Leo Fender
Hyatt began working for Leo Fender in January, 1946, upon returning from World War II. He left Fender Music when Leo Fender sold the business to CBS in 1965, and rejoined Fender and George Fullerton when the three founded G&amp;L Musical Instruments. Hyatt was the father of and marketing strategist behind G&amp;L's highly collectible Broadcaster model; during its only production period from May 1985 through May, 1986, 869 guitars were made. Hyatt retired from G&amp;L on November 4, 1991, about eight months following the death of his close friend Leo Fender.