Fender - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Fender? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Fender Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster 2018 – CITES regulations changes fretboard
26 Mar · J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr fame has his signature model Fender Squier Jazzmaster updated to meet CITES regulations worldwide, but will it affect it's sound?
Fender’s “Roasted Earth”: A reply to the PRS Silver Sky!
11 Mar · Images have surfaced of a new guitar by Fender - the "Roasted Earth"! This reply to the Silver Sky has it all: two humbuckers, a tremolo system and a funky reverse headstock. It's too good to be true!
Fender videos demo new effects pedal line-up designed by Stan Cotey
05 Mar · Stan Cotey of Fender has designed six brand new effects for pedals and now Fender has finally released some great demo videos of each one for you to check out.
Fender Mustang GT 100 amplifier Bluetooth Fail!
28 Feb · Pretty big Bluetooth issue discovered in the Fender Mustang 100 amplifier series and it is such a fail, it makes you wonder how Fender ever let it past final testing...
Fender Limited Edition Offset Telecaster offered in USA
27 Feb · Loaded with a Fender Custom Shop Broadcaster and Shawbucker pickup combination, this limited edition Offset Telecaster is certainly an eye-catching instrument and likely to be popular with offset fans ...
Jef’s Top 3 Bits of Guitar Gear and Gadgets at NAMM 2018
04 Feb · Our favourite three cool, exciting new guitar related products for 2018 all revealed at this year's Winter NAMM Show, with gear by Fender, Line 6 and Game Changer Audio.
NAMM 2018: Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child Stratocaster
29 Jan · Does the world of guitars need yet another 'Hendrix' Stratocaster? Well, apparently Fender's Custom Shop believes that it does. Voodoo Child or Voodoo cash in (slight return)?
NAMM 2018: Fender announces new effects pedal range for 2018
25 Jan · Fender has decided to launch a new all original effects pedal series, with brand new designs featuring a cool new magnetically-latched battery door system and rugged aluminium enclosures.
NAMM 2018: Squier Contemporary Series launches today
25 Jan · A cool new modern day range of Stratocasters and a new Telecaster for players on a budget, some cool new features, but also a few missed opportunities as well...
NAMM 2018: Fender Eric Johnson Thinline Stratocaster
25 Jan · Is the new 2018 Eric Johnson Thinline Signature Stratocaster pure vintage sonic genius or is it just plain old ugly as sin? Hmmm, that f-hole!
NAMM 2018: Fender’s Facebook 9 Neck Guitar Bass Monstrosity!
25 Jan · Okay, yes they can make anything. But why would you make this? A 9 necked guitar bass monstrosity appears on Fender's Facebook page today and it looks ridiculous!
NAMM 2018: Fender Custom Shop’s Yuri Shiskov’s Pinball Telecaster
24 Jan · Fender's Custom Shop pays homage 'unofficially' to The Who's classic Tommy album with an eye-bleeding Telecaster and matching custom based ’57 Custom Pro-Amp
NAMM 2018: Fender unveils new Hot Rod IV amp range
23 Jan · Fender is just about to release a new series of amps, the Hot Rod IV range! Four new models update existing designs - but are they more than just a cosmetic makeover?
Fender American Original Series relaunches old favourites with modern updates
16 Jan · New American-made Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jaguar, Jazzmaster, Jazz Bass and Precision Bass models with vintage stylings and modern playability. Something for everyone here, but has Fender played it too safe?