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our 1980 L-1000-4
While the boys are working in Leo’s Lounge, I went to take some pics of our 1980 L-1000 in Sunburst on mahogany with maple neck.
Date: 01/20/19
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our 1980 L-1000-5
While the boys are working in Leo’s Lounge, I went to take some pics of our 1980 L-1000 in Sunburst on mahogany with maple neck.
Date: 01/20/19
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our 1980 L-1000-6
While the boys are working in Leo’s Lounge, I went to take some pics of our 1980 L-1000 in Sunburst on mahogany with maple neck.
Date: 01/20/19
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our 1980 L-1000-7
While the boys are working in Leo’s Lounge, I went to take some pics of our 1980 L-1000 in Sunburst on mahogany with maple neck.
Date: 01/20/19
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our 1980 L-1000-8
While the boys are working in Leo’s Lounge, I went to take some pics of our 1980 L-1000 in Sunburst on mahogany with maple neck.
Date: 01/20/19
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The boys did a great job
The boys did a great job. The hangers are back up and this display in the performance venue is looking nice. Of course I had to hang a bunch of stuff immediately. : )
Date: 01/20/19
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old fridge which has finally died
A moment of silence for the old fridge which has finally died. It will be remembered for its 1980s stickers from L.A. rock radio stations like KMET and KLOS. How about that KLOS Robert Plant sticker? I can just hear them spinning Big Log to death lol. Cho
Date: 01/21/19
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Down from the ladder after hanging the stage drape
Down from the ladder after hanging the stage drape. Tomorrow the stage and whole lounge is gets carpeted. So stoked about this!
Date: 01/21/19
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A little more light on the performance venue display wall
A little more light on the performance venue display wall.
Date: 01/21/19
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The carpet crew is working on the stage and lounge today
The carpet crew is working on the stage and lounge today.
Date: 01/23/19
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finding vintage pickguards for possible project builds
While I’m waiting for the carpet crew to finish the job, I found myself wandering out in dusty Unit J finding vintage pickguards for possible project builds. I’ve been super busy with actual work but I promise I’ll get back to the project builds really so
Date: 01/23/19
Views: 350
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The carpet is finished
The carpet is finished, time for fun. Gotta throw down some loud noises from my new stage before turning out the lights for the night.
Date: 01/23/19
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CLF-69 styling development template used at CLF Research in 1969-1
CLF-69 styling development template used at CLF Research in 1969. This template can be used with a pin router to cut the body perimeter (edge), battery pocket for 6 AA batteries, and a I believe a pocket for a string bender system.
Date: 01/23/19
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CLF-69 styling development template used at CLF Research in 1969-2
CLF-69 styling development template used at CLF Research in 1969. This template can be used with a pin router to cut the body perimeter (edge), battery pocket for 6 AA batteries, and a I believe a pocket for a string bender system.
Date: 01/23/19
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CLF-69 prototype pickguard template on CLF-69 prototype body template
Leo’s 1969 vision becomes clearer: CLF-69 prototype pickguard template on CLF-69 prototype body template.
Date: 01/23/19
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The CLF-69 control plate had room for the preamp under the sword-like leading edge-1
The CLF-69 control plate had room for the preamp under the sword-like leading edge. 3-way toggle pickup selector, volume, treble and jack followed on the plate. The special phase switch on the CLF-67/68 prototypes had been eliminated.
Date: 01/23/19
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The CLF-69 control plate had room for the preamp under the sword-like leading edge-2
The CLF-69 control plate had room for the preamp under the sword-like leading edge. 3-way toggle pickup selector, volume, treble and jack followed on the plate. The special phase switch on the CLF-67/68 prototypes had been eliminated.
Date: 01/23/19
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The early CLF form of headstock would be used-1
Around ‘82 there was more interest in the company serving the aftermarket, including replacement necks for Fender guitars. The early CLF form of headstock would be used, roughly like the F-100 in style.
Date: 01/23/19
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The early CLF form of headstock would be used-2
Around ‘82 there was more interest in the company serving the aftermarket, including replacement necks for Fender guitars. The early CLF form of headstock would be used, roughly like the F-100 in style.
Date: 01/23/19
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The early CLF form of headstock would be used-3
Around ‘82 there was more interest in the company serving the aftermarket, including replacement necks for Fender guitars. The early CLF form of headstock would be used, roughly like the F-100 in style.
Date: 01/23/19
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The early CLF form of headstock would be used-4
Around ‘82 there was more interest in the company serving the aftermarket, including replacement necks for Fender guitars. The early CLF form of headstock would be used, roughly like the F-100 in style.
Date: 01/23/19
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The early CLF form of headstock would be used-5
Around ‘82 there was more interest in the company serving the aftermarket, including replacement necks for Fender guitars. The early CLF form of headstock would be used, roughly like the F-100 in style.
Date: 01/23/19
Views: 389
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The early CLF form of headstock would be used-6
Around ‘82 there was more interest in the company serving the aftermarket, including replacement necks for Fender guitars. The early CLF form of headstock would be used, roughly like the F-100 in style.
Date: 01/23/19
Views: 444
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build a neck and put Klusons on it
That ‘82 template got me thinking it would be cool to build a neck and put Klusons on it. Just needed to feel that older period vibe on this.
Date: 01/23/19
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couple of old Torit dust collectors from the Woodshop
Removing a couple of old Torit dust collectors from the Woodshop. I may repurpose them later but today we’re doing some upgrades and these guys gotta go somewhere....maybe Unit J for now.
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 433
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In the Woodshop, duct surgery begins
In the Woodshop, duct surgery begins. Watching this is much more fun for me than heading to the NAMM show booth.
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 406
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first finished prototype of the Espada-1
50 years in the making: the first finished prototype of the Espada, the evolution of the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 prototypes. Series/parallel red toggle and white 3-way preamp control off/on/on with high freq boost. There’s talk of this going to the NAMM show
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 371
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first finished prototype of the Espada-2
50 years in the making: the first finished prototype of the Espada, the evolution of the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 prototypes. Series/parallel red toggle and white 3-way preamp control off/on/on with high freq boost. There’s talk of this going to the NAMM show
Date: 01/24/19
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first finished prototype of the Espada-3
50 years in the making: the first finished prototype of the Espada, the evolution of the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 prototypes. Series/parallel red toggle and white 3-way preamp control off/on/on with high freq boost. There’s talk of this going to the NAMM show
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 403
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first finished prototype of the Espada-4
50 years in the making: the first finished prototype of the Espada, the evolution of the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 prototypes. Series/parallel red toggle and white 3-way preamp control off/on/on with high freq boost. There’s talk of this going to the NAMM show
Date: 01/24/19
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first finished prototype of the Espada-5
50 years in the making: the first finished prototype of the Espada, the evolution of the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 prototypes. Series/parallel red toggle and white 3-way preamp control off/on/on with high freq boost. There’s talk of this going to the NAMM show
Date: 01/24/19
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first finished prototype of the Espada-6
50 years in the making: the first finished prototype of the Espada, the evolution of the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 prototypes. Series/parallel red toggle and white 3-way preamp control off/on/on with high freq boost. There’s talk of this going to the NAMM show
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 469
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first finished prototype of the Espada-7
50 years in the making: the first finished prototype of the Espada, the evolution of the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 prototypes. Series/parallel red toggle and white 3-way preamp control off/on/on with high freq boost. There’s talk of this going to the NAMM show
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 398
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first finished prototype of the Espada-8
50 years in the making: the first finished prototype of the Espada, the evolution of the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 prototypes. Series/parallel red toggle and white 3-way preamp control off/on/on with high freq boost. There’s talk of this going to the NAMM show
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 404
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first finished prototype of the Espada-9
50 years in the making: the first finished prototype of the Espada, the evolution of the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 prototypes. Series/parallel red toggle and white 3-way preamp control off/on/on with high freq boost. There’s talk of this going to the NAMM show
Date: 01/24/19
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The second finished Espada prototype -1
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
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The second finished Espada prototype -2
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 472
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The second finished Espada prototype -3
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 395
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The second finished Espada prototype -4
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 399
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The second finished Espada prototype -5
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
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The second finished Espada prototype -7
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 382
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The second finished Espada prototype -8
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
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The second finished Espada prototype -9
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 424
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The second finished Espada prototype -10
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 410
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The second finished Espada prototype-11
The second finished Espada prototype is dressed as it might have been in 1972. Seemed like an appropriate vibe to check out and ... uh ... I’m in love. I’ll see you in funkytown.
Date: 01/24/19
Views: 530
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This is me last night
This is me last night. Doheny V12. Bridge pickup in series mode. Everything wide open. Marshall cranked. Do you prefer massive, chunky, or articulate? I’ll take all 3, thank you. My brother Johnny is some kind of wizard.
Date: 01/26/19
Views: 429
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Our two finished Espada prototypes
Our two finished Espada prototypes went to the NAMM show yesterday. They were a little late, but they were sleeping for 50 years so it was a challenge to wake them up and acclimate them to 2019. Kinda like Austin Powers, and these Espadas are still swingi
Date: 01/26/19
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version of the CLF-69 drawings to bring to life 50 years later in 2019
April, 2018: this is when Johnny and I decided which version of the CLF-69 drawings to bring to life 50 years later in 2019. We operated from a 1:1 drawing which was a little rough because at that point it was still a styling exercise not engineering prin
Date: 01/26/19
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First chrome Espada control plate
January 17, 2019: Johnny texted me this pic of the first chrome Espada control plate. Wow...this was really happening! I started to think we might be able to bring an Espada to NAMM. That would be a pretty cool surprise. And it happened!
Date: 01/27/19
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Dave M with CLF Research Espada prototypes
Sunday NAMM is chill so I came to hang out for a bit and see my Espada babies. Trips me out how many people are coming up to me and know about what I’m doing with CLF Research. You guys are the best!
Date: 01/27/19
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September 17, 2018: first laser test cutout of early CLFR guitar headstock shape
September 17, 2018: first laser test cutout of early CLFR guitar headstock shape. The black material is pickup bobbin fiber which we often use to test cut small things.
Date: 01/28/19
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searching for the little brass bushings
This morning Johnny and I were searching for the little brass bushings to use with the vintage CLF battery plate for Espada. Eventually we’ll have Machinist Mike make some more but we found a bin full of them out in Unit J.
Date: 01/28/19
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Johnny was collecting some old raw battery plates-1
While I was digging for those bushings, Johnny was collecting some old raw battery plates.
Date: 01/28/19
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Johnny was collecting some old raw battery plates-2
While I was digging for those bushings, Johnny was collecting some old raw battery plates.
Date: 01/28/19
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Espada test mule
I’m gonna spend a little time in the lounge with the Espada test mule, just to chill out and think. Like the Doheny mules, the body is rough, not sanded at all. Function first.
Date: 01/28/19
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Back to the grind
Back to the grind.
Date: 01/28/19
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gonna thump on Tony’s ‘81 L-2000
Now I’m gonna thump on Tony’s ‘81 L-2000 for a while then call it a night. I just can’t resist messing around in the new lounge.
Date: 01/28/19
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gonna thump on Tony’s ‘81 L-2000
Now I’m gonna thump on Tony’s ‘81 L-2000 for a while then call it a night. I just can’t resist messing around in the new lounge.
Date: 01/28/19
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we milled a test Espada body but I forgot about the battery pocket
January 3, 2018: we milled a test Espada body but I forgot about the battery pocket. Damn. Fixed it later but I couldn’t wait to try it, so...taped that thing on and plugged it in.
Date: 01/29/19
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My brother Johnny wastes no time-1
My brother Johnny wastes no time. We’re gonna need CLF battery plates made, and I just found him checking the old stock we have against this April 14, 1980 drawing by “GWF” who is George Fullerton and approved by “F” who is Leo.
Date: 01/29/19
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My brother Johnny wastes no time-2
My brother Johnny wastes no time. We’re gonna need CLF battery plates made, and I just found him checking the old stock we have against this April 14, 1980 drawing by “GWF” who is George Fullerton and approved by “F” who is Leo.
Date: 01/29/19
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My brother Johnny wastes no time-3
My brother Johnny wastes no time. We’re gonna need CLF battery plates made, and I just found him checking the old stock we have against this April 14, 1980 drawing by “GWF” who is George Fullerton and approved by “F” who is Leo.
Date: 01/29/19
Views: 400
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Steve stacked the 15” GK cab
Steve stacked the 15” GK cab and it sounds much better in here now. I like that big bottom!
Date: 01/29/19
Views: 441
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Gettin’ that NAMM Petri dish filth off
Gettin’ that NAMM Petri dish filth off.
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 390
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‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge-1
I don’t know much about drums, but I know cool when I see it. We just picked up this ‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge. Next it’ll get all rehabbed and whatnot then it’s party time. These things look so damn cool I can hardly stand it.
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 719
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‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge-2
I don’t know much about drums, but I know cool when I see it. We just picked up this ‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge. Next it’ll get all rehabbed and whatnot then it’s party time. These things look so damn cool I can hardly stand it.
Date: 01/30/19
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‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge-3
I don’t know much about drums, but I know cool when I see it. We just picked up this ‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge. Next it’ll get all rehabbed and whatnot then it’s party time. These things look so damn cool I can hardly stand it.
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 510
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‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge-4
I don’t know much about drums, but I know cool when I see it. We just picked up this ‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge. Next it’ll get all rehabbed and whatnot then it’s party time. These things look so damn cool I can hardly stand it.
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 451
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‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge-5
I don’t know much about drums, but I know cool when I see it. We just picked up this ‘60s Ludwig setup for Leo’s Lounge. Next it’ll get all rehabbed and whatnot then it’s party time. These things look so damn cool I can hardly stand it.
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 512
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1987 Skyhawk-1
Thanks to my friend Patrick Krook for letting me score his 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato. It’s just gorgeous!
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 359
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1987 Skyhawk-2
Thanks to my friend Patrick Krook for letting me score his 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato. It’s just gorgeous!
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 353
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1987 Skyhawk-3
Thanks to my friend Patrick Krook for letting me score his 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato. It’s just gorgeous!
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 359
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1987 Skyhawk-4
Thanks to my friend Patrick Krook for letting me score his 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato. It’s just gorgeous!
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 448
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1987 Skyhawk-5
Thanks to my friend Patrick Krook for letting me score his 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato. It’s just gorgeous!
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 388
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1987 Skyhawk-6
Thanks to my friend Patrick Krook for letting me score his 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato. It’s just gorgeous!
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 373
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1987 Skyhawk-7
Thanks to my friend Patrick Krook for letting me score his 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato. It’s just gorgeous!
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 404
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1987 Skyhawk-8
Thanks to my friend Patrick Krook for letting me score his 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato. It’s just gorgeous!
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 442
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1987 Skyhawk-9
Thanks to my friend Patrick Krook for letting me score his 1987 Skyhawk in Sunburst on maple body, ebony board, matching headstock, roller nut and CLF fine tuner vibrato. It’s just gorgeous!
Date: 01/30/19
Views: 368
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‘87 Skyhawk in the lounge
...and up goes the awesome ‘87 Skyhawk in the lounge performance venue.
Date: 01/30/19
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headstock logo
January 15, 2019: developing the Espada logo. I had decided on the font and it was already looking cool. I knew it needed more refinement but I was really getting excited! Johnny and I can’t believe how awesome it is to be completing a ”lost” Leo Fender d
Date: 01/31/19
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Johnny Gomez-1
Johnny Gomez is blowing my mind with one of the proto Espadas while I sit here on my giant sofa in Leo’s Lounge. Feeling pretty good right now.
Date: 01/31/19
Views: 380
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Johnny Gomez-2
Johnny Gomez is blowing my mind with one of the proto Espadas while I sit here on my giant sofa in Leo’s Lounge. Feeling pretty good right now.
Date: 01/31/19
Views: 372
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George Fullerton’s 1997 baritone guitar body template
I just stumbled on George Fullerton’s 1997 baritone guitar body template. I’ll bring it downstairs and we’ll have a better look in a few minutes.
Date: 01/31/19
Views: 432
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Chris Brady of Aquarian Drumheads-1
Our friend Chris Brady of Aquarian Drumheads is totally hooking us up so the ’60s Ludwig kit delivers the classic sounds we crave.
Date: 01/31/19
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Chris Brady of Aquarian Drumheads-2
Our friend Chris Brady of Aquarian Drumheads is totally hooking us up so the ’60s Ludwig kit delivers the classic sounds we crave.
Date: 01/31/19
Views: 357
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Chris Brady of Aquarian Drumheads-3
Our friend Chris Brady of Aquarian Drumheads is totally hooking us up so the ’60s Ludwig kit delivers the classic sounds we crave.
Date: 01/31/19
Views: 401
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George’s 1997 baritone guitar body template-1
Here’s George’s 1997 baritone guitar body template. I think in one of his books he included a pic of the guitar.
Date: 01/31/19
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George’s 1997 baritone guitar body template-2
Here’s George’s 1997 baritone guitar body template. I think in one of his books he included a pic of the guitar.
Date: 01/31/19
Views: 541
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George’s 1997 baritone guitar body template-3
Here’s George’s 1997 baritone guitar body template. I think in one of his books he included a pic of the guitar.
Date: 01/31/19
Views: 440
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George’s 1997 baritone guitar body template-4
Here’s George’s 1997 baritone guitar body template. I think in one of his books he included a pic of the guitar.
Date: 01/31/19
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Tomorrow we’ll set the CLFR time machine dial from 1969 to the year 1975-1
Tomorrow we’ll set the CLFR time machine dial from 1969 to the year 1975. Hang loose until then. Later!
Date: 01/31/19
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Tomorrow we’ll set the CLFR time machine dial from 1969 to the year 1975-2
Tomorrow we’ll set the CLFR time machine dial from 1969 to the year 1975. Hang loose until then. Later!
Date: 01/31/19
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Tomorrow we’ll set the CLFR time machine dial from 1969 to the year 1975-3
Tomorrow we’ll set the CLFR time machine dial from 1969 to the year 1975. Hang loose until then. Later!
Date: 01/31/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-1
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-2
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-3
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-4
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-5
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-6
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-7
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-8
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-9
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-10
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-11
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-12
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-13
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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CLF-75G1 prototype-14
Grooving on from 1969 to 1975: Leo’s technical concepts from the CLF-67/68 and CLF-69 heavily influenced the CLF-75G1 prototype, notably two split-coil pickups with full-time active preamp. The CLF-75G1 prototype was made with the idea that it could be th
Date: 02/01/19
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Spent some time with the Sunburst Espada proto
Spent some time with the Sunburst Espada proto and I just get these great vibes. I swear it’s like it was supposed to happen, and happen at this time. I’ve had a really great week, and thanks for geeking out with me in CLF land!
Date: 02/01/19
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Danish Pete and The Captain from Andertons Music Co
This Danish Pete and The Captain from Andertons Music Co. absolutely tripping in Leo’s lab. Get on the Andertons YouTube channel and watch them, me, Johnny and Dave Brown from G&L Custom Shop. The Anderton’s crew is still kinda new with G&L so I w
Date: 02/02/19
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test fitting Espada pickguard and control plate shapes cut by laser from pickup fiber
January 3, 2019: test fitting Espada pickguard and control plate shapes cut by laser from pickup fiber. No, there shouldn’t be a slot for a blade style pickup selector. I forgot to explain to engineering that Leo’s 1969 drawing shows two holes in the cont
Date: 02/03/19
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first little batch of Espada control plates cut
Johnny has the first little batch of Espada control plates cut. The circled hole needs opening up a tiny bit and the mounting holes need to be countersunk. We’ll take care of that stuff then drop them off with Vince to get chromed.
Date: 02/04/19
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Leo’s dad Monte Fender
February 1951: Leo’s dad Monte Fender outside the old the Pomona Street building.
Date: 02/04/19
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Did you get my fax?
Did you get my fax?
Date: 02/04/19
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‘87 Skyhawk hanging out with the ‘18 Skyhawk
Patrick’s ‘87 Skyhawk hanging out with the ‘18 Skyhawk that sorta lives in the lounge.
Date: 02/05/19
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G&L Custom Shop build this Skyhawk
Johnny and I had G&L Custom Shop build this Skyhawk for our “Japanese brother” Mako Yamano of ???? / yamano music. Mako-san visited us here in the shop during NAMM and we surprised him with this awesome Skyhawk. Check out the logo ghosted in: it’s sub
Date: 02/05/19
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-1
I’ve gotta give props to G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk so awesome.
Date: 02/05/19
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-2
I’ve gotta give props to G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk so awesome.
Date: 02/05/19
Views: 377
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-3
I’ve gotta give props to G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk so awesome.
Date: 02/05/19
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-4
I’ve gotta give props to G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk so awesome.
Date: 02/05/19
Views: 413
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-5
I’ve gotta give props to G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk so awesome.
Date: 02/05/19
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-6
I’ve gotta give props to G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk so awesome.
Date: 02/05/19
Views: 436
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-7
I’ve gotta give props to G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk so awesome.
Date: 02/05/19
Views: 348
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-8
I’ve gotta give props to G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk so awesome.
Date: 02/05/19
Views: 362
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-9
I’ve gotta give props to G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk so awesome.
Date: 02/05/19
Views: 372
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G&L Custom Shop for making this Skyhawk-10
Date: 02/05/19
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The Espada mule had fuzz before it even got to the fuzz pedal
The Espada mule had fuzz before it even got to the fuzz pedal. Ok, I realize that was lame, but I got this far so here ya go. ; )
Date: 02/05/19
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Taking this ‘87 ASAT out for a drive-1
Taking this ‘87 ASAT out for a drive.
Date: 02/06/19
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Taking this ‘87 ASAT out for a drive-2
Taking this ‘87 ASAT out for a drive.
Date: 02/06/19
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Vintage Windex in the lab-1
Vintage Windex in the lab. I am known to have a thing for Windex, so this was a pleasant surprise. I guess it’s been hiding on this bench truss and I just didn’t notice.
Date: 02/06/19
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Vintage Windex in the lab-2
Vintage Windex in the lab. I am known to have a thing for Windex, so this was a pleasant surprise. I guess it’s been hiding on this bench truss and I just didn’t notice.
Date: 02/06/19
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Vintage Windex in the lab-3
Vintage Windex in the lab. I am known to have a thing for Windex, so this was a pleasant surprise. I guess it’s been hiding on this bench truss and I just didn’t notice.
Date: 02/06/19
Views: 363
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They could be pharaohs
They could be pharaohs.
Date: 02/06/19
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