The Fender "Stratocaster", the most famous electric guitar model, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. This is the definitive Strat research mook that thoroughly explains the transition of each successive model released over the 30 years from its birth year of '54 to '84, in chronological order. Based on the research results and persistence of the author Yasumasa Imai, who is well known as a leading researcher of vintage guitars, the book also includes a lot of photos of the actual Strat models of each year, including the first one made in '54, taken with the cooperation of guitar stores, and also includes a lot of detailed (disassembled) photos of the actual models. This is the latest updated edition of the "Stratocaster" research and appreciation book, with as much dense contents as our previous publications such as "Strat Seventies", "Mustang Authority", "Telecaster Authority", etc.! The book is packed with photos and data, and is sure to be enjoyed not only by Stratophiles and users, but also by collectors and appreciators of this type of guitar research book.

Main contents.
Fender "STRATOCASTER" model specification research of all years.
Disassembled photos of each model including the first '54 model
Details of assembly (switches/condensers/pots) by year as shown in the photos of the actual models.
Details of the parts and the transition of each part's specification
Disassembling and test-playing verification of the 60th anniversary model
Guide to determine the year of manufacture, etc.