Fender 75 Years.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hunter, Dave.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fender, Leo, 1909-1991.

Fender, Leo.

Fender Musical Instruments--History.

Fender Musical Instruments.

Fender Custom Shop--History.

Fender Custom Shop.

Electric guitar makers.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Quarto Publishing Group USA, 2021.

Summary:

Gorgeously illustrated and authoritatively written, Fender 75 Years is the officially licensed celebration of the legendary brand's landmark anniversary, covering all of Fender's iconic guitars, amps, and basses.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1: California Dreamin': Young Leo Fender and the Radio Store

CHAPTER 2: Wood, Wire &amp

Steel: The Birth of Fender Electric Instrument Co.

CHAPTER 3: Twang Comes to Town: The Telecaster Arrives

CHAPTER 4: Radical Curves: The Stratocaster and the Precision Bass

CHAPTER 5: The Need for Tweed: Fender Amps of the Fifties

CHAPTER 6: All That Jazz: Offset Guitars and Upmarket Advertising

CHAPTER 7: Surf's Up: Tolex Amps, Reverb, and Evolving Guitars

CHAPTER 8: Executive Order: The Mustang Debuts and CBS Comes Knocking

CHAPTER 9: Feelin' Groovy: Pianos, Pedals, and Psychedelic Guitars

CHAPTER 10: Saved by the Bill: Declining Quality and a Management Buyout

CHAPTER 11: Hot Rod Rock: The Custom Shop and Relic Guitars

CHAPTER 12: Border Song: Fender Amps Roar Back

CHAPTER 13: Pro Shop: Vintage Reissues and Modern Masterpieces

CHAPTER 14: Future Perfect: The Next 75 Years

REFERENCES

IMAGE CREDITS

AUTHOR BIO, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INDEX.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Hunter, Dave Fender 75 Years

ISBN:

9780760370162

OCLC:

1293243726