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 remain 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 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."

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G&L L2500 Blueburst / Rosewood

'Burst on Back', ASH Body, #10 Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Natural Wood Binding, "K' Switch Wiring Option (Series/Single/Parallel) Case. Serial # CLF063524. 10 LBS. Retail $2070

Sale $1553

G&L LEFTY SB-2 Black / Rosewood

Alder Body, Hard Rock Maple Neck, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, G&L Magnetic Field Split-Coil Humbucking Pickup in Center Position, with G&L Magnetic Field Single-Coil in Bridge Position, Case. Serial #062803. 9 LBS. Retail $1550

Sale $1162

USED / Very Good G&L L-2000 Sea Foam Green / Rosewood

Rare Early 90's, Leo Fender Signature Imprint on Top, Sea Foam Green Finish, Rosewood Fretboard, Maple Neck, Case. SN#B024165. 9 LBS.

Used Price $1499 with New Strings, Delivered 

G & L 2000 Natural / Maple

ASH Body, #7 Maple Neck with Maple Fingerboard, G&L Tri-Tone Pickups, 2-Band Active EQ, Chrome Hardware, Case. SN# CLF060106. 8 LBS. Retail $1800

Sale $1350

G&L SB-2 Tobacco Sunburst / Rosewood

#8 Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Case. 9 LBS. SN# CLF061165. Retail $1500

Sale $1125

G & L JB Fullerton Red / Rosewood

Alder Body, #8 Hard Rock Maple Neck with Rosewood Fretboard, Two G&L Vintage Style Alnico V Jazz Pickups Tortoise Shell Pick Guard, Case. SN# CLF062034. 9.5 LBS. Retail $2050

Sale $1439

G&L JB Natural / Maple

Gloss Finish, #8 Neck, 1.5" Nut Width, 12"radius, Maple Fretboard, Maple Neck, ASH Body, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Black Tolex Case. Serial # CLF063298. 10 LBS. Retail $2150

Sale $1599

G&L JB Jazz Bass 2-Tone Sunburst / Rosewood

#8 Neck (1.5" Nut / 12" Radius), Rosewood Fretboard, Maple neck, Alder Body, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Black Tolex Case. 9.5 lbs Retail $2000

Sale $1499

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G&L JB4 Jazz Bass Cherry Burst / Rosewood

#8 Neck (1.5" Nut / 12"Radius), Rosewood Fretboard, Maple Neck, Alder Body, White Pearl Pickguard, Black Tolex Case. 9 lbs. SN# CLF57753 Retail $2050

Sale $1535

G&L Comanche Guitar Honeyburst / FLAME Maple Top

Honeyburst Finish with BIRDSEYE MAPLE NECK, Schaller Locking Tuners, Dual Function Bridge, MDF Z-Coil Pick-Ups, 25 1/2" scale, 1 58" Nut Width, Case. Retail $2800

Sale $2099

JB-2 Custom G&L Bass Premier Black Burst / Maple

Flame Maple Top, Matching Headstock, Satin Neck Finish, Case. Retail $2400

Sale $1560

G&L SB-2 Green Flake / Rosewood

G&L SB-2 Bass Guitar, Green Metallic Flake ($400.00 Option) Rosewood Board, 3 Ply Black Pick Guard, #8 Neck Option (1-1/2" Nut Width) 12" Narrow C Radius, Case. Retail $1950

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G & L L2000 Tobacco Sunburst / Rosewood

Tobacco Sunburst Finish Ash  Body, G&L Tri-Tone Pickups, 2-Band Active EQ, Chrome Hardware, Case. Retail $1700

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