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How Leo Fender Built Guitars: The Story of the Man Who Revolutionized Music

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Guitars from George & Leo: How Leo Fender and I Built G&L Guitars

by George Fullerton

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Leo Fender was a man with a passion for music and a knack for invention. He was born in 1909 in Anaheim, California, and from an early age he was fascinated by electronics and music. He built his first guitar at the age of 16, and by the time he was in his 20s he was working as a radio repairman and designing his own amplifiers.

In 1946, Fender teamed up with George Fullerton to form the Fender Electric Instrument Company. Their first product was the Fender Telecaster, which quickly became one of the most popular guitars in the world. The Telecaster was followed by the Stratocaster in 1954, which is still one of the most iconic guitars ever made.

Fender's guitars were revolutionary because they were the first to use solid bodies and bolt-on necks. This made them much more durable and easier to play than traditional guitars. Fender's guitars also had a unique sound that was perfect for the new genre of music that was emerging in the 1950s, rock and roll.

Fender's guitars were used by some of the biggest names in music, including Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton. They quickly became the standard for electric guitars, and they continue to be used by musicians all over the world today.

Leo Fender was a true pioneer in the music industry. His innovative guitar designs revolutionized the way music was played and enjoyed. He was a brilliant inventor and a gifted musician, and his legacy will live on for generations to come.

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Guitars from George & Leo: How Leo Fender and I Built G&L Guitars

by George Fullerton

4.3 out of 5