The Story of the Fender Stratocaster - Softcover

Minhinnett, Ray; Young, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879306653 ISBN 13: 9780879306656

Publisher: Backbeat UK, 2001

Synopsis

The Fender Stratocaster has reigned supreme in the hands of Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton. This book reveals how the distinctive Strat achieved its legendary status. Fine color photography and detailed text examine the guitar's design and technical history and provide a model-by-model evaluation of its evolution.

About this title

From the Author:

The writing of this book, and the production of Curves Contours and Bodyhorns the film from which it is taken, was a total labour of love for Bob and myself. We hope you enjoy it.

Ray Minhinnett Oct. 2001

About the Author:

Ray Minhinnett has been a proffessional Guitarist, and Vintage Guitar Collector for over thirty years, his former credits include Highway, Alan Price, Georgie Fame, Frankie Millers' Full House, The Diesel Band, The UK Busters, and the Argent off shoot Phoenix. He was Co-Host, and Musical Director on Sky Televisions, 'Flagship show' Saturday Night in the early nineties, and received the Award for Best British Blues Songwriter from the BBC on The Paul Jones Rn'B show. He was also nominated for Best British Blues Guitarist alongside Eric Clapton, Rory Gallagher, and Gary Moore by Blueprint Magazine. He still fronts his own Band, writes Books, and is involved in the writing and Production of music based programming for Television.

About this edition

• Publisher: Backbeat UK
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0879306653
• ISBN 13: 9780879306656
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128