{"product_id":"fender-the-official-illustrated-history-9780760387306","title":"Fender: The Official Illustrated History","description":"\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 \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\u003eMarauder\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCoronado\u003c\/b\u003e, and \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Motorbooks International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760387306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.75lbs","brand":"Dave Hunter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124395737269,"sku":"9780760387306","price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_87e11127-c2c2-4267-b9a1-0efbd9389e79.jpg?v=1694551204","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/fender-the-official-illustrated-history-9780760387306","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}