This new version of Tony Bacon's Six Decades of the Fender Telecaster
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 the 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, The Telecaster Guitar
Book is the one Tele book that all guitar fans will want to add to their
collection.