Born from his CLF Research company founded in 1966, Clarence Leo Fender began the final chapter of his legendary career when he launched the G&L brand and instruments in 1980. Todays G&L instruments continue to be made in his historic factory on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California – The Birthplace of Bolt-on.

When did BBE Buy G&L?

November 1991 I started working at G&L Musical Instruments after we purchased the company in November 1991 shortly after Leo Fenders passing.

What does the G & L stand for in G&L Guitars?

George & Leo Founding G&L In 1980, he co-founded G&L with his old buddy George Fullerton (who had continued to work with Leo at Music Man) along with veteran Fender salesman Dale Hyatt. The company name, G&L, stood for George & Leo.

When did Fender stop making Guitars in USA?

1982 So many things had changed in the plant. 1982 - William Schultz practically shut down U.S production of Fender guitars.

What does PLEK stand for?

PLEK is a computer-controlled machine that can perform incredibly accurate scans of frets and fretboards, fret dressing and recrowns, nut and bridge cutting, and fretboard planning.