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1984 Cavalier-7
Apropos of yesterday’s post with the prototype angled mini-humbuckers, check out our 1984 Cavalier which has the production version of those pickups.
Date: 05/28/18
Views: 321
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1984 Cavalier-8
Apropos of yesterday’s post with the prototype angled mini-humbuckers, check out our 1984 Cavalier which has the production version of those pickups.
Date: 05/28/18
Views: 377
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1984 Cavalier-9
Apropos of yesterday’s post with the prototype angled mini-humbuckers, check out our 1984 Cavalier which has the production version of those pickups.
Date: 05/28/18
Views: 301
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test mule-1
That’s a lot of of dust from a long time in Leo’s lab. For the million times I bumble across it, I don’t recall ever plugging it in. Anyway, the interesting thing going on here is the slug pole pieces in the bridge pickup. I believe the G&L Dual Fulcr
Date: 05/28/18
Views: 301
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test mule-2
That’s a lot of of dust from a long time in Leo’s lab. For the million times I bumble across it, I don’t recall ever plugging it in. Anyway, the interesting thing going on here is the slug pole pieces in the bridge pickup. I believe the G&L Dual Fulcr
Date: 05/28/18
Views: 429
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test mule-3
That’s a lot of of dust from a long time in Leo’s lab. For the million times I bumble across it, I don’t recall ever plugging it in. Anyway, the interesting thing going on here is the slug pole pieces in the bridge pickup. I believe the G&L Dual Fulcr
Date: 05/28/18
Views: 357
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black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100-1
Dealers had some trouble distinguishing between examples like our black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100 which was passive only (no preamp).
Occasionally I might get confused and have to check the old instruction...
Date: 05/29/18
Views: 339
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black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100-2
Dealers had some trouble distinguishing between examples like our black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100 which was passive only (no preamp).
Occasionally I might get confused and have to check the old instruction...
Date: 05/29/18
Views: 407
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black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100-3
Dealers had some trouble distinguishing between examples like our black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100 which was passive only (no preamp).
Occasionally I might get confused and have to check the old instruction...
Date: 05/29/18
Views: 369
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black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100-4
Dealers had some trouble distinguishing between examples like our black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100 which was passive only (no preamp).
Occasionally I might get confused and have to check the old instruction...
Date: 05/29/18
Views: 373
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black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100-5
Dealers had some trouble distinguishing between examples like our black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100 which was passive only (no preamp).
Occasionally I might get confused and have to check the old instruction...
Date: 05/29/18
Views: 319
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black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100-6
Dealers had some trouble distinguishing between examples like our black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100 which was passive only (no preamp).
Occasionally I might get confused and have to check the old instruction...
Date: 05/29/18
Views: 338
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black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100-7
Dealers had some trouble distinguishing between examples like our black F-100 E with active preamp versus the aged natural F-100 which was passive only (no preamp).
Occasionally I might get confused and have to check the old instruction...
Date: 05/29/18
Views: 313
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member of The Doobie Brothers John McFee and session and touring bassist Pancho Tomaselli
Guitarist, producer and long time member of The Doobie Brothers John McFee and session and touring bassist Pancho Tomaselli hanging out in Leo’s office. The guys are holding our 1975 CLF Research Music Man prototypes.
Date: 05/30/18
Views: 328
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1982 S-500-1
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 357
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1982 S-500-2
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 316
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1982 S-500-3
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 380
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1982 S-500-4
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 371
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1982 S-500=5
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 377
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1982 S-500-6
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 321
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1982 S-500-7
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 411
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1982 S-500-8
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 414
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1982 S-500-9
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 317
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1982 S-500-10
1982 S-500. The original version. Clear blue over swamp ash, rosewood fingerboard. The original MFD guitar single coil pickup, clearly an evolution of a Strat pickup and showcasing his new technology. Now excuse me while I go play it for a while.
Date: 06/02/18
Views: 341
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1982 S-500 G011241
Here’s a peek under the pickguard of the 1982 S-500. It looks much like the whole body did 36 years ago, while clear coat on the rest of the body has aged making the color look more like teal.
Date: 06/04/18
Views: 365
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Quincy Snodgrass
“To Leo Fender: Thanks for favors years ago - Best Always, Quincy Snodgrass.”
Date: 06/06/18
Views: 361
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box of defective Stingray control plates in the lab
A box of defective Stingray control plates in the lab. Leo liked to analyze what went wrong so he could make improvements.
Date: 06/06/18
Views: 319
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cobbling something together to test one thing
I’ve just been cheese-grating my forearm on this rough-sanded mahogany. Well, not quite that bad, but kind of a rash. This afternoon we were cobbling something together to test one thing, then later I remembered it’s a totally playable guitar....
Date: 06/06/18
Views: 316
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1986 Skyhawk-1
Here is our 1986 Skyhawk in 3-Tone Sunburst over mahogany, ebony board and matching headstock. Imagine an S-500 of today looking like this and that’s pretty much the experience. I think George really nailed the aesthetics for this body shape, introduced
Date: 06/07/18
Views: 325
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1986 Skyhawk-2
Here is our 1986 Skyhawk in 3-Tone Sunburst over mahogany, ebony board and matching headstock. Imagine an S-500 of today looking like this and that’s pretty much the experience. I think George really nailed the aesthetics for this body shape,...
Date: 06/07/18
Views: 349
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1986 Skyhawk-3
Here is our 1986 Skyhawk in 3-Tone Sunburst over mahogany, ebony board and matching headstock. Imagine an S-500 of today looking like this and that’s pretty much the experience. I think George really nailed the aesthetics for this body shape,...
Date: 06/07/18
Views: 432
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1986 Skyhawk-4
Here is our 1986 Skyhawk in 3-Tone Sunburst over mahogany, ebony board and matching headstock. Imagine an S-500 of today looking like this and that’s pretty much the experience. I think George really nailed the aesthetics for this body shape,...
Date: 06/07/18
Views: 440
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1986 Skyhawk-5
Here is our 1986 Skyhawk in 3-Tone Sunburst over mahogany, ebony board and matching headstock. Imagine an S-500 of today looking like this and that’s pretty much the experience. I think George really nailed the aesthetics for this body shape,...
Date: 06/07/18
Views: 377
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1986 Skyhawk-6
Here is our 1986 Skyhawk in 3-Tone Sunburst over mahogany, ebony board and matching headstock. Imagine an S-500 of today looking like this and that’s pretty much the experience. I think George really nailed the aesthetics for this body shape,...
Date: 06/07/18
Views: 484
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1986 Skyhawk-7
Here is our 1986 Skyhawk in 3-Tone Sunburst over mahogany, ebony board and matching headstock. Imagine an S-500 of today looking like this and that’s pretty much the experience. I think George really nailed the aesthetics for this body shape,...
Date: 06/07/18
Views: 398
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1986 Skyhawk-8
Here is our 1986 Skyhawk in 3-Tone Sunburst over mahogany, ebony board and matching headstock. Imagine an S-500 of today looking like this and that’s pretty much the experience. I think George really nailed the aesthetics for this body shape,...
Date: 06/07/18
Views: 412
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1980 L-1000
Man, oh man, do I love our 1980 L-1000. Sunburst on mahogany with maple neck. You wunkay fans know that “OMG mode” punch is sweet.
Date: 06/07/18
Views: 330
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1977 exhibit
1977 exhibit
Date: 06/12/18
Views: 437
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early MFD pickup prototypes1
In the darkest, dustiest corner of the lab I just found a pair of these. Now, I may need more coffee but I think these are very early MFD pickup prototypes. Solid poles in Sabre covers makes me think these may be 1978.
Date: 06/12/18
Views: 457
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early MFD pickup prototypes2
In the darkest, dustiest corner of the lab I just found a pair of these. Now, I may need more coffee but I think these are very early MFD pickup prototypes. Solid poles in Sabre covers makes me think these may be 1978.
Date: 06/12/18
Views: 320
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early MFD pickup prototypes3
In the darkest, dustiest corner of the lab I just found a pair of these. Now, I may need more coffee but I think these are very early MFD pickup prototypes. Solid poles in Sabre covers makes me think these may be 1978.
Date: 06/12/18
Views: 373
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early MFD pickup prototypes4
In the darkest, dustiest corner of the lab I just found a pair of these. Now, I may need more coffee but I think these are very early MFD pickup prototypes. Solid poles in Sabre covers makes me think these may be 1978.
Date: 06/12/18
Views: 277
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‘86 Skyhawk
CLFR styling evolution. ‘86 Skyhawk, ‘82 S-500, ‘81 F-100, ‘78 Sabre.
Date: 06/12/18
Views: 484
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‘82 S-500
CLFR styling evolution. ‘86 Skyhawk, ‘82 S-500, ‘81 F-100, ‘78 Sabre.
Date: 06/12/18
Views: 350
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‘81 F-100
CLFR styling evolution. ‘86 Skyhawk, ‘82 S-500, ‘81 F-100, ‘78 Sabre.
Date: 06/12/18
Views: 328
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‘78 Sabre
CLFR styling evolution. ‘86 Skyhawk, ‘82 S-500, ‘81 F-100, ‘78 Sabre.
Date: 06/12/18
Views: 328
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SC-2-1
I just scored this nice old SC-2 from a cool guy on Reverb. The guitar is in really great shape, though it had an unfortunate body refin. That’s not a problem for me, as you might imagine. Kinda thinking about this new gold color we have here....
Date: 06/13/18
Views: 294
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SC-2-2
I just scored this nice old SC-2 from a cool guy on Reverb. The guitar is in really great shape, though it had an unfortunate body refin. That’s not a problem for me, as you might imagine. Kinda thinking about this new gold color we have here....
Date: 06/13/18
Views: 393
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SC-2-3
I just scored this nice old SC-2 from a cool guy on Reverb. The guitar is in really great shape, though it had an unfortunate body refin. That’s not a problem for me, as you might imagine. Kinda thinking about this new gold color we have here....
Date: 06/13/18
Views: 325
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SC-2-4
I just scored this nice old SC-2 from a cool guy on Reverb. The guitar is in really great shape, though it had an unfortunate body refin. That’s not a problem for me, as you might imagine. Kinda thinking about this new gold color we have here....
Date: 06/13/18
Views: 406
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SC-2-5
I just scored this nice old SC-2 from a cool guy on Reverb. The guitar is in really great shape, though it had an unfortunate body refin. That’s not a problem for me, as you might imagine. Kinda thinking about this new gold color we have here....
Date: 06/13/18
Views: 346
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SC-2-6
I just scored this nice old SC-2 from a cool guy on Reverb. The guitar is in really great shape, though it had an unfortunate body refin. That’s not a problem for me, as you might imagine. Kinda thinking about this new gold color we have here....
Date: 06/13/18
Views: 355
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SC-2-7
I just scored this nice old SC-2 from a cool guy on Reverb. The guitar is in really great shape, though it had an unfortunate body refin. That’s not a problem for me, as you might imagine. Kinda thinking about this new gold color we have here....
Date: 06/13/18
Views: 295
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SC-2-8
I just scored this nice old SC-2 from a cool guy on Reverb. The guitar is in really great shape, though it had an unfortunate body refin. That’s not a problem for me, as you might imagine. Kinda thinking about this new gold color we have here....
Date: 06/13/18
Views: 376
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SC-2-9
I just scored this nice old SC-2 from a cool guy on Reverb. The guitar is in really great shape, though it had an unfortunate body refin. That’s not a problem for me, as you might imagine. Kinda thinking about this new gold color we have here....
Date: 06/13/18
Views: 334
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Johnny’s Mustang-1
This is Johnny’s Mustang. I think it’s a ‘64 or ‘65. He got it around ‘95 from an employee here named Chris who had the guitar since he was a kid and his dad bought it for him.
Anyway, Chris had pulled the frets and flattened the...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 331
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Johnny’s Mustang-2
This is Johnny’s Mustang. I think it’s a ‘64 or ‘65. He got it around ‘95 from an employee here named Chris who had the guitar since he was a kid and his dad bought it for him.
Anyway, Chris had pulled the frets and flattened the...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 378
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Johnny’s Mustang-3
This is Johnny’s Mustang. I think it’s a ‘64 or ‘65. He got it around ‘95 from an employee here named Chris who had the guitar since he was a kid and his dad bought it for him.
Anyway, Chris had pulled the frets and flattened the...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 358
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Johnny’s Mustang-4
This is Johnny’s Mustang. I think it’s a ‘64 or ‘65. He got it around ‘95 from an employee here named Chris who had the guitar since he was a kid and his dad bought it for him.
Anyway, Chris had pulled the frets and flattened the...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 319
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Johnny’s Mustang-5
This is Johnny’s Mustang. I think it’s a ‘64 or ‘65. He got it around ‘95 from an employee here named Chris who had the guitar since he was a kid and his dad bought it for him.
Anyway, Chris had pulled the frets and flattened the...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 587
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Johnny’s Mustang-6
This is Johnny’s Mustang. I think it’s a ‘64 or ‘65. He got it around ‘95 from an employee here named Chris who had the guitar since he was a kid and his dad bought it for him.
Anyway, Chris had pulled the frets and flattened the...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 332
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Johnny’s Mustang-7
This is Johnny’s Mustang. I think it’s a ‘64 or ‘65. He got it around ‘95 from an employee here named Chris who had the guitar since he was a kid and his dad bought it for him.
Anyway, Chris had pulled the frets and flattened the...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 319
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Johnny’s Mustang-8
This is Johnny’s Mustang. I think it’s a ‘64 or ‘65. He got it around ‘95 from an employee here named Chris who had the guitar since he was a kid and his dad bought it for him.
Anyway, Chris had pulled the frets and flattened the...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 442
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C.LK.F. RESEARCH CO. tee-shirt1
The first run of CLF Research tees has arrived! We have the brown on beige ‘70s logo and the ‘60s logo on black. Go to glguitars.com
click on store then apparel. Use coupon code CLF25 to get 25% off through Friday.
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 302
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C.L.F. RESEARCH CO. Tee-shirt2
The first run of CLF Research tees has arrived! We have the brown on beige ‘70s logo and the ‘60s logo on black. Go to glguitars.com
click on store then apparel. Use coupon code CLF25 to get 25% off through Friday.
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 317
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C.L.F. RESEARCH CO. Tee-shirt3
The first run of CLF Research tees has arrived! We have the brown on beige ‘70s logo and the ‘60s logo on black. Go to glguitars.com
click on store then apparel. Use coupon code CLF25 to get 25% off through Friday.
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 357
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C.L.F. RESEARCH INC. Tee-shirt
The first run of CLF Research tees has arrived! We have the brown on beige ‘70s logo and the ‘60s logo on black. Go to glguitars.com
click on store then apparel. Use coupon code CLF25 to get 25% off through Friday.
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 393
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Our ‘78 Stingray is getting CLF mods
Our ‘78 Stingray is getting CLF mods. First thing is to solder independent leads for each coil, so we now have four leads coming from the pickup which originally had two leads. You know what that means: mini-toggles! The original control plate...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 400
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Memo is in the middle of surgery
Memo is in the middle of surgery. A CLF mod from way back is one mini-toggle for series/parallel with independent leads for each coil. On this one we’re using a 3-way mini-toggle for series/single/parallel. We will have another mini-toggle to...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 328
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We used a preamp we thought worked. It didn’t
We used a preamp we thought worked. It didn’t. We’ll sort that out tomorrow. The mini-toggles are black for parallel/split/series, red adds OMG cap for series mode, white not hooked up. Already drilled three holes this morning, so a white switch ...
Date: 06/20/18
Views: 346
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old SC-2-1
I just disassembled the old SC-2 so the body can be sanded and repainted in Pharaoh Gold Firemist, a Cadillac color option for 1973-1974. It’s sweet.
Date: 06/26/18
Views: 358
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old SC-2-2
I just disassembled the old SC-2 so the body can be sanded and repainted in Pharaoh Gold Firemist, a Cadillac color option for 1973-1974. It’s sweet.
Date: 06/26/18
Views: 335
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old SC-2-3
I just disassembled the old SC-2 so the body can be sanded and repainted in Pharaoh Gold Firemist, a Cadillac color option for 1973-1974. It’s sweet.
Date: 06/26/18
Views: 304
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old SC-2-4
I just disassembled the old SC-2 so the body can be sanded and repainted in Pharaoh Gold Firemist, a Cadillac color option for 1973-1974. It’s sweet.
Date: 06/26/18
Views: 340
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old SC-2-5
I just disassembled the old SC-2 so the body can be sanded and repainted in Pharaoh Gold Firemist, a Cadillac color option for 1973-1974. It’s sweet.
Date: 06/26/18
Views: 356
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old SC-2-6
I just disassembled the old SC-2 so the body can be sanded and repainted in Pharaoh Gold Firemist, a Cadillac color option for 1973-1974. It’s sweet.
Date: 06/26/18
Views: 401
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new finish - Pharoah Gold Firemist
I just disassembled the old SC-2 so the body can be sanded and repainted in Pharaoh Gold Firemist, a Cadillac color option for 1973-1974. It’s sweet.
Date: 06/26/18
Views: 371
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Goodbye turquoise crappy paint
Goodbye turquoise crappy paint
Date: 06/26/18
Views: 363
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sanding top
Have a bit of housekeeping in the pockets then it gets undercoated.
Date: 06/27/18
Views: 312
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more sanding work
Have a bit of housekeeping in the pockets then it gets undercoated.
Date: 06/27/18
Views: 373
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closeup of sanding
Have a bit of housekeeping in the pockets then it gets undercoated.
Date: 06/27/18
Views: 278
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SC-2 back to bare wood
Have a bit of housekeeping in the pockets then it gets undercoated.
Date: 06/27/18
Views: 357
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reissue CLF Research guitar knob
That’s a sample reissue CLF Research guitar knob. Looks awesome, so we’re gonna do a production run of them and they should be in the online store in July. I just love these things.
Date: 06/28/18
Views: 534
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December 1978 - Leo in front of Jolly Roger restaurant in Fullerton
December 1978 - Leo in front of Jolly Roger restaurant in Fullerton. I believe he used to go there often.
Date: 06/30/18
Views: 364
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Student Set, List price...$119.50
Student Set, List price...$119.50
Date: 07/08/18
Views: 374
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May 6, 1976 letter from Forrest White to Tom Walker with copy to Leo-1
May 6, 1976 letter from Forrest White to Tom Walker with copy to Leo. At that time, Music Man had been producing only amps but the Sting Ray guitar and bass were being developed at Leo’s new CLF Research building at 2548 Fender Avenue in...
Date: 07/13/18
Views: 367
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May 6, 1976 letter from Forrest White to Tom Walker with copy to Leo-2
May 6, 1976 letter from Forrest White to Tom Walker with copy to Leo. At that time, Music Man had been producing only amps but the Sting Ray guitar and bass were being developed at Leo’s new CLF Research building at 2548 Fender Avenue in...
Date: 07/13/18
Views: 333
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Got the urethane undercoat done on the old SC-2
Got the urethane undercoat done on the old SC-2. We’re going thin urethane base/color/clear and the color will be Pharaoh Gold Firemist. This is gonna look so sweet.
Date: 07/13/18
Views: 341
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The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store-1
The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store, so if you were waiting for this run use coupon code CLF20 for 20% off knobs through Friday.The coupon also works on shirts in case you still need to score a CLF Research tee.Anyway, check ou
Date: 07/13/18
Views: 411
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The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store-2
The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store, so if you were waiting for this run use coupon code CLF20 for 20% off knobs through Friday.
The coupon also works on shirts in case you still need to score a CLF Research tee.
Date: 07/13/18
Views: 398
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The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store=3
The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store, so if you were waiting for this run use coupon code CLF20 for 20% off knobs through Friday.
The coupon also works on shirts in case you still need to score a CLF Research tee.
Date: 07/13/18
Views: 468
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The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store-4
The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store, so if you were waiting for this run use coupon code CLF20 for 20% off knobs through Friday.
The coupon also works on shirts in case you still need to score a CLF Research tee.
Date: 07/13/18
Views: 362
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The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store-5
The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store, so if you were waiting for this run use coupon code CLF20 for 20% off knobs through Friday.
The coupon also works on shirts in case you still need to score a CLF Research tee.
Date: 07/13/18
Views: 465
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The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store-6
The CLF guitar knobs are in stock at the online store, so if you were waiting for this run use coupon code CLF20 for 20% off knobs through Friday.
The coupon also works on shirts in case you still need to score a CLF Research tee.
Date: 07/13/18
Views: 417
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early 1980s prototype MFD split coil guitar pickup-1
Leo’s early 1980s prototype MFD split coil guitar pickup. Note the covers appear to be fabricated from early style S-500 units.
Date: 07/14/18
Views: 370
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early 1980s prototype MFD split coil guitar pickup-2
Leo’s early 1980s prototype MFD split coil guitar pickup. Note the covers appear to be fabricated from early style S-500 units.
Date: 07/14/18
Views: 352
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early 1980s prototype MFD split coil guitar pickup-3
Leo’s early 1980s prototype MFD split coil guitar pickup. Note the covers appear to be fabricated from early style S-500 units.
Date: 07/14/18
Views: 419
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early 1980s prototype MFD split coil guitar pickup-4
Leo’s early 1980s prototype MFD split coil guitar pickup. Note the covers appear to be fabricated from early style S-500 units.
Date: 07/14/18
Views: 333
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Rhino Records LP press release
Rhino Records LP press release. I guessed the year was 1982, googled it and was right.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 320
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A pickup form for Leo Fender signature decals
A pickup form for Leo Fender signature decals.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 379
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A new CLF 2k next to Tony’s ‘81 2k
A new CLF 2k next to Tony’s ‘81 2k. You’ve heard me blather about how much I love the ‘81, but man, this new one seriously has it goin on. I feel really good about making these.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 375
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Engineering in the 1970s
Engineering in the 1970s. You make one miscalculation or just want a change, you get to do this.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 367
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The old SC-2 is now wearing Pharaoh Gold Firemist
The old SC-2 is now wearing Pharaoh Gold Firemist.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 337
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The old SC-2 is now wearing Pharaoh Gold Firemist
The old SC-2 is now wearing Pharaoh Gold Firemist.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 342
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Photo by Leo Fender of a man in a park feeding birds
Photo by Leo Fender of a man in a park feeding birds. Or whatever that is going on. October, 1982
Date: 07/25/18
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July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler-1
July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler, to Leo. On the following page Tom has questions for a GP cover story and for his upcoming 1978 book, The Guitar Book. We lost our old friend Tom earlier this year.
Date: 07/25/18
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July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler-2
July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler, to Leo. On the following page Tom has questions for a GP cover story and for his upcoming 1978 book, The Guitar Book. We lost our old friend Tom earlier this year.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 334
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July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler-3
July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler, to Leo. On the following page Tom has questions for a GP cover story and for his upcoming 1978 book, The Guitar Book. We lost our old friend Tom earlier this year.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 306
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July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler-4
July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler, to Leo. On the following page Tom has questions for a GP cover story and for his upcoming 1978 book, The Guitar Book. We lost our old friend Tom earlier this year.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 375
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July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler-5
July 24, 1977 letter from Guitar Player Magazine editor, Tom Wheeler, to Leo. On the following page Tom has questions for a GP cover story and for his upcoming 1978 book, The Guitar Book. We lost our old friend Tom earlier this year.
Date: 07/25/18
Views: 326
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Our ‘86 Skyhawk
Our ‘86 Skyhawk is fine as can be in Sunburst over mahogany.
One thing it needs is an S-500 expander switch. Fortunately, a sister model to Skyhawk, called the Cavalier, used this same control plate but with an added hole for a...
Date: 07/28/18
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SC-2 is back together-1
The old SC-2 is back together and looks great with its fresh coat of Pharaoh Gold Firemist.
Date: 07/30/18
Views: 358
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SC-2 is back together-2
The old SC-2 is back together and looks great with its fresh coat of Pharaoh Gold Firemist.
Date: 07/30/18
Views: 354
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SC-2 is back together-3
The old SC-2 is back together and looks great with its fresh coat of Pharaoh Gold Firemist.
Date: 07/30/18
Views: 362
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SC-2 is back together-4
The old SC-2 is back together and looks great with its fresh coat of Pharaoh Gold Firemist.
Date: 07/30/18
Views: 400
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SC-2 is back together-5
The old SC-2 is back together and looks great with its fresh coat of Pharaoh Gold Firemist.
Date: 07/30/18
Views: 320
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SC-2 is back together-6
The old SC-2 is back together and looks great with its fresh coat of Pharaoh Gold Firemist.
Date: 07/30/18
Views: 308
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SC-2 is back together-7
The old SC-2 is back together and looks great with its fresh coat of Pharaoh Gold Firemist.
Date: 07/30/18
Views: 308
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January 25, 1984 date stamped neck for a model in development named Innovator-1
January 25, 1984 date stamped neck for a model in development named Innovator. The Innovator body, control plate and pickguard are basically the same as Nighthawk/Skyhawk/Cavalier, but Innovator explored different pickup and switch configurations. You can
Date: 07/30/18
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January 25, 1984 date stamped neck for a model in development named Innovator-2
January 25, 1984 date stamped neck for a model in development named Innovator.
Date: 07/30/18
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January 25, 1984 date stamped neck for a model in development named Innovator-3
January 25, 1984 date stamped neck for a model in development named Innovator.
Date: 07/30/18
Views: 420
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The SC-2 is back in Leo’s Lounge
The SC-2 is back in Leo’s Lounge. Now, the second image shows my inspiration for trying out Pharaoh Gold Firemist. Not the couple, that’s a life goals deal though they appear to be living the dream. But the car, that deep rich gold is all about that 1974
Date: 08/04/18
Views: 327
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1974 luxury life
The SC-2 is back in Leo’s Lounge. Now, the second image shows my inspiration for trying out Pharaoh Gold Firemist. Not the couple, that’s a life goals deal though they appear to be living the dream. But the car, that deep rich gold is all about that 1974
Date: 08/04/18
Views: 407
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Vintage trem bar and socket in OnLine Store-1
Now that the CLF Research Skyhawk launched this morning over on the G&L Musical Instruments page, I can tell you that the vintage style CLF 3/16” press-in arm is available in the online store.
You can also get the matching CLF 3/16” arm...
Date: 08/06/18
Views: 324
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Vintage trem bar and socket in OnLine Store-2
Now that the CLF Research Skyhawk launched this morning over on the G&L Musical Instruments page, I can tell you that the vintage style CLF 3/16” press-in arm is available in the online store.
You can also get the matching CLF 3/16” arm...
Date: 08/06/18
Views: 299
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Vintage trem bar and socket in OnLine Store-3
Now that the CLF Research Skyhawk launched this morning over on the G&L Musical Instruments page, I can tell you that the vintage style CLF 3/16” press-in arm is available in the online store.
You can also get the matching CLF 3/16” arm...
Date: 08/06/18
Views: 323
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Vintage trem bar and socket in OnLine Store-4
Now that the CLF Research Skyhawk launched this morning over on the G&L Musical Instruments page, I can tell you that the vintage style CLF 3/16” press-in arm is available in the online store.
You can also get the matching CLF 3/16” arm...
Date: 08/06/18
Views: 451
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SC-2 seems happy
I think the SC-2 seems happy to look so nice in its new finish. This guitar sounds fantastic. I’m digging the maple body, and the weight isn’t bad at all, maybe 7.25 lbs.
Date: 08/06/18
Views: 364
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1984 Cavalier E-1
This is our 1984 Cavalier E, a sister model to the Skyhawk at the time. Cavalier features Leo’s Angled Offset humbuckers where the MFD pole pieces align to the strings quite well. This version has a preamp which is engaged with the mini-toggle. That’s the
Date: 08/09/18
Views: 345
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1984 Cavalier E-2
This is our 1984 Cavalier E, a sister model to the Skyhawk at the time. Cavalier features Leo’s Angled Offset humbuckers where the MFD pole pieces align to the strings quite well. This version has a preamp which is engaged with the mini-toggle. That’s the
Date: 08/09/18
Views: 309
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1984 Cavalier E-3
This is our 1984 Cavalier E, a sister model to the Skyhawk at the time. Cavalier features Leo’s Angled Offset humbuckers where the MFD pole pieces align to the strings quite well. This version has a preamp which is engaged with the mini-toggle. That’s the
Date: 08/09/18
Views: 274
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Happy Birthday to the man
Happy Birthday to the man.
Date: 08/10/18
Views: 304
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