Fender Stratocaster guitar officially released 60 years ago today (May 15 1954)


Video: 'Fender 60th Anniversary American Vintage 1954 Stratocaster Electric Guitar'

(Saturday, May 15, 1954) — The Fender Stratocaster, a double-cutaway electric guitar with an extended top “horn” shape for balance designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton and Freddie Tavares, was released today.