

I just hope that asatmann uses his new superpower carefully. I mean, it’s so easy to accidentally crush everything with a V12 doped up on wicked pedal juice. Be careful out there ???????????? Red Witch pedal on there

Date: 04/14/19
Views: 310
Doug working on a G&L Tribute Series Legacy before it ships

Doug working on a G&L Tribute Series Legacy before it ships

Our prez Dave McLaren (CLF Research) took this pic of our man Doug working on a G&L Tribute Series Legacy before it ships to a dealer somewhere in the USA. Dave checked out the guitar a little, then quietly said “That’s a f***ing great Legacy. Someone

Date: 04/14/19
Views: 285
Two were made here and one down the street

Two were made here and one down the street

1981, 1978, 1973. Two were made here and one down the street, when there used to be a factory there.

Date: 04/15/19
Views: 470
L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-1

L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-1

Shane Brouse stopped by with his beautiful L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997. This is more than an instrument. This is memories. I talked him into trying the black tips and black bridge plate last time he was here.

Date: 04/17/19
Views: 476
L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-2

L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-2

Shane Brouse stopped by with his beautiful L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997. This is more than an instrument. This is memories. I talked him into trying the black tips and black bridge plate last time he was here.

Date: 04/17/19
Views: 275
L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-4

L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-4

Shane Brouse stopped by with his beautiful L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997. This is more than an instrument. This is memories. I talked him into trying the black tips and black bridge plate last time he was here.

Date: 04/17/19
Views: 325
L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-5

L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-5

Shane Brouse stopped by with his beautiful L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997. This is more than an instrument. This is memories. I talked him into trying the black tips and black bridge plate last time he was here.

Date: 04/17/19
Views: 298
L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-6

L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997-6

Shane Brouse stopped by with his beautiful L-2000 completed on April 17, 1997. This is more than an instrument. This is memories. I talked him into trying the black tips and black bridge plate last time he was here.

Date: 04/17/19
Views: 312
past-due accounts statement-1

past-due accounts statement-1

January 1956: Fender Sales Representative Dale Hyatt reviewed and made notes on the the past-due accounts statement for his territory.

Date: 04/18/19
Views: 275
past-due accounts statement-2

past-due accounts statement-2

January 1956: Fender Sales Representative Dale Hyatt reviewed and made notes on the the past-due accounts statement for his territory.

Date: 04/18/19
Views: 321
John C. McLaren having fun on the Rhodes

John C. McLaren having fun on the Rhodes

Our dad John C. McLaren having fun on the Rhodes yesterday. Johnny and I wouldn’t have had this opportunity without dad’s wisdom and strength, and it’s quite possible that G&L would have been killed off before we could even take ownership of G&L,

Date: 04/19/19
Views: 334
 Espada R&D mules

Espada R&D mules

The Espada R&D mule is a real guitar and gigging this weekend. The others are the pre-production Espada protos from the NAMM show.

Date: 04/19/19
Views: 368
Johnny has given the green light for production. It is time

Johnny has given the green light for production. It is time

Johnny has given the green light for production. It is time.

Date: 04/22/19
Views: 291
Espada action in the mill 50 years later-1

Espada action in the mill 50 years later-1

Espada action in the mill 50 years later than Leo imagined in 1969. This one is worth the wait.

Date: 04/23/19
Views: 261
Espada action in the mill 50 years later-2

Espada action in the mill 50 years later-2

Espada action in the mill 50 years later than Leo imagined in 1969. This one is worth the wait.

Date: 04/23/19
Views: 322
Dan Donnelly exploring the fresh tones available in the Espada

Dan Donnelly exploring the fresh tones available in the Espada

Our friend Dan Donnelly exploring the fresh tones available in the Espada. He played the Espada mule a while back, too.

Date: 04/25/19
Views: 281
prototype ‘52 reissue that was supposed to go to Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders

prototype ‘52 reissue that was supposed to go to Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders

Somehow I got on to the story about my first Tele, the prototype ‘52 reissue that was supposed to go to Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. Long story. Anyway, I busted it out and Dan Donnelly threw down some killer Pretenders licks. Damn near 40 years late

Date: 04/25/19
Views: 326
CLF-75B2 prototype out for a ride

CLF-75B2 prototype out for a ride

Taking the CLF-75B2 prototype out for a ride. The B2 prototype has hand painted logo art probably done by George Fullerton in 1975 here at CLFR.

Date: 04/25/19
Views: 272
close up view of the hand painted logo art on the CLF-75B2

close up view of the hand painted logo art on the CLF-75B2

Someone on insta asked for a close up view of the hand painted logo art on the CLF-75B2.

Date: 04/25/19
Views: 285
pics of Carmen loading up Espada control plates-1

pics of Carmen loading up Espada control plates-1

Johnny texted me these pics of Carmen loading up Espada control plates. She has worked here since 1985.

Date: 04/28/19
Views: 290
pics of Carmen loading up Espada control plates-2

pics of Carmen loading up Espada control plates-2

Johnny texted me these pics of Carmen loading up Espada control plates. She has worked here since 1985.

Date: 04/28/19
Views: 300
pics of Carmen loading up Espada control plates-3

pics of Carmen loading up Espada control plates-3

Johnny texted me these pics of Carmen loading up Espada control plates. She has worked here since 1985.

Date: 04/28/19
Views: 279
Mic stands received. Now let’s gets some mics in here dammit

Mic stands received. Now let’s gets some mics in here dammit

Mic stands received. Now let’s gets some mics in here dammit.

Date: 04/29/19
Views: 264
OMG...they’re beautiful and haven’t even had fine sanding

OMG...they’re beautiful and haven’t even had fine sanding

OMG...they’re beautiful and haven’t even had fine sanding. I want all of them!!!! None for you!!! I shall horde them in a dark loft, each gently whispered to as “my precious”

Date: 04/29/19
Views: 303
Ready for 5am polishing crew

Ready for 5am polishing crew

Ready for 5am polishing crew.

Date: 04/30/19
Views: 283
And more to be polished tomorrow. Busy is good

And more to be polished tomorrow. Busy is good

And more to be polished tomorrow. Busy is good.

Date: 04/30/19
Views: 288
Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart-1

Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart-1

Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart. See you soon!

Date: 04/30/19
Views: 269
Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart-2

Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart-2

Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart. See you soon!

Date: 04/30/19
Views: 295
-3

-3

Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart. See you soon!

Date: 04/30/19
Views: 336
Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart-4

Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart-4

Evening browsing on Reverb and this old L-2000 landed in my shopping cart. See you soon!

Date: 04/30/19
Views: 478
Got mics!

Got mics!

Got mics!

Date: 05/03/19
Views: 302
Doug actually using a manual

Doug actually using a manual

Doug actually using a manual

Date: 05/03/19
Views: 293
My people are strong

My people are strong

My people are strong

Date: 05/03/19
Views: 306
Stumbled on to a bag of old CLFR guitar string ferrules

Stumbled on to a bag of old CLFR guitar string ferrules

Stumbled on to a bag of old CLFR guitar string ferrules, I think we used the same ones on F-100, Sabre and Sting Ray. I guess the bag is like 40 years old. History quietly rests everywhere in this building.

Date: 05/03/19
Views: 359
A few more Espada bodies in the paint shop last night

A few more Espada bodies in the paint shop last night

A few more Espada bodies in the paint shop last night.

Date: 05/03/19
Views: 378
Espada preamp standoff locating jig

Espada preamp standoff locating jig

My bro Johnny is the man. His Espada preamp standoff locating jig is working perfectly. The little white delrin pieces are milled just for Espada

Date: 05/04/19
Views: 344
Kanno-san with a rare 6-switch Leo Fender Signature Series Comanche

Kanno-san with a rare 6-switch Leo Fender Signature Series Comanche

Kanno-san with a rare 6-switch Leo Fender Signature Series Comanche. 3 pickup on/off switches. Each of the other 3 switches is for coil control. You could have just the treble side (EBG) of the neck pickup on, but not the bass side (DAE). Same with all 3

Date: 05/05/19
Views: 348
slim early CLF headstock

slim early CLF headstock

Creepy Fingers Effects with evidence George Fullerton finally got trademark hook on G&L basses by starting with the slim early CLF headstock. In other words, the hook was not added to the larger original L-2000 headstock...Sb-2 vs Sb-1

Date: 05/06/19
Views: 302
Johnny’s old Ampex

Johnny’s old Ampex

Johnny’s old Ampex came out of his garage. No idea about anything so don’t ask. However, I would like to see this all cleaned up and at least like it works in Leo’s Lounge. It’s just the vibes are soooo good. Just the smell of it is time travel.

Date: 05/06/19
Views: 279
My latest acquisition has arrived

My latest acquisition has arrived

My latest acquisition has arrived. Of course pics are coming : )

Date: 05/07/19
Views: 285
Processing new acquisition

Processing new acquisition

Processing new acquisition...

Date: 05/08/19
Views: 300
Robert Poss and his modded old SC-1 guitars inspired me to develop the Fallout. Thanks, Robert

Robert Poss and his modded old SC-1 guitars inspired me to develop the Fallout. Thanks, Robert

Robert Poss and his modded old SC-1 guitars inspired me to develop the Fallout. Thanks, Robert.

Date: 05/09/19
Views: 313
Current mood

Current mood

Current mood

Date: 05/09/19
Views: 317
1973 Fender sales team with R&D guys

1973 Fender sales team with R&D guys

1973 Fender sales team with R&D guys. CBS Musical Instruments Division President Bob Campbell at top right (our dad John C. McLaren took that job when Bob retired.). Harold Rhodes is in the second row wearing a grey suit. This photo was taken outside

Date: 05/10/19
Views: 319
GF0573 body signature

GF0573 body signature

George Fullerton Signature model. A few quick teaser pics of GF0573 completed here on January 23, 1996. Back then Johnny and I were busy making and selling these, and now we just brought one of them home.

Date: 05/11/19
Views: 310
GF0573 3-bolt plate

GF0573 3-bolt plate

George Fullerton Signature model. A few quick teaser pics of GF0573 completed here on January 23, 1996. Back then Johnny and I were busy making and selling these, and now we just brought one of them home.

Date: 05/11/19
Views: 283
GF0573 headstock

GF0573 headstock

George Fullerton Signature model. A few quick teaser pics of GF0573 completed here on January 23, 1996. Back then Johnny and I were busy making and selling these, and now we just brought one of them home.

Date: 05/11/19
Views: 365
Leo with our old friend Jim Greenhill

Leo with our old friend Jim Greenhill

Leo with our old friend Jim Greenhill, the very first sales rep to take on the new G&L line in 1980. This photo was emailed to Johnny by Roxie Hyatt, wife of Harold Hyatt. Harold was Dale’s brother and left Fender to join Dale at G&L Music Sales i

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 436
My sanctuary I guess

My sanctuary I guess

I’m gonna sit in Leo’s office chair and chill out. It’s peaceful and inspirational in here. My sanctuary I guess.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 284
Skyhawk in Clear Red

Skyhawk in Clear Red

My day just got a lot better with the arrival of this old Skyhawk in Clear Red.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 319
Johnny’s old Ampex-1

Johnny’s old Ampex-1

I finally pulled the shrink wrap from Johnny’s old Ampex. Looks like it will clean up nicely.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 304
Johnny’s old Ampex-2

Johnny’s old Ampex-2

I finally pulled the shrink wrap from Johnny’s old Ampex. Looks like it will clean up nicely.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 283
Johnny’s old Ampex-3

Johnny’s old Ampex-3

I finally pulled the shrink wrap from Johnny’s old Ampex. Looks like it will clean up nicely.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 281
Johnny getting the Ampex sorted

Johnny getting the Ampex sorted

Johnny getting the Ampex sorted

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 303
Johnny getting the Ampex sorted

Johnny getting the Ampex sorted

Johnny getting the Ampex sorted

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 317
G&L Custom Shop Dave Brown in the belly of the Ampex

G&L Custom Shop Dave Brown in the belly of the Ampex

G&L Custom Shop Dave Brown in the belly of the Ampex

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 327
Spencer Brown pulled the whole Ampex transport

Spencer Brown pulled the whole Ampex transport

Spencer Brown pulled the whole Ampex transport as it seems to be a pain in the ass to do everything from underneath. On the other hand, the build quality is awesome. Hang on.... I literally just heard Johnny say to Spencer, “you know, now would be a good

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 334
Putting the CLF-67:68 prototype back together-1

Putting the CLF-67:68 prototype back together-1

Putting the CLF-67/68 prototype back together after Espada development. Just needed to get around to doing this.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 319
Putting the CLF-67:68 prototype back together-2

Putting the CLF-67:68 prototype back together-2

Putting the CLF-67/68 prototype back together after Espada development. Just needed to get around to doing this.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 310
Random after hours pic in the wood shop

Random after hours pic in the wood shop

Random after hours pic in the wood shop.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 294
Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-1

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-1

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573 is a beautiful George Fullerton Signature model in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl pickguard. Please join us in welcoming this Fullerton back to Fender Avenue in Fullerton. Wait, is this some kind of vortex

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 284
Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-2

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-2

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573 is a beautiful George Fullerton Signature model in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl pickguard. Please join us in welcoming this Fullerton back to Fender Avenue in Fullerton. Wait, is this some kind of vortex

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 300
Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-3

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-3

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573 is a beautiful George Fullerton Signature model in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl pickguard. Please join us in welcoming this Fullerton back to Fender Avenue in Fullerton. Wait, is this some kind of vortex

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 310
Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-4

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-4

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573 is a beautiful George Fullerton Signature model in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl pickguard. Please join us in welcoming this Fullerton back to Fender Avenue in Fullerton. Wait, is this some kind of vortex

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 303
Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-5

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-5

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573 is a beautiful George Fullerton Signature model in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl pickguard. Please join us in welcoming this Fullerton back to Fender Avenue in Fullerton. Wait, is this some kind of vortex

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 255
Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-6

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-6

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573 is a beautiful George Fullerton Signature model in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl pickguard. Please join us in welcoming this Fullerton back to Fender Avenue in Fullerton. Wait, is this some kind of vortex

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 341
Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-7

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-7

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573 is a beautiful George Fullerton Signature model in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl pickguard. Please join us in welcoming this Fullerton back to Fender Avenue in Fullerton. Wait, is this some kind of vortex

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 327
Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-8

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573-8

Completed here on February 23, 1996, GF0573 is a beautiful George Fullerton Signature model in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl pickguard. Please join us in welcoming this Fullerton back to Fender Avenue in Fullerton. Wait, is this some kind of vortex

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 271
Have a Super day

Have a Super day

Have a Super day : )

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 343
G022752-1

G022752-1

So I guess you noticed we scored this old Superhawk. G022752 was completed here on July 11, 1988, and after a spa day this hawk will be ready to rawk. Welcome back to Fender Avenue, buddy. Bet you’ve got some stories.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 304
G022752-2

G022752-2

So I guess you noticed we scored this old Superhawk. G022752 was completed here on July 11, 1988, and after a spa day this hawk will be ready to rawk. Welcome back to Fender Avenue, buddy. Bet you’ve got some stories.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 289
G022752-3

G022752-3

So I guess you noticed we scored this old Superhawk. G022752 was completed here on July 11, 1988, and after a spa day this hawk will be ready to rawk. Welcome back to Fender Avenue, buddy. Bet you’ve got some stories.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 332
G022752-4

G022752-4

So I guess you noticed we scored this old Superhawk. G022752 was completed here on July 11, 1988, and after a spa day this hawk will be ready to rawk. Welcome back to Fender Avenue, buddy. Bet you’ve got some stories.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 303
G022752-5

G022752-5

So I guess you noticed we scored this old Superhawk. G022752 was completed here on July 11, 1988, and after a spa day this hawk will be ready to rawk. Welcome back to Fender Avenue, buddy. Bet you’ve got some stories.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 283
G0227526

G0227526

So I guess you noticed we scored this old Superhawk. G022752 was completed here on July 11, 1988, and after a spa day this hawk will be ready to rawk. Welcome back to Fender Avenue, buddy. Bet you’ve got some stories.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 288
G022752-7

G022752-7

So I guess you noticed we scored this old Superhawk. G022752 was completed here on July 11, 1988, and after a spa day this hawk will be ready to rawk. Welcome back to Fender Avenue, buddy. Bet you’ve got some stories.

Date: 05/19/19
Views: 293
logbook entry for B018514

logbook entry for B018514

The top pic shows the logbook entry for B018514 which was completed on March 29, 1989. You can easily see it’s an L-2000 in Red with rosewood (RW) fingerboard. But what about O/S? It means Old Stock, because Dale Hyatt wanted to use one of the old bodies

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 295
1989 L-2000 has a control plate 4 years after the control plate was phased out

1989 L-2000 has a control plate 4 years after the control plate was phased out

This 1989 L-2000 has a control plate 4 years after the control plate was phased out. Why? I’ll post the answer later today.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 306
1989 L-2000 has a control plate 4 years after the control plate was phased out

1989 L-2000 has a control plate 4 years after the control plate was phased out

This 1989 L-2000 has a control plate 4 years after the control plate was phased out. Why? I’ll post the answer later today.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 311
1989 L-2000-1

1989 L-2000-1

Here is the whole oddball 1989 L-2000 factory built with a NOS 1984 body and control plate.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 285
1989 L-2000-2

1989 L-2000-2

Here is the whole oddball 1989 L-2000 factory built with a NOS 1984 body and control plate.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 283
1989 L-2000-3

1989 L-2000-3

Here is the whole oddball 1989 L-2000 factory built with a NOS 1984 body and control plate.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 298
1989 L-2000-4

1989 L-2000-4

Here is the whole oddball 1989 L-2000 factory built with a NOS 1984 body and control plate.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 302
1989 L-2000-5

1989 L-2000-5

Here is the whole oddball 1989 L-2000 factory built with a NOS 1984 body and control plate.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 329
1989 L-2000-6

1989 L-2000-6

Here is the whole oddball 1989 L-2000 factory built with a NOS 1984 body and control plate.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 305
1989 L-2000-7

1989 L-2000-7

Here is the whole oddball 1989 L-2000 factory built with a NOS 1984 body and control plate.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 294
1989 L-2000-8

1989 L-2000-8

Here is the whole oddball 1989 L-2000 factory built with a NOS 1984 body and control plate.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 277
1989 L-2000-9

1989 L-2000-9

Here is the whole oddball 1989 L-2000 factory built with a NOS 1984 body and control plate.

Date: 05/20/19
Views: 308
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