I have the very first model ever made, a 1980 G&L F100 with a hard tail.
(90% of them had a tremolo, so mine is very rare)
I've owned the guitar since it was new in 1980, so it would be safe to say that I love my G&L.
Some have complained about the direction the company took after Leo Fender died, re-designing most of his guitars. But quality hasn't waned one bit, they're still top-notch guitars and worth the extra $$$ if you can afford it.