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Fender Custom Shop Master Builders Fender Play Foundation Student Models

Fender’s Custom Shop Master Builders build limited run Student models for its Play Foundation

15 Jun · Fender Master Builders Greg Fessler, Dennis Galuszka, Paul Waller and Carlos Lopez create one-off 'Student' model guitars for Fender Play Foundation.

Case Candy: Waste of money or added value?

05 Jun · Case Candy: Do you love it or hate it? And does it add value to your purchase? Does Case Candy make you feel special? Here's our take - what's yours?

The Gretsch 6128: How I ended up with one, and why you should get one too

29 May · Read one guitar-buyer's journey that began with the overpriced '79 Les Paul Silverburst and ended with a delightfully playable used Gretsch 6128.

Fender American Ultra Luxe Series NAMM 2021

Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecasters and Stratocasters now shipping!

18 May · Announced at NAMM 2021, Fender's American Ultra Luxe models - with augmented D profile necks - are now on their way to dealers.

Fender Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster has built-in crystals and in-game features

17 May · Fender's Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster has Crystals of Darkness and Light and a Limit Break pickup mode, giving FF fans a deep tie-in with their favourite game.

Fender Road Worn Jason Isbell Signature Custom Telecaster

Fender tweaks the Tele for the Road Worn Jason Isbell Signature Custom Telecaster

11 May · Fender's new Road Worn Jason Isbell Signature Custom Telecaster sports some vintage appointments and a spectacular chocolate sunburst finish.

Fender ships Noventa Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster with P90s

05 May · A new offering in Fender's lower price range goes all-out for the P90, with Strats and Teles now loaded with the MP-90 - the Jazzmaster even has three!

Squier FSR Bullet Competition Mustang, HSS Stratocaster and Classic Vibe 60s Custom Tele

01 May · Squier announces new FSR Bullet Competition Mustang, HSS Stratocaster and Classic Vibe 60s Custom Tele, all in great new colour combinations

Squier rolls out new FSR Classic Vibe 60s Esquire models

28 Apr · The new Squier FSR Classic Vibe 60s Esquire models feature double bound bodies and a '60s aesthetic, and come in three great finishes.

Fender Mustang Micro Headphone Amp First Look

First Look: Plug in and go with Fender’s Mustang Micro headphone amplifier

17 Apr · Does the Fender Mustang Micro - a €99 headphone amp - have the chops to impress experienced tone hounds? Jef Stone took it through its paces.

Fender Silverface Vibro Champ and Pro Reverb ‘68 Custom series

Fender Silverface ’68 Custom Pro Reverb and Vibro Champ Reverb shipping

13 Apr · Fender's new Silverface amps, '68 Vibro Champ Reverb and ‘68 Custom Pro Reverb, both emulate classic late-1960s combos, but with a few modern twists.

Ron Thorn Master Built Offset Acoustasonic - The Trees

Check out Fender Master Builder Ron Thorn’s new Acoustasonic called The Trees

13 Apr · Ron Thorn has crafted a Fender Master Built offset Acoustasonic called The Trees using some woods that are special, even by Custom Shop standards...

Best Guitar Practice Amps Under €300 Top 9 budget amplifiers

Best Practice Amps 2021: 9 great-value amplifiers to improve your playing

09 Apr · Need a compact amp for home practice sessions or as a songwriting tool? Here are nine of the best-value guitar practice amps on the market.

Joe Bonamassa's latest signature guitar, the Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster, The Bludgeon

The Joe Bonamassa Fender Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster “The Bludgeon” can be yours for $8500

08 Apr · Joe Bonamassa's latest signature model, the Fender Custom Shop "The Bludgeon", is limited to 100 pieces worldwide. And will hammer your wallet, hard.