50 Years of Fender By Tony Bacon Chronology compiled by Paul Day Fender is the most successful modern maker of electric guitars, and the year 2000 marked the 50th anniversary of it's first instrument. This new book tells the complete year-by-year story of Fender's development from 1950 to 2000 accompanied by stunning photographs of players, instruments and memorabilia. 50 Years of Fender is a beautiful, detailed examination of five decades of great guitars and the fine music they inspire. Full Color, 128 pgs, 1.5lbs, 8.5" x 11".