An in-depth history and celebration of the Tele in honour of its 60th birthday. The Fender Telecaster is not just a guitar - it's an icon. As the first production solid-body guitar, it set the style for everything that followed and has been seen in the hands of legends from Muddy Waters to Johnny Marr; from Jeff Beck to Joe Strummer. This is the first illustrated history devoted to the legendary Tele. It covers the development of the guitar and the famous players who made it their own, from the first prototype in 1949 to the most up-to date models, taking in landmark instruments like the Esquire, Broadcaster and the infamous 'Nocaster' on the way.

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.