The Fender Custom (or Maverick) was a short-lived model released by the CBS-owned Fender in 1969. It was essentially an attempt to sell off unused factory stock instead of simply writing it off. It featured more prominently in sales material than its companion, the Swinger, but wasn't taken seriously (and was hardly expected to compete with the Stratocaster and Telecaster). Early-1960s-style Fender Precision Bass The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, initially named the Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, was started by Leo Fender in the 1940s, and is one of the most widely recognised manufacturers of electric guitars, bass guitars and amplifiers. ... A recent Squier Stratocaster. ... 1950s-style Telecaster with natural finish, with metal bridge cover removed. ...
Guitar For Dummies offers full coverage of the subject, from picking out a guitar to learning to play, expert advice from America's leading guitar authorities, musical exercises and fretboard illustrations--plus a tutorial CD that features licks and songs from the book.
Guitar For Dummies also covers the following topics and more: Hand position and posture,Basic major and minor chords, Adding spice with basic 7th chords and barre chords, Playing melodies in position and in double-stops, Different styles including rock, blues, folk, and classical, Buying a guitar and accessories, Taking care of your guitar.
From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this do-it-yourself players primer for owning and maintaining an electric guitar explains the ins and outs of: choosing the right guitar; cleaning, tools and basic maintenance; personalizing and improving on a "factory setup"; trouble-shooting; basic guitar electronics; setups of the pros; and much more.