A riveting saga in the history of rock 'n' roll: the decades-long rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar's amplified sound--Leo Fender and Les Paul--and their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments they built.

The Fender Telecaster, created in Les Fenders Fullerton, California, workshop and introduced in 1950, is a working-class hero and the ultimate blue-collar guitar. It wasn't meant to be elegant, pretty, or sophisticated. Designed to be a utilitarian musical instrument, it has lived up to that destiny. In the hands of players from Muddy Waters to James Burton, Bruce Springsteen to Joe Strummer, the Telecaster has made the music of working people-country,...

"The book is a lively guide to Gibson Electric guitars from 1936 to the present day. It is packed full of detailed information on all of the models and includes special features on guitar design and construction. Illustrated with over 380 color pictures, it's a fan's dream come true, offering a wealth of invaluable information in one clearly presented and easily accessible volume. The DVD is a broadcast-quality 70-minute feature in which author Dave...