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Book SynopsisIn Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster, guitar historian Dave Hunter profiles these two beloved guitars' conception, design, numerous variations, and famous players. This amazing story, updated for the brand's 75th anniversary, is illustrated with exclusive archival images, studio shots, and memorabilia.
Table of ContentsIntroduction by Tony Bacon
PART I: LEO AND THE ORIGIN OF FENDER
PART II: THE TELECASTER
History of the Telecaster
Telecaster Tone and Construction
Artist Profiles
Jimmy Bryant, Paul Burlison, James Burton, Luther Perkins, Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, Steve Cropper, Michael Bloomfield, Roy Buchanan, Waylon Jennings, Roy Nichols & Merle Haggard, Buck Owens & Don Rich, Clarence White, Jimmy Page, Syd Barrett, Keith Richards, Wilko Johnson, Bill Kirchen, Mike Campbell, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Strummer, Andy Summers, Danny Gatton, Redd Volkaert, Pete Anderson, Jerry Donahue, Chrissie Hynde, Jim Campilongo, Marty Stuart, Bill Frisell, Vince Gill, D. Boon, G.E. Smith, Brent Mason, Duke Levine, Frank Black (a.k.a. Black Francis), Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke, Graham Coxon, John 5, Brad Paisley
PART III: THE STRATOCASTER
History of the Stratocaster
Stratocaster Tone and Construction
Artist Profiles
Bill Carson, Eldon Shamblin, Pee Wee Crayton, Mary Kaye, Ike Turner, Buddy Guy, Buddy Holly, Dick Dale, The Ventures, Hank Marvin, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, Rory Gallagher, Robbie Robertson, Wayne Kramer, Lowell George, Randy Bachman, Ronnie Wood, Robin Trower, Dave Murray, Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Yngwie Malmsteen, Richard Thompson, Nils Lofgren, Jimmie Vaughan, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Johnson, Robert Cray, The Edge, John Mayer, Sonny Landreth
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