Leo Fender Timeline By lexibelle7 Aug 10, 1909 Born 1916 Loses his right eye at seven years old 1934 Marries Esther 1938 Opens Fender Radio Service shop 1946 Leo creates his first amplifier 1950 Invents the first Fender electric guitar 1951 Invents the Electric Bass 1953 Invents the Stratocaster Mar 21, 1991 Leo Fender died 1992 Inducted to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010 Receives Grammy award