{"product_id":"the-fender-guitar-ken-achard","title":"The Fender Guitar, Ken Achard","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Musical New Services Ltd., 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: Large 8vo, pp. 68.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Good. This softcover copy remains structurally sound but exhibits characteristic signs of use and handling commensurate with its age and intended use as a reference guide. The binding remains secure. The green card covers present with notable rubbing, surface scuffing, and minor colour loss along the edges and spine joints. A minor crease is visible to the top right corner of the front wrap, alongside slight wear to the spine extremities, including a very minor closed tear at the foot. Internally, the pages are clean and bright, with only slight age-toning to the margins, remaining completely free of extraneous markings, notes, or marginalia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This particular copy is a third printing, issued in February 1978, following the initial release the previous summer. Produced as a specific magazine project, it features the iconic black-and-white illustrative artwork and schematics documenting the history of the company's electric guitars. The rear wrap presents a striking, stylized artistic rendition titled 'The Collected Works of Fender'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhile early printings of this reference work do appear on the secondary market, they are becoming increasingly uncommon in their original softcover format. Modernised, updated reference guides have largely supplanted these early volumes, lending this copy a distinct vintage charm as a period-specific piece of musical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA classic vintage reference work, Ken Achard's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003eThe Fender Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e provides a foundational look into the history, development, and golden era of one of the world's most iconic instrument manufacturers. Profusely illustrated and historically significant as an early, pre-internet guide to Fender's catalogue, the book explores the evolution of the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, and other legendary models. It serves not only as an informative text but as a charming piece of 1970s guitar culture and memorabilia, essential for dedicated Fender enthusiasts and vintage guitar collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55592796979539,"sku":"6411","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261019_110144.jpg?v=1792840466","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-fender-guitar-ken-achard","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}