Beyond merely being musical instruments, guitars can become highly coveted and revered objects. Much of that reverence comes not just from the instruments themselves, but from their role in the songs and stories of those who played them. An instrument may be remarkable in and of itself, but it can be rendered as much more than just an assembly of wood, metal, plastic and paint depending on what a player does with it.

With that in mind, here’s a list of Fender-wielding guitar heroes and some of their most revered instruments.