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!
LEAK! Fender Player Jaguar PF Tidepool spotted in the wild in the USA
12 Jun · A new Fender model is spotted in the wild at Sam Ash in the USA - will this be part of the new 2018 line-up for Summer NAMM 2018? We know it is called the Jaguar PF Tidepool, it looks very sweet indeed!
Fender Parallel Universe Jazz-Tele: Love it or hate it?
06 Jun · The Fender Parallel Universe has a lot to answer for and this latest model in the series will undoubtedly start many an argument amongst fans of the brand. So is it an ugly duckling or the perfect storm?
Fender, Yamaha, Korg, Casio and Roland UK offices raided over alleged price fixing
27 May · The UK offices of five major MI brands have been raided over alleged price-fixing! The probe is centred on Fender, Roland, Casio, Korg and Yamaha, according to reports.
Fender celebrates Jazzmaster 60th Anniversary – Three new offsets for 2018
09 May · Fender celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Jazzmaster with three new models launching in 2018. The classic offset guitar is being released with cool new models and one has a new pickup configuration.
Kurt Cobain Fender Jag-Stang prototype up for sale: Smells like profit?
05 May · This design by Kurt Cobain was always a little suspect, but many fans adored him, and accepted this model as cool. Now you could own one of the two original prototypes made.
Fender limited edition Joe Bonamassa ‘59 Twin-Amp finally available!
28 Mar · Joe Bonamassa has just announced a new (highly) limited edition signature tweed amp reissue with Fender that you can order exclusively from his website in April.
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.