See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

12 used & new from $17.48

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Story of the Fender Stratocaster: A Celebration of the World's Greatest Guitar
 
 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.
 
  

The Story of the Fender Stratocaster: A Celebration of the World's Greatest Guitar (Paperback)

by Ray Minhinnett (Author), Bob Young (Author), Ray Minnihinnet (Author) "When Leo Fender established his electric guitar and amplifier company in postwar California, the United States was in a uniquely productive phase..." (more)
Key Phrases: straight string pull, vibrato unit, plastic pickguard, Leo Fender, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix (more...)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)


Available from these sellers.


4 new from $17.48 8 used from $17.49

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Stratocaster Chronicles: Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender Strat

The Stratocaster Chronicles: Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender Strat

by Tom Wheeler
4.9 out of 5 stars (33)  $31.50
50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul (Softcover)

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul (Softcover)

by Bacon Tony
4.8 out of 5 stars (10)  $15.61
The Fender Stratocaster: foreword by Eric Clapton

The Fender Stratocaster: foreword by Eric Clapton

by A.R. Duchossoir
3.9 out of 5 stars (9)  $11.96
The Fender Stratocaster Handbook: How To Buy, Maintain, Set Up, Troubleshoot, and Modify Your Strat

The Fender Stratocaster Handbook: How To Buy, Maintain, Set Up, Troubleshoot, and Modify Your Strat

by Paul Balmer
4.5 out of 5 stars (15)  $16.47
Chord Tone Soloing: A Guitarist's Guide to Melodic Improvising in Any Style (Musicians Institute: Private Lessons)

Chord Tone Soloing: A Guitarist's Guide to Melodic Improvising in Any Style (Musicians Institute: Private Lessons)

by Barrett Tagliarino
4.5 out of 5 stars (22)  $15.61
Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Introduced in 1954 and now recognized as the best electric guitar ever designed, Leo FenderÕs Stratocaster is one of the 20th centuryÕs most influential inventions. Following a complete history of this distinctive instrumentÕs development, this book offers extensive portions of interviews with dozens of great guitarists like Dick Dale, Otis Rush, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards, Buddy Guy and many more. These musicians describe their first experiences with the Stratocaster, why they choose it over other guitars, the individual models they own, and playing techniques that maximize the Strat sound. This incredible full-color collectorÕs edition features over 120 photos, including specially commissioned shots.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Backbeat Books (October 10, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0879306653
  • ISBN-13: 978-0879306656
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.1 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,032,718 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Inside This Book (learn more)



Books on Related Topics (learn more)
 
 

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below.

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

1 Review
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Fender Strat Aficionados, August 13, 2002
By Melissa McQueen (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
This book is great at defining the many styles of the Fender Stratacaster guitar since it's beginning in 1954. The pictures are awesome. Almost every image evokes an ooh..or an aahhh. I'm like a kid in a candy store with this book! The evolution of the Strat guitar is described in detail in addition to the history of it's developement. It's the "who's who" book of Fender guitars. From Buddy Guy to Mark Knopfler it's inspiring to see what musician played which type of Strat and how it corresponded to that particular period of time in music. Not too technical and overall a good reference book.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   


Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


So You'd Like to...


Look for Similar Items by Category


Plumbing Products in the Value Center

Home Improvement Value Center Plumbing Products
Turn it on for less with spectacular deals on brand-name faucets, showerheads, and more in the Home Improvement Value Center.

Shop the Value Center

 

Big Savings in Books

Bargain Books
Find great titles at fantastic prices in our Bargain Books Store.
 

Buy Three Books, Get a Fourth Free

4-for-3 Books
Order any four eligible books under $10 and get the lowest-price book free in our 4-for-3 Books Store. See more details.
 

Power in the Air

Shop for air nailers
Pneumatic nail guns are the most popular power nailers and are ideal for situations in which mobility is essential.

Shop for air nailers

 

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.



Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue shopping: Top Sellers

Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates