The Stratocaster Chronicles:
Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender
Strat by Tom Wheeler
Nice Book For The Strat Fan
The worlds most famous guitar has a golden anniversary in 2004, and this
official, authorized book/CD package offers the best photos, quotes, facts
and sounds to properly celebrate this achievement. From Buddy Holly to
Jimi Hendrix to todays hottest players, the Fender Stratocaster defines
rocknroll for generations of fans and players.Special features include
exclusive photos from the worlds greatest guitar collection, as well as a CD
with musical examples of famous Strat sounds and styles - even spoken
excerpts from the authors interviews with the Strats beloved inventor, Leo
Fender.This book also recognizes that the Stratocasters deeper
significance lies in the music that guitarists have created with it. Youll hear
what Strat players have to say about their instrument, their music and each
other. The Fender Stratocaster both reflects and influences popular culture
worldwide. The Stratocaster Chronicles focuses on the people who

brought it into the world, the designers and builders who refined it, and the
players who have taken it from there.
Personal Review: The Stratocaster Chronicles: Celebrating 50
Years of the Fender Strat by Tom Wheeler
I bought my first Stratocaster in 1977. It was my first electric guitar. I now
own at least 30 of them. That is about one per year ever since. I always
thought they were the most fun guitars to play. It took a while for me to
afford a great amplifier or two, to really appreciate the sound. Then I
learned how to take them apart and mix and match parts for the ultimate
custom guitars. That is one of the great aspects of the Stratocaster. It is
designed to be tinkered with and rebuilt over and again, or just leave it
stock and pristine as a work of art unto itself. Mostly, they are made to be
played! It wasn't until I read the Stratocaster Chronicles that I learned the
history and development of one of the greatest instruments ever. I now can
appreciate these guitars and their past, present, and future more
thoroughly. It took Tom Wheeler to bring to light the story of Leo Fender
and company, and the years of trials this guitar has been through. It makes
me want to go back and buy some of the old models that I can't really
afford. Thank God that Fender is still making quality guitars in this new
century. I hope they will continue for the rest of my lifetime. This book is a
must for any Fender/Stratocaster enthusiast. It Chronicles not only the
guitar over the years, its high points and low points, but also many of the
outstanding craftsmen and musicians who have helped bring this
instrument to life with their talent and skills. Filled with more than enough
photos and real interviews to keep you turning pages to see what is next. I
never really knew this guitar until now. I have a renewed excitement for the
guitar and am sure I will read this book from cover to cover again many
times over the coming years. I truly recommend this as a coffee table book
for even the casual guitar fan. It may inspire you to be part of the next
generation guitar players to be written about in future guitar chronicles. So,
pick up a copy of this book and get busy with a guitar, preferably a
Stratocaster.
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