Martin Kelly, Terry Foster and Paul Kelly have been writing an extensive book called Fender: The Golden Age 1946-1970. After following the writing of the book on their website and on twitter (@GoldenAgeFender), I feel confident in saying they have researched the topic exhaustively. Covering instruments, amps, cases etc, the photos are absolutely glorious and would work just as a coffee table book. The accompanying text supplies all of the historical information you need to know about this iconic company. You can check out sample pages from Fender: The Golden Age by checking out this virtual book.

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- It’s attack of the Giant Flying V Guitar over at Music Thing. Do you think they keep strings for that in stock at Guitar Center?

- Guitar Wars has a review of the complete overhaul Fender has done to their website.

- Gotta Strat? Wanna leave the world of relative obscurity behind for the fast paced and glitzy lifestyle of internet semi-fame? Head over to Me and My Strat, where they will post a picture of you and you gorgeous stratocaster.

- The Guitar Channel has a review of Robben Ford’s new album. If you’re looking to learn some Robben Ford style riffs you should check out our Altered Blues Licks lesson.

- Guitar Stuff brought our attention to a fantastic lesson by flatpicking great Brad Davis on double down up picking. The video starts off with a somewhat cheesy interview but later moves on to some truly valuable instruction. Take a look and see what you think.

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