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Jan 19, 2023 · Fender pioneered solid-body guitars. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. As noted by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Leo Fender didn't invent the solid-body electric guitar — Les Paul did. But according to Britannica. Fender was the first to design one that could be mass-produced.
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Sep 16, 2023 · Some of the famous Fender guitarists include Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Buddy Holly, Stevie Ray, Dick Dale, Bonnie Raitt, David Gilmour, and Yngwie Malmsteen. These well-known artists have cemented their status as one of the world’s most popular Fender guitar players.
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He might be one of the architects of electric guitar, but Leo Fender started his career as a radio repairman, and famously never actually played guitar himself – but he was good at listening to people who didplay, and crafting equipment that suited their needs. Born in California in 1909, Clarence Leonidas Fender showed a unique talent for electron...
In the late 1940s, Fender began developing the blueprints for a solid body alternative to the hollow body guitars that were popular at the time – it wasn’t the first solidbody, but the guitars were considered something of a gimmick or novelty in most circles. Leo would change all that forever. The Esquire arrived in 1950, and was the signpost to a ...
After the success of the Telecaster and P-Bass, Fender and his brain trust set out to again reinvent the electric guitar. After two years of research and development, 1954 saw the release of a new guitar, one whose space-age contours and inimitable sound would change the face of guitar music forever – the Stratocaster. While the Strat sported simil...
Due to health issues, in January of 1965 Fender sold his company to CBS. While nothing is black and white, and plenty of great guitars were made after the sale, in the eyes of many guitar players, the CBS era was the end of the ‘Golden Age’ of Fender guitars. Undoubtedly, CBS’s ownership led to a reduction in quality and consistency as costs were c...
After the tumultuous 70s, the next decade brought significant changes to Fender’s operations and products. Fender introduced the student Bullet line. It came in two variations and would later become a staple of Fender subsidiary Squier’s roster. They started offering alternatives to more traditional models with unique combinations of colors, pickup...
In the years since the management buyout, Fender has gone from strength to strength and is now unquestionably the world’s largest and most famous guitar company. In addition to facilities in the USA, Mexico and Japan, the big F has expanded elsewhere into Asia, making Fender guitars accessible to every price point while managing to maintain a level...
The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC, or simply Fender) is an American manufacturer and marketer of musical instruments and amplifiers. Fender produces acoustic guitars , bass amplifiers and public address equipment; however, it is best known for its solid-body electric guitars and bass guitars , particularly the Stratocaster ...
- Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company
- Musical instruments
- 1946; 77 years ago in Fullerton, California, U.S.
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Aug 28, 2020 · Guitarist. The rise, fall and rediscovery of the Fender Jaguar. By Rod Brakes. ( Guitarist ) published 28 August 2020. From clean-cut surf to punk, the Jag is an offset with a lot of history. Guitar historian Martin Kelly unpacks its story. Gibson-style block inlays were introduced on Fender’s top-of-the-line offset models in 1966.
John Page and Michael Stevens. Products. Electric guitars. Bass guitars. Owner. Fender. Website. fendercustomshop.com. The Fender Custom Shop is a division of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, housed within its headquarters complex in Corona, Riverside County, California.
May 5, 2023 · The genesis of the Jazzmaster began in early 1957 when Fender owned the country music end of the market and rock ’n’ roll was still in its infancy. Although the Precision Bass (released in 1951) had granted them a foot in the door, at that time, Fender was yet to tackle the electric jazz-guitar scene head on.
