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Leo Fender launched the Stratocaster electric guitar in 1954, as an upgrade to his revolutionary Telecaster. The 'Strat' - streamlined, chrome-plated, efficient, fast and sexy - soon gained icon status. Today, while original models change hands for thousands of dollars, almost identical Stratocasters are mass-produced by Fender USA for sale worldwide. The 'Strat' remains a low-maintenance 'good little runner' and, with the help of this practical 'how to' manual, will last a lifetime.
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Paul Balmer has owned and played 'Strats' for 40 years, and remains an enthusiast. He runs the award-winning London DVD and Broadcast company 'Music on Earth'. An established author, he has written the acclaimed official biography of Stephane Grappelli and is a contributor to the Penguin Encyclopaedia of Popular Music.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Paul Balmer not only has years of experience in playing, repairing and setting up this guitar but also has an obvious love for the Strat and its creator, Leo Fender.
He writes with genuine enthuisiasm, throwing in very good practical advice - including "don'ts" gained from youthful experimentation - as well as humour. He also aims the book at beginners and professionals alike, compares Stratocasters from different eras including priceless vintage models and the Squier models - ideal for cheapskates like me!
I've had the book (it's actually the American edition not the Haynes one) for just under a day and it's helped me set up my £65 Korean Squier to a stage where it is sounding and playing better already.
A personal message to Mr. Balmer - hope your red '62 turns up somewhere!
He writes with genuine enthuisiasm, throwing in very good practical advice - including "don'ts" gained from youthful experimentation - as well as humour. He also aims the book at beginners and professionals alike, compares Stratocasters from different eras including priceless vintage models and the Squier models - ideal for cheapskates like me!
I've had the book (it's actually the American edition not the Haynes one) for just under a day and it's helped me set up my £65 Korean Squier to a stage where it is sounding and playing better already.
A personal message to Mr. Balmer - hope your red '62 turns up somewhere!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book after spending £100 on a set up for my beloved custom shop strat. Although it was well worth it, I was sure that there was some of the stuff I should be able to do myself, so I bought this book hoping to learn a bit about maintenance.
It didn't disappoint, lots of easy to digest information on getting the action right, setting intonation, adjusting the truss rod etc, for example I never realized that the height of the strings should follow the curvature of the neck. Although this is aimed at the strat quite a lot of the information can be transferable to other makes and models of guitar. There is also lots of information about strats in general which for me made interesting reading. Its no definitive history of the stratocaster but there is some good stuff in there.
If you are a budding luthier then this is a probably a bit shallow, but for the guitar player who wants to learn more about care of their instrument I would definately recommend it.
It didn't disappoint, lots of easy to digest information on getting the action right, setting intonation, adjusting the truss rod etc, for example I never realized that the height of the strings should follow the curvature of the neck. Although this is aimed at the strat quite a lot of the information can be transferable to other makes and models of guitar. There is also lots of information about strats in general which for me made interesting reading. Its no definitive history of the stratocaster but there is some good stuff in there.
If you are a budding luthier then this is a probably a bit shallow, but for the guitar player who wants to learn more about care of their instrument I would definately recommend it.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I just received a copy of this book today, and I can't put it down. It's an easy to read, informative, well produced, well organised and very clearly presented book - a real joy.
This book is for you if you're interested in buying a Strat, if you own a Strat, if you're interested in the history and features of the Strat over the years, if you want to set-up, maintain or repair your own Strat, if you are interested in the instruments of many of the most distinguished Strat players (for example; Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hank Marvin).
If you like Strats, you will love this book. If you buy a copy, you won't be disappointed.
This book is for you if you're interested in buying a Strat, if you own a Strat, if you're interested in the history and features of the Strat over the years, if you want to set-up, maintain or repair your own Strat, if you are interested in the instruments of many of the most distinguished Strat players (for example; Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hank Marvin).
If you like Strats, you will love this book. If you buy a copy, you won't be disappointed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Strat Bible
This is, by far the best ever book on the Fender Stratocaster..I have been playing one for over 50 years, and I still learnt a lot more about this fabulous instrument..... Read more
Published 17 days ago by gambo
At home on the workbench or the coffee table.
This is a rarity: a how to guide that is as readable and as good to look at as it is helpful. This book will give you the confidence to tackle virtually all the jobs involved in... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Cardew Robinson
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Absolute Magic! Essential Reading for any Stratocaster (Fender or Squier). In depth guide to the Instrument in its many guises with comprehensive histories of the models all... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rodders88
Strat Manual
This book has loads a very useful info on how to setup a strat. To be fair most of the info could probably be found by searcing all over the net, but it's all here in one book,... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mickdphones
Great Gift
The other reviews say it all about the content. I think the only thing beyond this would be a full on technical drawings. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Oli Twist
Strat-tastic!
It's fair to say that I was slightly sceptical about a guitar manual from Haynes. After all, the do make car manuals don't they? Read more
Published 14 months ago by Absolute Beginner
Detailed Book
I must admit to buying this partly because of the Haynes name and the quirky idea of them doing a Stratocaster manual. Read more
Published 18 months ago by R. COWEN
Essential to every strat owner!
I have three strats, and this book has been very a important
source of tips and instruction on how to keep your strat
playing and sounding great. Read more
source of tips and instruction on how to keep your strat
playing and sounding great. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. D. Percy
Fender Stratocaster Manual
Excellent book for all stratocaster owners,the step by step guides with pictures to set up and maintain the guitar are really good,and there are some of the famous strat players in... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by C. Ward
ooooooooooooh Strats
With John Diggins throughout this book showing you how to get the best out of your 1954 beast in Sonic Blue, you will enjoy the full background painted throughout this book, from... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by heron fin 2
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