Much More Than A Printed Book…
A collection of four volumes presented in a premium “coffee table” format with slide-in case, with 1000 pages including more than 100 primitive guitars displayed in exquisite detail, portrayed from every possible angle.
An interactive audiovisual experience.
Historical guitars being presented and demonstrated by amazingly talented players.
These gems were just musical instruments before they became collectable assets.
Let’s go back to the source, the MUSIC, and get the player’s perspective.
These gems were just musical instruments before they became collectable assets.
Let’s go back to the source, the MUSIC, and get the player’s perspective!
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Over 100 guitars
Historical documents
Pictures, letters, documents, pictures, provenance records and vintage memorabilia.
Demos
Watch incredibly rare vintage guitars being played and explained by Redd Volkaert, Julian Lage, Javi Peña, Duke Levine, Deke Dickerson…
art-work
A selection of artistically hand-drawn water color renders by Billy F. Gibbons to illustrate the details and evolution of the first electric instruments.
The Collection
The history behind the development of the first electrically amplified instruments and the visionaries who started that revolution during the first part of the XX century.
The origins of Fender and their first prototypes and pre-production models.
Broadcasters, Esquires, Nocasters and early Telecasters 1950-54.
An in-depth analysis of all components, production processes and evolution during the first 5 years of Fender production.
A Limited Edition
3000 serial numbered copies
Four volumes
Large 30×30 cms coffee table format
Boxed in a slide-in hard case