A Brief History Of Fender Guitars And Why Relics Are All The Rage

By: Ray Subs

The guitar instrument has been one of the most integral parts of music making in the last 100 years. When someone hears a rock song usually the image of a guitar will pass through their minds. It is an instrument with a great history and part of what helped it evolve was the introduction of the Fender company started by inventor Leo Fender. In the early fifties the Fender "Broadcaster" had its name changed to "Telecaster" because of its similarity with Gretsch's "BroadKaster." From then on the Tele' was the classic route to go when it comes to legit electric guitars. But after Leo Fender received reviews of how certain upgrades people wanted. With more of an upper cut out and a more curved, slender body, Fender introduced the "Stratocaster," or "Strat," as it is often called.

The Fender Guitar has taken its seat amongst the world's classic electric guitars. Either the stratocaster or telecaster is sure to give a sound that is fit for the ears of rock gods. The vast company of Fender would soon be bought by CBS in 1965 to push the electric guitar even more into the stratosphere.

The 50's and 60's saw much growth for the Fender guitar. While the 1950's were known for their rockabilly guitar sound, the 1960's introduced a new revolution of music. The once clean and classic sound of the Fender changed to loud and overdriven grit from such guitar gods as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Hendrix, especially, paved the way for a new sound that would shock the world. The Strat had taken over and people wanted more and more customization of their axes.

Guitar enthusiasts wanted a guitar that had some wear and tear on it. Not one that looks brand new, right out of the case. So there have been companies in the pas that try to recreate the legend guitars. But when it comes to making a relic out of a new guitar and turning it into its own piece of art work, no one does it better than Relic Guitar Studios. With the help of nitrocellulose paint the expert luthiers behind the scene help take a pristine guitar and and turn it into one that appears to have seen the demolished path of a Led Zeppelin tour. From newly rusted screws to worn in body and neck, a relic guitar is sure to make anyone look and play like the real masters.

Author Resource:-> Vintage electric guitar expert and collector.


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