Fender - News and Rumours
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Gibson, Fender, PRS & Co.: Do guitar brands matter anymore?
29 Aug 2020 · Do you think established brands still hold the monopoly on the industry that they used to? Or have modern production methods and techology made brand-consciousness redundant?
Fender debuts Limited Edition American Professional Stratocaster with solid rosewood neck
29 Aug 2020 · Noice! Fender adds two new Limited Edition American Professional Stratocasters with a solid rosewood neck, in Fiesta Red or Desert Sand and loaded with some great Pure Vintage ’65 pickups!
The new Fender Tim Armstrong Anniversary Hellcat: a great little songwriter with attitude!
25 Aug 2020 · Tim Armstrong and Fender are celebrating a decade of collaborations with the new Anniversary Hellcat acoustic model, a great looking songwriting guitar with plenty of attitude!
LEAK Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster in Copper Age
23 Aug 2020 · A new Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster has been leaked online in a Copper Age finish and a stunning looking maple bound fretboard with black block inlays.
Fender’s ’57 Champ: Do you really need more than five watts?
15 Aug 2020 · While classic rock may conjure images of Les Pauls and rows of Marshall stacks, in truth, many of the legendary tones on our favourite songs were recorded using much smaller amps.
Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster: Subtle upgrades to the classic formula
14 Aug 2020 · The new Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster has a chambered ash body and a lovely Transparent Faded Sonic Blue finish, along with some subtle but worthwhile tweaks to the classic Strat formula.
Is Fender about to discontinue the American Professional Series?
13 Aug 2020 · Rumours have been circulating online that Fender is about to discontinue its popular American Professional series of guitars - we decided to have a closer look...
Fender adds new models to its California Traditional acoustic series
12 Aug 2020 · Fender has added nine new acoustic models to its California Traditional series. These new guitars feature slim necks, and that distinctive 6-in-line headstock.
Fender Brent Mason Signature Telecaster: The ideal session guitar?
11 Aug 2020 · The new Fender Brent Mason signature Telecaster is based on his heavily modified vintage '67 Telecaster, a guitar with many hardware mods and a unique pickup combination. The ideal session workhorse?
Fender reveals the 70th Anniversary Esquire model
10 Aug 2020 · As the Esquire turns 70, Fender has announced a limited run of 70th Anniversary Esquire models based on original specs, and loaded with a single Tim Shaw designed pickup.
Fender announces new Tone Master Deluxe and Twin Reverb models in blonde
10 Aug 2020 · Fender has updated its Tone Master amp series with classic '60s Blonde Tolex, and new Celestion speakers. But will these new digital recreations replace the old classics they are based on?
Fender introduces new Road Worn Vintera Strat and Tele models
10 Aug 2020 · Fender has just announced a new range of Road Worn Strat and Tele models that span the '50s, '60s and '70s. Now you can get that relic'd look without paying Custom Shop prices!
Fender celebrates 60 years of the legendary Jazz Bass with special edition
10 Aug 2020 · The stylish new Fender limited edition 60th Anniversary Jazz Bass celebrates 60 years of an iconic bass design, with vintage looks and all the low-end you're ever likely to need.
Fender Shawn Mendes Foundation Musicmaster with amazing floral paint job
04 Aug 2020 · Fender debuts the amazing-looking Shawn Mendes Foundation Musicmaster, with stunning floral graphics that resonate well with this 60s-style, short-scale guitar design.
Fender and girl in red team up for one-off “Rainbow” Player Series Telecaster
23 Jul 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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!