Fender - News and Rumours
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Fender Japan brings back the Swinger for a limited run
18 Nov · Fender reissues an oddball 60s classic, the Swinger, for the Japanese market. If you're into retro guitars, you're gonna love this one! But it might prove hard to buy outside Japan...
Fender Silent Siren Jazz Bass and Telecaster: Female J-pop band gets new signature models
15 Nov · Fender Japan tweets about two fetching new Silent Siren signature models, the first announced since the company said it was aiming to increase its marketing exposure with female artists.
Fender officially launches the American Ultra Series: Evolution or revolution?
05 Nov · Fender replaces its Elite Series with the American Ultra Series, adding new pickups, a Modern D neck profile, new finishes and more, taking these classic guitars in a new direction.
Fender American Ultra Series leaked all over the web
02 Nov · New Fender American Ultra Series leaked online and it looks like we will get hot-rodded Stratocasters and Jazzmasters amongst the new models officially out on Tuesday!
Fender tease an elite new guitar range with new Stratocaster and bass models
01 Nov · Fender ias teasing a new guitar line and with the tag line "Never Play A Fender The Same Way Again" it certainly looks like this new line of guitars could be an elite one.
Fender Champion 100XL: Taking the crown from the Boss Katana?
24 Oct · A new wallet friendly 100W combo from Fender, the Champion 100XL packs in two channels and on-board effects. At this price, takes the market leader, the Boss Katana.
Fender Songs chord app launches on Apple iPhone with 750,000 tracks
23 Oct · The new Fender Songs app has launched for Apple iPhone, letting you learn the chords to over 750,000 new tunes whilst you jam along on your guitar, banjo or keyboard. Lyrics? Yes. Tabs? No.
Fender Mod Shop offers new Silverburst finish on Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster
21 Oct · Fender's Mod Shop has quietly been adding some nice custom options of late, including mahogany necks. Now it offers one of our favourite finishes, Silverburst, for the first time.
Kurt Cobain Fender Mustang from Nirvana ‘In Utero’ period is up for auction
11 Oct · A custom-made Fender Mustang built for Nirvana's Kurt Cobain for his use during their In Utero period is up for auction. Of course, you'll need to be left-handed to make the most of it.
Fender Rarities Flame Koa Top Stratocaster with Tim Shaw pickups
09 Oct · The latest Fender Rarities model is a Flame Koa Top Stratocaster loaded with some great-sounding Tim Shaw pickups - this Strat will stand out from the pack!
CMA alleges Fender Europe illegally prevented price discounts
08 Oct · The UK Competition and Markets Authority is further investigating Fender Europe over allegations of online price fixing, sometimes referred to as Resale Price Maintenance.
CITES rules end for rosewood in musical instruments, official end date announced
06 Oct · CITES has issued an exemption for rosewood used in musical instruments, meaning that regulations for travelling with your favourite guitar are finally coming to an end.
Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster Ziricote: Exotic woods – exotic prices?
27 Sep · The new American Acoustasonic Telecaster Ziricote adds a unique look to the company's new range of hybrid acoustic models, but are those exotic tone woods worth the extra money?
Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb and Twin Reverb: Digital recreations of classic tube amps
25 Sep · Fender's Tone Master Deluxe Reverb and Twin Reverb amplifiers are both digital recreations of classic valve amps from the Californian company's history. But will they sound like the originals?