Was G&L Leo Fender’s biggest MISTAKE?

🎸 MASTER YOUR FRETBOARD with The Fretboard Accelerator, the proven system to unlocking your fretboard in just 30 minutes a day → 🔥 Try the SBL Bass Academy FREE for 14 Days: 🚀 Get 1-1 Bass Coaching (12 Month Mentorship Program): After he sold Fender and exited his collaboration with Music Man, Leo Fender founded a brand-new company that would play host to his final electric guitar and bass innovations. Leo called G&L Guitars the best instruments he ever made – the problem was that by the time he formed his new line of instruments, his accomplishments in the music industry were already etched in the history books. Could G&L Guitars REALLY compete with Fender? In this podcast, Ian and Sharon explore the history of G&L Guitars, compare some of the company’s most popular models, and take a look behind the scenes of Leo’s private workshop in Fullerton, California! === Video Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Steve Araujo Interview 02:55 - The Breadboard Instrument 04:00 - Leo’s Laboratory Tour 05:42 - Steve’s Background 06:17 - Why G&L? 09:45 - The Tri Tone Pre Amp System 13:45 - Ian’s G&L 14:50 - The L2000 Sound 16:50 - 1951 Fender Precision Comparison 17:24 - 1957 Fender Precision Comparison 18:06 - 1968 Fender Jazz Bass Comparison 18:22 - 1978 Fender Jazz Bass Comparison 18:55 - 1976 Music Man StingRay 19:20 - Sharon’s G&L 22:01 - The Mid-range Character 22:45 - Squier Precision Comparison 24:15 - G&L Kiloton Comparison 25:11 - The Pros 28:35 - The Cons 41:34 - Is The G&L The Best Kept Secret? 45:48 - What’s Your G&L Experience? === GET MORE BASS TIPS 👇 _________________________________________________________________ 🙌 Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → 🎧 Tune in to our Weekly PODCAST → 📱 Try our free GrooveTrainer APP → ABOUT SCOTT’S BASS LESSONS (SBL) _________________________________________________________________ As the largest online bass education platform in the world, with an ever-expanding course library and 40,000 active members, Scott’s Bass Lessons (SBL) has everything you need to master the bass, all in one place. With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you’re starting out or already a professional. Try SBL Membership today! → RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST _________________________________________________________________ Catch up with SBL Content you’ve missed: ➡️ #bassguitarlessons #g&lguitars #leofender