G&L

Leo Fender has been on a constant journey for improving his guitar designs. From starting Fender Musical Instruments and creating the Telecaster and Stratocaster, to forming Music Man in the 70s after selling Fender to CBS and creating the Stingray bass. He did it all, but he felt like he never perfected his designs. With that, Leo formed G&L. He wanted to create the best, quality instruments as possible. Some of his designs included:

• The Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato that’s super-smooth and more stable.
• The Saddle-Lock Bridge that transfers more resonance to the guitar body.
• MFD Pickups which are uniquely clear, warm, expressive and wide-range.
• The PTB tone system that offers treble and bass cut for more versatility.

After Leo passed in March of 1991, his wife passed the company onto Leo's friend, John C. McLaren. Ever since then, G&L has been creating quality guitars for the everyday musician. Leo took some inspiration from previous designs and incorporated modern features. This attracted players such as Jerry Cantrell, Elliot Easton, Tom Hamilton, Peter Frampton, and so many more players. They still continue to build out of the factory on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, Califronia to this day.