The CLF Research Doheny V12: Explore New Sonic Territory in Leos LandWhen the G&L Doheny was launched in 2017, its application of Leos modern features was expected. The breathtaking versatility of its MFD singe coil pickups, however, was a revelation, a gu
The CLF Research Doheny V12: Explore New Sonic Territory in Leos Land
When the G&L Doheny was launched in 2017, its application of Leos modern features was expected. The breathtaking versatility of its MFD singe coil pickups, however, was a revelation, a guitar capable of delivering delicate, airy jangle all the way to thick, grindy single coil tones. Those pickups were painstakingly created by Johnny McLaren in the spirit of Leos later work at CLF Research.
The CLF Research Doheny V12 digs even deeper into the rapid pace of technical development that was the hallmark of Leos CLFR years, with particular focus on his late 70s to early 80s development of MFD guitar humbuckers. With the benefit of decades of hindsight and unlimited access to Leos technical work, brothers Dave and Johnny McLaren challenged themselves to create the most musical MFD guitar humbuckers ever to come from Fender Avenue. But they set their sights even higher: fulfill a vision Leo had for end-to-end humbuckers that would sound beautiful in series-humbucking, parallel-humbucking, and single coil modes. Pickups that would sit well in a variety of musical contexts, never short of either power or articulation. Pickups that would put a smile on Leos face.
Leo believed musicians could understand and benefit from more control over their instruments, and in his later years, Leo was particularly interested in fundamental coil control. The reward can be a surprisingly versatile instrument, and thats why each of the Doheny V12s MFD humbuckers is individually controlled by a 3-way mini toggle with classic CLF color-coloded switch tip, white for neck pickup and red for bridge pickup.
The period styling continues with original CLF black crinkle powdercoating on a one-piece aluminum control plate/pickguard, a perfect backdrop for the exquisitely machined and chrome plated CLF knobs for volume, treble and bass. The Dual Fulcrum Vibrato features a CLF 3/16 machined stainless steel vibrato arm for a period look while benefiting from todays forged brass saddles and block. Put it all together, and the Doheny V12s gorgeous looks and bold, pioneering spirit make it an offset for the ages.
Leo Fender founded CLF Research in 1966 and introduced the G&L brand in 1980. G&L USA instruments continue to be made in the historic CLF Research / G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California, the Birthplace of Bolt-on.
The G&L name, stylized G&L logo, distinctive hook headstock design, CLF, Doheny, Skyhawk, S-500 ASAT, Magnetic Field Design and MFD are registered trademarks or trademarks of G&L Musical Instruments / BBE Sound, Inc.
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