CLF Research: Why were Leo Fender's lab benches painted Surf Green?

Dave McLaren takes us on a magical history tour of Leo Fender's original lab and factory benches, plus he shares why Leo's two primary lab benches were painted in a sample Surf Green finish. CLF Research: where gear and history meet.

[KennyJoeDamnit]

Cool! I guess that means the Classic 50's Strat I had was actually painted Leo Bench Green.

[sanborns]

Please continue these CLF Research videos . I anticipate the next. A great inventor and history of his methods. It needs to be seen for everyone (like me). Thank You ...

[timwood]

These videos are fascinating and well produced.

[danielparsonsmusic]

That’s really cool! Another piece of cool history from Leo Fender. Keep up the good work.

[scapegoatiscariot]

That's Leo Fenders workshop and benches 😃? That's so awesome that it was spared.
I've got some sub and keep up with this.

[CC-tezf]

We had a color similar to that called “sea foam green.” It was all over the missile silos I worked in.

[ericpottersadventuresinsou]

Bravo, Dave. i share your enthusiasm for every detail of how Leo went about his work. you guys are worthy custodians, to say the least. my Doheny and my ‘59 Jazzmaster are my top two guitars 😉

[leonardcanter]

That's Neat !!! I want a Surf Green G&L Fullerton Deluxe Doheny Guitar.

[josvanschagen]

John, good stuff again. But I am surprised you never mentioned that as far as vision goes Leo had a glass eye and hence, with one "good" eye, actually had a hard time seeng depth.

[qbirt]

I would love to hear about the telecaster with the extra long control plate in the video. I have a 79' MusicMan StingRay, love the ptb controls with the active switch, I'm dying to try your doheny and espada.

[solarismoon]

I didn't even have to watch the video to know this. I already figured it as much. The airplane manufacturers painted the inside of the landing gear bays of military aircraft this colour. Back then it was simply stated as "Light Green" or "Mint Green" and was done so for ease of identification of parts. It was easier to see them and discern what was either damaged, worn, or needed greased, etc.