Leo Fender
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By Rod Brakes Published
We retrace the fascinating story of this iconic model with Fender historian Martin Kelly and a gorgeous 1969 original from its first, all-too-brief run.

By Dave Hunter Published
The King of Surf Guitar was an Innovator of the Big-Stage Rig

By Rod Brakes Last updated
An early Fiesta Red Fender with gold hardware from the very first batch of rosewood ‘board Strats.

By Rod Brakes Published
Between Telecaster- and Stratocaster-style P-Basses with rosewood ’boards was this rare beast.

By Richard Smith Published
How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution.

By Rod Brakes Published
Veteran vintage guitar dealer David Davidson explains why he considers these Strats to be among the best ever made.

By Dave Hunter Published
This piece of classic gear may be of exceptional pedigree but is no dog.

By Elliot Stephen Cohen Published
In this priceless 2017 interview the King of Surf Guitar reveals how he helped develop the sound of electric guitar music alongside the legendary Leo Fender.
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