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

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

THE BIRTH OF Marshall

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

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news:

4/17/2021
Fuzz origin
The birth of the Fuzz Face
4/11/2021
​The ash problem and the American Professional II Series
4/6/2021
Signature's Origin
The birth of the Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster
3/28/2021
The Fender American Design Experience and The Mod Shop
3/27/2021
The Superstrats: Contemporary, HM, Boxer and Pro Feel Series
3/21/2021
12-string Stratocasters
3/13/2021
​Update Squier Silver Series

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