Fender - News and Rumours
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Best-Selling Guitars 2021: Top 20 most successful guitars at Thomann
30 Dec 2021 · What were the biggest-selling guitars 2021 at Thomann? Spoiler: the top seller wasn't a Gibson or a Fender. We reveal the year's biggest selling models.
Best Electric Guitars 2021: 10 guitars that rocked our world this year!
09 Dec 2021 · What a year for guitars! These 10 electrics were our favourites, across all budgets and styles. Check out the Gearnews Best Electric Guitars 2021!
Fender ‘51 Strat/Tele hybrid reissued in Japan as a Limited Edition
22 Nov 2021 · This limited edition of the Fender ‘51 is a reissue of the Squire '51 with a more traditional pickup configuration - and it's only available in Japan.
Best Thomann Cyberweek Deals on Guitars, Amps and Pedals: Save now!
20 Nov 2021 · Our top 10 picks for huge savings during Thomann's Cyber Week on great guitar gear by Fender, TC Electronic, PRS, Sire, Harley Benton and more.
Fender rolls out new Acoustasonic Player Telecaster
16 Nov 2021 · The new Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster offers a streamlined version of the company's flagship acoustic/electric hybrid guitar.
Best Left-hand Guitars: 22 great lefty electrics for any budget or style
12 Nov 2021 · Finding a good left-handed guitar that suits your budget and style can be tough. Here are 22 great electric guitars for lefties across all genres!
My Bloody Valentine Loveless 30 years on: The gear and how to glide
08 Nov 2021 · On the 30th Anniversary of Loveless, the second album from My Bloody Valentine, we look at the gear the band used to create their landmark recording.
Fender acquires Presonus: What does the future hold for musicians?
01 Nov 2021 · Fender's new acquisition is a bold and exciting move, but what could it mean for PreSonus as a brand and the rest of the industry as a whole.
Fender Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster with Wide Range humbuckers
25 Oct 2021 · These Fender Traditional 60s Jazzmaster with Wide-Range CuNiFe Humbuckers look amazing, just a pity they are for the Japanese market only
Fender unveils new Violinmaster guitar, inspired by a 1713 Stradivarius
19 Oct 2021 · Fender Custom Shop's Yuriy Shishkov has been busy working on this unique Violinmaster guitar, limited to 60 pieces worldwide and at $30k each!
Gear Every Guitar Player Needs in Their Gig Bag
15 Oct 2021 · Every guitarist has accessories that are necessary for what they do. Here are a few essential items you should always have with you.
Fender Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang: Nevermind 30th Anniversary Unit Shifter?
12 Oct 2021 · Fender Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang - The original Grunge unit shifting cash-in guitar of the '90s is back to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Nevermind.
Is Expensive Better? Here’s some gear that’s good value for money.
09 Oct 2021 · Prices don't always reflect value for money in the long term, argues Gearnews' Bob Malkowski. Here's some music gear that's a great investment.
Best Offset Guitars 2021: The top Jazzmasters, Jaguars and boutique alternatives
08 Oct 2021 · The Best Offset Guitars! We take you through the top guitars for all budgets that should be on your radar, from Fender, PRS and smaller boutique makers.