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Here is some Leo Fender history for you!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by MEKer, May 21, 2017.

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  1. May 21, 2017 #1
    MEKer

    MEKer Supporting member

    May 30, 2006
    This from Guitar Player Magazine, 1981 IIRC, and has some interesting photos including Leo's first guitar. I'll try to find the rest and post the whole article if possible. Keep out an eye for it.

    EDIT: JUST GOT AND POSTED ALL 6 PAGES RIGHT HERE: Some Leo Fender history for you PART 2 --THE WHOLE ARTICLE

    (EDIT AGAIN: THIS IS FROM may 1978 ISSUE)

    Leo Fender.jpg
     
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  2. May 22, 2017 #2
    mtdkingstonheir

    mtdkingstonheir

    May 14, 2009
    In the woods
    MEKer - thanks for the post. Hope you find the rest of the article - Leo was quite an interesting man.
     
  3. May 22, 2017 #3
    punchdrunk

    punchdrunk Inactive

    Jun 22, 2013
    A true American icon.
     
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  4. May 22, 2017 #4
    Mvilmany

    Mvilmany

    Mar 13, 2013
    Upstate NY
    Leo was awesome.
     
  5. May 22, 2017 #5
    Kirk Bryant

    Kirk Bryant

    Aug 23, 2004
    Aloha, ..Or., not nearly as tropical as it sounds!
    Very cool, thanks for that and I look forward to the next installment.
     
  6. May 22, 2017 #6
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    That magazine may be at my sister's (Mom's) old house. I will look for when I visit.
     
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  7. May 23, 2017 #7
    Wisebass

    Wisebass

    Jan 12, 2017
    Lost in Space
    a real "mojopost"

    thanx a lot!!!:thumbsup:

    moio.jpg

    may the bass be with you

    Wise(b)ass
     
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  8. May 23, 2017 #8
    MEKer

    MEKer Supporting member

    May 30, 2006
    WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU FIND THAT??!!!
     
  9. May 23, 2017 #9
    MEKer

    MEKer Supporting member

    May 30, 2006
    just posted it as part 2
     
  10. May 23, 2017 #10
    MEKer

    MEKer Supporting member

    May 30, 2006
    just posted it as part 2
     
  11. May 23, 2017 #11
    MEKer

    MEKer Supporting member

    May 30, 2006
    just posted it as part 2
     
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