The Stratocaster Guitar Book. A Complete History of Fender Stratocaster Guitars

Leo Fender's company changed the course of popular music in 1954 when they introduced the Stratocaster. Since then, the Strat has been played by countless guitarists, from Jimi Hendrix to Buddy Guy and Jeff Beck.

In this book, interviews with important Strat players from every decade illustrate the instrument's versatility, playability, and continuing importance. This is the complete story of the Stratocaster and the Fender company, from the struggles of the 1950s to the new models, retro reissues, and luscious collectibles of the 21st century.

The Stratocaster Guitar Book is a glorious compendium of beautiful pictures, a gripping history, and a detailed guide to all Strat models. A must for all guitar lovers!

CONTENIDO:

The Stratocaster story
-The pre-Strat era
-The Fifties
-The Sixties
-The Seventies
-The Eighties
-The Nineties
-Recent years
-Endnotes

The reference listing
-US-made Stratocasters
-Mexico-made Stratocasters
-Japan-made Stratocasters
-Korea-made Stratocasters
-Dating & serial numbers
-Model chronology

Index
Acknowledgements