A glorious portrait of an iconic musical instrument and its makers and players. Launched by the fledgling Fender company in 1950, the Telecaster has become the longest-lived solidbody electric guitar, played by everyone from Muddy Waters to Chrissie Hynde. All who play know that the key to the Telecaster's importance and versatility is its sheer simplicity. Packed with high-quality photographs of great Telecasters, collectable catalogs, period press ads, and memorabilia, this tribute tells the story of the Telecaster and the Fender Company through exclusive interviews with Fender figures who were there when this musical star was born.

About the Author

Tony Bacon has specialized in music journalism for over 20 years. He is author of many books and has served as an advisor to the BBC/Tribute TV documentary "Guitar Legends."