The Fender Telecaster The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World

by Hunter, Dave; Johnson, Wilko; Volkaert, Redd

• ISBN13: 9780760341384
• ISBN10: 0760341389
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-10-15
• Publisher: Voyageur Press

Summary

Fender's Telecaster is one of the icons of the guitar world. It's not just manufacturer's hype that this is the one of the most famous guitars of all time-it was the first production solid-body electric guitar, setting the style for everything that followed. To say this guitar changed the world of music is no over-the-top boast. This is the first history and giftbook devoted to the legendary Tele. It covers the development of the guitar and the famous players who made it their own, from the first 1949 prototype to the launch of the model in 1950 as the Esquire, through the Broadcaster, infamous "Nocaster," the Telecaster-and its numerous variations today.

Author Biography

Dave Hunter is an author, musician, and journalist. He is the author of several popular books about guitars, amps, and effects, including Voyageur Press's Star Guitars, The Fender Stratocaster, The Gibson Les Paul, and 365 Guitars, Amps & Effects You Must Play. A regular contributor to Guitar Player and Vintage Guitar magazines, he resides in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Wilko Johnson is best known as the frenetic guitarist for the 1970s English R&B group Dr. Feelgood, who were an acknowledged influence on the punk rock movement that followed. Mr. Johnson was also guitarist in his own band, the Solid Senders, and for a time in Ian Dury & the Blockheads. He also appeared in four episodes of Game of Thrones and in 2014 released the well-received album Going Back Home with Roger Daltrey.

Redd Volkaert succeeded Roy Nichols as lead guitarist in Merle Haggard's backing band and is one of the most revered Telecaster players in the world.

Table of Contents

ForewordBy Wilko JohnsonIntroductionThe Blue-Collar Guitar Part IHistory Part IITone & Construction Artist ProfilesJimmy Bryant Paul Burlison James Burton Luther PerkinsMuddy WatersAlbert Collins Steve Cropper Michael BloomfieldRoy BuchananWaylon Jennings Roy Nichols & Merle Haggard Buck Owens & Don Rich Eric Clapton Jeff BeckClarence White Syd Barrett Keith Richards Jimmy Page George Harrison Wilko Johnson Bill Kirchen Mike Campbell Bruce Springsteen Joe Strummer Andy Summers Danny GattonRedd Volkaert Pete AndersonJerry Donahue Chrissie HyndeJim CampilongoMarty Stuart Bill Frisell Vince Gill D. Boon G. E. Smith Brent Mason Duke LevineFrank Black (aka Black Francis) Johnny Greenwood and Thom Yorke Graham CoxonJohn 5 Brad Paisley AfterwordBy Redd Volkaert Index