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The Fender Electric Guitar Book: A Complete History of Fender Instruments

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To mark the 60th anniversary of Fender, Backbeat's introduced a new, completely revised third edition of this bestseller. Fender 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 & Jazzmaster as well as lesser-known 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. This new edition has been refreshed and updated, with 56 extra pages and over 60 new photographs. The main text has added material and has been brought up to date to cover Fender's ever-changing history amid the fascinating developments for the company and its instruments during the eight years since the previous edition. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Backbeat


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2007


Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0879308974


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 71


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.8 x 10.9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #727,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,472 in Guitars (Books) #1,795 in Music History & Criticism (Books) #54,855 in Humor & Entertainment (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great Guitar book
Format: Paperback
Excellent book, very informative and very helpful.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026 by Tim Oliviere
    • Horses for Courses
Format: Paperback
... and each to his own. As one reviewer would like to have seen more insights into the people, I would have liked to have seen more detail of the guitar parts: the pickups, the wiring, the bridges, vibrato units etc. But you can't have everything. My congratulations to Tony for a fantastic job. The research is painstaking and the extent he has gone to, have virtually everything he says backed up by one or more individuals who can authenticate his statements makes the book what we've come to expect from TB: an encyclopaedic reference. Many thanks Tony and a thoroughly reccomendable read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2009 by Graeme E. Hancock
    • An Awesome Read
Format: Paperback
This is an outstanding book on Fender history. It has great pictures and inside tidbits on different guitars and company dealings. It is an awesome read and highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019 by F. Nava
    • good picture book
Format: Paperback
its a good book but not a good book, got some prettty pictures but that it, not much history, minor on pickups, nothing on the fire, its typical fender, american great, mim sucks, if you get it under 20, its worth it but ten minutes later you will never pick it back up. its a well made book with pretty pictures its a kmart blue light special ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024 by Russell N.
    • The title says it all, a must read for any Fender player
Format: Paperback
Great read for any Fender player, excellent complete history as the title says.
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019 by Robert Martynowski
    • Fender at its best.
Format: Paperback
Great book on Fender...purchased for my guy who loves Fender products...plays almost nothing but....amazing history...would purchase again.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016 by Narda P.
    • Five Stars
Format: Paperback
Excellent Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018 by Amazon Customer
    • Five Stars
Format: Paperback
Excellent light read. Put it on the coffee table and everyone will look at it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017 by S.R.

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