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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!
Deals of the week
Deals of the Week: Super Strats and Pedals up to 44% off!
05 Jul · Another issue of Deals of the Week! Another instalment of great discounts across even better products, just in time for a summer of rock.
Crazy Bass And Guitar Deals – Thomann Music Days 2025!
02 Jul · Save up to 65% on these bass, acoustic guitar, and guitar deals during Thomann Music Days 2025—only until July 22!
Best Practice Amps
Best Practice Amps: Affordable Amplifiers for Practicing at Home
30 Jun · Looking for an amp to work on your chops ah home? Then check out these best practice amps with many modern features!
Fender Japan Blue Flower Collection: 67 Summer of Love
26 Jun · Revisit the Summer of Love with the Fender Japan Blue Flower Collection: Stratocaster, Telecaster, & Acoustasonic Telecaster
Richie Kotzen Fender Stratocaster Unleashed Worldwide!
18 Jun · Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster, previously a Japan-exclusive, now officially available worldwide!
Fender Releases Strobo-Sonic Pro Tuner and more Hammertone Pedals
16 Jun · More new announcements from Fender! A tuner pedal called Strobo-Sonic Pro and more Hammertone pedals are coming!
Beginner Guitar Solos
Beginner Guitar Solos: Songs That are Easier Than They Sound
13 Jun · Beginner guitar solos don't have to be basic! Let's look at a few iconic guitar solos that you can learn as a beginner...
Squier Classic Vibe 2025 Brings Bigsby, Active Jazz Basses, and more!
13 Jun · Beautiful colors, Bigsby models, active jazz basses: the Squier Classic Vibe 2025 release has something for everyone!
Fender ’62 Super Amp, Mustang LTX and Tone Master FR-12 Tweed!
13 Jun · Fender introduces new amps for 2025: the '62 Super, updated Mustang LTX series, and Tone Master FR-12 Tweed
Fender Khruangbin Collection: 2 Smooth Signatures
10 Jun · Fender Khruangbin Collection: Mark Speer Stratocaster and Laura Lee Jazz Bass. Smooth Grooves!
Best Beginner Amps
The Best Guitar Amp for Beginners: Affordable Noisemakers To Get Started
09 Jun · The best guitar amp for beginners can be a difficult one to find. We've made it easier with these suggestions. Take a look!
CHORD PROGRESSIONS
Chord Progressions for Guitar: 5 Combinations for Your Playing
06 Jun · Chord progressions are the building blocks for any song. Fast riffs are cool, but let's learn about the core foundations first.
How to Choose a Guitar: Show Me Your Guitar, and I’ll Tell You Who You Are!
06 Jun · How to choose a guitar can be closely linked to our character. In other words, show me your guitar and I'll tell you who you are.
Arturia MiniFreak Vocoder – What’s Good for the Micro is Good for the Mini
05 Jun · In what some may say was an inevitable update, Arturia introduce the MiniFreak Vocoder. Same MiniFreak but with a new engine and additional gooseneck microphone.
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: JHS Notadümblë Discontinued After 2 Weeks!
27 May · JHS's Notadümblë pedal is discontinued, Jim Irsay, guitar collector, has died at 65 & the Pickaso Guitar Bow!
Fender Tone Master Pro: Firmware Update 1.6 Adds 22 Effects, and much more!
27 May · 22 new effects for massive ambient sounds, 6 new amps – the update to 1.6 for Fender Tone Master Pro has it all!
Tops and Flops
Tops and Flops: Gig Stories, No Reverb & Insect Interference
24 May · This week's Tops and Flops sees me cover a recent gig experience. It's all live here, folks, so if something can go wrong, it usually means that it will...
Fender Studio Is A Free DAW For Mobile And Home Recording
20 May · Fender Studio is a free DAW for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with legendary amp sounds and more!
Best Combo Amp
Best Combo Amp for Every Budget: Fender, Orange, Marshall & More
19 May · Looking for the best combo amp? We've got you covered with these suggestions for any kind of budget!
Fender Japan Traditional Collection 2025: Vintage-Style
15 May · Explore the Fender Japan Traditional Collection 2025: classic models with unique finishes and vintage '60s specs.
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: Trump Tariffs & Blues Driver 30th Anniversary
13 May · Guitar industry impacted by Trump tariffs, Neural DSP price hikes, and a rare Boss BD-2 30th-anniversary pedal.
The Best Telecaster
The Best Telecaster for Rock, Blues and Metal
09 May · Finding the best Telecaster is hard. But it is easier to search for the ideal model based on genre. So, stay with us as we look through various models.
Guitar Journal