G&L Guitars

Leo Fender passed away on a rainy day in March of 1991, an event which shook the Music World: The father of modern music was gone. It was on that very day that Leo had completed his last prototype instrument, after which he declared to his wife Phyllis that he had given all he can to the musicians of the world.
Before his passing, he wanted to be sure that the legacy of G&L would continue to shine even brighter in the future. He knew that he must look after the people of G&L, his family, so that they would reamin secure and free to continue building the finest guitars and basses in the world.
His wife Phyllis shared his dream, and she chose BBE Sound, under the leadership of Chairman John C. McLaren, to take over the management of G&L and to expand and develop it in the way Leo would have wanted. Leo had begun discussions several years before with John, who Leo respected greatly. Leo was confident that John could make Leo's dreams for G&L's future become reality and felt he could entrust John to continue his work with G&L, in which he took such great pride. John shares Leo's vision of G&L as a maker of superb hand crafted instruments.
The arrangements were made that the ownership would be transferred to John's company, BBE Sound. George Fullerton remains as a permanent consultant, and Leo's wife Phyllis remains as Honorary Chairman of G&L - reminders to the world that the spirit and integrity of Leo Fender will continue on in every instrument made at G&L.
Today, John C. McLaren, the Chairman of BBE Sound, continues to manage G&L, while his son John Jr. is Plant Manager of the G&L Factory. John Jr. always had a deep respect for Leo and visited him regularly at G&L during the 1980s while working at Fender Musical Instruments, back when Fender was located on nearby Valencia Avenue. John's other son, David, personally oversees marketing for G&L, and he too is dedicated to preserving the memory and rich history of Leo Fender.
Today the G&L factory continues production as Leo would have wanted. His private workshop, the epicenter of his creativity, remains untouched as it was on his last day and has been visited by music people from around the world. While G&L. The people of G&L, his people, continue to build the instruments with love, dedication and great skill. In preserving the uniqueness of G&L and respecting the vision of its founder, John C. McLaren said, "G&L will always be willing to make changes. Leo Fender was a symbol of change and evolution for the benefit of musicians. But for any change that is considered, we must first ask ourselves, 'Would Leo have wanted it this way?' If yes, then we do it. If not, then we will not. We always want to feel that Leo Fender would be proud of today's G&L."
The F-100 RETURN EDITION
The G&L Custom Creations Department is pleased to announce its latest Limited Edition model, the G&L F-100 Return Edition. Just 100 of this specially numbered instrument will be offered in a rich Port Wine finish.
G&L enthusiasts have longed for a reprise of the F-100, G&L's very first guitar model, which has been out of production for more than two decades. After a lengthy development process, the Custom Creations Department proudly offers this modern-day F-100, blending the best of the original F-100 with improvements in quality, tone and feel afforded by G&L's contemporary approach to design and construction.
Introducing the Custom Creations Comanche Studio VI
Since the return of the Comanche to the line in 1998, G&L enthusiasts have longed for a reprise of the unparalleled flexibility offered by the original Comanche VI ("Comanche Six") made between 1988-1991. The moment has finally arrived: G&L’s Custom Creations Department is pleased to introduce the G&L Comanche Studio VI.
In the Comanche Studio VI, the G&L Custom Creations Department has married the tonal flexibility of the original Comanche VI with the familiar shape and comfortable feel of today's Comanche, crafted in two stunningly beautiful finish combinations. Just 50 of each combination composes this Custom Creations Special Build run.
Orders will be taken on a first-come first-served basis, so please contact your G&L dealer right away to secure your order before the entire run has been allocated.