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 and girl in red team up for one-off “Rainbow” Player Series Telecaster
23 Jul · Enter now to win a one-off Fender Player Series Telecaster, hand-painted by girl in red with all the proceeds of the raffle going to the Kaleidoscope Trust, a leading LGBTQ+ charity.
Fender Parallel Universe Vol II Maverick Dorado, a vintage oddball reborn
21 Jul · Fender's new Maverick Dorado is based on a vintage guitar originally made out of old 12-string guitar parts from Fender's parts bin. A curiosity reborn! Now, about that headstock...
Fender Custom Shop’s Ron Thorn builds a $10,000 one-off Meteora
20 Jul · This one-off Ron Thorn Meteora is the first time that the Fender Custom shop has taken on this unique guitar design - unfortunately the price tag will be way, way above what most of us can afford...
Fender gives the Player Series an update and adds four new models
14 Jul · Fender has just expanded its Player Series with four new models. The Mustang, Duo-Sonic, Duo-Sonic HS, and Mustang 90 come with upgraded hardware, and ten new colours!
Fender Japan shows-off new Indigo Dye Stratocaster and Telecaster
26 Jun · Fender Japan unveils two new stunning deep blue models, with finishes based on the traditional Japanese art of 'indigo dyeing'. But will we ever see one outside of Japan?
Fender supports Crew Nation with sale of Masterbuilt and artist-signed instruments
16 Jun · Fender has a special sale with all proceeds going to Crew Nation, with special Masterbuilt guitars along with signed artist models from Tom Morello, Flea, Jeff Beck, Brad Paisley, Duff McKagan and Eric ...
Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! Dee Dee Ramone’s 1975 Fender Precision bass is up for auction.
14 Jun · Dee Dee Ramone's Number 1 1975 Fender Precision bass is up for auction! This bass was Dee Dee's go-to instrument for stage and studio and helped shape The Ramones' heavily influential sound.
Deal: IK Multimedia June Partner Celebration with over 50% off
09 Jun · IK Multimedia is celebrating its partners and has slashed the prices on its collab products with brands like Hammond, Fender, Ampeg, Orange, MESA/Boogie and Fulltone. Check out these great deals!
Fender sacks Custom Shop Master Builder John Cruz
08 Jun · Master Builder John Cruz has been fired from his post at Fender, the company confirmed. It seems he was dismissed for a deplorable social media post about the recent protests in the USA.
Fender Mod Shop adds hardtail Strat bridges, black headstocks and Inca Silver finish
19 May · Fender's Mod Shop now offers Inca Silver finishes, painted black headstocks and - finally - the option to order a Stratocaster with a hardtail bridge!
Fender boosts Player Series with short-scale Duo Sonic, Mustang and Mustang Bass
17 May · Fender re-energises its Player Series by adding five new short-scale instruments: two new Mustangs, two Duo Sonic models and a new Mustang bass. We like.
Fender unleashes its Fullerton Ukulele Series upon the world!
07 May · Fender has officially released its Fullerton Ukulele Series. These little guys are based on three iconic Fender guitar shapes and come with onboard preamps!
Fender Japan drops an eye-popping Evangelion Asuka Telecaster!
30 Apr · Celebrating the release of Neon Genesis Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 this limited edition Fender Japan Evangelion Asuka Telecaster looks pretty amazing and comes loaded with set of Alumitone pickups.
Fender releases the Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 – with new signature EMG pickups!
21 Apr · Slipknot guitarist Jim Root gets a new Fender signature model. The Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 comes loaded with the guitarist's new EMG pickups and a no-nonsense attitude.