Fender guitars are the dream of every dedicated guitarist. Fender guitars are like the BMWs of the guitar universe; a guitarist whipping out a custom-made Fender Stratocaster for a performance will invite the awe and envy of many of his/her peers. Fender guitars are custom-made on request, keeping in mind the player’s preferences; hence providing a completely unique experience to every user.
The Fender guitars can be divided into two broad sections, the Telecaster, and the Stratocaster. Both names are legends in their own rights. Fender Telecaster has been used by legendary artists like Syd Barret (the original guitarist and lead vocalist of Pink Floyd), Bob Dylan, George Harrison (of the Beatles), among others. Telecasters are almost always custom made for every guitarist, and painted or decorated according to his/her choice. Telecasters were initially developed for artists performing on television, hence the name. There was also a Fender series with the moniker “Broadcaster”, but it did not gain much popularity.
Structurally, a Stratocaster is a double-cutaway electric guitar that sports an extended top horn for balance while standing. The single ply, 8-screw hole white pickguard is a unique construction that allows almost all of the guitar’s electronic components to be mounted on an easy to remove surface. The Stratocaster is known for its clean, “twang” sounds. The neck pickup has a much mellower, full-bodied and louder sound compared to the sharper tones produced by the bridge pickup.
The Telecasters and Stratocasters are style symbols for guitarists everywhere. Although the lower-priced ranges are quite affordable, these guitars are valued for their history by musicians worldwide.
The Fender guitars can be divided into two broad sections, the Telecaster, and the Stratocaster. Both names are legends in their own rights. Fender Telecaster has been used by legendary artists like Syd Barret (the original guitarist and lead vocalist of Pink Floyd), Bob Dylan, George Harrison (of the Beatles), among others. Telecasters are almost always custom made for every guitarist, and painted or decorated according to his/her choice. Telecasters were initially developed for artists performing on television, hence the name. There was also a Fender series with the moniker “Broadcaster”, but it did not gain much popularity.
The Fender Stratocaster is even more popular than the Telecaster. The sound produced by Stratocasters is especially loud in volume, making it ideal for open air or stadium performances. Many legends have sworn by the Stratocaster over the years, making it a lot more popular than the Telecaster in the process. Legends like David Gilmour (of Pink Floyd), The Edge (U2), John Lennon (The Beatles), Ritchie Blackmore (founding member of both Deep Purple and Rainbow), Eric Clapton, and Jimi Hendrix, all have wielded custom made Stratocasters to mesmerize audiences. Jeff Beck, a Grammy award winning rock guitarist, once commented in a talk show, “With a Les Paul you just wind up sounding like someone else. With the Strat I finally sound like me." This statement is considered to be one of the greatest compliments that a Stratocaster has ever received, and proves just how much loyal the legends have been to the brand over the years.
Structurally, a Stratocaster is a double-cutaway electric guitar that sports an extended top horn for balance while standing. The single ply, 8-screw hole white pickguard is a unique construction that allows almost all of the guitar’s electronic components to be mounted on an easy to remove surface. The Stratocaster is known for its clean, “twang” sounds. The neck pickup has a much mellower, full-bodied and louder sound compared to the sharper tones produced by the bridge pickup.
The Telecasters and Stratocasters are style symbols for guitarists everywhere. Although the lower-priced ranges are quite affordable, these guitars are valued for their history by musicians worldwide.
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