In the subsequent 70 years, the Strat has never gone out of production. In addition to the countless editions made by Fender itself, millions of imitators have been produced ... As of now, models ...

When it comes to musical icons there are arguably none bigger than the Fender Stratocaster ... tall frets and 70s single-coil Strat pickups, priced at £1299. The classic American Vintage II ...

But when Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender’s eponymous company released the Fender Stratocaster 70 years ago ... Sullivan Show” in 1957. For the American and English kids who came of age ...

As author Dave Hunter noted in his 2021 book Fender: 75 Years, the company was on an enviable hot streak when it subsequently issued the Telecaster, Precision Bass and Stratocaster in short order.