Fender - News and Rumours
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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?
Fender Rarities Maple Top Telecaster: Luxurious looks and classic Tele tones
19 Sep · The new Fender Rarities Maple Top Telecaster comes loaded with Pure Vintage ’64 Telecaster bridge and Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster neck pickups. Expect vintage tones under those luxurious looks.
Fender Custom Shop works with Leica to create the Andy Summers Monochrome Strat
17 Sep · Born from a unique partnership with Leica Camera, the Andy Summers Monochrome Strat is a limited edition run from Fender Custom Shop inspired by his love of the guitar and photography.
Fender Custom Shop Relic guitars: Stencilled finishes on premium instruments?
13 Sep · Users on a UK guitar forum find images of Fender Custom Shop Stratocasters with very similar relic patterns. Do these point to automated processes at Fender Custom Shop? And if they do, so what?
Fender Alternate Reality Electric XII: A new 12-string guitar with a hockey stick headstock
12 Sep · The hockey stick headstock 12 String electric is back! With the new Fender Alternate Reality Electric XII now available again at last.
Fender is selling five historic Stratocasters via a special Reverb ‘yard sale’
09 Sep · Fender has put five historic instruments up for sale on Reverb.com, including a 1954 Stratocaster, that were used to create more modern models like the Vintera and American Vintage ranges.
15 guitar myths that drive us all crazy – busted!
08 Sep · In a world of Internet and instant access to information, you would think guitarists would be enlightened. Actually it turns out we will believe any old rubbish!
Fender Britt Daniel Tele Thinline: Spoon frontman gets his own Telecaster model
04 Sep · The new Fender Britt Daniel Tele Thinline signature model is the Spoon frontman's take on what makes a great guitar. A great-looking guitar, it also comes with a few modern tweaks. CITES lifts rosewood ban for guitars and other musical instruments!
28 Aug · Champagne corks pop at Fender & Co. as the ban on rosewood for finished musical instruments is lifted! Now you can take your guitar on a plane without fear of the fretboard being hacked off.
Joe Bonamassa reveals transparent Fender Twin Amp made of Lucite
26 Aug · Joe Bonamassa has just revealed a transparent Fender Twin amp on his Instagram page. It looks stunning and might be based on one of his signature Twin amps. Here's what we know so far.