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that would make him some what of a relic today
Interesting how two great pioneers did not play guitar - Leo Fender and Jim Marshall - But somehow delivered what was required
(Technically, he was originally a saxophone player, but I'm fairly sure he didn't pursue it very long or to any great level.)
While it's true that he didn't invent either the electric guitar or the amplifier - nor even quite the electric bass, although that's very close - he nevertheless introduced innovations that completely changed the way what we call rock'n'roll developed.
He was a self-taught radio repairman who had an instinctive understanding of how things worked and a talent for problem-solving and functional design. Perhaps not surprising that he's a personal hero of mine .
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
My mind boggles that you have near enough old Fender guitar/bass and if a part fails or breaks (unless it is a twisted neck) pretty much anyone can diagnose the fault then you get a replacement (that will fit!) for not much more than £20 within a few days and replace it yourself.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
He went on holiday to California and found the G & L factory. He went in and asked the lady on reception, “Is Leo in?” She explained that “Mr Fender” was out for lunch but asked who Ted was? He explained he was a repairer from the UK and that Leo Fender was his hero. She invited him to wait until “Mr Fender” returned. When he did, she briefly spoke to him in private - he then came out, greeted Ted and gave him a full factory tour and answered every question Ted could think to ask. Ted described him as ‘brilliant’. I’ve seen the signed G & L catalogue - and was only ‘sightly’ disappointed that his Fs were the right way round