A Fender Guitar for the Music Legend In You
Fender Electric Guitars
Serious musicians cannot bear the thought of adding an average instrument to their musical arsenal. Rock gods may have started their careers with second-rate guitars, but following their rise to stardom, it becomes necessary to use a guitar brand that has been revered by the music industry for its innovative construction and sound. Fender has become synonymous with quality guitars which continue to enthrall hardcore musicians and fledgling enthusiasts alike.
Fender was founded by Leo Fender in 1946. It was Fender who built the first mass produced solid-body Spanish style electric guitar, which was known as the Telecaster. It was followed by a solid-body electric bass, known as the Precision Bass (P-Bass). Fender went on to produce the iconic Stratocaster. Though mass-produced, the guitars maintained their high-quality standards, causing many musicians from different genre to take notice. Whether it was rock, jazz, country, or funk, there was always a Fender guitar available to do the job.
The core of Fender’s instrument line, consisting of the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass, continues to attract musicians and collectors and have remained in production, virtually unchanged, since the 1950s. Fender recognized the need for varying types of guitars for the more discerning musicians and has expanded their classical guitar line. Quality sound combined with sound construction and ease of use has made Fender a cultural icon. The guitars are considered to be “design classics” and have formed the blueprint of Fender’s success. It is no surprise that many other companies have tried to draw up a similar blueprint, with limited success.
It is remarkable how Fender have grown from such humble beginnings to become a world renowned maker of classical and electric guitars. Numerous Rock and Jazz legends have made Fender their guitar of choice. What has endeared the guitar enthusiast to the make is the simple, yet effective design which has revolutionized how guitars and stringed instruments are made. As long as there is a need for quality guitars, Fender will remain in business.