Fender - News and Rumours
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Four premium guitars you’ll (probably) never be able to afford
26 Mar · You're in the market for a new guitar and money is no problem. But you want something special, something truly unique. If so, here's a list of guitars that might tickle your fancy.
Fender American Original Series now with new finishes
24 Mar · Fender has just added six new classic colours to its popular American originals range of guitars: Ice Blue Metallic, Inca Silver, Daphne Blue, Burgundy Mist Metallic and more on offer.
Fender Play is free for 3 months, get your access code today.
21 Mar · Fender is offering the first 100k users a free 3 month subscription to their online guitar tutorial site Fender Play. The lessons cover guitar, bass and ukulele too in a range of styles.
Fender debuts stylish Made in Japan Heritage Series
18 Mar · Fender has just announced a gorgeous new "Made in Japan Heritage Series" including basses and guitars with '50s. '60s and '70s vintage styling. There's only one snag: you can only get them in Japan!
Fender celebrates with the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster
16 Mar · In 1950, Fred Gretsch told Leo Fender to stop using the name "Broadcaster", claiming trademark infringement. Mr Fender renamed it the Telecaster. Only 250 Fender Broadcasters were made. Until now.
Fender and Gibson USA standard guitar models: Which would you buy?
13 Mar · Once upon a time, the standard USA-made Gibson or Fender was your go-to guitar. Now, both face enormous competition. It begs the question: Which "core" USA brand is getting your money in 2020?
Ultra-rare Fender Marauder offset re-imagined – with a built in delay effect
04 Mar · The Fender Marauder is a super-rare prototype guitar from 1965, re-imagined by the Custom Shop in 2020 for guitarist Matthew Logan Vasquez - it even comes with a built-in delay effect!
Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster: A limited edition hot-rodded offset!
20 Feb · Made in Japan, the new Modern Jazzmaster takes the classic American offset guitar design and turns it on its head, with twin noiseless humbuckers and modern spec throughout.
Fender does Pop Art with FACE Stratocaster and MHAK Tele
14 Feb · Fender Japan is releasing two limited edition Art Gallery Collection models, the FACE Stratocaster and MHAK Telecaster, with a unique look. Fancy some pop art on your new Fender?
Fender Blonde Player Tele with Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster pickups
14 Feb · This limited-edition Mexican made Fender Butterscotch Blonde Player Tele comes with a set of Custom Shop '51 Nocaster pickups - expect some vintage Telecaster tones at a decent price.
Fender limited-edition Raw Ash American Performer Stratocaster and Telecaster!
13 Feb · A new limited edition range of American Performer Telecaster and Stratocaster have just been announced by Fender in a Raw Ash finish, with Yosemite pickups and Greasebucket tone circuits. Neat!
Fender starts shipping new Eric Johnson Virginia Stratocaster Artist Signature!
12 Feb · The Fender Eric Johnson Virginia Stratocaster Artist Signature model has a unique offset-seam body and is available in both limited edition US Custom Shop and US production models.
Fender Mod Shop adds an all-rosewood neck option to five popular models!
12 Feb · After last year's introduction of the Silverburst finish option, the Fender Mod Shop is now offering an all-rosewood neck option for five iconic designs!
Fender Telecaster vs Harley Benton TE: Can you tell the difference?
10 Feb · YouTuber intheblues has done a blind test between the Fender Telecaster and Harley Benton TE-52 NA Vintage Series models. Can you tell which is which? Tell us in our poll.