Fender: The Official Illustrated History

Fender: The Official Illustrated History is a comprehensive and authorized history of the Fender company and the culture it inspired. It covers the legendary guitars and amps produced by the company, from its early lap steel guitar to its iconic six-string designs, and includes insights into the relationships between famous players and Fender instruments. The book is lavishly illustrated with rare images from company archives, providing a definitive look at the Fender's first three-quarters of a century.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Celebrate the legendary guitars and amps of Fender® with this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated, and officially licensed history of the company and the culture it inspired.

Originating in Leo Fender's modest radio and amplifier repair shop in Fullerton, California, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation went on to become the world's 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's first instrument—a 1946 lap steel guitar—to Leo Fender's groundbreaking early six-string guitar designs like the Esquire that set the standard for the electric guitar explosion to follow, Fender: The Official Illustrated History traces the company's 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:

The instantly recognizable Telecaster® and Stratocaster® Fenders legendary offset guitars like the Mustang®, Jazzmaster®, and Jaguar® Lesser-known models such as the Coronado® and Bronco™ The Jazz Bass® and Precision Bass® Fenders acoustic guitars and workhorse amplifiers like the Bassman®, Twin Reverb®, and Princeton®

Along the way, you'll get in-depth scoops on the relationships dozens of players have enjoyed with Fender:

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 Alt-rock figureheads like J Mascis, Johnny Marr, and Kurt Cobain More recent guitar.

Fender's journey is a testament to the power of innovation, creativity, and dedication to music. From its humble beginnings in a small shop to its global dominance, Fender has played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of popular music for generations.

This authorized history is a must-read for music enthusiasts, guitar players, and anyone who appreciates the rich history and legacy of one of the most iconic musical instrument companies in the world. So grab your guitar and plug in, and let's celebrate the music that Fender has made possible.

Weight: 1206g
Dimension: 274 x 243 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760387306
Edition number: New Edition with new cover & price