Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster : The Story of the World's Most Iconic Guitars

Celebrate the history of both the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster, and the musicians who made them famous, in this combined edition of Dave Hunter's two best-selling books.This authoritatively written, painstakingly curated, and gloriously presented edition includes:The story of Fender's most famous guitars and how they changed the world of music foreverThe history of both guitars, from concept, design, and model launch through their numerous variationsMore than 500 photographs of prized Telecasters and Stratocasters, archival images, musicians in action, studio shots, and memorabiliaProfiles of more than 75 guitar legends, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Muddy Waters, Luther Perkins, Joe Strummer, Vince Gill, and other iconsThe Fender Telecaster, created in Les Fender's Fullerton, California, workshop and introduced in 1950, is a working-class hero and the ultimate blue-collar guitar. It wasn't meant to be elegant, pretty, or sophisticated. Designed to be a utilitarian musical instrument, it has lived up to that destiny. In the hands of players from Muddy Waters to James Burton, Bruce Springsteen to Joe Strummer, the Telecaster has made the music of working people—country, blues, punk, rock'n'roll, and even jazz.Fender's Stratocaster is arguably the number-one instrument icon of the guitar world. When introduced in 1954, its offset space-age lines, contoured body, and three-pickup configuration set the music world on its ear—it was truly unlike any guitar that had come before. In the hands of the world's most beloved players, such as Buddy Holly, Eric Clapton, Ike Turner, and, yes, Jimi Hendrix, the Stratocaster has since become a popular instrument of choice among rock, blues, jazz, and country players and, not coincidentally, is also one of the most copied electric guitars of all time.With its unprecedented level of detail and stunning visuals, Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster is the only book tribute worthy of the world's two greatest guitars. Celebrate of the history and significance of both the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster for the company's 75th anniversary in this combined edition of Dave Hunter's two best-selling books! The Fender Telecaster , created in Les Fender ' s Fullerton, California, workshop and introduced in 1950, is a working-class hero and the ultimate blue-collar guitar . It wasn ' t meant to be elegant, pretty, or sophisticated. Designed to be a utilitarian musical instrument, it has lived up to that destiny. In the hands of players from Muddy Waters to James Burton, Bruce Springsteen to Joe Strummer, the Telecaster has made the music of working people—country, blues, punk, rock ' n ' roll, and even jazz . Fender's Stratocaster is arguably the number-one instrument icon of the guitar world . When introduced in 1954, its offset space-age lines, contoured body, and three-pickup configuration set the music world on its ear—it was truly unlike any guitar that had come before. In the hands of the world's most beloved players , such as Buddy Holly, Eric Clapton, Ike Turner, and, yes, Jimi Hendrix, the Stratocaster has since become a popular instrument of choice among rock, blues, jazz, and country players and, not coincidentally, is also one of the most copied electric guitars of all time. In this authoritatively written, painstakingly curated, and gloriously presented combined edition to celebrate Fender's 75th anniversary, author Dave Hunter covers both of the guitar's histories from concept, design, and model launch through its numerous variations and right up to the present . The story is richly illustrated with archival images, musicians in action, studio shots, memorabilia, and profiles of over 50 Tele and Strat slingers through the ages. With its unprecedented level of detail and stunning visuals, Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster is the only book tribute worthy of the world's two greatest guitars. Cover Title Copyright CONTENTS Introduction PART I: LEO AND THE ORIGIN OF FENDER PART II: THE TELECASTER History of the Telecaster Telecaster Tone and Construction Artist Profiles Jimmy Bryant Paul Burlison James Burton Luther Perkins Muddy Waters Albert Collins Steve Cropper Michael Bloomfield Roy Buchanan Waylon Jennings Roy Nichols & Merle Haggard Buck Owens & Don Rich Clarence White Jimmy Page Syd Barrett Keith Richards Wilko Johnson Bill Kirchen Mike Campbell Bruce Springsteen Joe Strummer Andy Summers Danny Gatton Redd Volkaert Pete Anderson Jerry Donahue Chrissie Hynde Jim Campilongo Marty Stuart Bill Frisell Vince Gill D. Boon G.E. Smith Brent Mason Duke Levine Frank Black (a.k.a. Black Francis) Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke Graham Coxon John 5 Brad Paisley PART III: THE STRATOCASTER History of the Stratocaster Stratocaster Tone and Construction Artist Profiles Bill Carson Eldon Shamblin Pee Wee Crayton Mary Kaye Ike Turner Buddy Guy Buddy Holly Dick Dale The Ventures Hank Marvin Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton George Harrison Jeff Beck Ritchie Blackmore David Gilmour Rory Gallagher Robbie Robertson Wayne Kramer Lowell George Randy Bachman Ronnie Wood Robin Trower Dave Murray Bonnie Raitt Mark Knopfler Yngwie Malmsteen Richard Thompson Nils Lofgren Jimmie Vaughan Stevie Ray Vaughan Eric Johnson Robert Cray The Edge John Mayer Sonny Landreth Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z About the Author