The history of Fender guitars is one that has been associated with music for more than 70 years. From the electric bass to the iconic Stratocaster, Fender guitars have been instrumental in creating some of the most influential sounds in popular music. Since their creation in 1946 by Leo Fender, these instruments have become staples for rock and roll, jazz, blues, country, and other genres.

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Beginning with the Telecaster in 1951, Leo Fender's guitars have always been designed with a focus on playability and comfort. From this design came the Stratocaster in 1954, which featured three pickups and six strings; allowing for a wide range of tones and styles to be created. This guitar became one of the most recognizable shapes in music history.

Throughout its history, Fender has released a variety of models designed to fit a number of different genres. The Jazzmaster was released in 1958 as an alternative to the Stratocaster; offering a thinner neck profile and two single coil pickups to give it its unique tone. In 1965 they released the Mustang guitar which was aimed at younger players; it had a shorter scale length than other guitars making it easier to play for smaller hands.

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Fender’s influence has extended far beyond just musical instruments; they have also made amplifiers since 1945 and opened their own Custom Shop in 1987 where clients can create their dream instrument from scratch. Over the years they have collaborated with many notable artists such as Ritchie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix and many more who have helped shape modern music as we know it today. Hat Pro Shop offers all these legendary instruments available for those who wish to create their own musical masterpiece!