Fender: The Golden Age

A stunning new and completely revised edition of the Fender bible for 2026

Leo Fender's guitars have arguably shaped modern music more than any other brand. This remarkable, fully updated tome collects together more rare Fender guitars than have ever been seen before.

Over 250 guitars in every model, style, and finish are lovingly detailed, from the greatest to the rarest - Strats, Teles, and the infamous Marauder. Includes brand new Precision Bass, Jazz Bass, and Jaguar images, as well as hundreds of never-before-seen photographs from recently unearthed archives and specially commissioned shoots around the world.

Working with a worldwide network of collectors, each model has been photographed specially for the book. Alongside these exceptionally rare guitars are reproductions of Fender ephemera, from original packing boxes all the way through to previously unseen point of sale and promotional items - the largest collection ever published.

With brand new information unknown to the guitar world about Fender's early history, and the brand's influence around the world, this book is unparalleled in its depth. Discover the legacy of these vintage guitars, some of the most loved and collectible instruments in the world.