Freddie Tavares
Freddie Tavares | |
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| Born | Frederick Theodore Tavares February 18, 1913 Maui, Hawaii |
| Died | July 24, 1990 (age 77) California, United States |
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| Known for | co-designer of the Fender Stratocaster |
Frederick Theodore Tavares (18 February 1913 – July 24, 1990) was an American designer, engineer, and musician who played with Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Henry Mancini and many others, and was also a key figure at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation for many decades. Tavares is perhaps best known for his role in designing the Fender Stratocaster and other Fender instruments and amplifiers (including the classic Bassman amp).