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Heads up
Heads up
Date: 10/12/19
Views: 311
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Leo Fender’s consulting fee for the month of August 1969-1
Leo Fender’s consulting fee for the month of August 1969.
Date: 10/12/19
Views: 342
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Leo Fender’s consulting fee for the month of August 1969 -2
Leo Fender’s consulting fee for the month of August 1969 .
Date: 10/12/19
Views: 422
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ASAT Classic MFD bridge pickups served fresh at Leo’s bakery
ASAT Classic MFD bridge pickups served fresh at Leo’s bakery.
Date: 10/12/19
Views: 396
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Carmen doing her thing since 1985
Carmen doing her thing since 1985
Date: 10/14/19
Views: 342
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It’s snowing metal flakes
It’s snowing metal flakes
Date: 10/14/19
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March 17, 1980: George Fullerton still making small adjustments to the first G&L guitar headstock design
March 17, 1980: George Fullerton still making small adjustments to the first G&L guitar headstock design.
Date: 10/15/19
Views: 358
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An old friend John Jorgenson
An old friend John Jorgenson
Date: 10/16/19
Views: 396
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Great pic of Leo here in the lab around 1977-1
Great pic of Leo here in the lab around 1977. The photo is sitting on the same chair Leo was sitting on when the photo was taken. How cool is that?
Date: 10/21/19
Views: 373
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Great pic of Leo here in the lab around 1977-2
Great pic of Leo here in the lab around 1977. The photo is sitting on the same chair Leo was sitting on when the photo was taken. How cool is that?
Date: 10/21/19
Views: 356
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Espada love
Espada love
Date: 10/21/19
Views: 338
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B023699-1
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 325
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B023699-2
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 343
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B023699-3
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 306
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B023699-4
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 336
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B023699-5
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 372
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B023699-6
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 282
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B023699-7
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 339
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B023699-8
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 327
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B023699-9
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 322
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B023699-10
Sorry to my friend Murphy Karges for taking forever to post these pics of his beloved SB-2, the one that he played on Sugar Ray hits including “Fly” and more. Serial number B023699 was completed here on January 5, 1993.
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 1190
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Science!
Science!
Date: 10/29/19
Views: 299
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Shhh...nothing to see here. ; )
Shhh...nothing to see here. ; )
Date: 10/31/19
Views: 368
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2002 ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow-1
Dave Brown at the G&L Custom Shop caught me doing a quick shave of the fret ends on my 2002 ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow. Now back to wailing 38 Special.
Date: 10/31/19
Views: 329
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2002 ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow-2
Dave Brown at the G&L Custom Shop caught me doing a quick shave of the fret ends on my 2002 ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow. Now back to wailing 38 Special.
Date: 10/31/19
Views: 339
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Universal Audio interface
New Gear Day: I bought this Universal Audio interface for the lounge studio.
Date: 11/01/19
Views: 422
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Like if you know why this 1976 neck reminds me of the movie Toy Story
Like if you know why this 1976 neck reminds me of the movie Toy Story. : )
Date: 11/01/19
Views: 347
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one of Leo’s briefcases-1
I think it would be cool use one of Leo’s briefcases at NAMM in January. Probably go to meetings I don’t really need to attend, just to show it off. ; )
Date: 11/01/19
Views: 310
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one of Leo’s briefcases-2
I think it would be cool use one of Leo’s briefcases at NAMM in January. Probably go to meetings I don’t really need to attend, just to show it off. ; )
Date: 11/01/19
Views: 302
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John is drilling out a blank jazz bass pickup cover. What do you think he’s developing?
John is drilling out a blank jazz bass pickup cover. What do you think he’s developing?
Date: 11/03/19
Views: 323
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I see Mic Dangerously has his Fallout in for a little massage-1
I see Mic Dangerously has his Fallout in for a little massage.
Date: 11/04/19
Views: 325
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I see Mic Dangerously has his Fallout in for a little massage-2
I see Mic Dangerously has his Fallout in for a little massage.
Date: 11/04/19
Views: 363
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I see Mic Dangerously has his Fallout in for a little massage-3
I see Mic Dangerously has his Fallout in for a little massage.
Date: 11/04/19
Views: 317
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John is working on: MFD jazz pickups
So you guys figured out what John is working on: MFD jazz pickups. The first prototype pair are already loaded, which means now we get into the musical side. More turns? Less turns? Change the wire gauge? Change the bobbin aperture? Change the magnets?
Date: 11/04/19
Views: 313
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Leo signed this artist’s G&L Cavalier here in the lab-1
Leo signed this artist’s G&L Cavalier here in the lab. The photo says 1984 on the back. Can anyone positively ID him? Let’s not turn this into a sh*t show, guys, I really want to know
Date: 11/05/19
Views: 334
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Leo signed this artist’s G&L Cavalier here in the lab-2
Leo signed this artist’s G&L Cavalier here in the lab. The photo says 1984 on the back. Can anyone positively ID him? Let’s not turn this into a sh*t show, guys, I really want to know
Date: 11/05/19
Views: 320
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cool evening autumn air in Fullerton as a freight train passes-1
Feeling the cool evening autumn air in Fullerton as a freight train passes behind me. A mile down the same track passes where the Fender factory was. I bet that freight train is passing there now.
Date: 11/06/19
Views: 286
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cool evening autumn air in Fullerton as a freight train passes-2
Feeling the cool evening autumn air in Fullerton as a freight train passes behind me. A mile down the same track passes where the Fender factory was. I bet that freight train is passing there now.
Date: 11/06/19
Views: 311
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The Green Machine and I are gonna have some fun
The Green Machine and I are gonna have some fun.
Date: 11/07/19
Views: 329
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Messing around with some lights in Leo’s Lounge
Messing around with some lights in Leo’s Lounge. This is about the best we can come up with without reading the manual or having lunch yet. I kinda dig it though.
Date: 11/11/19
Views: 315
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Leo prototype
Steve Austin, astronaut. A man barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.
Date: 11/12/19
Views: 317
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Roasted quartersawn flame maple
Roasted quartersawn flame maple. This feels like if G&L opened the custom shop in 1980 and I’m McLovin’ it. G&L Custom Shop is making some stuff that is blowing my mind.
Date: 11/13/19
Views: 370
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Hangin’ out in Leo’s lab with my friend Ralf Rohrbach, owner of Musik Wein which distributes G&L in Germany
Hangin’ out in Leo’s lab with my friend Ralf Rohrbach, owner of Musik Wein which distributes G&L in Germany. ???????? Ralf is holding the CLF-67/68 prototype.
Date: 11/15/19
Views: 354
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visit from our old friend and Leo’s friend too, Rob Joly, whose kind of an industry legend. He and his store Jim's Music Center
We had a wonderful visit from our old friend and Leo’s friend too, Rob Joly, whose kind of an industry legend. He and his store Jim's Music Center started the careers of many musicians and industry people. Here’s me and Rob with his beloved old G&L El
Date: 11/18/19
Views: 455
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Phyllis Fender stopped by to visit John and me
Phyllis Fender stopped by to visit John and me. No, we’re not holding her up, she’s fine, she just likes holding hands a lot. Anyway, I hit her up about hanging out with us and telling stories on my CLF Research YouTube channel. She’s totally on board, so
Date: 11/19/19
Views: 327
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Rob Joly’s old El Toro-1
Say hello to Rob Joly’s old El Toro, probably given to him by Leo, my guess in 1984. I can’t find a serial number so I’ll have to get Rob to see if he can remember what was up
Date: 11/27/19
Views: 332
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Rob Joly’s old El Toro-2
Say hello to Rob Joly’s old El Toro, probably given to him by Leo, my guess in 1984. I can’t find a serial number so I’ll have to get Rob to see if he can remember what was up
Date: 11/27/19
Views: 331
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Rob Joly’s old El Toro-4
Say hello to Rob Joly’s old El Toro, probably given to him by Leo, my guess in 1984. I can’t find a serial number so I’ll have to get Rob to see if he can remember what was up
Date: 11/27/19
Views: 343
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Rob Joly’s old El Toro-5
Say hello to Rob Joly’s old El Toro, probably given to him by Leo, my guess in 1984. I can’t find a serial number so I’ll have to get Rob to see if he can remember what was up
Date: 11/27/19
Views: 358
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Rob Joly’s old El Toro-6
Say hello to Rob Joly’s old El Toro, probably given to him by Leo, my guess in 1984. I can’t find a serial number so I’ll have to get Rob to see if he can remember what was up
Date: 11/27/19
Views: 331
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Rob Joly’s old El Toro-7
Say hello to Rob Joly’s old El Toro, probably given to him by Leo, my guess in 1984. I can’t find a serial number so I’ll have to get Rob to see if he can remember what was up
Date: 11/27/19
Views: 372
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Rob Joly’s old El Toro-8
Say hello to Rob Joly’s old El Toro, probably given to him by Leo, my guess in 1984. I can’t find a serial number so I’ll have to get Rob to see if he can remember what was up
Date: 11/27/19
Views: 300
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Rob Joly’s old El Toro-3
Say hello to Rob Joly’s old El Toro, probably given to him by Leo, my guess in 1984. I can’t find a serial number so I’ll have to get Rob to see if he can remember what was up.
Date: 11/27/19
Views: 315
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R&D MFD round 2
R&D MFD round 2
Date: 11/27/19
Views: 344
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CLF Research Project Instrumennts: An Introduction banner
Click the link for a YouTube intro to my CLF Research Project Instruments. If you’ve been following here for a while, you know I start with a decades old body or neck and build out a complete instrument. There's always a few surprises in store, from findi
Date: 12/02/19
Views: 358
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Well, this sucks
Well, this sucks. The mains fuse just popped. We’ll check it out later and get it sorted.
Date: 12/03/19
Views: 370
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Calling in backup
Calling in backup: this dusty character fired up but I think it will also need medical attention soon.
Date: 12/03/19
Views: 336
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Doctor Brown took care of the patient, and I’m pleased to report a complete recovery
Doctor Brown took care of the patient, and I’m pleased to report a complete recovery.
Date: 12/03/19
Views: 333
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Natural progression
Natural progression
Date: 12/05/19
Views: 295
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Joe Ayoub with his new CLF Research L-2500
Our friend Joe Ayoub with his new CLF Research L-2500. He will be rocking it on the upcoming season of American Idol.
Date: 12/08/19
Views: 1204
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adjust the truss rod on my 2002 ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow
Gotta adjust the truss rod on my 2002 ASAT Deluxe Semi-Hollow. I backed it off a little and now it’s good to go. Man, I love this guitar.
Date: 12/13/19
Views: 375
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Sisters born in the same home 35 years apart
Sisters born in the same home 35 years apart.
Date: 12/13/19
Views: 324
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original Leo Fender business card here in his office
An original Leo Fender business card here in his office. I’m sending this card to someone who really made my day during the NAMM show back in January.
Date: 12/13/19
Views: 564
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All hail the mighty 1987 ASAT
All hail the mighty 1987 ASAT. The original ASAT and still my favorite in what we call ASAT Special today. The Anti-Satellite.
Date: 12/13/19
Views: 360
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Two original 1981 masterpieces
MFD power for a new generation. Two original 1981 masterpieces from the house of Leo
Date: 12/13/19
Views: 376
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See you in the morning!
"See you in the morning!"
Date: 12/13/19
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mount lights on top of the QSC speakers-1
Well I’m proud of my total MacGyver job using chopped off photography tripod parts to mount lights on top of the QSC speakers. I bet there’s a solution out there, but me and Home Depot got it done.
Date: 12/13/19
Views: 367
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mount lights on top of the QSC speakers-2
Well I’m proud of my total MacGyver job using chopped off photography tripod parts to mount lights on top of the QSC speakers. I bet there’s a solution out there, but me and Home Depot got it done.
Date: 12/13/19
Views: 406
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mount lights on top of the QSC speakers-3
Well I’m proud of my total MacGyver job using chopped off photography tripod parts to mount lights on top of the QSC speakers. I bet there’s a solution out there, but me and Home Depot got it done.
Date: 12/13/19
Views: 347
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R&D artifacts
Picked this up from behind a bench in the lab, ancient dust bunnies and all. I love R&D artifacts the most.
Date: 12/17/19
Views: 346
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Skyhawk porn
Skyhawk porn! The ‘80s kicked ass, at least what I can remember. Here is evidence that Leo and George definitely had their game on.
Date: 12/17/19
Views: 951
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1980s Clear Red action
1980s Clear Red action
Date: 12/20/19
Views: 355
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I just love everything about this 1987 ASAT headstock
I just love everything about this 1987 ASAT headstock.
Date: 12/20/19
Views: 356
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built in honeyburst with pearl guard
I finally got an Espada!!! Somehow this got built in honeyburst with pearl guard. The story had something to do with an artist who maybe changed an order...whatever. So we have a CLFR concept from 1969 dressed up totally like a G&L from 1999. My mind
Date: 12/20/19
Views: 309
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CLF Research CLF-67:68 developmental prototype
The CLF Research CLF-67/68 developmental prototype from 1967-1968. It is a snapshot in time of Leo’s pioneering spirit, almost quaintly still housed in a Telecaster body, before the fancier Espada styling work was done in 1969. It still amazes me to imagi
Date: 12/20/19
Views: 397
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One of Leo's G&L hats
Happy New Year! Pretty sure 2020 is gonna kick ass.
Date: 01/02/20
Views: 327
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The Ritual-1
The Ritual: the moment when you peel off the pickguard film on your new axe. I didn’t even notice the film was still on until the stuff started rolling up. Whoa, that white pearl is looking swank
Date: 01/07/20
Views: 346
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The Ritual-2
The Ritual: the moment when you peel off the pickguard film on your new axe. I didn’t even notice the film was still on until the stuff started rolling up. Whoa, that white pearl is looking swank
Date: 01/07/20
Views: 359
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The Ritual-3
The Ritual: the moment when you peel off the pickguard film on your new axe. I didn’t even notice the film was still on until the stuff started rolling up. Whoa, that white pearl is looking swank
Date: 01/07/20
Views: 324
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I got caught stealing Leo’s pen
I got caught stealing Leo’s pen.
Date: 01/07/20
Views: 368
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NAMM display stuff being packed for the show
“No one knows who they were or what they were doin’...but their legacy remains” NAMM display stuff being packed for the show.
Date: 01/08/20
Views: 333
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Custom Shop Espada body for Jeff Byrd
Paging my old friend Jeff Byrd: stumbling through the G&L Custom Shop this Espada body caught my eye and I think it’s yours. Super even grain striations in one of the nicest 2-piece alder bodies I’ve ever seen. Shell Pink nitro will sink into the grai
Date: 01/10/20
Views: 3626
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Ancient nitrocellulose crystals-1
Ancient nitrocellulose crystals once formed Heavy guitar-pick shaped structures which have broken down over time. Scientists speculate that the ancient black guitar picks found at the site managed to remain intact because they are Medium and nobody wanted
Date: 01/10/20
Views: 308
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Ancient nitrocellulose crystals-2
Ancient nitrocellulose crystals once formed Heavy guitar-pick shaped structures which have broken down over time. Scientists speculate that the ancient black guitar picks found at the site managed to remain intact because they are Medium and nobody wanted
Date: 01/10/20
Views: 342
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Ancient nitrocellulose crystals-3
Ancient nitrocellulose crystals once formed Heavy guitar-pick shaped structures which have broken down over time. Scientists speculate that the ancient black guitar picks found at the site managed to remain intact because they are Medium and nobody wanted
Date: 01/10/20
Views: 338
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CLF Research paint shop floor
The CLF Research paint shop floor looks like a Jackson Pollock painting started here back in 1976. Maybe someday we will have to diamond grind the floor to clear it, but I like knowing that four decades of G&L plus the first four years of MM productio
Date: 01/21/20
Views: 375
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This L-1000 was born on September 25, 1980
This L-1000 was born on September 25, 1980 and now belongs to our friend Rob Wolanski The Bartolini stuff was added long ago before Rob bought it. It also has a sketchy neck, so....yeah. What we have here, see, is a Project Instrument. NAMM is over, time
Date: 01/21/20
Views: 354
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1966 photo of Leo’s drafting table
1966 photo of Leo’s drafting table in his first CLF Research building on Elm Street. I just took a photo of that photo, sitting on the same drafting table in his CLF Research building here on Fender Avenue.
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 392
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well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks-1
This well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks who visited us today. Aside from the fact that my “want” button was absolutely smashed, note the matte black finish on the bridge plate; more powder coated black hardware wou
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 342
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well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks-2
This well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks who visited us today. Aside from the fact that my “want” button was absolutely smashed, note the matte black finish on the bridge plate; more powder coated black hardware wou
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 312
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well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks-3
This well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks who visited us today. Aside from the fact that my “want” button was absolutely smashed, note the matte black finish on the bridge plate; more powder coated black hardware wou
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 316
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well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks-4
This well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks who visited us today. Aside from the fact that my “want” button was absolutely smashed, note the matte black finish on the bridge plate; more powder coated black hardware wou
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 338
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well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks-5
This well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks who visited us today. Aside from the fact that my “want” button was absolutely smashed, note the matte black finish on the bridge plate; more powder coated black hardware wou
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 297
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well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks-6
This well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks who visited us today. Aside from the fact that my “want” button was absolutely smashed, note the matte black finish on the bridge plate; more powder coated black hardware wou
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 309
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well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks-7
This well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks who visited us today. Aside from the fact that my “want” button was absolutely smashed, note the matte black finish on the bridge plate; more powder coated black hardware wou
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 313
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well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks-8
This well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks who visited us today. Aside from the fact that my “want” button was absolutely smashed, note the matte black finish on the bridge plate; more powder coated black hardware wou
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 305
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well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks-9
This well-worn L-1000 was born on February 5, 1982 and is owned by Jordan Brooks who visited us today. Aside from the fact that my “want” button was absolutely smashed, note the matte black finish on the bridge plate; more powder coated black hardware wou
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 321
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“Jazzmaster” example-1
Leo kept wiring diagrams in binders, such as this “Jazzmaster” example. Can’t know for sure it’s for Jazzmaster guitar without those quotation marks, ‘cause it was mid-century America, baby, where all the cool kids wrote their nicknames in quotation marks
Date: 02/02/20
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“Jazzmaster” example-2
Leo kept wiring diagrams in binders, such as this “Jazzmaster” example. Can’t know for sure it’s for Jazzmaster guitar without those quotation marks, ‘cause it was mid-century America, baby, where all the cool kids wrote their nicknames in quotation marks
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 327
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MFD Z-coil-1
Leo in the creative zone: during the second half of the ‘80s he got his MFD Z-coil action sorted. Good things take time, sometimes years.
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 351
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MFD Z-coil-2
Leo in the creative zone: during the second half of the ‘80s he got his MFD Z-coil action sorted. Good things take time, sometimes years.
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 318
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ASAT and ASAT Classic Leo Fender Signature models
A naturally potent pair: ASAT and ASAT Classic Leo Fender Signature models.
Date: 02/02/20
Views: 343
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Fender 1965 Stratocaster in Sonic Blue, Serial No. 104232-1
Memento from the good old days: “Fender 1965 Stratocaster in Sonic Blue, Serial No. 104232” I’m gonna clean this up and hang it somewhere around here.
Date: 02/06/20
Views: 331
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Fender 1965 Stratocaster in Sonic Blue, Serial No. 104232-2
Memento from the good old days: “Fender 1965 Stratocaster in Sonic Blue, Serial No. 104232” I’m gonna clean this up and hang it somewhere around here.
Date: 02/06/20
Views: 382
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Many of the pots in Leo’s laboratory parts bins are used-1
Many of the pots in Leo’s laboratory parts bins are used. Why? Because Leo doesn’t throw away perfectly good pots when he’s done tinkering with a project. To me this is a cool little demonstration of the values of Leo Fender.
Date: 02/06/20
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Many of the pots in Leo’s laboratory parts bins are used-2
Many of the pots in Leo’s laboratory parts bins are used. Why? Because Leo doesn’t throw away perfectly good pots when he’s done tinkering with a project. To me this is a cool little demonstration of the values of Leo Fender.
Date: 02/06/20
Views: 354
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stack of aluminum S-500 pickguards
John showed me this stack of aluminum S-500 pickguards and the idea of sexy CLFR black crinkle powdercoat is absolutely smashing my want button. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? : )
Date: 02/06/20
Views: 300
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rare 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato
Finally, a quiet moment in the lounge, a nice time to appreciate any good fortune in my life. We often take for granted the little things, like when a good friend makes an impulsive decision to sell a guitar and calls you with a deal and you’re like “uh,
Date: 02/08/20
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George Fullerton model looking fine in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl guard
Bustin’ out the old George Fullerton model looking fine in Clear Blue over swamp ash with pearl guard. Got the V neck, too, and 3-bolt. This thing has major ‘90s G&L vibes that l love.
Date: 02/11/20
Views: 315
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custom S-500 built with CLFR styling elements from the ‘70s and ‘80s
I'm having my own custom S-500 built with CLFR styling elements from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Right now I’m geeking out on the logo art mockup and I can already tell I’m gonna love this.
Date: 02/12/20
Views: 293
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Jeff Floro: All About Guitar show
We did the Jeff Floro: All About Guitar show again because it’s always a blast. This time Steve Postell showed up with his Skyhawk HH and it was all fun and games. Left to right: Jeff Floro, my ass, Steve Postell, Ron Moreno and Doug Moore.
Date: 02/17/20
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Today’s practice menu
Today’s practice menu: various Judas Priest faves and some Ratt, at least until Warren rips it hard and I’m like every third note or something oughta do it
Date: 02/17/20
Views: 334
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Sabre II
Major Tom to Ground Control: all systems go aboard the Sabre II. Will the earth people be ready in 1978? Yes! Of course! Give this technology to the young people, they can handle it! They were not ready. ; )
Date: 02/17/20
Views: 318
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1981 L-1000
Taking this 1981 L-1000 out for a drive. This thing has so much mojo everyone wants it but noooo...this one is a keeper.
Date: 02/17/20
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Some of Leo’s vibrato research and development
Some of Leo’s vibrato research and development.
Date: 02/18/20
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custom S-500 logo art is coming along
My custom S-500 logo art is coming along. Next I’ll get this trimmed and stuck on a headstock face, do a quick build to see exactly where strings are relative to the logo and generally how it looks. Really trying to capture a fun feeling like we built it
Date: 02/19/20
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May 5, 1980 pot samples from CTS for Leo’s approval-1
May 5, 1980 pot samples from CTS for Leo’s approval. Something about that doesn’t sound quite right. ; )
Date: 02/20/20
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May 5, 1980 pot samples from CTS for Leo’s approval-2
May 5, 1980 pot samples from CTS for Leo’s approval. Something about that doesn’t sound quite right. ; )
Date: 02/20/20
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May 5, 1980 pot samples from CTS for Leo’s approval-3
May 5, 1980 pot samples from CTS for Leo’s approval. Something about that doesn’t sound quite right. ; )
Date: 02/20/20
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old SB-1:SB-2 pickguard from the late ‘80s in our black crinkle powdercoated aluminum-1
The CLFR time portal sent me this old SB-1/SB-2 pickguard from the late ‘80s in our black crinkle powdercoated aluminum. I needed one of these for a while then - bam! - suddenly I find one. I love it when that happens. : )
Date: 02/22/20
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old SB-1:SB-2 pickguard from the late ‘80s in our black crinkle powdercoated aluminum-2
The CLFR time portal sent me this old SB-1/SB-2 pickguard from the late ‘80s in our black crinkle powdercoated aluminum. I needed one of these for a while then - bam! - suddenly I find one. I love it when that happens. : )
Date: 02/22/20
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I noticed this bench getting more elaborate in its woodwork and I have no idea who or why
Artistic creativity extends to aspects of the workspace. I just made that up but it sounds legit. Anyway, I noticed this bench getting more elaborate in its woodwork and I have no idea who or why. I like a good mystery.
Date: 02/26/20
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Mystery solved
Mystery solved: Josh didn’t like the surface and this is the woodshop and there’s some bits of wood over there...
Date: 02/26/20
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project1979S500 headstock
My pet project has a name: #project1979S500 because I’m going for a retro CLFR vibe. On my development mule it looks like the headstock artwork lines up nicely and the aluminum pickguard fits well. I’m also thinking about using the bass dots like the earl
Date: 02/26/20
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project1979S500 prototype
My pet project has a name: #project1979S500 because I’m going for a retro CLFR vibe. On my development mule it looks like the headstock artwork lines up nicely and the aluminum pickguard fits well. I’m also thinking about using the bass dots like the earl
Date: 02/26/20
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settle for Leo’s Lab to test #project1979S500
Leo’s Lounge is being used for something so I have to settle for Leo’s Lab to test #project1979S500. The struggle is not real. ; )
Date: 02/26/20
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CLF-75G1
I’m stuck in the lab playing whatever is in here that works. The CLF-75G1 prototype from 1975 is working great and a lot of fun to play. The styling is clearly George Fullerton’s predecessor to his Skyhawk (Nighthawk etc.) forms. The CLF-75G1 was never pu
Date: 02/26/20
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breadboard instrument
Almost got this pickup tester (nicknamed a “breadboard instrument”) working but then poof, need to do a bit of soldering. I love this one because it spans all of Leo’s brands. It started in the 1960s at Fender, in the mid 1970s a Stingray neck was added,
Date: 02/27/20
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needed an adapter from RCA to 1:4”-1
I needed an adapter from RCA to 1/4” to use the breadboard instrument in the lounge. Well, I figured I’d give the lab another look, not expecting to find one cause I kinda looked yesterday. This is what I’d do before just making one in like 5 minutes. Ha!
Date: 02/28/20
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needed an adapter from RCA to 1:4”-2
I needed an adapter from RCA to 1/4” to use the breadboard instrument in the lounge. Well, I figured I’d give the lab another look, not expecting to find one cause I kinda looked yesterday. This is what I’d do before just making one in like 5 minutes. Ha!
Date: 02/28/20
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Stopped by G&L Custom Shop to do some soldering
Stopped by G&L Custom Shop to do some soldering and quick spritz clean of the electronics on the breadboard bass.
Date: 02/28/20
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ASAT Classic neck pickup coils hanging out at the spa getting a thorough wax treatment
ASAT Classic neck pickup coils hanging out at the spa getting a thorough wax treatment. ; )
Date: 02/28/20
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