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Fender: The Sound Heard 'Round the World

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No one changed the sound of guitar music more than Leo Fender. He so improved the clarity of the amplified vibrating string that he gave almost every style of music played on the guitar a means to sound better. For five decades, finicky musicians made pilgrimages to Leo's RandD labs to discuss their musical frustrations and seek better ways for guitars to function. In the pages of The Sound Heard 'Round the W orld, you will watch this complex, dedicated man gain success as a true innovator of the new. You will also follow the team of energetic, creative people who steered Fender to fame, men like Don Randall of Fender Sales, Forrest White and George Fullerton of Fender Electric Instruments, and Dale Hyatt and Tommy Walker, two of Randall's growing cadre of savvy, high-powered salesmen spreading Leo's ideas worldwide. This book is the largest collection of Fender historical photos, product shots, patent drawings and advertising materials ever published. Whether you are a musician, a lover of Fender lore, an instrument collector or curious history buff, your search ends here for the ultimate and definitive book presenting the complete, unedited Fender story. "This is by far the best book about Leo Fender yet published." - Vintage Guitar magazine "Sets new standards for books on guitar history." - Country Music magazine "An astounding job of research, reportage, distillation and writing on a subject whose impact on music and society in general is inestimable." - Los Angeles Times "Fender freaks will revel in the model-by-model, year-by-year detail in which Smith unfolds the company history." - Guitar Player magazine Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Music Sales Corp


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2000


Edition ‏ : ‎ First Printed


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0964861275


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 75


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.5 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 1.25 x 11.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,366,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,043 in Country Music (Books)


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  • More than a reference book or fan tribute.
Format: Hardcover
I have a half dozen books on the Fender company and this is by far the best. The typical vintage guitar book serves two functions. It gives information on the history of the instrument - guides to production dates, etc. In addition there are usually lots of pictures for lovers of vintage instruments to salivate over ("guitar porn" as I've seen it described before). This book delivers in that regard, but does not stop there. It goes on to serve as an excellent study of a small business struggling to survive and then coping with its own success. I found it hard to put down. Even though I knew the outcome, I found myself carried along with the story. Enough "insider detail" is provided to reveal character and move the "plot," but not enough to bog the book down. The book also serves as the best biography of Leo Fender that I have read. He is revealed as an inspired man with significant flaws. Importantly, "revealed" is the operative word here. Smith generally does not preach or make pronouncements. He describes actions and quotes interviews. The reader is left to his own conclusions. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2000 by Robert C. Rogers

  • A must own book about Fender history
Format: Hardcover
Great pics!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023 by Rene Chavez

  • The product arrived on time and in great shape!
Format: Hardcover
The book seems to be in great condition. It is a very interesting book for all guitarist.
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022 by Philip G St. Clair

  • Most comprehensive compendium on the history of Leo Fender and Fender Musical Instruments
Format: Hardcover
The greatest collection Fender photos to be found anywhere. And a fantastic reference for all things Fender
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019 by Loren Anthony Barber

  • Fender , the legend.
Format: Hardcover
If you love Fender then buy this book !!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017 by brian d

  • Fender story in beautiful book
Format: Hardcover
Beautiful book with lot of info on Fender musical instruments history and details and stories. If you love Fenderguitars, you should buy this book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2017 by MjK

  • Great Fender Book
Format: Hardcover
This is by far the best Fender book I have. It is very well written, and it makes for some good reading. He doesn't only describe the great things about Fender but the bad things and mistakes as well. This is a very un-biased book and it's very nice to read. The pictures in this book are awesome, and this is only one of the books I have that I trust the facts on. Kudos to Mr. Smith! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2001 by Fender Beck

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