leo fender

  1. SBMM Ray24CA in White (Sterling By MusicMan)

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    For sale SBMM Ray24CA in White (Sterling By MusicMan)

    This is a Sterling By Music Man Ray24CA in excellent condition, strung with low tension Cobalt flats. The finish is Olympic White with tort pickguard. Includes a gig bag. I bought this used from a store and it clearly had little playtime on it as the prior owner never removed the plastic from...
    $450.00
    or best offer
  2. derick

    Leo vs. Leo: 1964 Fender Precision vs. 1980 G&L L-1000 Part I

    This is intended to be an in-depth Leo vs. Leo analysis, comparing the build details of a 1964 Fender Precision bass, and a 1980 G&L L-1000 bass, made on Fender Avenue about a mile down the railroad tracks from the 1953-1985 Fender factory on South Raymond in Fullerton, California, where this...
  3. derick

    G&L early build changeover points, Leo Fender era.

    It has been a quest of mine for years to identify and document the manufacturing changes at G&L during Leo's ownership and development of these basses. Here is my current chart documenting these changes: Approximate Changeover points to Early Leo Era L-Series G&L basses Some L-1000s from the...
  4. Empr Guillotine
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    For sale G&L Premium L-2000 (Rare Wood + Color Combo)

    DESCRIPTION: L-2000 bass designed by Leo Fender and made in Japan strictly for the Japanese domestic market as a more affordable alternative to the USA G&L products for Japanese consumers. Specs: • Swamp ash body • Trans-white finish color • Body finish: gloss • 34" scale length • Maple neck...
    $1,000.00
  5. Empr Guillotine

    No longer available G&L Premium L-2000 (Rare Wood + Color Combo)

    DESCRIPTION: L-2000 bass designed by Leo Fender and made in Japan strictly for the Japanese domestic market as a more affordable alternative to the USA G&L products for Japanese consumers. Specs: • Swamp ash body • Trans-white finish color • Body finish: gloss • 34" scale length • Maple neck...
  6. L. L. Elwood

    Sticky Neck even after 0000 steel wool...

    I have an early 80s G&L that has become my #1. However, I've noticed on gigs where I'm playing for 2-3 hours the back of the neck feels pretty sticky about 1/2 way through the gig. I don't have super sweaty hands or anything.. It's a pretty typical early 80s (1983) high gloss maple neck...
  7. G&L 1987 SB-1, USA, tobacco burst/maple, G&L OHSC
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    For sale G&L 1987 SB-1, USA, tobacco burst/maple, G&L OHSC

    Selling my 1987 G&L SB-1 with Leo's signature on the original paddle headstock. This is the ultimate P-bass, all original right down to the rare radio knobs. MFD pickup is absolutely amazing and the bass is in amazing condition for its age. No gouges or chips on sides or bottom, no stress...
    $1,000.00
  8. seventhsunbass

    SOLD G&L 1987 SB-1, USA, tobacco burst/maple, G&L OHSC

    Selling my 1987 G&L SB-1 with Leo's signature on the original paddle headstock. This is the ultimate P-bass, all original right down to the rare radio knobs. MFD pickup is absolutely amazing and the bass is in amazing condition for its age. No gouges or chips on sides or bottom, no stress...
  9. Geogio

    Happy Birthday Leo

    Hey looky it's a fat neck P bass!
  10. BigDrew

    The Basses of Clarence Leonidas (Leo) Fender

    I couldn't find a definitive list of the basses that Leo Fender created or was "instrumental" in creating (see what I did there?). Please feel free to edit, add or correct anything and everything you see here. I am aware that there were other "first" electric basses, but Fender really had the...
  11. TonyP-

    Live at Leo’s Lounge - G&L Fallout

    Sounds Killer
  12. G&L JB-2 Tribute Jazz Bass Natural
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    For sale G&L JB-2 Tribute Jazz Bass Natural

    Need to clear some space for other instruments in the rotation. This is one mean Jazz Bass if you’re looking for something a bit dark and articulate. A very clean Swamp Ash G&L with very minor flaws that I’ve captured in the photos below. Save yourself shipping and time if you’re interested in...
    $200.00
  13. sonojono

    SOLD G&L JB-2 Tribute Jazz Bass Natural

    Need to clear some space for other instruments in the rotation. This is one mean Jazz Bass if you’re looking for something a bit dark and articulate. A very clean Swamp Ash G&L with very minor flaws that I’ve captured in the photos below. Save yourself shipping and time if you’re interested in...
  14. sonojono

    Should You Buy A StingRay Bass?!

    Well... Should you? Considering it’s the most legendary out of the two (Fender Jazz/Precision) to own in your stable. Is it really needed in a bass players recording/gigging arsenal? In fact, I don’t recall in my years of recording or gigging for other musicians/recording engineers to have ever...
  15. B-Mac

    A mystery wrapped in an enigma

    Since I’ve joined TB I’ve noticed a strong disdain for active electronics whether or not the pups are active or passive. This especially seems true with the traditional P bass and J bass crowd. However, I have noticed that these same two groups are big fans of mm/ebmm and G & L basses which...
  16. G&L L-5000
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    For sale G&L L-5000

    Looking to sell or trade my 1989 L-5000 in good condition. It has a few dings on the body, mainly on the back of the body. Otherwise, it’s a killer sounding p-bass. It has a narrower neck with a 1-3/4” nut, takes a little getting used to if you’re used to std fender string spacing. There were...
    $1,000.00
  17. Bassassin31

    SOLD G&L L-5000

    Looking to sell or trade my 1989 L-5000 in good condition. It has a few dings on the body, mainly on the back of the body. Otherwise, it’s a killer sounding p-bass. It has a narrower neck with a 1-3/4” nut, takes a little getting used to if you’re used to std fender string spacing. There were...
  18. shraderbass

    Wanted Looking for a pre Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre Bass neck

    I own a 79 music man Sabre Bass that has a luthier made neck. I'm looking for a replacement as it's not an original. I would love to have a maple neck but I am ok with rosewood if I can't find a maple one.
  19. bon viesta

    why do all the pictures of 50s fender p basses have larger than normal looking frets?

    i said in that old pat vegas thread i made towards the beginning of month that it looked like he had put jumbo frets on his bass, but i had considered it then, and now think it’s true currently, that maybe fender just put really big frets on their 50s p basses. go and look up “1951 fender...
  20. Fender Custom Shop ‘69 P-Bass Closet Classic
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    For sale Fender Custom Shop ‘69 P-Bass Closet Classic

    Hello TB, Up for sale is my beautiful Fender Custom Shop ‘69 P-Bass Closet Classic in 3 tone sunburst. I am the original owner. This bass has a stunning nitro finish that will deepen and relic beautifully as the bass ages. This bass is also fully loaded with blocks and neck bindings which look...
    $3,000.00
  21. TheMartianBassist

    No longer available Fender Custom Shop ‘69 P-Bass Closet Classic

    Hello TB, Up for sale is my beautiful Fender Custom Shop ‘69 P-Bass Closet Classic in 3 tone sunburst. I am the original owner. This bass has a stunning nitro finish that will deepen and relic beautifully as the bass ages. This bass is also fully loaded with blocks and neck bindings which look...
  22. USA G&L M-2500
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    For sale USA G&L M-2500

    Hello TB, Minty fresh 2016 USA G&L M2500 with a Quilt Maple top. Custom ordered. Basically new. Original G&L hardshell case, case candy, G&L folder with CoA and spec sheet all included. -Swamp Ash body -Quilt Maple top -Tobacco Sunburst w/ matching headstock -Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard...
    $1,500.00
  23. TheMartianBassist

    SOLD USA G&L M-2500

    Hello TB, Minty fresh 2016 USA G&L M2500 with a Quilt Maple top. Custom ordered. Basically new. Original G&L hardshell case, case candy, G&L folder with CoA and spec sheet all included. -Swamp Ash body -Quilt Maple top -Tobacco Sunburst w/ matching headstock -Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard...
  24. G&L LB-100 with HSC
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    For sale G&L LB-100 with HSC

    Here we have a very nice G&L LB-100 Pbass for your consideration. In fact I’m trying hard to find any dings or dents but truly can’t on this bass. Outside of a little light tarnishing on the bridge saddles A & D string fwiw and full disclosure but IM pretty sure they can be buffed out. It is in...
    $1,099.00
  25. Rapisme

    SOLD G&L LB-100 with HSC

    Here we have a very nice G&L LB-100 Pbass for your consideration. In fact I’m trying hard to find any dings or dents but truly can’t on this bass. Outside of a little light tarnishing on the bridge saddles A & D string fwiw and full disclosure but IM pretty sure they can be buffed out. It is in...
  26. Heavystringsguy

    Development of the J bass

    Howdy y'all. I've really been enjoying my P bass for all my gigs over the last year, I basically stopped playing my J (a 4 st G&L MJ-4 trib.), and recently sold it (when I started losing all my gigs due to the 'Rona). That said, I was thinking, maybe that's not my last J bass, and I started...
  27. OldFenderPlayer

    Part 2 Playin' the Bass Just Like Leo Intended

    I was pleased at the lively conversation my post on Leo Fender's intentions when he had a finger-rest installed on his basses received. Its clear there is no consensus on his true intentions, although some research on Mr. Fender and the Fender Bass show strong evidence that it was there for...
  28. 1983 Pre-EB Musicman Stingray Bass
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    For sale 1983 Pre-EB Musicman Stingray Bass

    This is a beautiful vintage 1983 Music Man StingRay Bass Guitar from the pre-Ernie Ball Leo Fender era. Sounds and feels fantastic! Just thinning the herd a bit and am more of a passive player these days. I have no idea what the markers are on the bridge or battery plate (pictured), but this...
    $1,650.00
  29. Jeffrey A-Bomb

    SOLD 1983 Pre-EB Musicman Stingray Bass

    This is a beautiful vintage 1983 Music Man StingRay Bass Guitar from the pre-Ernie Ball Leo Fender era. Sounds and feels fantastic! Just thinning the herd a bit and am more of a passive player these days. I have no idea what the markers are on the bridge or battery plate (pictured), but this...
  30. Dan Pomykalski

    What Would Leo Fender Think of Squier?

    I didn’t know what to search for, so sorry if this has been beaten to death, but what do you think Leo Fender would think of Squier? Do you think he would have gone that route had he still been running Fender? From what I’ve read about him, part of me thinks he would have been for it, but I’m...
  31. Rivoli

    1967 Fender Precision Bass Factory Gig Bag ?

    I can't seem to find any information about a OEM Fender gig bag being included with 1960s or 1970s era Fender Precision Basses. A local seller seems to have a deal on this exceedingly rare bird: Vintage '67 Fender Gig Bag Here is the text from the ad: Yeah, Yeah... I know, you can get a new...
  32. socialleper

    Find Leo: P in your ear

    You've heard of Find Waldo, well here's Find Leo. This recording is of three basses with split single coil pickups playing the same riff. They are going right to my Focusrite, no amp, and through Ableton without any EQ or processing. Only one is a Fender Precision bass, and @ $600 used, is the...
  33. rogerbmiller
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    For sale Music Man Stingray SR5 with OHSC

    For sale is my Music Man SR5 H. This is dated circa 2010 and is in excellent condition. The bass comes with the OHSC and some of the original case candy. It is in super clean condition and feels pretty light compared to all my other Stingrays. This one weighs in at only 9.4 lbs on the trusty...
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  34. rogerbmiller

    SOLD Music Man Stingray SR5 with OHSC

    For sale is my Music Man SR5 H. This is dated circa 2010 and is in excellent condition. The bass comes with the OHSC and some of the original case candy. It is in super clean condition and feels pretty light compared to all my other Stingrays. This one weighs in at only 9.4 lbs on the trusty...
  35. scubaduba

    NBD: Flamed Punch Machine

    My new G&L L2500 arrived from Fullerton and it's a beauty. These things play themselves and will punch you in the gut. Serious B string and in your face big tone. Decked out with flamed maple blackburst top over ash body. Ebony fingerboard with no dot markers. Body binding. Quartersawn...
  36. G&L L2000 Bass Leo Fender signature Early 1990's Seafoam Green
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    For sale G&L L2000 Bass Leo Fender signature Early 1990's Seafoam Green

    SOLD Early 1990's G&L L2000 Leo Fender signature model in Seafoam green. Custom factory #6 neck (1.5" nut. 7.5" fretboard radius), new bridge saddles, intonation adjustment screws and springs and the latest 1.3 preamp revision installed. It weighs 9 lbs 5 oz, has dings and scratches but it's a...
    $650.00
  37. Matt R

    SOLD G&L L2000 Bass Leo Fender signature Early 1990's Seafoam Green

    SOLD Early 1990's G&L L2000 Leo Fender signature model in Seafoam green. Custom factory #6 neck (1.5" nut. 7.5" fretboard radius), new bridge saddles, intonation adjustment screws and springs and the latest 1.3 preamp revision installed. It weighs 9 lbs 5 oz, has dings and scratches but it's a...
  38. G&L Leo Fender Commemorative 4 string
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    For sale G&L Leo Fender Commemorative 4 string

    This is Number 21 of 150 bass guitars made to honor Leo Fender’s passing in 1991. Cherry Sunburst finish, maple neck, gold plated tuners, bridge, switches, knobs and strings. Perfect condition with original case and certificate from Phyllis Fender. Great play and sound. Will ship to lower 48.
    $1,800.00
  39. scooper

    SOLD G&L Leo Fender Commemorative 4 string

    This is Number 21 of 150 bass guitars made to honor Leo Fender’s passing in 1991. Cherry Sunburst finish, maple neck, gold plated tuners, bridge, switches, knobs and strings. Perfect condition with original case and certificate from Phyllis Fender. Great play and sound. Will ship to lower 48.
  40. G&L L-1505 Made w OHSC USA made
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    For sale G&L L-1505 Made w OHSC USA made

    For sale is my gorgeous USA made G&L L-1505 with original hard case. I believe this dates to the mid to late 90s and is all original and stock. This bass is G&L's take on the venerable Stingray. It features a proprietary and powerful humbucker in the "spank spot" with P/S switch and and active...
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