About Freddie Tavares
Lived 1913 – 1990 (aged 77). Freddie Tavares was an American musician, guitarist and designer.
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 Fender products including the Stratocaster electric guitar, the Precision Bass, and the Bassman amplifier.
Biography Frederick Theodore Tavares was born on February 18, 1913, in Pāʻia, Hawaii. He is credited as one of the designers of the Fender Bassman amplifier by the Museum of Modern Art. He also created Fender's Custom Colors.
He died on July 24, 1990, in California at age 77.
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Who was Freddie Tavares?
American musician
When was Freddie Tavares born?
Freddie Tavares was born on 18 February 1913 in Maui.
When did Freddie Tavares die?
Freddie Tavares died on 24 July 1990.
What was Freddie Tavares's occupation?
Freddie Tavares was a musician, guitarist and designer.
What nationality was Freddie Tavares?
Freddie Tavares was American.
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