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elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 741
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 9:49 am:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

RIP..
white_cloud
Senior Member
Username: white_cloud

Post Number: 716
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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
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Username: southpaw

Post Number: 226
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Sad to hear but at least he left a huge positive mark on the land...may we all achieve this in our lives...Tony.

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