Is G&L as good as Fender?

Fender make great quality guitars, and so do G&L. If youre looking at a cheaper MIM Fender vs a cheaper made in Indonesia G&L though, you may be disappointed with the Fender. G&L seem to have a good quality build across their range, especially in more recent years as their factory staff have gained more experience.

Are all G&L guitars made in America?

Re: Are G&L Guitars made in USA still? Yes, the G&L USA models are still made in Fullerton, California. The Tributes are made in Indonesia.

Why did Leo Fender leave Fender?

In the 1950s, Leo Fender contracted a streptococcal sinus infection that impaired his health to the point where he decided to wind up his business affairs, selling the Fender company to CBS in 1965.