{"product_id":"fender-the-official-illustrated-history-hardcover","title":"Fender: The Official Illustrated History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDave Hunter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the legendary guitars and amps of Fender\u003c\/b\u003e(R)\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewith this authoritatively written, lavishly illustrated, and officially licensed history of the company and the culture it inspired.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Originating in Leo Fender's modest radio and amplifier repair shop in Fullerton, California, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation went on to become \u003cb\u003ethe world's preeminent name in musical instruments\u003c\/b\u003e. Today, Fender guitars and amplifiers are icons in popular culture, their shapes and sounds instantly recognizable even to those with only a casual interest in music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From Fender's first instrument--a 1946 lap steel guitar--to Leo Fender's groundbreaking early six-string guitar designs like the Esquire that set the standard for the electric guitar explosion to follow, \u003ci\u003eFender: The Official Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003etraces the company's entire history to the present\u003c\/b\u003e. All the innovations and landmark models are here, as well as legendary players who became synonymous with Fender instruments across musical genres. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmong the instruments author Dave Hunter examines: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The instantly recognizable \u003cb\u003eTelecaster(R)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eStratocaster(R)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fender's legendary offset guitars like the \u003cb\u003eMustang(R)\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJazzmaster(R)\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eJaguar(R)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lesser-known models such as the \u003cb\u003eCoronado \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eBronco(TM)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The \u003cb\u003eJazz Bass(R)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ePrecision Bass(R)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fender's acoustic guitars and workhorse amplifiers like the \u003cb\u003eBassman(R)\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eTwin Reverb(R)\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ePrinceton(R)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Along the way, you'll get in-depth scoops on \u003cb\u003ethe relationships dozens of players have enjoyed with Fender: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rock 'n' roll pioneers like Hank Marvin and James Burton \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Classic-rock icons like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Blues legends Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Buddy Guy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Alt-rock figureheads like J Mascis, Johnny Marr, and Kurt Cobain \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e More recent guitar heroes like Courtney Barnett, beabadoobee, and H.E.R. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ...the list goes on. In addition, Hunter explores the work of the award-winning \u003cb\u003eFender Custom Shop\u003c\/b\u003e and the guitars produced there. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Illustrated throughout with \u003cb\u003erare images\u003c\/b\u003e from company archives, \u003ci\u003eFender: The Official Illustrated History \u003c\/i\u003etreats readers to rare behind-the-scenes views of the shop floor throughout the years, studio imagery of the guitars, rare period advertising and brochures, and performance images of Fender players. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's the definitive look at the Fender's first three-quarters of a century and \u003cb\u003ea must-have for every guitar enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave Hunter \u003c\/b\u003eis an author, musician, and journalist. He is the author of several popular books about guitars, amps, and effects, including \u003ci\u003eStar Guitars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fender Stratocaster\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Gibson Les Paul\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e365 Guitars, Amps \u0026amp; Effects You Must Play\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eFender: 75 Years\u003c\/i\u003e. A regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eGuitar Player\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVintage Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e magazines, he resides in Kittery, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 10.63 x 9.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 19, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764825981216,"sku":"9780760387306","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6817c519a51ab764db5fe9903c1a7df9.webp?v=1780255804","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/fender-the-official-illustrated-history-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}