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George Fullerton dies at 86; musician helped Leo Fender create his unique guitars - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com - 7/8/2009
George Fullerton dies at 86; musician helped Leo Fender create his unique guitars - Los Angeles Times
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While Fender tinkered away, coming up with improvements in guitar design that led to the creation of his revolutionary Telecaster and Stratocaster electric guitars, Fullerton was charged with making those innovations practical for mass production in their Orange County factory that opened in ...

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News Briefs : RIP Fender Guitar Pioneer George Fullerton, Ex Crimson Glory Vocalist Midnight
nightwatchershouseofrock.blogspot.com - 7/9/2009
News Briefs : RIP Fender Guitar Pioneer George Fullerton, Ex Crimson Glory Vocalist Midnight
— nightwatchershouseofrock.blogspot.com — More sad news to report, which is seeming to be recurring on a daily basis recently. Following on the heels of Michael Jackson, Sky Saxon and ex Beatles/Stones manager Allen Klein (whom depending on who one talks to, may or may not be mourned), comes word that George Fullerton, a co creator ... (more) News Briefs : RIP Fender Guitar Pioneer George ...

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Fender Splatter Strat, part II
— iconicguitars.blogspot.com — Since I first discovered and blogged about the Fender Splatter , I have been on the look out for new ones on eBay. Because the design of each "Splattercaster" is guaranteed to be unique given the spin process used for the finish, I find it entertaining to see more Splatter Stratocasters - some ... (more) Fender Splatter Strat, part II

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Fender to Induct James Jamerson and Masamitsu "Mike" Yamano into Fender Hall of Fame
modernguitars.com - 7/7/2009
Fender to Induct James Jamerson and Masamitsu "Mike" Yamano into Fender Hall of Fame
— modernguitars.com — Press release Source: FMIC Fender Hall of FameFender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC) is proud to announce the Fender Hall of Fame class of 2009, which includes legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson and Japanese entrepreneur Masamitsu “Mike” Yamano. The 2009 class... (more) Fender to Induct James Jamerson and Masamitsu "Mike" ...

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George Fullerton dies at 86; musician helped Leo Fender create his …
Guitar-Edge.com Blog — By Randy Lewis George Fullerton, a longtime associate of Leo Fender who played a crucial role in the electric-guitar innovator's extraordinary success … , (view source)

News Briefs : RIP Fender Guitar Pioneer George Fullerton, Ex Crimson Glory Vocalist Midnight
Nightwatcher's House Of Rock — ... More sad news to report, which is seeming to be recurring on a daily basis recently. Following on the heels of Michael Jackson, Sky Saxon and ex Beatles/Stones manager Allen Klein (whom depending on who one talks to, may or may not be mourned), comes word that George Fullerton, a co creator with Leo Fender of the Fender Stratocaster passed away at the age of 86. ...

RIP: John Fullerton recently died
Stratocaster Talk Forum — ... John Fullerton. Leo Fender's right hand man and design collaborator of the Fender Stratocaster. ============= George Fullerton dies at 86; musician helped Leo Fender create his unique guitars http://www.latimes.com/news/obituari...,5638626.story ...

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Strat-O-Blogster Guitar Blog — ... The LA Times obituary has a nice historical write-up on Mr. Fullerton. Doesn't seem too long ago that we also saw the passing of Don Randall. ...

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George Fullerton of Fender Guitars RIP
guitarplayerdaily.blogspot.com 7/9/2009 — George William Fullerton passed way on July 4, 2009, at the age of 83 in, coincidentally, Fullerton, California, where he had been a long time resident. His association with the Fender company, its founder, Leo Fender, and the birth and development of the company's two most noted offspring, ...
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