{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-and-stratocaster-the-story-of-the-worlds-most-iconic-guitars-9780760370100","title":"Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster: The Story of the World's Most Iconic Guitars","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis authoritatively written, painstakingly curated, and gloriously presented edition includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe story of Fender's most famous guitars\u003c\/b\u003e and how they changed the world of music forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe history of both guitars\u003c\/b\u003e, from concept, design, and model launch through their numerous variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore than 500 photographs\u003c\/b\u003e of prized Telecasters and Stratocasters, archival images, musicians in action, studio shots, and memorabilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfiles of more than 75 guitar legends\u003c\/b\u003e, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Muddy Waters, Luther Perkins, Joe Strummer, Vince Gill, and other icons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fender Telecaster\u003c\/b\u003e, created in Les Fender's Fullerton, California, workshop and introduced in 1950, is \u003cb\u003ea working-class hero and the ultimate blue-collar guitar\u003c\/b\u003e. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFender's Stratocaster\u003c\/b\u003e is arguably \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e number-one instrument icon of the guitar world\u003c\/b\u003e. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith its unprecedented level of detail and stunning visuals, \u003ci\u003eFender Telecaster and Stratocaster\u003c\/i\u003e is the only book tribute worthy of the world's two greatest guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Voyageur Press (MN)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50510788886802,"sku":"9780760370100","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_25e8877c-8c0f-4d63-95e0-8a76e3411c92.jpg?v=1730934468","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fender-telecaster-and-stratocaster-the-story-of-the-worlds-most-iconic-guitars-9780760370100","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}