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BUY MY ANNIVERSARY STRAT BOOK
"A truly wonderful book - hard to put down just like a Strat! Thanks again for making this book possible."
Latest book review received 13 February 2025
MY ANNIVERSARY STRAT BOOK IS NOW OFFICIALLY OUT OF PRINT, BUT I STILL HAVE A SMALL NUMBER OF BRAND NEW BOOKS BEARING LOW OR SPECIAL NUMBERS. SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ACQUIRING ONE OF THE LAST FEW COPIES THERE ARE MORE DETAILS ABOUT AVAILABILITY AND PRICES HERE
THE FOLLOWING ORIGINAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOK IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES
When it was published ANNIVERSARY STRAT was priced at £30 excluding postage and packing, and the individually numbered, signed First Edition copies are only available from me. The book is presented in A4 soft cover format, and consists of 340 pages that feature 174 photographs. The First Edition run of 1,954 copies has been printed using high quality 150 gsm paper, which gives the pages a distinctly high quality feel. Each book is numbered in the style of 0001 OF 1954 and personally signed by the author (me). ​
There is more information about the book (including glowing testimonials from the talented Fender Custom Shop master builders) on the ANNIVERSARY STRAT book website.
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Occasionally I also sell some books on ebay at https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/garyincornwall and my ebay listings may also include a few books with low or special numbers. Please note that the book prices including shipping on ebay may be different than those indicated on the dedicated book website.
THE STORIES & THE BACKGROUND
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An extensively researched collection of stories about cool products and awesome people, ANNIVERSARY STRAT celebrates the diverse array of Fender commemorative model Stratocasters made in the USA. Part 1 chronicles these factory and Custom Shop guitars, and sheds light on how a few ended up in the hands of legendary players. More Custom Shop instruments are showcased in Part 2, as the personal stories of the master builders unfold and they reveal their favorite projects.
All the Fender Custom Shop master builders and pickup winders love the book and here is what two of the legendary master guitar builders say about the publication:
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Ever since 1979, anniversary model guitars have been released by Fender to celebrate significant milestones in the company’s history. Consequently, an extensive range of commemorative instruments has shipped from the US factory and Custom Shop over the last forty years. Some distinctive and memorable Fender Strats have also been commissioned by third parties including publishers, motor industry manufacturers, entertainment organizations, and musical instrument stores, to celebrate their own noteworthy events.
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"The meticulous collection of details is truly amazing . . . Gary has pulled off a fantastic project that I think will soon stand beside the other great books about this company called Fender.”
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— MICHAEL STEVENS
Owner of Stevens Electrical Instruments and co-founder of the Fender Custom Shop
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“The most comprehensive and detailed book on the history of the Anniversary Stratocaster, the elite Fender Custom Shop guitars, and the builders.”
— YURIY SHISHKOV
Principal master builder at the Fender Custom Shop
I can't thank these cool, talented, and generous guys enough for their kind words. This detailed collection of fascinating guitar and people stories is A4 size with 340 pages and 174 photographs. Each book is signed by the author and numbered in the style of 0001 OF 1954, and it's the perfect addition to any library.
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Since the book was published on 23 April 2019 the hand-signed and individually numbered copies have shipped to over 30 countries all over the world to universal acclaim.
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Best wishes and rock on!
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Gary
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