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> As for rich kids and Fenders - it's hard to believe today, but in
> the early
> 60's, Fenders were one of the cheaper instruments, with the Strat
> and Tele's
> being on the low end of the spectrum. They were not 'rich' kid
> toys till the
> CBS era. Fenders were primarily regional, i.e. - Southern Californian -
> birthplace of Surf, home of Fender. They didnt take over the world till
> Hendrix took a hankerin to one...
>
It may be true that Fenders were less expensive than Gibsons (as is today),
but I think they were still a rich kids toy. Especially the amps! Check out
this web site that shows what gear cost then and what it compares to now:
