- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Cassell Illustrated; First Edition edition (7 Jun 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844036669
- ISBN-13: 978-1844036660
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 22.1 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 95,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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. This title 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 with a level of detail no other book can rival. These vintage guitars are among the most loved and collectible instruments in the world.
About the Author
Martin Kelly is the joint MD of highly acclaimed British independent record label Heavenly Recordings home of the Magic Numbers, Doves and Cherry Ghost. Paul Kelly is an award winning film maker (director of Finisterre and This Is Tomorrow) and designer. He is taking all the photographs in this book. He lives in London. Terry Foster is one of the world's leading authorities and collectors of Fender guitars. He lives in America.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a remarkable book. It took almost 10 years to put together and it shows. The collection of Fender guitars is the best I have ever seen in any book, and includes a Jazzmaster in the almost mythical Shell Pink custom finish as well as other Fender models in super-rare Inca Silver, Sonic Blue, Foam Green, Shoreline Gold etc. Equally astounding is the collection of original tags, catalogues and other memorabilia which litter the pages and bring the golden age of Fender truly to life. There are artifacts in these pages which I didn't even know existed, and I've been an avid collector for more than twenty-five years.
The text provides a history of the Fender company in the era as well as a description of each model, but does not attempt to describe every change to every guitar or bass in great detail. There are no exploded views or close-ups of the bottom of pickups etc - it's not that kind of book, though I would suspect that the authors could have done that if they had wanted to. Rather it aims for a judicious overview, which places everything in its proper historical context and doesn't frighten off the general reader.
That really is the beauty of this book. It will keep the collector/ enthusiast happy because of the plethora of never-before-seen pics of rare guitars and literature. But it will also satisfy the non-specialist who simply wants to look at great designs, historically impotant artifacts and to find out what all the fuss is about. He wont be left in any doubt now.
The text provides a history of the Fender company in the era as well as a description of each model, but does not attempt to describe every change to every guitar or bass in great detail. There are no exploded views or close-ups of the bottom of pickups etc - it's not that kind of book, though I would suspect that the authors could have done that if they had wanted to. Rather it aims for a judicious overview, which places everything in its proper historical context and doesn't frighten off the general reader.
That really is the beauty of this book. It will keep the collector/ enthusiast happy because of the plethora of never-before-seen pics of rare guitars and literature. But it will also satisfy the non-specialist who simply wants to look at great designs, historically impotant artifacts and to find out what all the fuss is about. He wont be left in any doubt now.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was into my sixties before I realised my lifetime's ambition which was to own a US Fender Stratocaster. I was a big fan of the Shadows, Hank B Marvin et al, and they were one of the first, if not the first UK group, to play Fenders.. My son has a Stratocaster and a Telecaster. I bought the book, Fender: The Golden Age for him. What appealed to us was the wealth of information on all models in the Fender range. The photos are terrific. The biographical information on 'Fender playing musicians' was most illuminating. The historical data on the progression of the Fender in all its incarnations was highly informative. All in all, an excellent book, well worth the money.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the Fender book that I dreamt about....Great photos and a fascinating history of the Fender brand and not a mention of Eric Clapton in site...perfect...!
If you (like me...) have spent many hours searching for that perfect Strat or custom colour Jazzmaster then you will find it in this book...recommended...!
If you (like me...) have spent many hours searching for that perfect Strat or custom colour Jazzmaster then you will find it in this book...recommended...!
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This is a great book - and there's much more than just Strats and...
The kind people at Octopus books asked if I could review this book for them. I'm delighted to do so. Way back in my teenage years I owned a 1962 Fender Stratocaster. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andrew Sinclair
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Published 16 months ago by Phil Irwin
Fender: The Golden Age
Bought this on a whim, but it turned out to be a brilliant read. It doesn't go into 'Anorak Mode' and bore the pants off you by listing all the colours of the 1965 Strat.... Read more
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As a Fender collector this is a valuable book with great details and nice pictures.
Published 19 months ago by Roydon
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Published 20 months ago by Fender fan
Eye-candy for guitar-buffs
Great book - beautiful photos. I bought it for my guitar-obsessed husband. Unfortunately, it has led to more guitar-cravings in his part but I guess that's to be expected!
Published 22 months ago by GuitarWidow
A good history of a world class guitar
I found the information facsinating, but the style was a bit repetitive. Still worth reading and lovely photos, with a helpful index for these at the end
Published 22 months ago by Jane C. Heydecker
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