A signed copy of George Fullerton’s book Guitar Legends
features this instrument as Leo Fender owned with several photographs and
mention in text. This historic 1967 Fender Mustang guitar was owned and
used extensively by Leo Fender for his hands on personal use to demonstrate
working prototypes of research & development ideas post CBS while still
employed by Fender after selling to them in 1965. We purchased
this instrument from a friend of George Fullerton’s son Geoff Fullerton who
also supplied certificates of authenticity, as well as other instruments owned
by Leo and George. This particular Leo Fender instrument probably speaks the
loudest regarding the man and his visionary inventing prowess, it includes two
brand new Leo Fender ideas, the three-bolt tilt adjust neck plate and a tremolo
system I’ve never seen. Worth mentioining the three bolt tilt adjust neck plate an idea that George and Leo generously re
invent and credit George Fullerton years later and basically "use" their new idea on all of the subsequent Music Man land then G & L instruments. The
crude looking but surprisingly well made prototype is exactly like the one that
went into production and was used on all Fender Strats and other 3 bolt models
that came after. If that were not enough there’s a unique tremolo system prototype
on this same instrument. It appears to be a functioning idea for a new type of
floating tremolo but not exactly like anything I’ve seen and unlike anything that
went into production at Fender, Music Man or G & L that I know of. It would be interesting
to see if Leo applied for or received a patent for this particular tremolo, I
doubt it as it certainly hasn’t shown up on any of his instruments other than
this one. A historic piece with a perfect provenance, previously on loan to and
displayed at the Fender Museum in Corona CA. Comes with all documentation paperwork
including a 25K value from Mandolin Brothers, a must for any serous collection
or museum. Comes professionally packed and shipped FREE via USPS Priority within the
domestic USA only, fully insured by Heritage Insurance, please call for price. Only $18999. Thanks, VGA