History of fender book

A complete history of fender instruments by tony bacon 2007, paperback, revised at the best online. Nearly seven decades since founder leo fender built his first electric guitar, fenders reach transcends instruments and accessories, encompassing a range of innovative digital experiences that fuel musical expression and serve players at every stageon every stage. How fender s highend original went from forgotten to fundamental. Hal leonard the telecaster guitar book a complete history. Fullerton, california, 1951 leo fender is alone in the. Anyone that is familiar with tony bacon already knows he is at the top of his game telling the stories of many famous guitars such as fenders telecaster and gibsons les paul. Fender guitars have long been the instruments of choice for artists such as jeff beck eric clapton jimi hendrix and stevie ray vaughan. It also covers the other model guitars, steels and amps, but the stuff on the telecaster is particularly good and very extensive.

Tony bacon has specialized in music journalism for over 20 years. These pages are dedicated to the greatest amplifiers ever made. The early days of the fender precision bass disc makers blog. Even the mighty gibson company cannot boast such a successful instrument, a true icon for generations of guitar players.

An abridged history of the fender telecaster reverb news. I reckon the richard smith book, fender the sound heard round the world, is the best book on the telecaster. The book begins with the early history of electric guitars and the impact of les paul and leo fender on the music industry. The fender stratocaster history started in 1954, when leo fender, george fullerton and freddie tavares designed the double cutaway guitar body that would change the history of music forever. Since this is a short history this is in no way meant to be a guide for collectors, we just try to hit the major portions in the. Maybe thats because it was so well designed to start with that it has existed. For anyone trying to identify the differences in fender bass models over the years, this book is a must have. A complete history of fender electric guitars hardcover november, 1992 by tony bacon author. The fender custom shop is a division of fender musical instruments corporation, housed within their headquarters complex in corona, riverside county, california. Useful as well as entertaining, the fender book also provides a meticulous reference section of model specifications for identifying and dating fenders made in the u. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. There is little mention of fender v bass eadgc but a few pictures. Anyone that is familiar with tony bacon already knows he is at the top of his game telling the stories of many famous guitars such as fenders.

A complete history of fender electric guitars 9781871547542 by bacon. A history of the fender champ amplifier fender guitars. Tony bacon a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. A complete history of fender electric guitars by tony bacon, paul day online at alibris. A complete history of fender stratocaster guitars a bit of a niche book but probably a must read if you own, or inspire to own, a fender strat. It was starting to lose money, and at that point in time everybody hated fender. In august the fender mustang was introduced 1965 on january 5th 1965, fender was sold to a subsidiary of cbs columbia broadcasting systems called columbia records distribution corp.

We were brought in to kind of turn the reputation of fender around, and to get it so it was making money again, smith said, as quoted in the fender book, by tony bacon and paul day. A complete history of fender electric guitars by paul day. In the period roughly between 1932 and 1949, several craftsmen and companies experimented with solidbody electric guitars, but none had made a significant impact on the market. Learn about leo fender s revolutionary guitar creation.

Nov 28, 2016 excerpted from the bass book, heres a brief history of the fender precision bass an instrument that revolutionized rock n roll. Fender timeline the history of fender guitars 1909 august 10th, clarence leonidas fender is born. Reference materials for dating fender instruments if youre unable to identify the approximate production year of your instrument using the above charts, several excellent books are available that contain invaluable and reliable information on the history of fender instruments. A complete history of fender instruments by tony bacon 2007, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay.

The stratocaster guitar book a complete history of fender. The stratocaster guitar book is a glorious compendium of beautiful pictures, a gripping history. This is the story of the fender mustang electric guitar. The fender jazz bass or j bass is the second model of electric bass created by leo fender. Shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. When leo fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years.

The very first fender stratocaster was produced in 1954, and since this time it has remained one of the most popular guitar models with guitar players of all types. A complete history of fender amplifiers by john morrish 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Very nice combination, found in tom wheelers book american guitars. Os earliest period to its most recent products, this bookos striking color photography showcases historyos finest fenders plus the most unusual. For fender fans and collectors, guitar enthusiasts, and lovers of popular musica complete guide to fender electric guitars. The stratocaster guitar book a complete history of. The fender jaguar is an electric guitar by fender musical instruments characterized by an offsetwaist body, a relatively unusual switching system with two separate circuits for lead and rhythm, and a mediumscale 24 neck. From surf to shoegaze, a history of the jaguar fender. For fender fans and collectors, guitar enthusiasts, and lovers of popular musica complete guide to fender electric guitars, from the 1950s to the present. Tony bacon this new version of tony bacons six decades of the fender telecaster shows how the worlds first commercially successful. Day and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.

Fullerton, california, 1951 leo fender is alone in the workshop, bathed in a pool of light from his lamp. Fender produces acoustic guitars, bass amplifiers and public address equipment, but is best known for its solidbody electric guitars and bass guitars, particularly the stratocaster, telecaster, precision bass, and the jazz bass. They are detailed reference resources with a wealth of information on determining the production years of various amplifiers and on fender history in general. Discover the sound of fender, the spirit of rocknroll since 1946.

Shop fender electric guitars, acoustics, bass, amps and more. A complete history of fender telecaster guitars by tony bacon 2012, paperback, revised at the best online. The fender book is the first to tell the story of all fender s electric guitars, starting with the impact of their innovative 1950s classics and culminating with the establishment in 1985 of the presentday fender. The story behind the versatile guitar that conquered. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. The stratocaster guitar book is a glorious compendium of beautiful pictures, a gripping history, and a detailed guide to all strat models. For anyone trying to identify the differences in fender bass models over the years, this book. The book links here are amazon affiliate links and i get a small piece to help support the channel if you buy one via the link. Custom shop nocaster reissues are very popular among players today due to their vintage styling and attempt to recreate a unique time in the instruments history. Much of the history of modern popular music owes a great deal of its sound to the telecaster. It doesnt just cover the history of fender in words and dates, but through amazing photography which brings to life the ascent of fender from humble beginnings to an american icon. I would imagine all those years ago, possibly before tony bacon was born, leo came up with the name tremolo, probably from the italian word tremulant, latin based,read up on it, make your own mind up. Owing some roots to the jazzmaster, it was introduced in 1962 as fender.

The fender custom shop produces specialorder guitars for customers through a custom shop dealer network, creates limited edition high end quality guitars, builds limited edition. Fender guitars have long been the instruments of choice for artists such as jeff beck, eric clapton, jimi hendrix and stevie ray vaughan. After the release of the telecaster in 1952, from the early esquire and broadcaster models, leo fender received a lot of feedback from guitar players on how the design of his solidbody guitar could be improved. Hardcover the fender book a complete history of the electric guitar. In mid1962, with the instrumental rock and roll blooming into surf and becoming hip in california and elsewhere, fender introduced the jaguar model. The history of the fender stratocaster guitar masterclass. The fender stratocaster is the quintessential electric guitara worldwide archetype. No other company has produced so many great sounding, well built and reliable amps.

Mar 26, 2020 the book links here are amazon affiliate links and i get a small piece to help support the channel if you buy one via the link. Fender musical instruments corporation fmic, or simply fender is an american manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers. Excellent book full of information for fender lovers and amp information in general. Now in its second edition, the fender book has become the definitive story of the worldos bestknown solidbody electric guitars. It covers the spectrum of every fender guitar made and includes a handy reference guide in the back as an assist to help one determine the manufacture period of his or her fender guitar. This story was compiled from many articles with information about the fender mustang guitar, contributions from readers like you, and my ownership of various fender.

This is not a bad book by means, but any fender book written by mr. Fender history books fender stratocaster guitar forum. As with the rest of fender s amp lineup, the champ and vibro champ were outfitted with the silverface look in 1968, and that existed until 1982, a year thtat birthed the champ ii with 18 watts of power, a 10. He is author of the ultimate guitar book and the recent backbeat title, six decades of the fender telecaster, coauthor of. Duchossoir published a very short book only 64 pages, the fender stratocaster.

To mark the 60th anniversary of fender, backbeats introduced a new, completely revised third edition of this bestseller. The book also details many other basses including the mustang bass, telecaster bass and fender vi bass eadgbe. Buy a cheap copy of the fender book a complete history of. A brief history of squier and the origins of fender mij.

Basically the book is, as the subtitle suggests, a complete history. Fender produces acoustic guitars, bass amplifiers and public. This book is thoroughly researched, and the photographs of amazing vintage instruments are top notch and highly artistic. The success story of a legendary guitar born in california. To mark the 60th anniversary of fender, backbeat introduced a new, completely revised third edition of this bestseller.

The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the. In mid1962, with the instrumental rock and roll blooming into surf and becoming hip in california and elsewhere, fender. The fender telecaster was developed by leo fender in fullerton, california in 1950. The first half of the book is about the origins of the electric guitar and how fender.

Bacon, always seems to have a reference to the tremolo system invented by leo fender, and how he chose the name in error. Its an interesting part of fender lore, and if you find one of these in your grandmas attic or basement, cling to it with all your might. Over the last 30 years, the fender custom shop has rewritten the rules of highend guitars and blurred the line between big name brands and boutique instruments. Not being a guitarist himself, fender benefited from the working knowledge that he received and put it to practical use in his designs. A bit of a niche book but probably a must read if you own, or inspire to own, a fender strat. Whether or not you want to make fullsize benders or small fenders, then this book is a. Sep 21, 1992 this is an excellent book about fender guitars and the history of the companys founding. Excerpted from the bass book, heres a brief history of the fender precision bass an instrument that revolutionized rock n roll. There is writing on the first page and the dust cover has a rip by the binding that has been taped. This book by tony bacon recaptures the complete history of that ultimate axe, and its creator, the reverend leo fender. Indeed, we use these same books here at fender when researching historical and daterelated issues. The full story on the strats initial groundbreaking years. A complete history of fender electric guitars bacon, tony, day, paul on. When leo fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years ago, he created a new world for musicians and revolutionized an industry in the process.

Hardcover the fender book a complete history of the. The telecaster guitar book a complete history of fender. Sounds stuffy but tony bacon makes it enjoyable and an easy read, bringing out the characters involved. It is distinct from the precision bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less. This is our short history video of the fender jazz bass. Another excellent book dedicated to making rope fenders.