Description
G&L has always operated on a simple premise: take something already excellent and make it better. That was Leo Fender’s obsession throughout his career, and it’s the same philosophy that shaped the CLF Research Doheny V12. Introduced in 2017, this model bridges two eras of electric guitar design — the familiar feel and look of the instruments Leo helped pioneer decades ago, and the refined playability today’s guitarists expect.
The heart of the Doheny V12 is its pair of MFD humbucker pickups, developed by brothers Dave and Johnny McLaren. Working directly from Leo Fender’s own archived notes and design sketches, the McLarens spent years refining these pickups to deliver a tonal palette with real depth and nuance — far beyond a typical humbucker voicing. The result is a guitar that carries forward Leo’s design legacy while offering the kind of sonic versatility modern players demand, whether you’re chasing clean articulation, crunchy midrange, or something in between.
Finished in Alpine White, this Doheny V12 stands as proof that G&L’s commitment to Leo’s original goals — better playability, better tone, always pushing forward — is still very much alive.
- CLF Research Doheny V12 model, launched 2017
- Pair of MFD humbucker pickups designed by Dave and Johnny McLaren
- Design rooted in Leo Fender’s original technical notes and drawings
- Alpine White finish
- Blends classic Fender-era design cues with modern playability
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