Brad W. Traweek's 1999 GbL_LE #1/25
Date: 03/10/09
My pride and joy, GbL_LE serial number 1 of 25, sized here for use as your default Windows wallpaper. ;-) G&L surprised the heck out of me by presenting me with this guitar at the project's close. It's not only visually stunning, but it is quite literally one of best-playing and best-sounding guitars I have ever owned. Don't worry, this guitar isn't going to end up in a display cabinet - it's just too good of an instrument for that. Rather, it is (and will continue to be) a "daily player" for me. Again, my most sincere thanks to Dave McLaren and Doug Abrams for not only this guitar, but for their efforts on the GbL_LE project as a whole. The photo is ? 1999 Brad Hansel
Brad Traweek signing the History Documents
Date: 03/10/09
The date: Wednesday, March 24th, 1999. The time: approx. 8:15 p.m. The place: Brad's parents' house. The event: Brad prepares to sign the 25 copies of the guitarsbyleo.com Limited Edition Site History Document. Before starting, the perfect opportunity for one dramatic, posed shot. ;-)
The Site History document was written by Brad in order to give new LE owners a bit of background and "context" regarding the site, and the instrument itself. The document itself appears in the GbL_LE section of the Pictures Gallery.
The Site History document was written by Brad in order to give new LE owners a bit of background and "context" regarding the site, and the instrument itself. The document itself appears in the GbL_LE section of the Pictures Gallery.
Brad Traweek signing the History Documents
Date: 03/10/09
This image shows me getting started with the task at hand what with the introductory pose out of the way. Be sure to notice my ham-fisted use of Dad's fountain pen in this second shot. ;-)
LE History Page 1
Date: 03/10/09
The Site History document was printed on fancy G&L-letterhead parchment paper and accompanied the guitars as they were shipped out from Indoor Storm. The document was written by Brad Traweek in order to give new LE owners a bit of background and "context" regarding the site, and the instrument itself.
1999 GbL_LE Custom Creations Certificate
Date: 03/10/09
This Custom Creations Department Certificate of Authenticity also accompanied the GbL_LE; this particular certificate is the one that accompanied my guitar (GbL_LE #1). The document again gives a brief history of the instrument, and also lists the complete instrument specifications. Note that the certificate is hand-signed by G&L Plant Manager John McLaren.