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How the Fender Stratocaster ushered in an evolution in guitar design – and a revolution in guitar music
The Fender Stratocaster is the most successful electric ... It was his name on the headstock, his company, his call – but he ...
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Fender 70th Anniversary Stratocaster editions celebrate the enduring icon
In 1954, a guitar maker called Leo Fender introduced his second electric guitar, a companion to his 1950 Telecaster (originally Broadcaster). The new Stratocaster ... a distinctive headstock design, ...
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A look at the electric guitar’s origin in Southern California
headstock shape, serial number placement, etc. The business grows to more than 100 employees. 1960: The Jazz Bass is introduced. 1964: Fender begins production of acoustic guitars. The company has ...