R.I.P George Fullerton

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Author Message elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 741 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 9:49 am:    George passed on yesterday, His contribution to the world of electric instruments will continue to bring smiles to musicians and music lovers for a long, long time. 811952 Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1709 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 10:18 am:    RIP.. white_cloud Senior Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 716 Registered: 11-2007 Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 12:02 pm:    Sad news! He was a hugely important part of electric instrument history. R.i.p. John southpaw Advanced Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 225 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 7:36 am:    Very sad news... George's contributions to Fender, Music Man & G&L instruments are many. This is a great book detailing George & Leo Fender's many decades together. http://www.amazon.com/Guitars-George-Leo-Fender-Built/dp/0634069225/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246890589&sr=1-1 Leo felt that George deserved more reconition in their later years which is why he named the company "G&L" (George & Leo), he thought it would be nice to have George's initial first since Leo's name was already world famous by then. (so goes the story...) southpaw Advanced Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 226 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 10:28 am:    Elwood, where did hear of George's passing? I cannot find anything about it on the internet. Thanks elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 743 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 12:35 pm:    There has been the same discussion at the G&L discussion board...sadly it has been confirmed by some close to him. here is my source. I appreciate your double checking, communication is essential to making life better. andbassforall Member Username: andbassforall Post Number: 54 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 1:14 pm:    Was very sad to read this. southpaw Advanced Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 229 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 7:30 pm:    Yes, Elwood, the sad news is true... I was hoping it wasn't true but you obviously heard correctly long before most people. I have been a big fan of G&L bassses for several years, I own 2 of them. There was a great old L1000 at the Chicago gathering recently... Thanks to George & Leo for the great instruments & innovations over the years. No disrespect to Alembic, apples & oranges... The best of both worlds. elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 744 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 10:18 pm:    I use my L1000 for my all purpose ax when going out, classic tones and comfy neck. G&L's may appear to be run of the mill , but every aspect of them has been well thought out, a large part due to George's genius. G&L's website has put a nice pic up on their main page to honor George. elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 765 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 12:06 pm:    here's a link to photo's of Georges memorial service...it seems it reflected the love and liveliness that defined Georges life. peoplechipper Intermediate Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 136 Registered: 2-2009 Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 11:19 pm:    Sad to hear but at least he left a huge positive mark on the land...may we all achieve this in our lives...Tony.