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This document provides an overview of several iconic Fender electric guitar models, including the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Jaguar, Jazzmaster, and Mustang. For each model, it outlines the key features like pickup configuration and scale length, and provides examples of notable players of each guitar to illustrate their musical versatility across different genres. The goal is to equip sales representatives with information to communicate the differences between each legendary Fender model to help customers find the perfect instrument for their needs.

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CHAPTER 2.1 FENDER ACADEMY ELECTRIC GUITAR MODELS
Photo: Andy Willshire SIMON NEIL BIFFY CLYRO 息 2015 Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. FENDER速, STRATOCASTER速, STRAT速, TELECASTER速, TELE速, PRECISION BASS速, P BASS速, JAZZ BASS速, J BASS速 and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on Fender guitars are registered trademarks of FMIC. All rights reserved. Product and product lifestyle images found within were photographed by Mark Keraly or Eric Fairchild unless otherwise noted. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All prices, colors, features and specifications are subject to change without notice. DISCOVER THE LEGACY OF FENDER ELECTRIC GUITARS Since 1946, Fender has been writing the book on electric guitars and basses. From the stages of Woodstock to the height of the grunge movement and the most memorable performances of today, theyre forever the instruments of musical revolution. In this chapter, we outline the distinct personalities and features of each of these legendary models. With this information, we hope youll be equipped to communicate the differences between each guitar to your consumers as you find the perfect instrument for their needs. MODELS TELECASTER速 | PG. 8 STRATOCASTER速 | PG. 12 JAGUAR速 | PG. 16 JAZZMASTER速 | PG. 20 MUSTANG速 | PG. 24 CHAPTER 2.1 ELECTRIC GUITAR MODELS On the cover: JOHN GOMEZ THE SUMMER SET Photo: Braverijah Brave Gregg
MATT MYERS HOUNDMOUTH IAN FOWLES GERARD WAY & THE HORMONES FREDRIK ERIKSSON GRIZFOLK LADY LAMB JIMMY SMITH FOALS COURTNEY BARNETT KENNETH HARRIS PANIC! AT THE DISCO JUSTIN AUFDEMKAMPE MISS MAY I DREW STEWART AWOLNATION BOOTS COPELAND KNOX HAMILTON MIKE DUCE LOWER THAN ATLANTIS LUCY ROSE Photo: Eric Fairchild 息FMICPhoto: Sofia Draco Photo: www.mattwilsonimages.com Photo: Ellie Mitchell Photo: Pat Graham Photo: Jamie Allen Photo: Eric Fairchild 息FMIC Photo: Andrew Foster Photo: James Perou Photo: Sandra Dahdah Photo: Eric Fairchild 息FMICPhoto: Eric Fairchild 息FMIC
PETE TOWNSHEND THE WHO JIMI HENDRIX THE EDGE U2 KURT COBAIN NIRVANA SHERYL CROW JEFF BECK YNGWIE MALMSTEEN JOHNNY MARR STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN DAVID GILMOUR PINK FLOYD ERIC CLAPTON NILE RODGERS Photo: Mark Keraly 息FMICPhoto: Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images Photo: Charles Peterson Photo: Ken Settle Photo: Kevin Mazur Photo: Richard Peters /息Authentic Hendrix, LLCPhoto: Richard Peters /息Authentic Hendrix, LLC Photo: Courtesy of Eelpie Photo: Rick Kern, WireImage Photo: Mark Keraly 息FMIC Photo: Ross Halfin Photo: Pat GrahamPhoto: Mark Temme
THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL TELECASTER In 1951, Leo Fender set out to build a guitar as practical as it was playable. With a raw electrified sound made famous in the hands of Joe Strummer, Bruce Springsteen and more, the Tele速 would change the way music was createdforever. 8 9
NICHOLAUS ARSON THE HIVES Photo: Daniel Falk THE ULTIMATE WORKHORSE. A body as tough as nails and a tone just as pure and primal. TELECASTER FEATURES DUAL SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS This pair of pickups gives the Tele its trademark twang and lays the foundation for limitless creativity. SINGLE-CUTAWAY BODY The comfortable body is easy to play and durable enough for any performance. STRINGS-THROUGH-BODY BRIDGE The sturdy Tele bridge design keeps the guitar in tune and improves sustain for any genre. NOTABLE PLAYERS Graham Coxon | Sheryl Crow | Brad Paisley Keith Richards | Jim Root | Bruce Springsteen Joe Strummer | Andy Summers | Keith Urban Muddy Waters TELECASTER 10 11
THE WORLDS GREATEST ELECTRIC GUITAR STRATOCASTER Introduced in 1954 and made famous in the hands of music royalty, from Eric Clapton to Jimi Hendrix and countless more. The Strat速 is more than an instrumentits an icon with a timeless shape and unforgettable sound. 12 13
Photo: Denise Truscello 息 Wire Image BRUNO MARS Photo: Denise Truscello 息 Wire Image STRATOCASTER FEATURES THREE SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS With its distinct middle pickup, the Strat is bright, articulate, and ideal for any musical style or playing technique. FOREARM AND BODY CONTOURS The Strat is engineered for comfort, with a sleek contoured body that makes it feel like one with the player. DOUBLE-CUTAWAY DESIGN The Strat body shape offers effortless access to the upper frets for smooth soloing and leads. SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO BRIDGE With its revolutionary tremolo arm, the unique Strat bridge design lets players change their string tension to create expressive effects. NOTABLE PLAYERS Jeff Beck | Eric Clapton | John Frusciante Billy Corgan | Edge | Stevie Ray Vaughan David Gilmour | Buddy Guy | Jimi Hendrix John Mayer Often imitated, never duplicated: No matter the genre, nothing sings like the Strat. VERSATILITY DEFINED. STRATOCASTER 14 15
LEFT-OF-THE-DIAL LEGEND JAGUAR For the player seeking a variety of sonic options, make way for the ultimate animal in tone. From the chill waves of surf to snarling riffs and power chords, the Jaguar has carved out a vicious legacy since 1962and theres no stopping it now. 16 17
JOHNNY MARR Photo: Pat Graham JAGUAR FEATURES TWO SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS Jaguar pickups deliver hotter, more aggressive tone and feature special shielding for less electrical interference. 24 SCALE LENGTH The shorter scale length offers less string tension, enhanced playability and narrower frets for easier reach. EIGHT ONBOARD TONE CONTROLS Among the Jaguars chromed- out controls are dedicated pickup switches and a flexible circuit to alternate between rhythm and lead. NOTABLE PLAYERS Kurt Cobain | Graham Coxon | Ira Kaplan John Frusciante | Kim Gordon | Johnny Marr Will Sergeant | Kevin Shields | John Squire Carl Wilson With more controls, more switching and plenty of bite, its the feature-packed essence of cool. FLEXIBILITY MEETS FEROCITY. JAGUAR 19
HERO OF THE UNDERGROUND JAZZMASTER The instrument of post-punk and alt-rock heroes, the Jazzmaster is designed to make a statementand it doesnt care what you think. 20 21
TROY VAN LEEUWEN QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Photo: Cambria Harkey JAZZMASTER FEATURES OFFSET BODY The forward-shifted waist offers and sleek look for the modern player. DUAL TONE CIRCUIT The Jazzmaster is the first Fender to feature this special switching, so players can alternate between rhythm and leads. WIDE SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS The soapbar-shaped Jazzmaster pickup was designed for smoother single-coil sound. FLOATING TREMOLO BRIDGE The floating bridge and anchored tailpiece are great tools for subtle vibrato in all musical styles. NOTABLE PLAYERS Nels Cline | J Mascis | Stephen Malkmus Elvis Costello | Thom Yorke | Lee Ranaldo Kevin Shields | Robert Smith | Tom Verlaine Thurston Moore The offset choice of unconventional players and innovators. THE SONIC REBEL. JAZZMASTER 22 23
THE GRADUATE MUSTANG Originally Introduced in 1965 as a small-body guitar for beginners, the Mustang has built a well-earned reputation for big sound and bold personality in the hands of the prosfrom David Byrne to Kurt Cobain and many more. 24 25
LINDSEY TROY DEAP VALLY Photo: Tyler Curtis MUSTANG FEATURES 24 SCALE LENGTH The shorter scale length offers less string tension, enhanced playability and narrower frets for easier reach. DUAL ANGLED PICKUPS Each Mustang pickup is paired with a dedicated three-position slider switch for plenty of tonal flexibility. FENDER DYNAMIC VIBRATO The floating bridge and unique tailpiece deliver solid intonation on any stage. NOTABLE PLAYERS Dave Alvin | Mark Arm | Todd Rundgren David Byrne | Kurt Cobain | Liz Phair Mac DeMarco| Norah Jones | Ty Segall John Frusciante From hot-rodded and modded to powerful standalone tone, the Mustang is a no-nonsense instrument for experimental musicians. A BIG SOUND AND IDENTITY ALL ITS OWN. MUSTANG 26 27
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  • 2. Photo: Andy Willshire SIMON NEIL BIFFY CLYRO 息 2015 Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. FENDER速, STRATOCASTER速, STRAT速, TELECASTER速, TELE速, PRECISION BASS速, P BASS速, JAZZ BASS速, J BASS速 and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on Fender guitars are registered trademarks of FMIC. All rights reserved. Product and product lifestyle images found within were photographed by Mark Keraly or Eric Fairchild unless otherwise noted. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All prices, colors, features and specifications are subject to change without notice. DISCOVER THE LEGACY OF FENDER ELECTRIC GUITARS Since 1946, Fender has been writing the book on electric guitars and basses. From the stages of Woodstock to the height of the grunge movement and the most memorable performances of today, theyre forever the instruments of musical revolution. In this chapter, we outline the distinct personalities and features of each of these legendary models. With this information, we hope youll be equipped to communicate the differences between each guitar to your consumers as you find the perfect instrument for their needs. MODELS TELECASTER速 | PG. 8 STRATOCASTER速 | PG. 12 JAGUAR速 | PG. 16 JAZZMASTER速 | PG. 20 MUSTANG速 | PG. 24 CHAPTER 2.1 ELECTRIC GUITAR MODELS On the cover: JOHN GOMEZ THE SUMMER SET Photo: Braverijah Brave Gregg
  • 3. MATT MYERS HOUNDMOUTH IAN FOWLES GERARD WAY & THE HORMONES FREDRIK ERIKSSON GRIZFOLK LADY LAMB JIMMY SMITH FOALS COURTNEY BARNETT KENNETH HARRIS PANIC! AT THE DISCO JUSTIN AUFDEMKAMPE MISS MAY I DREW STEWART AWOLNATION BOOTS COPELAND KNOX HAMILTON MIKE DUCE LOWER THAN ATLANTIS LUCY ROSE Photo: Eric Fairchild 息FMICPhoto: Sofia Draco Photo: www.mattwilsonimages.com Photo: Ellie Mitchell Photo: Pat Graham Photo: Jamie Allen Photo: Eric Fairchild 息FMIC Photo: Andrew Foster Photo: James Perou Photo: Sandra Dahdah Photo: Eric Fairchild 息FMICPhoto: Eric Fairchild 息FMIC
  • 4. PETE TOWNSHEND THE WHO JIMI HENDRIX THE EDGE U2 KURT COBAIN NIRVANA SHERYL CROW JEFF BECK YNGWIE MALMSTEEN JOHNNY MARR STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN DAVID GILMOUR PINK FLOYD ERIC CLAPTON NILE RODGERS Photo: Mark Keraly 息FMICPhoto: Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images Photo: Charles Peterson Photo: Ken Settle Photo: Kevin Mazur Photo: Richard Peters /息Authentic Hendrix, LLCPhoto: Richard Peters /息Authentic Hendrix, LLC Photo: Courtesy of Eelpie Photo: Rick Kern, WireImage Photo: Mark Keraly 息FMIC Photo: Ross Halfin Photo: Pat GrahamPhoto: Mark Temme
  • 5. THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL TELECASTER In 1951, Leo Fender set out to build a guitar as practical as it was playable. With a raw electrified sound made famous in the hands of Joe Strummer, Bruce Springsteen and more, the Tele速 would change the way music was createdforever. 8 9
  • 6. NICHOLAUS ARSON THE HIVES Photo: Daniel Falk THE ULTIMATE WORKHORSE. A body as tough as nails and a tone just as pure and primal. TELECASTER FEATURES DUAL SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS This pair of pickups gives the Tele its trademark twang and lays the foundation for limitless creativity. SINGLE-CUTAWAY BODY The comfortable body is easy to play and durable enough for any performance. STRINGS-THROUGH-BODY BRIDGE The sturdy Tele bridge design keeps the guitar in tune and improves sustain for any genre. NOTABLE PLAYERS Graham Coxon | Sheryl Crow | Brad Paisley Keith Richards | Jim Root | Bruce Springsteen Joe Strummer | Andy Summers | Keith Urban Muddy Waters TELECASTER 10 11
  • 7. THE WORLDS GREATEST ELECTRIC GUITAR STRATOCASTER Introduced in 1954 and made famous in the hands of music royalty, from Eric Clapton to Jimi Hendrix and countless more. The Strat速 is more than an instrumentits an icon with a timeless shape and unforgettable sound. 12 13
  • 8. Photo: Denise Truscello 息 Wire Image BRUNO MARS Photo: Denise Truscello 息 Wire Image STRATOCASTER FEATURES THREE SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS With its distinct middle pickup, the Strat is bright, articulate, and ideal for any musical style or playing technique. FOREARM AND BODY CONTOURS The Strat is engineered for comfort, with a sleek contoured body that makes it feel like one with the player. DOUBLE-CUTAWAY DESIGN The Strat body shape offers effortless access to the upper frets for smooth soloing and leads. SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO BRIDGE With its revolutionary tremolo arm, the unique Strat bridge design lets players change their string tension to create expressive effects. NOTABLE PLAYERS Jeff Beck | Eric Clapton | John Frusciante Billy Corgan | Edge | Stevie Ray Vaughan David Gilmour | Buddy Guy | Jimi Hendrix John Mayer Often imitated, never duplicated: No matter the genre, nothing sings like the Strat. VERSATILITY DEFINED. STRATOCASTER 14 15
  • 9. LEFT-OF-THE-DIAL LEGEND JAGUAR For the player seeking a variety of sonic options, make way for the ultimate animal in tone. From the chill waves of surf to snarling riffs and power chords, the Jaguar has carved out a vicious legacy since 1962and theres no stopping it now. 16 17
  • 10. JOHNNY MARR Photo: Pat Graham JAGUAR FEATURES TWO SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS Jaguar pickups deliver hotter, more aggressive tone and feature special shielding for less electrical interference. 24 SCALE LENGTH The shorter scale length offers less string tension, enhanced playability and narrower frets for easier reach. EIGHT ONBOARD TONE CONTROLS Among the Jaguars chromed- out controls are dedicated pickup switches and a flexible circuit to alternate between rhythm and lead. NOTABLE PLAYERS Kurt Cobain | Graham Coxon | Ira Kaplan John Frusciante | Kim Gordon | Johnny Marr Will Sergeant | Kevin Shields | John Squire Carl Wilson With more controls, more switching and plenty of bite, its the feature-packed essence of cool. FLEXIBILITY MEETS FEROCITY. JAGUAR 19
  • 11. HERO OF THE UNDERGROUND JAZZMASTER The instrument of post-punk and alt-rock heroes, the Jazzmaster is designed to make a statementand it doesnt care what you think. 20 21
  • 12. TROY VAN LEEUWEN QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Photo: Cambria Harkey JAZZMASTER FEATURES OFFSET BODY The forward-shifted waist offers and sleek look for the modern player. DUAL TONE CIRCUIT The Jazzmaster is the first Fender to feature this special switching, so players can alternate between rhythm and leads. WIDE SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS The soapbar-shaped Jazzmaster pickup was designed for smoother single-coil sound. FLOATING TREMOLO BRIDGE The floating bridge and anchored tailpiece are great tools for subtle vibrato in all musical styles. NOTABLE PLAYERS Nels Cline | J Mascis | Stephen Malkmus Elvis Costello | Thom Yorke | Lee Ranaldo Kevin Shields | Robert Smith | Tom Verlaine Thurston Moore The offset choice of unconventional players and innovators. THE SONIC REBEL. JAZZMASTER 22 23
  • 13. THE GRADUATE MUSTANG Originally Introduced in 1965 as a small-body guitar for beginners, the Mustang has built a well-earned reputation for big sound and bold personality in the hands of the prosfrom David Byrne to Kurt Cobain and many more. 24 25
  • 14. LINDSEY TROY DEAP VALLY Photo: Tyler Curtis MUSTANG FEATURES 24 SCALE LENGTH The shorter scale length offers less string tension, enhanced playability and narrower frets for easier reach. DUAL ANGLED PICKUPS Each Mustang pickup is paired with a dedicated three-position slider switch for plenty of tonal flexibility. FENDER DYNAMIC VIBRATO The floating bridge and unique tailpiece deliver solid intonation on any stage. NOTABLE PLAYERS Dave Alvin | Mark Arm | Todd Rundgren David Byrne | Kurt Cobain | Liz Phair Mac DeMarco| Norah Jones | Ty Segall John Frusciante From hot-rodded and modded to powerful standalone tone, the Mustang is a no-nonsense instrument for experimental musicians. A BIG SOUND AND IDENTITY ALL ITS OWN. MUSTANG 26 27