G&L Past and Present: 45th Anniversary Guitars & Basses

[@sweetwater]

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[@matta.4816]

I had the opportunity to tour the G&L facilities several years back and they were extremely kind and gracious with their time. I’ve only purchased G&L electrics since then. Much love for this company. They really do care about their product’s quality.

[@bks252]

Man, what a fascinating interview! I knew bits and pieces of the story but that was incredible. I sure hope this video is saved forever. I have a 1983 MusicMan Stingray bass that will never leave my family. It was a gift to me from my wife when we were pretty poor. Don’t know how she was able to pay for it but she did. I also have a 2001 G&L Legacy HD. Have the G&L hand wound single coils and a JB in the Bridge. That bridge and trem system is the best. I have a 2004 G&L Will Ray Special which is an ASAT body with hopped up Z coil pickups, swamp ash body, b bender and skull inlays. It’s the most beautiful guitar I own and then had to have the ASAT Bluesboy. I love everything Leo did from Fender all the way to G&L. I even named my dog Leo. A little much but it’s ok! Thanks for this incredible video and thanks to MusicMan and G&L for fabulous musical instruments!

[@lance134679]

I've listened to the brothers' stories about G&L and Leo Fender a few times before, but I never get tired of them. They seem to have at least one thing I've never heard before every time. Great guitars, great company.

[@whatthediddlyyoutuberino1359]

In my quest for TOAN, I came across G&L during Baroness’s Purple promo videos. I found an asat bluesboy in blueburst and purchased it immediately. During COVID, I sold it. When things calmed and I got promoted at work, I went looking for a similar ASAT, and, lo and behold, my exact guitar was for sale by someone else. I snatched it up immediately and plan on keeping it forever. It’s got some mojo to it I can’t describe. Love G&L instruments!

[@landonbailey]

Blue is always best!

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

So nice!

[@bkmeahan]

I've got an Espada which is an amazing guitar along with several others and as soon as the UPS guy shows up today I'll have an SC-2. Every video with these guys, I am in awe of how they are so committed to the Legacy of Leo and how they want to continue his legacy. Their dedication and commitment to Phyllis Fender is heartwarming as well.

[@GL_Guitars]

Thanks to Don and Sweetwater! - Dave & John

[@sweetwater]

😎👊

[@timchalmers1700]

I love my G&L ASAT Classic Tribute thinline which I bought from ... Sweetwater !! I ordered it when I saw it on the Sweetwater website because I thought it looked like it might be a special Sweetwater run. Whether or not it was a special run, it sounds and plays fantastic.

[@robertpurdy4452]

I'm playing my lefty G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Buesboy as this wonderful interview plays. The neck on it is so comfortable. I might splurge on an American model since I love mine so much. Thank you for the interview.

[@stratolestele7611]

Just happen to have my Fullerton Deluxe ASAT resting on my leg right now. Best Tele I've ever played or owned. A few years ago, I was trying, once again - in vein, to 'thin the herd', and put up one of my EBMMs for sale. Instead of selling the Luke 3, I ended-up accepting a trade and got a sweet Fullerton Deluxe Legacy as well as a Gretsch 6120. Love that Legacy as much as my ASAT. G&Ls are absolutely fantastic instruments. Great interview!

[@geekguitars]

4 out of my 5 basses are USA G&Ls. Probably the most overlooked and underrated guitars EVER!!

[@KarlAbroad21]

You own 4? I hate you, lol. I have one, and she's my baby. A 1981 L-1000. I agree 💯.........so overlooked and underrated

[@brandonpoole1670]

Recently acquired a Fullerton Deluxe ASAT Classic Custom and I’m in love. My next guitar will most definitely be another G&L, probably a Fallout.

[@bkmeahan]

The Fallout is a great guitar. Unlike anything else in the lineup and incredibly versatile. I love mine.

[@JMal883]

Get a Fallout its amazing, great range of tones from jangly indie to full on grunge.

[@JMal883]

Great video. I love G&L’s, have four Tribute Series, absolutely amazing guitars for the price, even at twice the amount I would still say that. One day I will get a US made G&L, again quality for price can’t be beaten.

[@DaveMcCall]

I had a Tribute L-2000 and a California L-2000. If you put the same strings on them and blindfolded me, I wouldn't be able to tell them apart. They have exactly the same feel and tone. It helps that the MFD-equipped Tributes use the same American-made electronics as the California made models.

[@Mahdi_ddA]

Woow amazing really 😊😊guitars and basses i love this video its amazing really ❤❤🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@CameraLaw]

For what it’s worth, Don Carr sold me on a Comanche when G&L first came on board. Took a while, stewing in my brain to make the leap of faith. Just pulled the trigger on Black Friday prices. And wow oh wow. She’s a stunner. Thanks to all involved.

[@Verfin_Dima]

G&L ❤

[@joshoptical]

Breaking Don’s string on a V style at Sweetwater was a highlight of my employment there. He was as cool about it as you’d expect.

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

I certainly do not need another guitar but I surely do love that sapphire blue!

[@Ryan-Hall]

I got a G&L 80's model not sure year, had to make house payment!! Anyways, it was S-500 and Rosewood Fretboard, I think that the pickups were adjustable so they had Allen head screws in the pickup as the magnet poles! Loved that bridge, color was a darker maroon color with a black pick guard, but I ONLY have a ASAT Blues boy thinline semi hollow really like it but want to put in a better Neck Humbucker pickup. Hoping to buy a S-500 or New Espada or. Comanche. Thanks G&L. For keeping the line going🙏❤️🤘🎸🤠 Your Music-In-Law

[@DaveMcCall]

I have an L-2000, an SB-1, a Comanche, and an ASAT Special. They're all outstanding and I've got almost all the basses covered. I just need to get a Doheny to round it out.

[@x2mars]

Nice color

[@HRHPOW]

Don Carr is the bomb. I love you Don. If I we visit Sweetwater can we meet you? Like I know you would, but meaning are you there alot?

[@bmstylee]

A buddy of mine has an LB2500. Swamp ash and translucent green. Bought new about 20 years ago. It's the only bass I've played that matches my custom ones. We have an agreement. If something happens to the other I get the G&L and he gets my custom Carvin and Kiesel basses.

[@buck7477]

What if I want a super distortion in the bridge? I don’t see how that’s possible with those crooked pickups. I don’t want a Geetar that I can’t upgrade pickups if I want to. Did Leo Fender create those crooked pickups?

[@YOUTUBEOBWAYJACOBGASTON0800]

THANK YOU MR.CARR,FOR REMINDING,HE OBWAY GASTON Y HE BECAME ENTER"REST IN G&L GITARS, THE ZIGZAG PATTERN PICK UPS ARE SONICALY AND AS"STETECLY ENTER"RESTING,AND ALSO GOOD FOR ENTERMEEDIYAT AND ADVANSD GITARSTRING MEWZISHANS🎶🎶🆘🆘

[@waynegram8907]

Leo fender made an active preamp circuit that took 6 AA batteries in 1965? For which guitar before CBS

[@jaymelynnmcintyre8574]

Show the bench !!

[@michaelblaney4461]

Please say they will make a L1000 bass!

[@Taldaran]

Sadly I remember when standard G&L guitars were affordable.

[@brentolsenthanksformaking2528]

Thank you Romans 10:9-14❤

[@AdrianCummings-r2d]

Those pickups talk about fugly

[@stratolestele7611]

Ignorant and disrespectful comment. 👎

[@AdrianCummings-r2d]

@stratolestele7611 lol well they don't look great especially on the strat style

[@DaveMcCall]

Individually adjustable pole pieces in the MFD pickups let you perfectly balance the output from string to string, regardless of which strings you put on it. It's a pretty cool feature that is incredibly rare among pickups.