Fender: The Golden Age: 1946-1970

A STUNNING NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED EDITION OF THE FENDER BIBLE FOR 2026

Collects together more rare Fender guitars than have ever been seen before, an iconic American brand whose value to collectors keeps on rising.

Leo Fender's guitars have arguably had the greatest influence on modern music than any other make of guitar. Over 250 guitars in every model, style and finish are lovingly photographed and detailed, from the greatest to the rarest - Strats, Teles and the infamous Marauder. Includes hundreds of never-before-seen images from recently unearthed archives and specially commissioned shoots around the world.

Working with a worldwide network of collectors, each model has been photographed specially for the book and alongside these exceptionally rare guitars are reproductions of Fender ephemera - the largest collection anyone will have ever seen. Tracing the history and influence of the company, in an easy-to-read format, with a level of detail no other book can rival. These vintage guitars are among the most loved and collectible instruments in the world.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Cassell
Published: 10/20/2026
ISBN: 9781788404389
Pages: 320
Size: 10.25h x 8.25w x 1.05d