--- product_id: 48725043 title: "The Fender Telecaster: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World" price: "$14.79" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/48725043-the-fender-telecaster-the-life-and-times-of-the-electric store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Fender Telecaster: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World **Price:** $14.79 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Fender Telecaster: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World - **How much does it cost?** $14.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/48725043-the-fender-telecaster-the-life-and-times-of-the-electric) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Fender’s Telecaster is one of the icons of the guitar world. It’s not just manufacturer’s hype that this is the one of the most famous guitars of all time—it was the first production solid-body electric guitar, setting the style for everything that followed. To say this guitar changed the world of music is no over-the-top boast. This is the first history and giftbook devoted to the legendary Tele. It covers the development of the guitar and the famous players who made it their own, from the first 1949 prototype to the launch of the model in 1950 as the Esquire, through the Broadcaster, infamous “Nocaster,” the Telecaster—and its numerous variations today. Review: As a Tele buff what are you after? - I've given this 5 stars but it really does depend on what you want from yet another Telecaster book. I love it, Douchoissier it isn't, the magnificent Black Guard guitar porn book it isn't either. Its definately a lot better than some of the other telecaster histories out there (mentioning none in particular). It has errors, both technical and grammatical - could really have done with a good critical proof reader. Technical and date errors appear to be those that are repeated often and as such I would question the source material again. Urban myths become truth if repeated often enough? The book is worth it for the pictures alone, many I havn't seen before and the format is great with some not so obvious featured artists getting a look in for a change. For a Tele buff its another great book for the collection, if you know your Tele's its a worthy addition. I can understand how the casual reader or those expecting something new would be disapointed. As I say I love it, but then again I am a total Tele nut. Review: Telecaster book - A superb large thick book and was an excellent price. Full of information and lots and lots of great photos of wonderful Telecaster guitars and famous owners/players through the years since its first invention! This book will give many hours of interesting reading! Highy recommended! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,396,623 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3,626 in Guitars 4,206 in String Instruments (Books) 5,173 in Popular Music | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 108 Reviews | ## Images ![The Fender Telecaster: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81j3bZC1yFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a Tele buff what are you after? *by G***S on 16 October 2012* I've given this 5 stars but it really does depend on what you want from yet another Telecaster book. I love it, Douchoissier it isn't, the magnificent Black Guard guitar porn book it isn't either. Its definately a lot better than some of the other telecaster histories out there (mentioning none in particular). It has errors, both technical and grammatical - could really have done with a good critical proof reader. Technical and date errors appear to be those that are repeated often and as such I would question the source material again. Urban myths become truth if repeated often enough? The book is worth it for the pictures alone, many I havn't seen before and the format is great with some not so obvious featured artists getting a look in for a change. For a Tele buff its another great book for the collection, if you know your Tele's its a worthy addition. I can understand how the casual reader or those expecting something new would be disapointed. As I say I love it, but then again I am a total Tele nut. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Telecaster book *by D***D on 21 January 2015* A superb large thick book and was an excellent price. Full of information and lots and lots of great photos of wonderful Telecaster guitars and famous owners/players through the years since its first invention! This book will give many hours of interesting reading! Highy recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good but not perfect *by T***Y on 28 January 2013* Nicely-produced book with some excellent photos and text. One or two minor typos and only peripheral mention of the great and influential English player Albert Lee, who should most certainly have had a section to himself. But apart from that unforgiveable omission the book's overall a pretty good buy all the same. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/48725043-the-fender-telecaster-the-life-and-times-of-the-electric](https://www.desertcart.us/products/48725043-the-fender-telecaster-the-life-and-times-of-the-electric) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-24*