Fender: The Golden Age
Fender The Golden Age 1946-1970
Will be published approx. on 1. October 2026
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-78840-438-9 (ISBN)
Description
A STUNNING NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED EDITION OF THE FENDER BIBLE FOR 2026
Leo Fender's guitars have arguably shaped modern music more than any other brand. This remarkable, fully updated tome collects together more rare Fender guitars than have ever been seen before.
Over 250 guitars in every model, style and finish are lovingly detailed, from the greatest to the rarest - Strats, Teles and the infamous Marauder. Includes brand new Precision Bass, Jazz Bass and Jaguar images, as well as hundreds of never-before-seen photographs from recently unearthed archives and specially commissioned shoots around the world.
Working with a worldwide network of collectors, each model has been photographed specially for the book. Alongside these exceptionally rare guitars are reproductions of Fender ephemera, from original packing boxes all the way through to previously unseen point of sale and promotional items - the largest collection ever published.
With brand new information unknown to the guitar world about Fender's early history, and the brand's influence around the world, this book is unparalleled in its depth. Discover the legacy of these vintage guitars, some of the most loved and collectible instruments in the world.
Leo Fender's guitars have arguably shaped modern music more than any other brand. This remarkable, fully updated tome collects together more rare Fender guitars than have ever been seen before.
Over 250 guitars in every model, style and finish are lovingly detailed, from the greatest to the rarest - Strats, Teles and the infamous Marauder. Includes brand new Precision Bass, Jazz Bass and Jaguar images, as well as hundreds of never-before-seen photographs from recently unearthed archives and specially commissioned shoots around the world.
Working with a worldwide network of collectors, each model has been photographed specially for the book. Alongside these exceptionally rare guitars are reproductions of Fender ephemera, from original packing boxes all the way through to previously unseen point of sale and promotional items - the largest collection ever published.
With brand new information unknown to the guitar world about Fender's early history, and the brand's influence around the world, this book is unparalleled in its depth. Discover the legacy of these vintage guitars, some of the most loved and collectible instruments in the world.
Reviews / Votes
Well written, meticulously researched and organized. -- Jonathan Kellerman * The New York Times * One of the sexiest guitar-centric hardbacks we've seen in years. * MusicRadar * This is the Christmas present for the plank-spanker in your life: a gorgeous illustrated history of Fender, axe-makers to Hendrix, Clapton, et al. -- Steven Poole * The Guardian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78840-438-9 (9781788404389)
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E-Book
approx. 10/2026
Cassell
€30.99
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Persons
Martin Kelly (Author)
Martin Kelly is the joint MD of highly acclaimed British independent record label Heavenly Recordings home of the Magic Numbers, Doves and Cherry Ghost.
Paul Kelly (Author)
Paul Kelly is an award winning film maker (director of Finisterre and This Is Tomorrow) and designer. He took all of the photographs for this book. He lives in London.
Terry Foster (Author)
Terry Foster is one of the world's leading authorities and collectors of Fender guitars. He lives in America.
Martin Kelly is the joint MD of highly acclaimed British independent record label Heavenly Recordings home of the Magic Numbers, Doves and Cherry Ghost.
Paul Kelly (Author)
Paul Kelly is an award winning film maker (director of Finisterre and This Is Tomorrow) and designer. He took all of the photographs for this book. He lives in London.
Terry Foster (Author)
Terry Foster is one of the world's leading authorities and collectors of Fender guitars. He lives in America.