You don’t have to be a rock ‘n’ roll expert to know that Fender is one of the leading names in music manufacturing. At the very beginning, famous musicians like Billy Carson, The Beach Boys, Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan were using early Stratocaster models to create some of the top hits we all know and love today.
And their legacy continues even now as Fender celebrates the Stratocaster’s 60th anniversary. 60 years strong and still looking good! Check out this video for a look into the past, present and future years of the Fender Stratocaster.
I’ve used a fair share of Fender’s in my day, including the Stratocaster. And let me tell you, they’re pretty awesome. Here’s a close up of one of my beauties…
Photo Sources: Everett Collection, Daily Mail UK, Ty Pennington