Half a Century Of The Greatest Electric Guitars By: Tony Bacon The first Fender guitar launched in 1950 was the Broadcaster, soon known as the Telecaster. It was followed by two more classic instruments, the world beating Stratocaster, and the revolutionary Precision Bass. Fender's production lines have rarely been quiet since, and almost every great guitarist has used a Fender a one time or another. 128 pages, softbound book.