The man is gone, but the spirit lives on.
Leo Fender - 1909-1991
Do you know about G&L Guitars? If you play electric, you should!
The "L" in G&L is Leo Fender. He started the company in the late 1970s after famously selling his original company to CBS in 1965. Leo Fender passed away in 1991 but before his death he arranged for the operation to be overseen by John C. McLaren of BBE Sound. Leo's wife Phyllis is the honorary Chairman of the company. G&L continues to make electric guitars and basses the way Leo Fender would have wanted them to be made - and it shows.
Ironically, after the CBS transaction, Leo Fender lost the rights to use the original names of the guitars he invented including the Telecaster and the Stratocaster. (These model names are now registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, no relationship to Leo Fender or his estate.)
So, as you browse through the impressive instruments below, keep this in mind: If you're thinking Telecaster, look at the G&L ASAT model.; if you're thinking Stratocaster, look at the Legacy and S-500 models. Either way, you'll be impressed by the quality and playability.
We think G&L guitars are superior in materials, craftsmanship and playability to today's Fender-brand instruments - at comparable or better prices! Come see if you agree.
Current Inventory - G&L Guitars and Basses
We carry two lines of G&L instruments:
The 'USA' series of guitars and basses is designed and manufactured in the G&L factory in Fullerton, California. Jump to the USA Series instruments >>>
The 'Tribute' series of guitars and basses is designed in the USA and manufactured in Asia under strict G&L quality controls, offering the intermediate player a great sounding and great playing G&L instrument at a more affordable price. SOLD OUT
USA Series Inventory
As of December 12, 2022 we have the following USA Series guitars and basses in stock or on order. Click on a model or just scroll down to see descriptions and photos of each instrument.
USA Series Guitars and Basses
Fullerton Deluxe LB-100 in Old School Tobacco Sunburst
Like very early original Fender instruments, G&L has decided to use pine in their tone wood arsenal. This new Fullerton Deluxe LB-100 features a western sugar pine body in the classic Old School Tobacco sunburst finish. The Caribbean rosewood fretboard and parchment pickguard round out the look. If you're in the market for a straight-forward, solid feeling and sounding bass, it's a great choice.
Simple volume and tone controls with a punchy split coil G&L pickup. At the moment we happen to have another LB-100 in Old School Tobacco sunburst but with an ash body and Indian rosewood fretboard. Come down to compare the two! Asking $1,699.00 in G&L deluxe gig bag.
Click here to see a short video about this guitar.
The specs:
- Made in Fullerton, CA
- Western Sugar Pine body
- Old School Tobacco Sunburst finish
- 3-ply parchment pickguard
- Hard rock maple neck
- Caribbean rosewood fingerboard
- Vintage tint satin neck finish
- Pearl dot inlays
- 34 inch scale
- 9.5 inch radius
- Medium C neck profile
- 1-5/8 inch nut width
- Med/jumbo frets
- Saddle lock bridge with chrome-plated brass saddles
- G&L Alnico V split coil pickup
- One volume, one tone control
- Ultra-lite tuning machines
- G&L Deluxe Gig Bag included
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Fullerton Deluxe JB
Those who prefer a bass with a slimmer neck profile should consider the JB. Easy to wrap the hand around, the vintage tint satin neck finish enhances the smooth playability as well. Traditional look on this one with the 3-tone sunburst, Caribbean rosewood fingerboard, and tortoise pickguard. Blend the two pickups together using the dual volume controls, another classic offering from our friends at G&L. $1,699.00 in deluxe gig bag.
Click here to see a short video about this guitar.
The specs:
- Made in Fullerton, CA
- Western sugar pine body
- 3-tone sunburst finish
- Tortoise pickguard
- Hard rock maple neck
- Caribbean rosewood fretboard
- Pearl dot inlays
- 34 inch scale
- 1-1/2 inch nut width
- Medium C neck profile
- Vintage tint satin neck finish
- 9.5 inch radius
- Med/jumbo frets
- Saddle lock bridge with chrome-plated brass saddles
- Two G&L vintage Alnico jazz pickups
- Two volume, one tone control
- Ultra-lite tuning machines
- Deluxe gig bag included
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