1982 Leo Fender: How I Build Guitars. G&L Factory Tour

"Most of the things we do probably cost us more; but if it makes a better instrument, that's what we're shooting for," Leo Fender - the "L" in G&L - matter-of-factly states. And after more than 50 years of instrument (and amplifier) building, Leo's name has become synonymous with the marriage of innovation and simplicity of design.

Pictured: George Fullerton (left) and Leo Fender, the "G" and "L" of G&L, pose with a completed natural-finish S-500, their newest solidbody.

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