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This item is a 3.25 x 7.5“ bank check of Lloyd London, signed by both Leo Fender (as C. L. Fender) and his business partner Dale L Hyatt. Leo Fender’s signature has been authenticated by James Spence authentications (JSA) and comes with the certificate of authenticity. I’ve also included a nice unsigned photo of Leo Fender with some of his guitars.
Clarence Leonidas Fender (August 10, 1909 – March 21, 1991) was an American inventor and founder of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Fender designed the company's iconic early instruments: the Fender Telecaster, the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar; the Fender Stratocaster, among the most iconic electric guitars; and the Fender Precision Bass, which set the standard for electric basses. He also designed the Fender Bassman amplifier, which became the archetype for later amplifiers (notably by Marshall and Mesa Boogie) that dominated rock and roll music.
Fender, who was not a guitarist himself, was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
Iconic Fender Players:
Eddie Van Halen: The original Eddie Van Halen Frankenstrat ("Frankenstein") guitar, which Eddie built himself in the 1970s, is currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Jimi Hendrix: Famous for using a Fender Stratocaster.
Eric Clapton: Known for his signature "Blackie" Stratocaster, assembled from vintage parts.
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd): Known for his "The Black Strat" (1969 model).
Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones):Synonymous with the Fender Telecaster.
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Known for his "Number One" and "Jimbo" guitars.
Buddy Guy: A major proponent of the Stratocaster.
Rory Gallagher: Famous for his heavily worn Stratocaster.
Nile Rodgers: Known for his white "Hitmaker" Stratocaster.
Bonnie Raitt: Known for her 1965 Stratocaster, making her the first woman with a signature Fender.
Dick Dale: Considered a pioneer, he was gifted a personalized Stratocaster by Leo Fender in 1955.
(This bank check comes unmatted and unframed so the buyer can display it anyway they choose, with a photo or even album cover of their choice)
This item will be insured for the sale price.
