Leo Fender and the Birth of the G&L Broadcaster/ASAT - Ask Zac 188
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Ever wondered how Leo Fender came around to making the G&L Broadcaster after a decade of Music Man guitars, and the early G&L designs with active electronics and too many knobs and switches? The truth is better than fiction here, and you're going to love to hear what motivated Leo to return to his roots, with a twist to save his pride. I also share the story of the early G&L ASAT I use in the video that was formerly owned by John Jorgenson and is now in the possession of Brad Paisley.
Gear used:
1987 G&L ASAT formerly owned by John Jorgenson, now owned by Brad Paisley
Strings:
EB 10-46
Pick:
Pick Boy Small Jazz, Tortoise Shell, 1.00mm
Effects: Boss DM-3
Amp:
1964 Vox AC10.
#bradpaisley #gandlguitars #johnjorgenson
What a wonderful presentation. I don’t think I ever heard the Jeff Ross story with what must have been a G&L F•100 guitar. Thank you, Zac! - Dave McLaren
Yes. The F-100. I agreed with Leo. It was a sophisticated, powerful instrument. I love mine.
Love the stories. Dave - You were walking through the old Sam Ash on 48th Street in NYC (formerly Manny’s) around 2005 and recommended I buy the blond 1988 Leo sig ASAT that I was playing. Gave me your card. I had been dating that G&L for weeks but didn’t have the scratch. Two babies at home, etc. After years searching, I found the same model again and now we’re inseparable...except for my other G&L. Cheers.
@@louisvandenberg2153The F-100 is still one of the best electric guitars I know. I've had mine since the early nineties.
I also love my new Stingray 2. Such versatile guitars!
I was at the (I believe it was) 1981 NAMM show, at the G&L "hospitality" suite (Inn At The Park?). Anyhow, I was playing a guitar and didn't see that anyone was watching me. I looked up and there was Leo Fender listening to me. He said "Very nice, young man". My mind was cancelled out. There is the man...THE man...without him, there IS no Jimi or Eric or Ritchie or anyone. Talk about star-struck! What an honor, and what a compliment. I'll never forget that. Thank you for everything, Leo.
Cool story but guitars are Just tools man. That’s like saying a carpenter couldn’t exist without Stanley or Crapsman (as I like to call it). The art would’ve sounded different but the art would’ve existed. I love Fenders though. Strat and Tele can make any music I want to make. Strat is enough really.
I am a lifelong diehard fan of Fender guitars and amps, but Jimi, Eric, Ritchie would definitely have existed without them: they could play any guitar, and in effect never limited themselves to Fenders.
However, Charlie Christian and beyond him modern jazz guitar would not have existed without the Gibson ES-150 .
To me, Fender’s most important breakthrough is the electric bass guitar.
@forester057 stop being negative without reason. What us the purpose or additional boost gained in anything you said? None is the answer. You simply wasted everyone's time to be a dick.
@@caiusmadison2996 = Well said & such a hilarious riposte - (& thanks for making me laugh !)
Great story, couldn’t imagine meeting Leo.
Love G&Ls. Great story. Leo never stopped innovating. Truly an American legend.
I floated all over the G&L plant in the 90's,hand cut the first "F" hole and was involved in the LB100 bass and Legacy hard tail, add to that , all the tooling I made,............amazing
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I'm confused too. Are you saying you were a genius who made a lot of the tooling, or that it was a cool place to work?
@@plane_guy6051 I was just a machinist that had alot of hands on experence with guitars ,and was by no meens a genius by any stretch
Me and my wife almost teared-up at how sweet a thing you did for your old college buddy, Zac. That instrument has some road tales.
For those who do not know, G&L offers 2 types of MFD pickups - regular and jumbo. The regular pickups, found in the "ASAT" (and a couple of others), are closer to tele pickups, while the "jumbo" MFD (the ones in the this video's guitar) are found in the Asat Special (and a couple of others). The jumbo MFD have the sound Zac is discussing. This is "current production" info - it may have been different back in the '80s-/90s.
It's great to hear some of the back stories and the history of Leo and his guitars. I was born about a 20-minute drive from Leo's shop while he was developing the Strat (1953). These episodes are always enlightening, and entertaining.
Wow! Did you ever stop by Leo's shop back in the day?
I rode my bike by there a few times on my way up to the Brea foothills back in the 60's. Shoulda, woulda, coulda!@@rosewoodsteel6656
My grandfather worked as an engineer for Leo. He taught my father to solder working on Strat prototypes. My aunt still has one, it was in the Fender museum in Corona for years. I’ve heard some fun stories about Friday night testing in Newport Beach.
I got a black 86 ASAT in college- saw an ad at my local guitar shop and took all my money in the world and got it for myself that Christmas. made the mistake of selling it some years later. during the pandemic was able to track down an identical one and bought it as quickly as I could. not only does it sound awesome, it takes me back to those college days where I had no money to do anything other than play my guitar with all my spare time. thx for this episode- great story.
I recall the only colors in the brochure were classic sunburst, black, and white.
We all regret having to sell what are important to us because of circumstances. And still get totally P*$$ED off every time we think about what "life" forced us to do. I'm just glad you could find something that was close enough to what you had to sacrifice.
Scott, are you still pining & searching for your original, or are you OK with everything now. Your story reminded me of an old Fender Mustang I needed to sell before I got married. I think of that Sonic Blue Baby every single day...
I was a G&L dealer in the 2000s. It's easy for instrument dealers to become jaded, but there were two brands where every instrument made me sad to see it go while happy to put it in the hands of its new owner-Larrivee and G&L. We actually had a silver sparkle ASAT that we kept in the store for about a year before letting go of it-what a damn fun instrument it was. Damn, I'd sure love to have that guitar back.
I'm not much of a player, but apparently I have good taste, as I own a G&L Asat, a G&L Doheny, and a Larrivee D-03 acoustic!
I tried to buy a brand new G&L ASAT from our local guitar shop in the early ‘90s. Every one we pulled off of the wall had issues. First one had microphonic pickups. Second one had a dead neck pickup. Third had razor sharp fret ends, and lousy fretwork in general. First impressions……
@@reddsshaker3477 By the time I was selling them, they were the only US guitars that arrived set up well from the factory; I guess they took some time to figure it out. The only other brand that was a well sorted-out was...wait for it...Samick. I dropped Fender in 2002 because of the absolute shit QC.
Welcome to the BBE-era of G&L. Leo would not be pleased nor positively impressed. Dale Hyatt sure wasn’t.
My dad and his buddy were huge G&L collectors back in the day, my dad had the only two lefty Broadcasters, and they had I think 3 of the Interceptors, and they managed to find me one of the original 12 test runs they did for the silver sparkle finish on the Asat. Between the two of them, they've played a lot of different guitars over the years, but they still stand by G&L.
I'd love to play any lefty I can get ahold of.
Zac Childs.
The greatest American story teller that ever lived😊
He's the Garrison Keillor of the guitar.
How can he be? There aren't jump cuts in between every 5 words!
A great analysis of these guitars from G & L. Back in July 1993, Guitar Player did a "Gods of the Telecaster" issue. There were reviews of all manner of Teles but the magazine asked the reviewers to nominate the guitar they most liked and it was the ASAT Classic that was chosen from the many that were given the top scores. I decided to get one and finally bought one at Manny's Music in 1995. A friend of mine who has played Teles and Esquires since the early 60s has always said it is the perfect Telecaster style guitar from his many years of experience. For some odd reason, these guitars never generated the following they deserved, which is a shame.
I fondly recall that GP issue, after reading that Tele shootout I ended up getting 2 ASAT Classics later on, great guitars! I wish I still had them now.
G&L are still selling. I see people playing them all the time.
@@TexanUSMC8089I have 3. ASAT Tribute Classic, Fullerton Deluxe S 500, Legacy USA. I luv all three. I had a George Fullerton Signature with the V cut maple neck. Sold it years ago in a moment of weakness. Wish I still had it. Great guitars.
Found a Broadcaster a few years ago, had the little tag in the neck pocket signed by Leo. The pickups were ridiculously hot. Interesting and rare guitars.
I've known Jeff Ross since the late 70s when I managed a small music store that Jeff gave lessons at. He has always been a Tele guy. He's one of the best at Tele/Steel guitar bends. He later became Leo's favorite demo man at the G&L NAMM booth. That is not the only guitar given to Jeff by Leo that was stolen. Leo also gave Jeff an early 50s Tele which was stolen out of his car. Great review on the history of this guitar.
I wonder if these thieves stalk musicians or are friends of the workers at these places who steal these instruments?
Through the decades we hear almost every musician talk about stuff people stole when they were on tour etc
@@colinfarel probably friends of people with passes who work on some low level jobs, which is how they get past security at shows.
Of course most of these people are dirt low scum bags which is why they just go along with what ever opportunistic thievery their friends come up with.
Yes, thieves stalk musicians at shows. It's very common in Nashville.
Strange, I was wondering why I was notified of this last comment, as I don't see a message of mine herein. That was untill I recalled I did post a comment, only it got deleted.
It wasn't political or dark humoured, so I don't think youtube deleted. Strange, very strange.
Steve Jones from the sex pistols ripped off all kinds of gear from the Hammersmith Odeon in London. Pretty much all of the equipment on never mind the Bollocks or any old sex pistols footage was hot. That's why him and Paul Cook started a band. The fender super reverb that he used was stolen from Bob Marley. I am from the Detroit area and have a older friend that used to steal equipment from Cobo Hall all of the Time. He has a hagstrom Swede that was stolen from Bob Seger. One of Frank Zappa's gold too Les Paul's that was stolen in the 70's just sold at auction in the UK. It is very common for equipment to be stolen. @@colinfarel
Wow! You outdid yourself on this story Zac. I was really wrapped into hearing this as you progressed. Thanks for sharing your insight with us common folk. If it wasn't for you, we would hardly ever get the kind of insight to country music and the business the way that an insider can tell about it. Once again, greatly appreciated, fine, fine job sir!😅 Ooooo, I almost forgot, thanks for explaining the name ASAT. I have always wondered where that word came from. I never thought about it being an acronym.
Absolutely fascinating! I remember reading an article in the early 90s about Carl Perkins in some guitar magazine. He was holding this black guitar that was shaped like tele, but wasn't a Fender. I didn't know until much latter that is was an early G&L Broadcaster! He played that guitar exclusively for the rest of his life and was rarely seen without it in photos.
Indeed. GFTPM Classics VI is the mag/issue that contain that photo & interview.
Thanks for this, I’m a longtime G&L fan and appreciate the history lesson. Love the story about the JJ guitar going to Brad. My brother was Desert Rose Band’s road manager from 1988ish-91 and I saw them several times. I recall when he mentioned John was having trouble keeping his vintage Vox AC30s up and running on tour and that a tech he knew in LA was building him a more roadworthy take on a Vox. These new amps worked out and were eventually commercially released under the name ‘Matchless”..
After DRB I followed John to the Hellecasters, saw them live twice-something I now consider fortunate as they toured relatively little. I also went to an artists performance /personal appearance at a local music store where they played a few things from their just released first album ‘Return of..”, told stories and answered questions. It was sponsored by G&L guitars. Looking back it was kind of priceless, a group of 10 or 15 of us tele freaks getting to talk to JJ, Jerry and Will and listen to them do some amazing playing over rhythm tracks from the album.
Afterward I went into the store’s showroom and played my first G&L. I didn’t buy the ASAT Classic i demoed that day but I did buy different one not long after. I still have it.
Leo is a great inspiration. He's clearly proud of his work and knowledge to the point that he'll get mad if you mock him. But he's still humble enough to acknowledge when something is wrong. Admit the problem and solve it. We can apply that to anything in our life.
Excellent video Zac! I love learning about G&L and anything about Leo Fender. I absolutely love G&L. I always thought of G&L as the genius of Leo Fender unleashed. The ASATs for me always embodied everything the tele could have been but never was.
What a wonderful backstory to the beginning of G&L and a sweet story of John passing his guitar on to Brad. Its nice to hear that Brad wanted you in the photo.
I had an endorsement with G&L in 1990 and Dale Hyatt treated me like a star instead of some podunk kid from New Hampshire. He was a very nice man and I will always treasure that experience.
You’re a lucky guy. I would have loved to have met Dale. He made G&L shine. There’s a NAMM interview with Dale from 2007 detailing his life & experiences. It’s not on YT. Just google Dale Hyatt NAMM Interview & click on Full Interview.
There’s also a G&L factory tour guided by Dale on YT posted by the band, Band of Susan’s from 1988. Its kind of erratic but its a cool snapshot in time & gives great insider’s look to the original G&L factory & its operations. Sounds like you were there & probably more than once but thought you might dig seeing it nonetheless.
This is a great channel, never miss an episode
What a great story to be part of. Thanks for sharing it. You've had some wonderful blessings in your life.
Beautiful, multifaceted story. Thank you.
Zak I always enjoy each episode, they are always, historical, technical, informative in all areas and generally pleasurable to watch. I look forward to each new episode. Thanks 👍.
I absolutely love stories about Leo and all the pioneers of the guitar industry. Thanks so much for showing us that tele and it's history... really enjoyed it !!!
Really enjoyed this one. Always love learning the history behind the guitars. To be honest, I knew very little about G&L, so this video really taught me a lot about the company.
This is the first video of yours I've ever watched and I've gotta say, you're an excellent storyteller. I'm really looking forward to your next videos and I'll be happily watching your back catalogue in the days to come. Cheers.
Love this channel for keeping these stories alive.
Thanks Zak-
A wonderful back story presentation. I bought an ASAT Special in 2002 and still have it to this today.
I have that exact guitar as an ASAT and have loved it for more than 30 years. Great story Zac.
Leo’s story is just so amazing. His guitar and amp designs are going stronger now than ever. RIP Mr, Leo Fender. You changed and molded the music industry like no other. I’m happy to have owned an original 1950’s era Strat. Good job on the story thumbs w!
Zac, that is probably the coolest video I've ever seen on YT. What a wonderful back story behind that guitar. Thanks for that.
Love my G&L’s, happy you’re giving G&L a little time of the day. Great video Zac.
This is my favorite video you’ve made so far, thanks what a terrific story
I have only watched a few of your episodes and have enjoyed them all. Seeing this today has entertained and informed me. I am now a big fan. Thank you for your research and for sharing these stories.
Great video and story, as ever. Thanks, Zac! My uncle had what must have been a pretty early ASAT when I first started playing. Even back then, I never had much interest in it. He and the guitar are gone now, but at least you have helped me learn to appreciate it. RIP Leo. RIP uncle Pete.
You are a great story teller Zac! I particularly liked this episode since I have been a huge John Jorgenson fan since the Hellecaster days. I liked how you seamlessly wound the Jeff Ross story all the way from the beginning through the presentation of the guitar to Brad! Oh, the opening where you were playing the ASAT, that last little flurry of licks you played caught my attention!!! I really enjoy this show and the entertaining guests you have on TruTone Lounge! You add a lot of value to the world of guitar!
What a fantastic tribute and oral history bringing full circle the kind of love only hard core musicians will ever appreciate. You sounded like you were getting a little choked up there by the time of the Paisley celebration (got me too). I felt the heart in that terrific story.
This was a great one Zac, thanks!
I have been waiting for the G&L episode for years. Thanks so much Zac
I stumbled upon your channel and as a guitarist I'm Uber stoked I found your spot.. gratitude for the history the love and journey of guitars and the musicians that they influence..
Thank you for this great Leo Fender history lesson. It was also nice to hear something about your history. I had no idea who you were, other than just another youtube blogger until now. I bought a G&L ASAT Deluxe last year, and I love it. It is my favorite guitar right now.
Such a great story, WOW...the history....! Thank you for sharing Zac!
Another great episode! Loved the history of G&L and that guitar. Thanks so much!❤
This episode was WONDERFUL! 👏🏻
Really appreciate the further background and depth you provided on the history of G&L. Owned an early 90's ASAT special and have to say that no other manufacturer offered equal build quality at that price point.
He was stories like this are exactly why the internet is amazing sometimes. I'm so glad stories like this have ways of being told. Thank you for sharing this.
Love the G&L's. Such an underrated guitar!
Thanks, Mason!
Zac, terrific episode. Appreciate the time and effort that goes into this.
I NEVER listen to C&W but I've heard of a couple of these guys. Never the less this is a great story. That awesome guitar has never been sold only given!
What a fun video! Thanks for the great stories about Leo, G&L, and your ASAT's history.
Great story! I love listening to all the things you share about the history of guitars and the people who play them!
Maybe the best show you've done to date Zac, really great stories.
I just love that. Leo was a hero to me and it's nice the hear these inside stories documented for history. Great job Zac.
I think it’s kinda funny the Leo invented these iconic guitars, and tried improving on them through out his life, but the guitar community has always rejected any changes for the most part.
Duke Ellington supposedly used to say "'My greatest competition isn't Basie or anyone else, it's the old Ellington.” Visually speaking, the Telecaster is perfection. The guitar community is fine with tweaking the pickups, the neck thickness, and other aspects of the Telecaster, but it wants that beautiful "supermodel" look that Leo came up with in the beginning. Unfortunately for Leo, Fender owned the look (the "trade dress" as the lawyers say), and all his technical innovations couldn't buy that vibe he'd created at the start. But obviously the G&L instruments found a following, if not on the same scale.
Man! That is so cool. What a great episode. Great info on G&L, Leo, John Jorgensen and that particular guitar. I have that Austin City Limits show transferred from my VHS tape to DVD and still show it till this day. Thanks for this Zac.
What a great story! I learned a lot more than I ever knew. My second guitar was the first one I purchased myself, a 1999 G&L Legacy I was young and didn’t really know what I was buying, but all these years later, I know it was a smart choice.
I’m not a pro or anything, but the various species of MFD are the nicest sounding single coils to my ear. I have an ASAT Classic and play it every day.
Great stories in this video. G&L represents my favorite era for Leo, so it’s cool to hear that a Broadcaster/ASAT has pride of place in Brad’s studio.
The MFD pickups are great I also play them every day
I agree, I have an ASAT and as a 40+ year Telecaster guy, it is by far my favourite iteration of the platform. It never has a bad day...ever.
Own a 89 ASAT 0:37 and love it. One of the most 3D sounding guitars.
Of all my guitars this stands alone as the top of the hill. Love the neck profile, width, and radius.
Great story Zac!! Leo's designs and innovations still amaze me to this day! Thank you for this history lesson and the story of John gifting that amazing guitar to Brad!! Your stories are the reason I've subscribed to your channel!! 😀😀😀
Wow Zak you have a true gift of storytelling. Had my attention the whole time. Thank you!
I feel so privileged to be able hear these great stories, you really take us to great moments in time and touch my heart. All my friends call me JMFD but it has nothing to do with the pickups! That's a story for another time, LOL. This was a great way to start my workday. I hope you have a glorious day. Blessings to you and your family.
Wonderful story, even too short! Love your show and this one was special as I’m a fan of g&l guitars and JJ !thank you.
Easily one of my favorite Ask Zac episodes! What a great story :D
what a great episode! Incredible story!
I grew up in the 60’s and everyone had a Fender guitar and amp, including me. Leo made a huge impact on the music industry. Your story kept me captivated till the end. It’s so cool that Brad has it and cherishes it. I’m so glad you were there and was instrumental in getting Sony to get him this guitar.
What a wonderful story, masterfully told. Thanks for sharing this piece of guitar history.
Now, that was one cool story and I don't say this very often. I always wanted a Good G&L guitar but could never afford one and sure can't today as life has prevented me from ever getting one. I love their pickups and the bridge. I really enjoyed this.I love the story of Leo Fender. I am old now and will never get one but that is ok. Thanks for the story.
What a fascinating bunch of stories. Thanks for pulling this all together and sharing.
Thanks for listening
Great episode, Zac. Probably the most complete spinning of the G&L yarn I’ve heard. Answering many nagging questions. Loved it.
My Fullerton ASAT Special is my absolute favorite guitar. I was an LP-style player from about 1996 until 2011 when I bought my first Tele (a Mexican Special called the "Blackout Tele", with 3 Tele pups laid out like a Strat). In 2021 I bought my ASAT Special and haven't touched any of my other guitars since. I am actually considering selling them all, but I hold onto them just in case I need an LP or Strat-like Tele sound. My primary instrument is bass, so of course, I also have an L2000. Again, it is the only bass that I play.
G&L is truly a hidden gem in the guitar/bass world, I am definitely a fan.
What is a strat like tele sound? If you want a strat sound why not just play a strat? Genuine question. Not meant to be snarky at all.
@@OldeDog_NewTricks it sounds like a twangy Strat. I never dug the Strat tone, but dug the "quacky" sound in positions 2 and 4 that only a Strat has (just with different pups). Look up "Nashville Tele" videos, you'll get the idea.
I really only ever use that Blackout Tele for "quacky" sounds (middle/neck or middle/bridge), nothing else.
I have this guitar if only to have sounds different from the norm.
What a cool story. Thank you Zac, for sharing some history but especially of friendship, new connections born from admirations. Just so very cool.
Thank you for sharing these great stories! You play and sound great.
Fantastic story! Thanks for sharing it with us.
What a nice story and heartwarming storytelling. Thanks a lot for this!
I always wanted to get a G&L. I absolutely love Telecasters as my go to. Maybe it’s time to try one out.
It’s time 🙌
Back in 2002, I was jonesing for the Fender ‘52 Reissue Telecaster. I dropped into 48th Street Guitars (just up rhe block from Manny’s) and, to make a long story short, I walked out with a G&L ASAT Classic custom shop model. Mine has an Antique Maple neck, maple banding on the body, a white pearloid pickguard and an absolutely gorgeous hand-painted metallic swirl red finish. It is, truly, one a kind and I have the privilege of looking after it.
What a great story! Due to the algorithms of RUclips, I fell upon this as my first video. I really enjoyed the story telling and I'm looking forward to watching your other videos on the channel. A new fan.
Welcome aboard!
As collectors we love the story behind the things that we collect. Cars, guitars,art and everything else. That guitar has a great story behind it and besides it being a beautiful piece of kit. It’s got that roundabout path back to Leo fender. Very cool! Thank you for sharing that story!!
Wonderful story! Great episode!
Very cool. I’m a huge G&L fan, nice to see you feature this guitar and story.
Now that’s some great storytelling right there! Absolutely loved it. John Jorgensen is one of my favorites so Zac was so lucky to get this guitar from one of the greats for show and tell!
I don’t understand why everyone forgot about Leo and his products after he left Fender. I have a G&L ASAT and it’s a fantastic guitar
You are such a good story teller! Thank you for sharing this with us.
wow, so many layers to that story! Excellent
Another great story! You continue to outdo yourself. Keep 'em coming.
Wonderful and moving story. Thank you
Great storytelling. Thanks so much l!
Wow! Great story and told so well. God bless you and all you love Zac.
Wow.That was an Awesome story.You’re very fortunate to have been around a lot of really good players and people in general.
Wonderful episode, what amazing stories!
What a wonderful story! I loved hearing about this great adventure... with such special characters! It's really cool to see you with that incredible guitar! Thank you very much! All the best! 👏👏👏
Thank you so much!
Cheers for the Jeff Ross story! That DRB Austin City Limits episode is so great. Much like the Leo years of G&L, it marks the end of a golden era…. the whole band is superb & John’s playing showcases his versatility & that of the ASAT. Especially love the neck/body bends.
ONE OF THE BEST GUITAR-LORE STORIES EVER! Well done z!
I so enjoyed listening to this story Zac. There are many Fender lovers in the UK as you know. I have been one of those guys that in my youth pressed my nose up against the window of the local music shops, wishing that I could afford a real Fender. Alas, in the mid to late seventies, poor copies were all we (or rather our parents) could afford. I'm pleased to say things have changed over the decades and I now play and own some fine guitars. Thanks as always.
Love to hear these stories. Thanks so much for sharing the history of the guitar and the touching way it was passed on.
Glad you enjoyed it
LOVE the many stories surrounding this guitar. And I was extra-attentive because I just scored a 1997 ASAT Special in SILVER FLAKE with a matching headstock and mirrored pickguard! So I guess I have John to thank for that, too.
A wonderful story told by one of the best storytellers. Thank you!
Fantastic video! Great information and stories! Thank you.I read that Dale Hyatt worked up the Broadcaster model while Leo was on holiday. Leo was initially unhappy about the use of the old body shape but came around when the response from dealers and players was so positive (hardly surprising). Leo always studied other company's designs and often interpreted them in his own way. In the 70s/80s he was influenced by Alembic (onboard preamps), Dimarzio (ceramic pickups with adjustable poles), and Badass (high mass bridges). It's very tough for anyone that has to compete with their own (extremely successful) past!
Yes indeed. Leo also liked Dale’s ingenious scheme to use the Broadcaster name again. Leo told Dale tho he didn’t want to spend any time or $ in court so Dale devised a plan to avoid that. Bottom line, the brilliant marketing ploy made a big splash & put G&L on the map.
Fun fact, Dale & Lloyd Chewning found an old Esquire body laying around & traced it’s outline on a piece of plywood. Dale made a few slight changes to the shape… & the rest is history
What a beautiful story about you & your old friend. It doesn't get much better than that!
Great story with you, Brad Paisley and John Jorgensen! Really cool thing you helped arrange!
Thanks for sharing this little bit of history that I've been wondering about! It's also great to hear the story behind that particular guitar. I bet you could do some other great "Behind the Guitar" stories!