50 Years of Fender: Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars Book

Leo Fender introduced the first solidbody electric guitar in 1950, and music hasn't been the same since. Now you can celebrate half a century of these fantastic instruments, with 50 Years of Fenderthe year-by-year visual history of the guitars that gave us rock 'n' roll.Written by guitar expert Tony Bacon, this book traces the entire evolution of Fender guitar making from 1950 to 2000. You get stunning color photo spreads detailing a key guitar from each of Fender's 50 years, plus a timeline of musical and cultural highlights.50 Years of Fender describes every modelthe Telecaster, Stratocaster, Jaguar, Precision Bassall the great guitars that have helped players like Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and James Jamerson make musical history. You'll see such Fender masters in action, plus rare memorabilia, and discover the complexities behind America's most legendary guitar manufacturer.Read More