Fender - News and Rumours
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Women account for 50% of new guitarists, says Fender
21 Oct 2018 · Fender says that women now account for half of new guitarists picking up the instrument for the first time. Could the likes of pop icons Taylor Swift and rock legends like Nita Strauss be the cause?
Will CITES II free up trade in music instruments using rosewood in 2019?
14 Oct 2018 · The move to extend CITES regulations to all rosewood species caused headaches for instrument makers and buyers alike. Now a proposed rule change may see rosewood exempted from CITES in 2019.
Fender Parallel Universe spawns the Limited Edition Jaguar Strat
05 Oct 2018 · The new Fender Parallel Universe Limited Editon Jaguar Strat combines two classic guitar designs in one guitar - purists may disagree but we think there's something visually harmonious here...
Fender expands pedal range: Engager Boost, Pelt Fuzz and Full Moon Distortion
08 Sep 2018 · Fender's Stan Cotey is the brains behind all three circuits and with his proven track record for making great amps and effects, these three new pedals could be great
Fender Parallel Universe 2018 Limited Edition Whiteguard Strat
07 Sep 2018 · This has all the right curves, but are they in all the wrong places? It's the new Fender Parallel Universe 2018 Limited Edition Whiteguard Strat, and it's sure to divide opinions.
Fender Japan announces new FSR 6- and 12-string Stratocasters and a Jazzmaster
28 Aug 2018 · Fender Japan has for many years made models that have never been sold officially outside their home market. These new FSR models will be available for everyone to buy.
Fender Parallel Universe – 2018 Tele Thinline Super Deluxe limited edition
07 Aug 2018 · The latest release in Fender's Parallel Universe Series comes in a hot-rodded orange finish and is loaded with a pair of cool vintage style TV Jones Classic pickups.
Fender Mahogany Offset Telecaster – Limited European run
03 Aug 2018 · This limited edition from Fender Japan is a special run for the European market and is all mahogany with some very nice specifications throughout, it is also very brown!
Fender Parallel Universe Troublemaker Telecaster: A leaf from the Les Paul playbook
11 Jul 2018 · Fender's latest Parallel Universe guitar, the Troublemaker Telecaster takes a huge leaf out of the Gibson Les Paul book. Will this new Limited Edition guitar cause any trouble in 2018?
Is Fender’s Ryan Adams Signature Master Blaster Strat due for imminent release?
02 Jul 2018 · That Ryan Adams MasterBlaster Stratocaster wasn't officially launched at Summer NAMM as we were all hoping, but Ryan has unboxed one via his Instagram account, so it can't be too long!
Summer NAMM 2018: Fender Custom Shop Collection announced
29 Jun 2018 · Fender has unveiled its new Custom Shop models for 2018 and as expected there are some well made models dripping in vintage vibe amongst this lot. Any of these tickle your fancy?
Summer NAMM 2018: Fender intros 2018 Signature models
29 Jun 2018 · Fender is revamping some signature guitars for 2018 including new Flea, Albert Hammond Jr, Johnny Marr and Jimi Hendrix models. Yes, yet another Hendrix model...
Summer NAMM 2018: Fender launches three new effects pedals
29 Jun 2018 · Fender presents three new pedals Engager Boost, The Pelt Fuzz and Full Moon Distortion, which complement their existing line-up and have again been designed by Stan Cotey.
Fender Player Series: The worst-kept secret of 2018?
19 Jun 2018 · Fender's new Player Series has just been officially announced! Unfortunately for Fender, we have already seen these guitars leaked last week. But will they be enough to make you want one?