Clarence Leo Fender
March 21, 1991, a day that shook the music world: Clarence Leo Fender passed away. The world lost an icon who changed music forever, but we lost much more than that. We lost our founder and guiding light, but 29 years later I feel like somehow his spirit
Date: 03/21/20
March 21, 1991, a day that shook the music world: Clarence Leo Fender passed away. The world lost an icon who changed music forever, but we lost much more than that. We lost our founder and guiding light, but 29 years later I feel like somehow his spirit is getting stronger. Maybe it’s just nostalgia in my heart, but that’s fine with me. - Dave McLaren
The man behind the bass
“The man behind the bass” - Leo Fender didn’t just improve the bass, he created a whole new instrument with his electric bass. Three decades later his L-2000 showcased his technical achievements and it has been the best selling G&L bass ever since.
Date: 03/21/20
“The man behind the bass” - Leo Fender didn’t just improve the bass, he created a whole new instrument with his electric bass. Three decades later his L-2000 showcased his technical achievements and it has been the best selling G&L bass ever since.
Phyllis Fender
I didn’t realize it at the time but I think you were actually saying goodbye when you stopped by recently. Your family is our family. We will always love you Phyllis - The McLarens
Date: 07/22/20 I didn’t realize it at the time but I think you were actually saying goodbye when you stopped by recently. Your family is our family. We will always love you Phyllis - The McLarens
Date: 07/22/20 I didn’t realize it at the time but I think you were actually saying goodbye when you stopped by recently. Your family is our family. We will always love you Phyllis - The McLarens
Johnny, Phyllis, and Dave
Family just stopped by personally to deliver the news. You were always good family and always will be. If you could see me right now you’d probably laugh then give me a hug. You were more fun than the guitar heads ever knew. Funny thing is we knew each ot
Date: 07/22/20
Family just stopped by personally to deliver the news. You were always good family and always will be. If you could see me right now you’d probably laugh then give me a hug. You were more fun than the guitar heads ever knew. Funny thing is we knew each other for so long before we discovered we could make each other laugh like idiots, especially at NAMM shows. Miss you Phyllis
Leo Fender
It was a rainy day 30 years ago when Leo Fender went home from his CLF Research factory for the last time. He told his wife Phyllis “I’ve given all I can to the musicians. It’s time to go now.” Then he took a nap and never woke up. Feels like he’s still
Date: 03/21/21
It was a rainy day 30 years ago when Leo Fender went home from his CLF Research factory for the last time. He told his wife Phyllis “I’ve given all I can to the musicians. It’s time to go now.” Then he took a nap and never woke up. Feels like he’s still around though, inspiring and guiding
Celebrating 40 years
“The man is gone now, but his spirit is still with us.” That hasn’t changed in 30 years, and it won’t as long as John and I are around
Date: 03/21/21
“The man is gone now, but his spirit is still with us.” That hasn’t changed in 30 years, and it won’t as long as John and I are around
Leos chair and photo
Dave McLaren on his “big boss” --- “I’ve given all I can to the musicians” said Leo Fender to his wife Phyllis hours before he passed away on March 21st, 1991. In the few decades since, John and I have learned that Leo always had more to give. He left
Date: 03/21/22
Dave McLaren on his “big boss”
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“I’ve given all I can to the musicians” said Leo Fender to his wife Phyllis hours before he passed away on March 21st, 1991. In the few decades since, John and I have learned that Leo always had more to give. He left it for us to find in dusty old bins and the hearts of musicians worldwide
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“I’ve given all I can to the musicians” said Leo Fender to his wife Phyllis hours before he passed away on March 21st, 1991. In the few decades since, John and I have learned that Leo always had more to give. He left it for us to find in dusty old bins and the hearts of musicians worldwide