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Date: 01/19/18
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Early SB-2 with parts loaded-5

Early SB-2 with parts loaded-5


Score!!! Early SB-2 with parts loaded! My guess is around 35 years ago Chris had a build go wrong in final assembly, and somehow the thing got stuffed up in a loft. Hide the evidence! Who knows lol.

Anyway, I was in the last stack I ...

Date: 11/15/18
Views: 342
Early SB-2 with parts loaded-6

Early SB-2 with parts loaded-6


Score!!! Early SB-2 with parts loaded! My guess is around 35 years ago Chris had a build go wrong in final assembly, and somehow the thing got stuffed up in a loft. Hide the evidence! Who knows lol.

Anyway, I was in the last stack I ...

Date: 11/15/18
Views: 325
Project SB-2nd-Chance

Project SB-2nd-Chance

Time to get started on Project SB-2nd-Chance. First thing: see what’s goin’ on in the electronics. Of course there’s a crap ton of dust, with bonus points for being caked all over those pots. Helps seal in the tone, right? ; ) I’ll give it some love then

Date: 11/16/18
Views: 683
Project Fake Broadcaster

Project Fake Broadcaster


About a month ago I posted about starting Project Fake Broadcaster. Well, there was a problem that I have been too embarrassed to admit. After I posted about my sweet new project, I was informed that the Broadcaster body is actually a customer...

Date: 11/16/18
Views: 354
 Project Fake Broadcaster-1

Project Fake Broadcaster-1

Project Fake Broadcaster is back on track, now that I am massively dusty. Just came down from a loft with a score. Prototype vibes from this 3-bolt maple body, no date, never been built out, looks like “MP” in the pocket which means it should have a maple

Date: 11/16/18
Views: 307
 Project Fake Broadcaster-2

Project Fake Broadcaster-2

Project Fake Broadcaster is back on track, now that I am massively dusty. Just came down from a loft with a score. Prototype vibes from this 3-bolt maple body, no date, never been built out, looks like “MP” in the pocket which means it should have a maple

Date: 11/16/18
Views: 300
 Project Fake Broadcaster-3

Project Fake Broadcaster-3

Project Fake Broadcaster is back on track, now that I am massively dusty. Just came down from a loft with a score. Prototype vibes from this 3-bolt maple body, no date, never been built out, looks like “MP” in the pocket which means it should have a maple

Date: 11/16/18
Views: 317
 Project Fake Broadcaster-4

Project Fake Broadcaster-4

Project Fake Broadcaster is back on track, now that I am massively dusty. Just came down from a loft with a score. Prototype vibes from this 3-bolt maple body, no date, never been built out, looks like “MP” in the pocket which means it should have a maple

Date: 11/16/18
Views: 508
 Project Fake Broadcaster-5

Project Fake Broadcaster-5

Project Fake Broadcaster is back on track, now that I am massively dusty. Just came down from a loft with a score. Prototype vibes from this 3-bolt maple body, no date, never been built out, looks like “MP” in the pocket which means it should have a maple

Date: 11/16/18
Views: 343
 Project Fake Broadcaster-6

Project Fake Broadcaster-6

Project Fake Broadcaster is back on track, now that I am massively dusty. Just came down from a loft with a score. Prototype vibes from this 3-bolt maple body, no date, never been built out, looks like “MP” in the pocket which means it should have a maple

Date: 11/16/18
Views: 299
1986 Invader-1

1986 Invader-1

I bought this 1986 Invader in August but all I really did was ask Jerry to sign it. The guitar looks OK but functionally it is jacked up, including a stripped locking screw on the Leo Fender Guitar-Tech nut. It has the rare Leo Fender fine tuner Dual Fulc

Date: 11/19/18
Views: 318
1986 Invader-2

1986 Invader-2

I bought this 1986 Invader in August but all I really did was ask Jerry to sign it. The guitar looks OK but functionally it is jacked up, including a stripped locking screw on the Leo Fender Guitar-Tech nut. It has the rare Leo Fender fine tuner Dual Fulc

Date: 11/19/18
Views: 325
1986 Invader-3

1986 Invader-3

I bought this 1986 Invader in August but all I really did was ask Jerry to sign it. The guitar looks OK but functionally it is jacked up, including a stripped locking screw on the Leo Fender Guitar-Tech nut. It has the rare Leo Fender fine tuner Dual Fulc

Date: 11/19/18
Views: 311
1986 Invader-4

1986 Invader-4

I bought this 1986 Invader in August but all I really did was ask Jerry to sign it. The guitar looks OK but functionally it is jacked up, including a stripped locking screw on the Leo Fender Guitar-Tech nut. It has the rare Leo Fender fine tuner Dual Fulc

Date: 11/19/18
Views: 315
1986 Invader-5

1986 Invader-5

I bought this 1986 Invader in August but all I really did was ask Jerry to sign it. The guitar looks OK but functionally it is jacked up, including a stripped locking screw on the Leo Fender Guitar-Tech nut. It has the rare Leo Fender fine tuner Dual Fulc

Date: 11/19/18
Views: 410
Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock for the 1986 Invader-1

Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock for the 1986 Invader-1

I found a Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock for the 1986 Invader. On the second pic, the hex bolt next to the low E does not thread in. Can’t dive bomb like that!

Date: 11/20/18
Views: 307
Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock for the 1986 Invader-2.jjpg

Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock for the 1986 Invader-2.jjpg

I found a Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock for the 1986 Invader. On the second pic, the hex bolt next to the low E does not thread in. Can’t dive bomb like that!

Date: 11/20/18
Views: 310
 Project Fake Broadcaster has a pickguard and bridge-1

Project Fake Broadcaster has a pickguard and bridge-1


Project Fake Broadcaster has a pickguard and bridge! Well, almost. Out in the Unit J warehouse I found an original CLF black crinkle powdercoated aluminum pickguard. The bridge I have had in my desk drawer since like ‘94 and I remember talking to...

Date: 11/20/18
Views: 345
 Project Fake Broadcaster has a pickguard and bridge-2

Project Fake Broadcaster has a pickguard and bridge-2


Project Fake Broadcaster has a pickguard and bridge! Well, almost. Out in the Unit J warehouse I found an original CLF black crinkle powdercoated aluminum pickguard. The bridge I have had in my desk drawer since like ‘94 and I remember talking to...

Date: 11/20/18
Views: 318
I found the missing saddle

I found the missing saddle

Ta da! I found the missing saddle, intonation screw and spring. Reunited and it feels so good.

Date: 11/20/18
Views: 336
Leo’s own Broadcaster pickups-1

Leo’s own Broadcaster pickups-1


I decided that Project Fake Broadcaster should be more than just a Partscaster. For a while, anyway. These are Leo’s own Broadcaster pickups from his pickup sample bench. These are “the real ones.” ; )

Date: 11/20/18
Views: 383
Leo’s own Broadcaster pickups-2

Leo’s own Broadcaster pickups-2


I decided that Project Fake Broadcaster should be more than just a Partscaster. For a while, anyway. These are Leo’s own Broadcaster pickups from his pickup sample bench. These are “the real ones.” ; )

Date: 11/20/18
Views: 296
Leo’s own Broadcaster pickups-3

Leo’s own Broadcaster pickups-3


I decided that Project Fake Broadcaster should be more than just a Partscaster. For a while, anyway. These are Leo’s own Broadcaster pickups from his pickup sample bench. These are “the real ones.” ; )

Date: 11/20/18
Views: 315
 The thin urethane on Project El Toro’s neck

The thin urethane on Project El Toro’s neck

The thin urethane on Project El Toro’s neck is settling in nicely. Looks like next week we can party with The Bull.

Date: 11/21/18
Views: 404
Rusbe is working his magic on Project Fake Broadcaster’s neck-1

Rusbe is working his magic on Project Fake Broadcaster’s neck-1

Rusbe is working his magic on Project Fake Broadcaster’s neck. The finish has cured for 32 years so it’s probably ready to buff. ; )

Date: 11/21/18
Views: 286
Rusbe is working his magic on Project Fake Broadcaster’s neck-2

Rusbe is working his magic on Project Fake Broadcaster’s neck-2

Rusbe is working his magic on Project Fake Broadcaster’s neck. The finish has cured for 32 years so it’s probably ready to buff. ; )

Date: 11/21/18
Views: 347
Rusbe is working his magic on Project Fake Broadcaster’s neck-3

Rusbe is working his magic on Project Fake Broadcaster’s neck-3

Rusbe is working his magic on Project Fake Broadcaster’s neck. The finish has cured for 32 years so it’s probably ready to buff. ; )

Date: 11/21/18
Views: 319
Rusbe nailed it-1

Rusbe nailed it-1

Project Fake Broadcaster parts look better than I imagined. Rusbe nailed it.

Date: 11/21/18
Views: 303
Rusbe nailed it-2

Rusbe nailed it-2

Project Fake Broadcaster parts look better than I imagined. Rusbe nailed it.

Date: 11/21/18
Views: 329
Rusbe nailed it-3

Rusbe nailed it-3

Project Fake Broadcaster parts look better than I imagined. Rusbe nailed it.

Date: 11/21/18
Views: 352
Rusbe nailed it-4

Rusbe nailed it-4

Project Fake Broadcaster parts look better than I imagined. Rusbe nailed it.

Date: 11/21/18
Views: 398
found an old battery cover for Project El Toro-1

found an old battery cover for Project El Toro-1

found an old battery cover for Project El Toro. This one was never plated or powder coated so I’ll have this done in black crinkle.

Date: 11/23/18
Views: 336
found an old battery cover for Project El Toro-2

found an old battery cover for Project El Toro-2

found an old battery cover for Project El Toro. This one was never plated or powder coated so I’ll have this done in black crinkle.

Date: 11/23/18
Views: 332
I found an old battery cover for Project El Toro-1

I found an old battery cover for Project El Toro-1

found an old battery cover for Project El Toro. This one was never plated or powder coated so I’ll have this done in black crinkle.

Date: 11/23/18
Views: 416
found an old battery cover for Project El Toro-2

found an old battery cover for Project El Toro-2

found an old battery cover for Project El Toro. This one was never plated or powder coated so I’ll have this done in black crinkle.

Date: 11/23/18
Views: 382
copy of the simple preamp in the CLF-67:68 prototype-1

copy of the simple preamp in the CLF-67:68 prototype-1


I asked Memo to make a copy of the simple preamp in the CLF-67/68 prototype (Project Clarence Leo Future). He used a board and parts from the lab, but couldn’t find an axial capacitor so he swapped in a radial cap (that yellow thing) and set me...

Date: 11/25/18
Views: 331
copy of the simple preamp in the CLF-67:68 prototype-2

copy of the simple preamp in the CLF-67:68 prototype-2


I asked Memo to make a copy of the simple preamp in the CLF-67/68 prototype (Project Clarence Leo Future). He used a board and parts from the lab, but couldn’t find an axial capacitor so he swapped in a radial cap (that yellow thing) and set me...

Date: 11/25/18
Views: 552
copy of the simple preamp in the CLF-67:68 prototype-3

copy of the simple preamp in the CLF-67:68 prototype-3


I asked Memo to make a copy of the simple preamp in the CLF-67/68 prototype (Project Clarence Leo Future). He used a board and parts from the lab, but couldn’t find an axial capacitor so he swapped in a radial cap (that yellow thing) and set me...

Date: 11/25/18
Views: 356
 Leo’s sample Broadcaster control plate assembly dated July 17, 1985-1

Leo’s sample Broadcaster control plate assembly dated July 17, 1985-1


Leo’s sample Broadcaster control plate assembly dated July 17, 1985. This should do nicely on Project Fake Broadcaster.

Date: 11/25/18
Views: 316
 Leo’s sample Broadcaster control plate assembly dated July 17, 1985-2

Leo’s sample Broadcaster control plate assembly dated July 17, 1985-2


Leo’s sample Broadcaster control plate assembly dated July 17, 1985. This should do nicely on Project Fake Broadcaster.

Date: 11/25/18
Views: 286
Darragh has just installed washers and a truss rod bullet

Darragh has just installed washers and a truss rod bullet

I’m kind of stressing right now. Darragh has just installed washers and a truss rod bullet. Now we find out how “real” this neck is for Project Fake Broadcaster.

Date: 11/26/18
Views: 285
found these old guys for Project Fake Broadcaster

found these old guys for Project Fake Broadcaster


Darragh asked me what tuners to install. Uh...yeah...need to deal with that. So I got dusty and found these old guys for Project Fake Broadcaster.

Date: 11/26/18
Views: 347
The truss rod is moving freely and the neck is responding well

The truss rod is moving freely and the neck is responding well


So far so good! The truss rod is moving freely and the neck is responding well. Darragh has removed the finish from the frets and tomorrow he’ll mask it up for the actual fret work.

Date: 11/26/18
Views: 354
body and neck are joined-1

body and neck are joined-1

After being separate for three decades, body and neck are joined. Darragh got that fitment dialed in.

Date: 11/27/18
Views: 304
body and neck are joined-2

body and neck are joined-2

After being separate for three decades, body and neck are joined. Darragh got that fitment dialed in.

Date: 11/27/18
Views: 349
body and neck are joined-3

body and neck are joined-3

After being separate for three decades, body and neck are joined. Darragh got that fitment dialed in.

Date: 11/27/18
Views: 359
body and neck are joined-4

body and neck are joined-4

After being separate for three decades, body and neck are joined. Darragh got that fitment dialed in.

Date: 11/27/18
Views: 304
Leo's Patsy Cline tape

Leo's Patsy Cline tape

I like to imagine Leo driving his white Cadillac with his Patsy Cline tape playing. Just a cool image.

Date: 11/28/18
Views: 276
L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-1

L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-1


This L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985. I love the black crinkle powder coated control plate with those CLF knobs popping. (Doheny V12, cough cough). This bass was made just before the change to the rear mount controls, so it’s kind of...

Date: 11/28/18
Views: 299
L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-2

L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-2


This L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985. I love the black crinkle powder coated control plate with those CLF knobs popping. (Doheny V12, cough cough). This bass was made just before the change to the rear mount controls, so it’s kind of...

Date: 11/28/18
Views: 307
L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-3

L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-3


This L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985. I love the black crinkle powder coated control plate with those CLF knobs popping. (Doheny V12, cough cough). This bass was made just before the change to the rear mount controls, so it’s kind of...

Date: 11/28/18
Views: 286
L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-4

L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-4


This L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985. I love the black crinkle powder coated control plate with those CLF knobs popping. (Doheny V12, cough cough). This bass was made just before the change to the rear mount controls, so it’s kind of...

Date: 11/28/18
Views: 356
L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-5

L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-5


This L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985. I love the black crinkle powder coated control plate with those CLF knobs popping. (Doheny V12, cough cough). This bass was made just before the change to the rear mount controls, so it’s kind of...

Date: 11/28/18
Views: 426
L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-6

L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985-6


This L-2000 was completed here on March 1, 1985. I love the black crinkle powder coated control plate with those CLF knobs popping. (Doheny V12, cough cough). This bass was made just before the change to the rear mount controls, so it’s kind of...

Date: 11/28/18
Views: 318
Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-1

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-1

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups from the test boards and now he’s lengthening the leads for Project Fake Broadcaster.

Date: 11/29/18
Views: 305
Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-2

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-2

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups from the test boards and now he’s lengthening the leads for Project Fake Broadcaster.

Date: 11/29/18
Views: 323
Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-3

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-3

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups from the test boards and now he’s lengthening the leads for Project Fake Broadcaster.

Date: 11/29/18
Views: 295
Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-4

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-4

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups from the test boards and now he’s lengthening the leads for Project Fake Broadcaster.

Date: 11/29/18
Views: 321
Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-5

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups-5

Darragh removed Leo’s Broadcaster pickups from the test boards and now he’s lengthening the leads for Project Fake Broadcaster.

Date: 11/29/18
Views: 277
pickups mounted

pickups mounted

Leo’s Broadcaster pickups are mounted.

Date: 11/29/18
Views: 286
Patrick dressed the frets on Project El Toro’s neck

Patrick dressed the frets on Project El Toro’s neck


Patrick dressed the frets on Project El Toro’s neck and it feels sooo nice even though the neck finish still needs to be polished. The polish department is super busy right now, maybe late in the day we can get this jewel buffed.

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 268
‘86 Invader-1

‘86 Invader-1

Patrick has been giving the ‘86 Invader a major spa day. He replaced the Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock, went through the rare Leo Fender Dual Fulcrum Vibrato with Fine Tuners, sexy fretwork... I forgot what else. My job is to find an old crinkle back

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 274
‘86 Invader-2

‘86 Invader-2

Patrick has been giving the ‘86 Invader a major spa day. He replaced the Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock, went through the rare Leo Fender Dual Fulcrum Vibrato with Fine Tuners, sexy fretwork... I forgot what else. My job is to find an old crinkle back

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 315
‘86 Invader-3

‘86 Invader-3

Patrick has been giving the ‘86 Invader a major spa day. He replaced the Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock, went through the rare Leo Fender Dual Fulcrum Vibrato with Fine Tuners, sexy fretwork... I forgot what else. My job is to find an old crinkle back

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 334
‘86 Invader-4

‘86 Invader-4

Patrick has been giving the ‘86 Invader a major spa day. He replaced the Leo Fender Guitar-Tech string lock, went through the rare Leo Fender Dual Fulcrum Vibrato with Fine Tuners, sexy fretwork... I forgot what else. My job is to find an old crinkle back

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 304
old SC-1 belongs to my patient friend Robert Poss

old SC-1 belongs to my patient friend Robert Poss


This gorgeous old SC-1 belongs to my patient friend Robert Poss and I’m here at G&L Custom Shop giving it some love. This is literally *the* guitar that got me thinking about making the Fallout model. Well, this and his red one. I’ll tell you more l

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 763
Robert Poss SC-1 in refurb at factory-1

Robert Poss SC-1 in refurb at factory-1


Pots are actually in nice shape, so Dave Brown will do some light cleanup with some contact cleaner. There’s a date code 8227 which is the 27th week of 1982. This guitar’s cool factor is hitting me hard right now. Want!!!

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 412
Robert Poss SC-1 in refurb at factory-2

Robert Poss SC-1 in refurb at factory-2


Pots are actually in nice shape, so Dave Brown will do some light cleanup with some contact cleaner. There’s a date code 8227 which is the 27th week of 1982. This guitar’s cool factor is hitting me hard right now. Want!!!

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 391
Still some divots but we could smooth some more out up the neck

Still some divots but we could smooth some more out up the neck

Still some divots but we could smooth some more out up the neck. There’s not much to work with but what is there can be a lot nicer.

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 398
Polished frets make old guitars remind owners of the best of times

Polished frets make old guitars remind owners of the best of times


Polished frets make old guitars remind owners of the best of times. It’s science.

Date: 11/30/18
Views: 326
Mobile Guitar Repair

Mobile Guitar Repair

I saw this today while out to lunch with my wife Amanda. When I read it I blurted out “No xxxxing way!! That’s awesome!” I’m not even sure why but it is. Mandy made me take a pic so here ya go.

Date: 12/01/18
Views: 562
old black crinkle cover for the ‘86 Invader

old black crinkle cover for the ‘86 Invader


I forgot to tell you I was hunting for something else deep in Unit J and found an old black crinkle cover for the ‘86 Invader. Leo has plenty of screws in the lab so I’ll just use some of his.

Date: 12/01/18
Views: 411
Leo has plenty of screws in the lab

Leo has plenty of screws in the lab


I forgot to tell you I was hunting for something else deep in Unit J and found an old black crinkle cover for the ‘86 Invader. Leo has plenty of screws in the lab so I’ll just use some of his.

Date: 12/01/18
Views: 357
Doheny V12 sitting on Leo’s drafting table

Doheny V12 sitting on Leo’s drafting table


Doheny V12 sitting on Leo’s drafting table, standing on the shoulders of a giant.

Date: 12/02/18
Views: 410
Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-1

Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-1

New Bass Day! Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany with ebony fingerboard, completed here on June 12, 1981. Look at those gorgeous brown streaks in the ebony and how they tie in with the aged lacquer on the mahogany. 10.5 pounds of heaven.

Date: 12/03/18
Views: 344
Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-2

Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-2

New Bass Day! Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany with ebony fingerboard, completed here on June 12, 1981. Look at those gorgeous brown streaks in the ebony and how they tie in with the aged lacquer on the mahogany. 10.5 pounds of heaven.

Date: 12/03/18
Views: 316
Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-3

Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-3

New Bass Day! Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany with ebony fingerboard, completed here on June 12, 1981. Look at those gorgeous brown streaks in the ebony and how they tie in with the aged lacquer on the mahogany. 10.5 pounds of heaven.

Date: 12/03/18
Views: 303
Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-4

Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-4

New Bass Day! Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany with ebony fingerboard, completed here on June 12, 1981. Look at those gorgeous brown streaks in the ebony and how they tie in with the aged lacquer on the mahogany. 10.5 pounds of heaven.

Date: 12/03/18
Views: 302
Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-5

Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-5

New Bass Day! Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany with ebony fingerboard, completed here on June 12, 1981. Look at those gorgeous brown streaks in the ebony and how they tie in with the aged lacquer on the mahogany. 10.5 pounds of heaven.

Date: 12/03/18
Views: 280
Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-6

Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-6

New Bass Day! Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany with ebony fingerboard, completed here on June 12, 1981. Look at those gorgeous brown streaks in the ebony and how they tie in with the aged lacquer on the mahogany. 10.5 pounds of heaven.

Date: 12/03/18
Views: 280
Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-7

Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-7

New Bass Day! Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany with ebony fingerboard, completed here on June 12, 1981. Look at those gorgeous brown streaks in the ebony and how they tie in with the aged lacquer on the mahogany. 10.5 pounds of heaven.

Date: 12/03/18
Views: 303
Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-8

Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany-8

New Bass Day! Early L-2000 in natural over mahogany with ebony fingerboard, completed here on June 12, 1981. Look at those gorgeous brown streaks in the ebony and how they tie in with the aged lacquer on the mahogany. 10.5 pounds of heaven.

Date: 12/03/18
Views: 304
Dave Brown stringing up Robert Poss' Sc-1-1

Dave Brown stringing up Robert Poss' Sc-1-1


Dave Brown G&L Custom Shop stringing up the Robert Poss blue SC-1. This guitar is legendary around here.

Date: 12/04/18
Views: 362
Dave Brown stringing up Robert Poss' Sc-1-2

Dave Brown stringing up Robert Poss' Sc-1-2


Dave Brown G&L Custom Shop stringing up the Robert Poss blue SC-1. This guitar is legendary around here.

Date: 12/04/18
Views: 311
Dave Brown stringing up Robert Poss' Sc-1-1

Dave Brown stringing up Robert Poss' Sc-1-1


Dave Brown G&L Custom Shop stringing up the Robert Poss blue SC-1. This guitar is legendary around here.

Date: 12/04/18
Views: 310
Dave Brown stringing up Robert Poss' Sc-1-2

Dave Brown stringing up Robert Poss' Sc-1-2


Dave Brown G&L Custom Shop stringing up the Robert Poss blue SC-1. This guitar is legendary around here.

Date: 12/04/18
Views: 345
 I just found these two crinkle bass neck plates

I just found these two crinkle bass neck plates


I just found these two crinkle bass neck plates, perfect for Project El Toro. Hopefully at least one of the serial numbers wasn’t used so I can legit use it for The Bull. I can use it anyway, but that’s someone’s bass already. Back in the day...

Date: 12/04/18
Views: 591
B020507-1

B020507-1


Looks like serial number B020507 was never issued and the numbers around it are 1990-1991. That’ll do nicely for Project El Toro.

Date: 12/04/18
Views: 302
B020507-2

B020507-2


Looks like serial number B020507 was never issued and the numbers around it are 1990-1991. That’ll do nicely for Project El Toro.

Date: 12/04/18
Views: 279
B020507-3

B020507-3


Looks like serial number B020507 was never issued and the numbers around it are 1990-1991. That’ll do nicely for Project El Toro.

Date: 12/04/18
Views: 286
Leo’s early ‘60s Delta Rockwell band saw

Leo’s early ‘60s Delta Rockwell band saw

Leo’s early ‘60s Delta Rockwell band saw made Fenders, Music Mans and G&Ls. It hasn’t worked on a long time, but Johnny is going to bring it back to its Made In USA glory. If you can geek out on a old band saw, tell me. I’m serious. I don’t know how f

Date: 12/05/18
Views: 437
Delta Rockwell model 28-350

Delta Rockwell model 28-350


“...a Big Machine with Big Cutting Capacity.” The Delta Rockwell model 28-350 was an American badass. If you’re into specs, here is the original catalog page. I can’t believe we are geeking on this but I’m waaay into it.

Date: 12/05/18
Views: 313
Our new friend Tom (on left) is a retired cabinet maker who once wanted to make guitars

Our new friend Tom (on left) is a retired cabinet maker who once wanted to make guitars


Our new friend Tom (on left) is a retired cabinet maker who once wanted to make guitars. Unfortunately, the guitars didn’t happen and years later this pin router was put up for sale. Yesterday, Johnny (on right) and I were casually talking about ...

Date: 12/06/18
Views: 422
Project Fake Broadcaster all wired up and the jack installed

Project Fake Broadcaster all wired up and the jack installed

Darragh has Project Fake Broadcaster all wired up and the jack installed. Next he lined up the pickguard and control plate, and now he’s gonna drill holes. There’s a little pressure. ; )

Date: 12/07/18
Views: 405
Darragh-1

Darragh-1

Darragh lined up the CLF string retainer, used an awl to mark the screw hole locations, drilled and installed.

Date: 12/07/18
Views: 330
Darragh-2

Darragh-2

Darragh lined up the CLF string retainer, used an awl to mark the screw hole locations, drilled and installed.

Date: 12/07/18
Views: 464
Darragh-3

Darragh-3

Darragh lined up the CLF string retainer, used an awl to mark the screw hole locations, drilled and installed.

Date: 12/07/18
Views: 289
Darragh-4

Darragh-4

Darragh lined up the CLF string retainer, used an awl to mark the screw hole locations, drilled and installed.

Date: 12/07/18
Views: 310
Getting setup

Getting setup

Getting setup.

Date: 12/07/18
Views: 351
Darragh in the lab with Project Fake Broadcaster-1

Darragh in the lab with Project Fake Broadcaster-1

Darragh in the lab with Project Fake Broadcaster. Not a bad day.

Date: 12/07/18
Views: 316
Darragh in the lab with Project Fake Broadcaster=2

Darragh in the lab with Project Fake Broadcaster=2

Darragh in the lab with Project Fake Broadcaster. Not a bad day.

Date: 12/07/18
Views: 459
Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-1

Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-1

Back on Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw. I love how it was made in the early ‘60s but still has Art Deco foils that feel older, like ‘40s vibes. You know what I mean? And check out the dealer sticker for Power Tool and Supply in Anaheim, California.

Date: 12/10/18
Views: 332
Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-2

Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-2

Back on Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw. I love how it was made in the early ‘60s but still has Art Deco foils that feel older, like ‘40s vibes. You know what I mean? And check out the dealer sticker for Power Tool and Supply in Anaheim, California.

Date: 12/10/18
Views: 308
Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-3

Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-3

Back on Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw. I love how it was made in the early ‘60s but still has Art Deco foils that feel older, like ‘40s vibes. You know what I mean? And check out the dealer sticker for Power Tool and Supply in Anaheim, California.

Date: 12/10/18
Views: 365
Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-4

Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-4

Back on Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw. I love how it was made in the early ‘60s but still has Art Deco foils that feel older, like ‘40s vibes. You know what I mean? And check out the dealer sticker for Power Tool and Supply in Anaheim, California.

Date: 12/10/18
Views: 497
Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-5

Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-5

Back on Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw. I love how it was made in the early ‘60s but still has Art Deco foils that feel older, like ‘40s vibes. You know what I mean? And check out the dealer sticker for Power Tool and Supply in Anaheim, California.

Date: 12/10/18
Views: 393
Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-6

Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-6

Back on Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw. I love how it was made in the early ‘60s but still has Art Deco foils that feel older, like ‘40s vibes. You know what I mean? And check out the dealer sticker for Power Tool and Supply in Anaheim, California.

Date: 12/10/18
Views: 394
Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-7

Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw-7

Back on Leo’s Delta Rockwell 28-350 band saw. I love how it was made in the early ‘60s but still has Art Deco foils that feel older, like ‘40s vibes. You know what I mean? And check out the dealer sticker for Power Tool and Supply in Anaheim, California.

Date: 12/10/18
Views: 403
A couple of the Doheny test mules

A couple of the Doheny test mules

A couple of the Doheny test mules. The one in front was used in V12 development. Yes, the switches got in the way. We used the jazzer route so there’s space right there to pop in a couple of switches to tinker with.

Date: 12/10/18
Views: 310
The Robert Poss blue SC-1

The Robert Poss blue SC-1

The Robert Poss blue SC-1 holds decades of his memories, kinda like the old photos on the desk hold Leo’s memories. I’ll keep it in Leo’s lab for a couple of days, give it a final check up then it begins its voyage back to Mr. Robert Poss.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 325
Project El Toro’s neck is going to have its micro-tilt disc installed and 3-bolt holes prepped

Project El Toro’s neck is going to have its micro-tilt disc installed and 3-bolt holes prepped

Project El Toro’s neck is going to have its micro-tilt disc installed and 3-bolt holes prepped.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 456
Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-1

Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-1

Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 352
Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-2

Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-2

Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 511
Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-3

Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-3

Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 317
Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-4

Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-4

Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 309
48046Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-5

48046Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc-5

Marking locations for the screw holes and micro-tilt disc.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 356
Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown-1

Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown-1

Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown G&L Custom Shop and a badass 1960s Delta Rockwell drill press.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 333
Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown-2

Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown-2

Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown G&L Custom Shop and a badass 1960s Delta Rockwell drill press.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 296
Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown-4

Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown-4

Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown G&L Custom Shop and a badass 1960s Delta Rockwell drill press.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 292
Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown-5

Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown-5

Memo getting that micro-tilt disc installed with a little help from Dave Brown G&L Custom Shop and a badass 1960s Delta Rockwell drill press.

Date: 12/11/18
Views: 385
Project El Toro-1

Project El Toro-1

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 379
Project El Toro-2

Project El Toro-2

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 299
Project El Toro-3

Project El Toro-3

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 298
Project El Toro-4

Project El Toro-4

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 297
Project El Toro-5

Project El Toro-5

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 318
Project El Toro-6

Project El Toro-6

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 343
Project El Toro-7

Project El Toro-7

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 312
Project El Toro-8

Project El Toro-8

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 298
Project El Toro-9

Project El Toro-9

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 360
Project El Toro-10

Project El Toro-10

Project El Toro is ready to play. Now if you will excuse me, I have some walls to shake.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 307
Project El Toro’s control assembly was sketchy

Project El Toro’s control assembly was sketchy


Ugh...I forgot that Project El Toro’s control assembly was sketchy. It was an old one laying around, the sort of thing that got swapped out for a good control assembly in production and this one found its way into a bin or box. Decades later, it ...

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 292
 think I just heard Memo mumble something about changing some caps. jpg

think I just heard Memo mumble something about changing some caps. jpg


I think I just heard Memo mumble something about changing some caps. Come on, man! Work your magic! Right now we are recording video in Leo’s Lounge and I really want sneak in some Project El Toro coverage.

Date: 12/12/18
Views: 490
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