60 Years of Fender

60 Years of Fender
Author: Tony Bacon
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2010
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780879309664

Fender is the most successful modern guitar maker, and this revised and updated book celebrates 60 years of the company's instruments. It tells the complete year-by-year story of Fender's development from the early years until the present day, accompanied by an unrivalled gallery of colour photographs of instruments, players, and memorabilia. Leo Fender introduced the world to the solidbody electric guitar in 1950 with the instrument now known as the Telecaster. He soon added two further classics: the Precision Bass (1951) and the Stratocaster (1954). Fender's sleek, adaptable guitars fuelled the pop music boom of the 60s, and since that time they have been heard in the hands of virtually every guitarist of note, from Buddy Holly to Kurt Cobain, from Eric Clapton to John Mayer. This book is a beautiful, detailed examination of six decades of great guitars and the fine music they continue to inspire.

The Soul of Tone

The Soul of Tone
Author: Tom Wheeler
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2007
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780634056130

Revered as much as one's guitar, the Fender amplifier gets its due in this full-color, richly illustrated book. It will be highly desired by the millions who have plugged into one of these indispensable components, and were delighted at its sound. An accompanying CD features more than 50 tracks that make terms and topics come alive.

60 Years of Fender

60 Years of Fender
Author: Tony Bacon
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2010-05-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476855501

(Book). 60 Years of Fender gives a year-by-year history of the most successful electric guitar maker. In 1950, Leo Fender introduced to the world the solidbody electric guitar the instrument known as the Telecaster. He soon added two more classics: the Precision Bass (1951) and the Stratocaster (1954). Fender's sleek, adaptable guitars have since fueled modern music from country to rock and have been heard in the hands of virtually every guitarist of note, from Buddy Holly to Kurt Cobain, from Eric Clapton to John Mayer. Illustrated with an unrivaled gallery of color photographs of instruments, players, and memorabilia, this revised and updated edition expands upon 50 Years of Fender , covering nine more years of the Fender story.

Fender 75 Years

Fender 75 Years
Author: Dave Hunter
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Music
ISBN: 076037015X

Gorgeously illustrated and authoritatively written, Fender 75 Years is the officially licensed celebration of the legendary brand's landmark anniversary, covering all of Fender's iconic guitars, amps, and basses.

50 Years of Fender

50 Years of Fender
Author: Tony Bacon
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2000
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780879306212

Chronicles the history of the premier guitar maker and its Fender models from 1950 to 2000, profiling such instruments as the Telecaster, Stratocaster, and Precision Bass, while punctuating its timeline with musical highlights. Original.

The Stratocaster Chronicles

The Stratocaster Chronicles
Author: Tom Wheeler
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2004
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780634056789

(Book). The world's most famous guitar had a golden anniversary in 2004, and this official, authorized book/CD package offers the best photos, quotes, facts and sounds to properly celebrate this achievement. From Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix to today's hottest players, the Fender Stratocaster defines rock'n'roll for generations of fans and players. Special features include exclusive photos from the world's greatest guitar collection, as well as a CD with musical examples of famous Strat sounds and styles hilariously performed by Greg Koch even spoken excerpts from the author's interviews with the Strat's beloved inventor, Leo Fender. This book also recognizes that the Stratocaster's deeper significance lies in the music that guitarists have created with it. You'll hear what Strat players have to say about their instrument, their music and each other. The Fender Stratocaster both reflects and influences popular culture worldwide. The Stratocaster Chronicles focuses on the people who brought it into the world, the designers and builders who refined it, and the players who have taken it from there.

Fender Amps

Fender Amps
Author: John Teagle
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 412
Release: 1995
Genre: Audio amplifiers
ISBN: 9780793537334

Fender Amps is the first book to chronicle this company's amazing contribution to the amplifier, providing a complete overview of its history and operation. From the K & F amp of 1945 to the Custom Amp Shop line of today, you'll understand why musicians continue to collect, rely and relish the sound of a Fender amplifier.

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul
Author: Tony Bacon
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2002
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780879307110

In 1952 the first Gibson Les Paul solidbody electric guitar was made and 2002 will be the 50th anniversary of its creation. This book is a chronicle of the entire range of Gibson Les Paul guitars, the stories surrounding their creation and the artists (such as Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton) who played them. Made by the Gibson company, the Les Paul was the result of a collaboration with brilliant guitarist Les Paul, one half of the famous Les Paul and Mary Ford Duo. Every model is described and its different specifications unravelled, with colour photographs that reveal the complexity and beauty of these important guitars over the last 50 years.

The Fender Electric Guitar Book

The Fender Electric Guitar Book
Author: Tony Bacon
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2007
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780879308971

Fender's guitars have long been the instruments of choice for artists such as Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. This book tells the complete story of Fender guitars, detailing classics such as the Telecaster, Stratocaster, and Jazzmaster as well as lesser-known (and less successful) models. Dozens of photos reveal Fender's storied craftsmanship, while the text includes collector details for all models. The reference section lists all models and their statistics.

The Stratocaster Guitar Book

The Stratocaster Guitar Book
Author: Tony Bacon
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476855951

THE STRATOCASTER GUITAR BOOK: A COMPLETE HISTORY OF FENDER'S GREATEST GUITAR