In the late 1970s, Clarence Leo Fender† was looking forward to launching his new G&L brand featuring his latest innovations including Magnetic Field Design pickups and the Saddle Lock bridge.  Leo developed these technologies at his CLF™ Research company, and production of the new G&L instruments took place in the CLF Research factory on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California, where G&L production continues today.

The new CLF Research L-2000 is a fully modern “2k” that pays homage to its roots with classic details including the early CLF/G&L headstock and neck profile, beautifully reproduced CLF knobs and ’81 control plate, and color-coded mini toggle switch tips. Thin urethane finish choices are Candy Apple Red or Jet Black over basswood, Natural Ash, and faded 3-Tone Sunburst over Okoume.

• PICKUPS: Two G&L Magnetic Field humbucking pickups
• BODY WOOD: Swamp Ash for Natural
• NECK WOOD: Hard Rock Maple with Maple fingerboard
• NECK PROFILE: CLF/G&L 1 5/8" slim C with 9 1/2" radius
• FRETS: Medium Jumbo, Jescar 57110 18% nickel silver
• TUNING KEYS: Custom G&L "Ultra-Lite" with aluminum tapered string posts
• BRIDGE: Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles
• ELECTRONICS: Tri-Tone™ system with 3-position pickup selector, series/parallel switch, 3-position pre-amp mode switch, volume, treble, bass
• CASE: deluxe Tolex hardshell