This new version of Tony Bacon's ESix Decades of the Fender TelecasterE shows how the world's first commercially successful solidbody electric guitar still attracts musicians more than 60 years since its birth in California. Today it is more popular than ever and for many guitarists has overtaken the Stratocaster as EtheE Fender to own and play. The Tele is the longest-lived solidbody electric played by everyone from Muddy Waters to Keith Richards from Radiohead to Snow Patrol. Its sheer simplicity and versatility are vividly illustrated here through interviews with Jeff Beck James Burton Bill Kirchen John 5 and more. The book is three great volumes in one: a compendium of luscious pictures of the most desirable Teles a gripping story from the earliest days to the latest exploits and a detailed collector's guide to every Tele ever made. Packed with pictures of great players collectable catalogs period press ads and cool memorabilia EThe Telecaster Guitar BookE is the one Tele book that all guitar fans will want to add to their collection.

About the Author
Tony Bacon writes about music, musicians, and musical instruments. He is a co-founder of Backbeat UK and Jawbone Press. His many books include Million Dollar Les Paul, Totally Guitar, London Live, and The Ultimate Guitar Book.


Book Information
ISBN 9781617131059
Author Tony Bacon
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Backbeat Books
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Weight(grams) 676g
Dimensions(mm) 281mm * 217mm * 12mm