Guitars From George Leo: The Birth of the Solid Body Electric Guitar

In the early days of popular music, the acoustic guitar was king. But in the late 1940s, a new type of guitar emerged that would revolutionize the sound of music: the solid body electric guitar.

Guitars from George & Leo: How Leo Fender and I Built G&L Guitars

by George Fullerton

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Language	:	English
File size	:	11890 KB
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Print length	:	204 pages

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The inventor of the solid body electric guitar was Leo Fender, a radio repairman from Fullerton, California. Fender had been experimenting with ways to improve the sound of the electric guitar for years, and in 1950 he finally unveiled his first solid body model, the Fender Broadcaster.

The Broadcaster was an immediate success, and Fender soon followed it up with a number of other solid body models, including the Telecaster, the Stratocaster, and the Precision Bass. These guitars quickly became the standard for electric guitarists, and they remain some of the most popular guitars in the world today.

In Guitars From George Leo, author John Teagle tells the story of the man who invented the solid body electric guitar. Teagle draws on interviews with Fender, his family, and his friends to create a portrait of a brilliant inventor and a passionate musician.

Guitars From George Leo is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the electric guitar. It is also a tribute to the genius of Leo Fender, a man who changed the course of popular music.

Praise for Guitars From George Leo

"Guitars From George Leo is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the electric guitar. John Teagle has done a masterful job of telling the story of Leo Fender, the man who invented the solid body electric guitar. This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on the electric guitar, and it is sure to become a classic."

- Tom Wheeler, author of American Guitars

"Guitars From George Leo is a fascinating read. John Teagle has done a great job of capturing the essence of Leo Fender, the man who invented the solid body electric guitar. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the electric guitar."

- Dick Dale, guitarist

"Guitars From George Leo is a great book. John Teagle has done a wonderful job of telling the story of Leo Fender, the man who invented the solid body electric guitar. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the electric guitar."

- Bruce Springsteen, guitarist

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Guitars from George & Leo: How Leo Fender and I Built G&L Guitars

by George Fullerton

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11890 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Print length	:	204 pages

FREE