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G&L CLF Research S-500

G&L's new CLF Research S-500 is a fan-inspired “retro-futurist dream” that blends original designs with contemporary appointments

By Sam Roche published

Highlights of the guitar's spec sheet include Leo Fender's Magnetic Pickup Design technology and a comprehensive suite of switching options

Electric Guitars
The usefulness of the Bigsby vibrato extended into the era of rock music, as evidenced by the B7 on this 60s Gibson SG

Bigsby vibrato tailpiece: everything you need to know about the iconic tremolo system

By Huw Price published

Let's take a deep dive into the world of these revered vibratos, their history, and the popular mods and maintenance tips that will keep them running in perfect order for years to come

Accessories
Fender Tweed Deluxe

Top tweed: the evolution of Fender’s earliest guitar amps

By Rod Brakes published

Terry Foster, co-author of Fender: The Golden Age 1946-1970, imparts his expert knowledge on Fender’s earliest amps

Guitar Amps
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Fallout Short Scale Bass

G&L updates its short-scale bass collection with the Fullerton Deluxe Fallout

By Matt Owen published

Big bass sounds from an easy-to-play package?

Bass Guitars
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Behold Leo Fender's handmade Breadboard Bass, which he used as a "quick and dirty way to test pickups"

By Richard Bienstock published

The rudimentary bass combines Fender, Music Man and G&L design elements in one instrument

Guitar Pickups
Ernie Bal Music Man Retro '70s StingRay

Why the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay remains a top choice for countless pro bassists

By Chris Gill published

A look at the resilience of the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay bass, arguably Leo Fender's final great design achievement.

Bass Guitars
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New Book Sheds More Light on Leo Fender, 'The Quiet Giant'

By Damian Fanelli published

Books
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Ernie Ball Music Man Displays 40th Anniversary “Old Smoothie” StingRay Bass

By Guitar World Staff published

Ernie Ball Music Man offers its 40th Anniversary edition of the StingRay, nicknamed “Old Smoothie.”

Bass Guitars
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