Fender : The Official Illustrated History by Dave Hunter

Celebrate the legendary guitars and amps of FenderArwith this authoritatively written, lavishly illustrated, and officially licensed history of the company and the culture it inspired. Originating in Leo Fender?_Ts modest radio and amplifier repair shop in Fullerton, California, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation went on to become the world?_Ts preeminent name in musical instruments. Today, Fender guitars and amplifiers are icons in popular culture, their shapes and sounds instantly recognizable even to those with only a casual interest in music. From Fender?_Ts first instrument?_"a 1946 lap steel guitar?_"to Leo Fender?_Ts groundbreaking early six-string guitar designs like the Esquire that set the standard for the electric guitar explosion to follow, Fender: The Official Illustrated HistoryA?traces the company?_Ts entire history to the present. All the innovations and landmark models are here, as well as legendary players who became synonymous with Fender instruments across musical genres. Among the instruments author Dave Hunter examines: A? The instantly recognizable TelecasterArA?and StratocasterAr Fender?_Ts legendary offset guitars like the MustangAr, JazzmasterAr, and JaguarAr Lesser-known models such as theA?CoronadoA?and Bronco?,? The Jazz BassAr and Precision BassAr Fender?_Ts acoustic guitars and workhorse amplifiers like the BassmanAr, Twin ReverbAr, and PrincetonAr A? Along the way, you?_Tll get in-depth scoops on the relationships dozens of players have enjoyed with Fender: A? Rock ?_Tn?_T roll pioneers like Hank Marvin and James Burton Classic-rock icons like Jimi HendrixA?and Eric Clapton Blues legends Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Buddy Guy Alt-rock figureheads likeA?J Mascis, Johnny Marr, and Kurt Cobain More recent guitar heroes like Courtney Barnett, beabadoobee, and H.E.R. A? ?_?the list goes on. In addition, Hunter explores the work of the award-winning Fender Custom Shop and the guitars produced there. A? Illustrated throughout with rare images from company archives, Fender: The Official Illustrated HistoryA?treats readers to rare behind-the-scenes views of the shop floor throughout the years,A?studio imagery of the guitars, rare period advertising and brochures, and performance images of Fender players. It?_Ts the definitive look at the Fender?_Ts first three-quarters of a century and a must-have for every guitar enthusiast.
Binding: Hardback