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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Choosing The Right Guitar For You

By: Mark Walters

So, you've made the decision to take up learning the guitar. Congratulations, you're now at the beginning of a fun and rewarding journey.

The first thing you now need to do is make an important decision - what type of guitar is the right one for you? Well, it all depends on the type of music you want to play. Are you into Rock or blues, metal, country, funk, etc.? The list goes on and on and usually there's a guitar to suit each particular style.

As an example, if you enjoy listening to harder rock, like metal, then purchasing an Ibanez, Jackson or Washburn electric guitar would be best for you. However, if you like softer rock, a guitar by Fender, Gibson or Yamaha would be the better choice.

The best piece of advice I can give you is to go into a guitar store and simply try some out. I'd be lying if I said you only buy guitars based on their make, they've got to look and feel comfortable too.

Many players stick to one make or model of guitar simply because it's their favourite in terms of look, feel and sound. In fact, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, two of the greatest guitar players of all time, played Fender Stratocasters almost exclusively. Slash from Guns n Roses plays a Gibson Les Paul, as does Jimmy Page. I'd suggest looking up all your favourite guitar players online and finding out what type of guitar they typically use, then go and try those out in the store.

Another piece of advice is to look out for and ask the store employees about the 'action' of any guitars that interest you. This term refers to the space between the strings and the neck. Basically, the higher the action, the harder you have to press down on the string, and the harder the guitar will be to play.

A fair percentage of guitars are made with an action that is too high for the those just learning to play the guitar to get to grips with. Should you get one like this, it's quite possible that playing will hurt your fingers so much that you'll feel like giving up after a couple of weeks. Don't worry though, let the sales assistant know that you're aware of this issue and they'll show you guitars with actions that are well matched to your playing ability.

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Contributed by Mark Walters.

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