Fender 75 Years

Fender 75 Years is the authorized anniversary celebration of the company and its legendary instruments, featuring author Dave Hunter's tracing of Fender's history to the present. It includes innovations and landmark models, as well as legendary players who became synonymous with Fender instruments across musical genres. The book is illustrated with rare images from company archives, studio imagery, period advertising, and performance images of Fender players.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Motorbooks International

Fender, the iconic guitar and amplifier brand, has left an indelible mark on the music world and popular culture. Authored with authority and lavishly illustrated, Fender 75 Years: The Official Licensed Anniversary Celebration of the Company and Its Legendary Instruments is a comprehensive tribute to Fender's remarkable journey.

Originating in the modest radio and amplifier repair shop of Leo Fender in Fullerton, California, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation has emerged as the preeminent name in the world of musical instruments. Today, Fender's guitars, amplifiers, and script logo are recognized even by those with a casual interest in music.

Spanning from Fender's first instrument, a 1946 lap steel guitar, to Leo Fender's groundbreaking early six-string guitar designs, such as the Esquire that set the standard for the electric guitar explosion to follow, author Dave Hunter takes readers on a journey through Fender's entire history, from its inception to the present day.

Within these pages, you will discover a treasure trove of innovations and landmark models, including the instantly recognizable Telecaster and Stratocaster. Hunter also delves into the lesser-known models, such as the Coronado, Bronco, and many more, shedding light on the rich tapestry of Fender's guitar lineup.

In addition to the iconic electric guitars, Fender 75 Years explores the world of acoustic guitars and workhorse amplifiers like the Bassman, Twin Reverb, and Princeton. Readers will gain insights into the relationships that dozens of legendary players, including rock n roll pioneers like Hank Marvin and James Burton, classic-rock icons like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, blues legends Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Buddy Guy, as well as alt-rock gods J Mascis, have enjoyed with Fender.

Fender 75 Years is a captivating journey through the history, innovation, and legacy of one of the most influential musical instrument brands in the world. Whether you are a guitar enthusiast, music lover, or simply someone with an interest in the cultural impact of music, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Fender and its legendary instruments.

Weight: 1658g
Dimension: 246 x 290 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760370155