A selection of artistically hand-drawn water color renders by Billy F. Gibbons to illustrate the details and evolution of the first electric instruments.
Vol1: The Pioneers
The history behind the development of the first electrically amplified instruments and the visionaries who started that revolution during the first part of the XX century.
Vol2: Prototypes & first production models
The origins of Fender and their first prototypes and pre-production models.
Vol3: The Blackguard years
Broadcasters, Esquires, Nocasters and early Telecasters 1950-54.
Vol4: Nitty Gritty
An in-depth analysis of all components, production processes and evolution during the first 5 years of Fender production.