To mark the 60th anniversary of Fender, Backbeat has introduced a new, completely revised 3rd edition of the best-selling Fender Electric Guitar Book. Fender guitars have long been the instruments of choice for artists such as Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. The Fender Electric Guitar Book tells the complete story of Fender guitars, detailing classics such as the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Jazzmaster, and other models.

Dozens of photos reveal Fender's storied craftsmanship, while the text includes collector details for all models. The reference section lists all models and their statistics. This new edition has been refreshed and updated, with 56 extra pages and over 60 new photographs. The main text contains new material, updated to cover Fender's ever-changing history amid the company's fascinating developments and new instruments during the eight years since the previous edition.