He is credited with design contributions that led to the manufacture of the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar.

Born in Hindsville, Arkansas, George Fullerton moved to Southern California in 1940.

He served in the United States Marine Corps and later worked part-time at Lockheed Aircraft as a machinist while attending night school to further his interest in electronics.

He is credited with design innovations that allowed Fender to produce its first solid body electric guitars, the Esquire and Broadcaster, which the company introduced in 1950.

[6] In November 2007, the company unveiled the limited edition George Fullerton 50th anniversary 1957 Stratocaster guitar and Pro Junior amplifier.