G&L
Proudly Represented by Fat Sound Guitars since 1993!
Made in Fullerton, California, USA - The Birthplace of Bolt-on™
In 1965 Leo Fender sold his namesake company to CBS Musical Instruments Division, as his health had been ailing and his doctor recommended that he retire. Saddened, Leo agreed and proceeded with the sale. Under the terms of the sale, Leo would remain a consultant to Fender for 5 years, and not directly compete with Fender for 10 years. Therefore, he would not be able to own another guitar manufacturing concern during that time.
By the late 1970's his agreement with CBS had expired. Leo then decided that, with his close friend George Fullerton, they would begin their own brand of guitars and basses. Already Leo and George had patented several new designs and developed some new instruments, with revolutionary features that musicians all over the world were soon to embrace.
However, the single most important ingredients in G&L instruments are the high quality tone woods and the hand craftsmanship.
G&L begins with the finest traditional tone woods, some still obtained from sources Leo had relied upon for decades. G&L uses Louisiana Swamp Ash, not just any ash wood available. They use Northern Alder, Canadian Hard Rock Maple, Indian Rosewood, African Ebony and Mahogany. G&L has a special in-house wood seasoning facility that gradually seasons wood over many months before production.
Using only the finest available tone woods is just the beginning of a beautiful G&L instrument. Most of the production methods at G&L date back 35 to 50 years, using proven hand craftsmanship techniques pioneered by Leo. It is these time consuming methods combined with the skill and care of their musician craftsmen that make the G&L instruments the finest in the history of Leo's work. Much of the tooling Leo used in the 50's and early 60's was faithfully recreated to allow the G&L craftsmen to achieve the very high quality standard that Leo demanded, which is much of the reason his early Fender instruments are so valuable in the collector market. Clearly, G&L instruments are the culmination of his engineering brilliance and attention to detail that spanned over 50 years.
These are the guitars Leo Fender believed to be the best instruments he ever designed.
G&L ASAT Classic | Vintage White |
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| MSRP: $1750.00 | FAT PRICE: $1225.00 | AVAILABILITY: In Stock |
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Features and Specifications
Fret Dressing Perfected By The PLEK ProTo ensure all G&L USA guitars deliver the ultimate playing experience, every US-made G&L instrument has analysis and fret dressing performed using the PLEK Pro. With the PLEK Pro the end result is ideal string action for each instrument. This amazing machine first uses a calibrated index probe to scan a neck to determine curvature and the precise height of each fret, as well as the exact width of the neck at the nut. This procedure is performed while the neck is under tension to accurately simulate how the neck will respond when tuned to pitch. The PLEK Pro determines the exact amount of fret material needed be removed from each fret to achieve a perfectly level playing surface. The G&L craftsman studies the graphical and numeric data reported by the PLEK Pro then uses the software to optimize the dressing procedure for each and every neck. Now the machine is ready to begin its work. The PLEK Pro instructs its computer-controlled cutting head to level and crown the frets. Once this is complete, the PLEK Pro initializes a small, high-speed rotary mill to cut string slots to the precise depth and width for the specified gauge of each string. Finally, the G&L operator instructs the PLEK Pro to perform a post-process scan of the neck to be sure the outcome of the operations is flawless. After the PLEK Pro process, the G&L craftsman performs fret and nut finish work for a butter smooth feel and lustrous appearance. PLEK Pro Improves Quality and Consistency! |
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G&L Legacy | Sonic Blue |
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| MSRP: $1650.00 | FAT PRICE: $1149.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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Fat Sound's TakeCrafted in Fullerton, CA with equal parts modern CNC technology and hands-on, old-school craftsmanship, G&L recently adopted the tag line "The Birthplace of Bolt-On™". Very few guitars of this style more accurately represent a thoughtful evolution of Leo Fender's original, mid-century vision for the electric guitar. A large part of Leo's business philosophy was to offer a meticulously crafted, fantastic sounding, versatile and easily repaired instrument at a price the typical working musician could afford. We think it's fair to say that G&L has continued to faithfully honor Leo Fender's business model. When you hold one of G&L's guitars, play it for a while and get to know it, you realize that G&L is currently building guitars that not only offer exceptional bang-for-buck value, but that more often than not will easily hold their own in terms of fit-and-finish, playability and tone against similar style guitars costing twice as much. This guitar's gorgeous Sonic Blue finish complemented by a classic, early-60's style, 3-ply, mint pickguard and dark rosewood fingerboard is one of our all-time favorite looks. Legacy #063647 has buttery smooth playability due to an excellent neck carve with flawless fretwork (due in part to G&L's use of a sophisticated PLEK Pro machine) and a clear, bell-like tone which backs up the high level of expectation created by its pleasing aesthetics and obvious top notch build quality.. This is a fantastic guitar!! We have no doubt that Leo would be proud! Features and Specifications
P.T.B.Passive Treble and Bass Tone ControlsThese controls are dramatically more effective than standard “volume/tone/tone” setups. Treble and bass frequencies can be cut separately, effective on all pickups unlike traditional arrangements. G&L Dual Fulcrum TremoloThe Dual Fulcrum system is a simple, elegant design with silky smooth “feel” bending both up and down. The tuning stability is exceptional and string breakage is kept to a minimum due to the innovative shape of the bridge saddles. Fret Dressing Perfected By The PLEK ProTo ensure all G&L USA guitars deliver the ultimate playing experience, every US-made G&L instrument has analysis and fret dressing performed using the PLEK Pro. With the PLEK Pro the end result is ideal string action for each instrument. This amazing machine first uses a calibrated index probe to scan a neck to determine curvature and the precise height of each fret, as well as the exact width of the neck at the nut. This procedure is performed while the neck is under tension to accurately simulate how the neck will respond when tuned to pitch. The PLEK Pro determines the exact amount of fret material needed be removed from each fret to achieve a perfectly level playing surface. The G&L craftsman studies the graphical and numeric data reported by the PLEK Pro then uses the software to optimize the dressing procedure for each and every neck. Now the machine is ready to begin its work. The PLEK Pro instructs its computer-controlled cutting head to level and crown the frets. Once this is complete, the PLEK Pro initializes a small, high-speed rotary mill to cut string slots to the precise depth and width for the specified gauge of each string. Finally, the G&L operator instructs the PLEK Pro to perform a post-process scan of the neck to be sure the outcome of the operations is flawless. After the PLEK Pro process, the G&L craftsman performs fret and nut finish work for a butter smooth feel and lustrous appearance. PLEK Pro Improves Quality and Consistency! |
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G&L Legacy Rustic | Lake Placid Blue Nitro |
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| MSRP: $2891.00 | FAT PRICE: $1999.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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Fat Sound's TakeThe Rustic series from G&L brings Nitrocellulose Lacquer finishes to the G&L lineup. This traditional finish allows the guitar's tone to sound more like the wood from which it's constructed. Nitro finished guitars are allowed to breath as well as to improve with age. The finish work for the Rustic guitars is outsourced to one of the most talented guitar finish experts in the business. As a result, the aging is some of the most natural looking that we've seen. Whether you're a fan of pre-aged guitars or not you'll definitely prefer the tone of a G&L with an NC lacquer finish. G&L's Legacy single coils are chimey and sweet offering fantastic clean tones and smooth overdriven tones. This is a great looking, sweet sounding guitar with buttery playability. A prime example of the best that G&L is capable of. Features and Specifications
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G&L ASAT Classic Custom | Butterscotch |
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| MSRP: $1700.00 | FAT PRICE: $1189.00 | AVAILABILITY: In Stock |
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Features and Specifications
G&L's Magnetic Field Design PickupsThe patented Magnetic Field Design neck pickup uses a ceramic bar magnet installed underneath each coil, with soft iron adjustable pole pieces to transfer the magnetic field to the surface of the pickup. By contrast, traditional Alnico type pickups, such as used in the Legacy and George Fullerton models, use nonadjustable Alnico pole pieces leaving the only adjustment being pickup height. The Magnetic Field Design has this adjustment, but further offers individual adjustment of each pole piece, letting the player effectively adjust the output of each string on each pickup. Magnetic Field Design (MFD) yield about twice the output per wind, making the pickup quieter while allowing a greater overall output. The sound of Magnetic Field pickups is slightly warmer with a broader frequency response. |
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ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow |
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| MSRP: $1970.00 |  |
AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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SN. CLF55414 ASAT Classic Semi-Hollow in Tobacco Sunburst. Specifications:
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SC-2 Hardtail |
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| MSRP: $1300.00 | |
AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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My first exposure to G&L was a black SC-2 hanging in a small guitar shop in my college town in the mid 80's. Specifications:
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