To mark the 60th anniversary of Fender, Backbeat's introduced a new, completely revised third edition of this bestseller. Fender guitars have long been the instruments of choice for artists such as Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

This book tells the complete story of Fender guitars, detailing classics such as the Telecaster, Stratocaster & Jazzmaster as well as lesser-known models. Dozens of photos reveal Fender's storied craftsmanship, while the text includes collector details for all models. The reference section lists all models and their statistics. This new edition has been refreshed and updated, with 56 extra pages and over 60 new photographs.

The main text has added material and has been brought up to date to cover Fender's ever-changing history amid the fascinating developments for the company and its instruments during the eight years since the previous edition.

• The History of the Pickup

  Read an excerpt from Dave Hunter's The Guitar Pickup Handbook.

• Great Books For Guitarists!

  Who said musicians don't like to read? Most guitarists don't simply play guitar - true guitarists LOVE guitars, and those books offer fascinating insights that any guitar fanatic will certainly enjoy. Perfect reading for starter or experienced guitarists - Backbeat books are very interesting and everyone who plays the instrument will find much to love about them!