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history of the Stratocaster

History of the Stratocaster, from the birth of Fender to the present days: anecdotes, interviews, series

evoluTion OF THE Stratocaster

​Changes made to the stratocaster over the years, from the initial project of 1954 until 1987

Stratocaster: SPECS AND SERIES

A complete and detailed list of Stratocaster models, divided by year of production and Series, including specs and images 

Fender Made in Japan

The phenomenon of made in Japan: the birth of JV's and SQ's and the development of the other MIJ Stratocasters

THE FENDER Custom Shop

The birth of Fender's "dream factory" and its guitars: from John Page to the present days

Signature & Tribute StraTS

History of the most famous Strats and anecdotes about the birth of Fender's signature and tribute guitars

STRATOCASTER dating

​Serial numbers and other useful details to date a Fender Stratocaster 

HISTORY OF THE celestion

​Celestion and its first guitar speakers: from Vox Blue to Greenbacks Rola and Pre Rola

THE BIRTH OF Marshall

The birth of Marshall: anecdotes and people involved in the development of the first Plexi amps

news:

05/13/2022
Wah Wah Pedal History
04/03/2022
The first solid-body Spanish electric guitars
04/02/2022
From the Les Paul to the SG
03/09/2022
The Fender Telecaster development, from prototypes to Esquire, Broadcaster and Nocaster
01/31/2022
Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocasters
01/25/2022
Fender Player Plus Series
01/22/2022
Update: Japanese Standard Strats
01/17/2022
Update: Vintage Reissue Stratocasters in detail
11/21/2021
My Gear reviews: 1961 Stratocaster, 1967 Fender Super Reverb Amp, 2005 Esquire Relic LTD 

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