Launched by the fledgling Fender Company in 1950, the Telecaster has become the longest-lived solid-body electric guitar, played by everyone from Muddy Waters to Chrissie Hynde. All who play know that the key to the Telecaster's importance and versatility is its sheer simplicity. Packed with high-quality photographs of great Telecasters, collectible catalogs, period press ads, and memorabilia, this tribute tells the story of the Telecaster and the Fender Company through exclusive interviews with Fender figures who were there when this musical star was born. 50 color photos, and 40 black-and-white photos are included.
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Tony Bacon has specialized in music journalism for over 20 years. He is author of many books and has served as an advisor to the BBC/Tribute TV documentary "Guitar Legends."
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This review is from: Six Decades of the Fender Telecaster: The Story of the World's First Solidbody Electric Guitar (Paperback)
As a representative of the publishers of Tony Bacon's Telecaster book, I felt compelled to respond to EARLES L. MCCAUL's misleading review. It is true that Tony Bacon has written two other Fender books, but 'Six Decades of the Fender Telecaster' is his first to cover a single Fender model. And yes, some information in 'Six Decades' matches some information in one or both of the other two books. But that is because facts are facts, and assuming they were reported correctly in the first place - which they were - there is bound to be some overlap. How many ways can you say that a particular model was launched at such-and-such a time? However, I would point out that there is a great deal of new information in the Telecaster book: in the general story pages, in the photo sections, and in the separate model history. Finally, what Mr McCaul fails to mention is the inclusion in this book of new interview material with such luminaries as Jeff Beck and James Burton.
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This review is from: Six Decades of the Fender Telecaster: The Story of the World's First Solidbody Electric Guitar (Paperback)
I read this book with great enthusiasm! It covers The Tele from the very begining up to 2005. With way more information/detail, celebrity players, vintage advertisement (as well as newer instruments) and beautiful photos than any other books printed almost two decades ago!
This is a modern and thorough update to all Tele information. From the Telecaster's inception to the players that made it sing, it's all here in a very high quality format. If you love the Fender Telecaster and want the details covering six decades of droolworthy photos, specs and interveiws you will love this book!
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Profiles the guitar, its changes, its makers, and its players,
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This review is from: Six Decades of the Fender Telecaster: The Story of the World's First Solidbody Electric Guitar (Paperback)
New interviews with Jeff Beck, Bill Kitchen and other acknowledged masters of the guitar spice a history of the Fender Telecaster which tells of the guitar's long-running popularity and involvement in the music scene. Leo Fender's company and product changed the nature and course of the music world when it introduced the electric Fender Telecaster guitar. SIX DECADES profiles the guitar, its changes, its makers, and its players, packing in ads, photos, and illustrations in full color on nearly every page.
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Fender's new solidbody electric guitar was finally put on sale to musicians as the Telecaster in April 1951 following months of testing and tweaking and trouble for Leo Fender and his team. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Don Randall, Leo Fender, James Burton, Dale Hyatt, Les Paul, Los Angeles, George Fullerton, Revised Telecasters, Fender Japan, Lace Sensor, Squier Series, The Yardbirds, Forrest White, Jeff Beck, New York, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Donahue, Merle Haggard, Clarence White, Danny Gatton, Foto Flame, John Page, Precision Bass, Telecaster Thinline, Buck Owens New!
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Fender's new solidbody electric guitar was finally put on sale to musicians as the Telecaster in April 1951 following months of testing and tweaking and trouble for Leo Fender and his team. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Don Randall, Leo Fender, James Burton, Dale Hyatt, Les Paul, Los Angeles, George Fullerton, Revised Telecasters, Fender Japan, Lace Sensor, Squier Series, The Yardbirds, Forrest White, Jeff Beck, New York, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Donahue, Merle Haggard, Clarence White, Danny Gatton, Foto Flame, John Page, Precision Bass, Telecaster Thinline, Buck Owens New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Time Machine / The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells on page 103, and page 105
- John Page: Harp Mender (CV/Visual Arts Research) by N. P. James on page 103, and Back Matter
- Status Quo by Bob Young on page 80
- The Country Boy by Homer Davenport on page 97
- The Fender Telecaster by A.R. Duchossoir on page 84
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