135 Results for "Fender"

First Look: Harley Benton JA-60CC – the best budget Jazzmaster?

We review the Harley Benton JA-60CC and ask: is this the best budget Jazzmaster you can get? It's one of the most beautiful ones, to say the least.

The Best Beginner Guitars for Under €150

Want to learn the guitar without breaking the bank? We've hand-picked the best beginner acoustic and electric guitars for under €150.

Kurt Cobain’s Fender Mustang to go on auction

The Lake Placid Blue Fender Mustang used by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain in the now iconic Smells Like Teen Spirit is going under the hammer.

Finally, Gamechanger Audio’s Bigsby-in-a-pedal is now available to buy

The Gamechanger Audio Bigsby Pedal is finally available for sale, with two new video demos launched that take you through all its features.

Magnatone Starlite 5-watt Class A combo: Low-wattage vintage Fender Tweed tones

The new Magnatone Starlite is a 5-watt Class A combo with vintage Tweed and Black Face tones, and is currently available for pre-order.

Fender acquires Presonus: What does the future hold for musicians?

Fender's new acquisition is a bold and exciting move, but what could it mean for PreSonus as a brand and the rest of the industry as a whole.

Pink Floyd at Pompeii: Recreating the backline for one of rock’s most legendary gigs

Chris Hewitt and The Australian Pink Floyd have recreated the 1971 backline of Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii, using amps and PA gear from 50 years ago.

Fender Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang: Nevermind 30th Anniversary Unit Shifter?

Fender Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang - The original Grunge unit shifting cash-in guitar of the '90s is back to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Nevermind.

Rhodes is back and could have a new piano on the way

The Rhodes name has been picked up in the UK to create the Rhodes Music Group Ltd and they plan to continue the development of high-quality musical instruments synonymous with the name.

Fender introduces new Tone Master Super Reverb amp

Fender's new Tone Master Super Reverb is based on its mid-'60s black panel combo and comes loaded with four 10" Jenson speakers.

Leak: Image of a Fender J Mascis Telecaster circulating online

It looks like Dinosaur Jr frontman J Mascis, normally seen wielding a Fender Jazzmaster, may be getting a signature Telecaster model soon.

Joe Bonamassa 1951 Fender NoCaster The Bludgeon – official video out now

Another cloned Joe Bonamassa guitar? Well, yes. This time it's a Fender '51 NoCaster with a PAF in the neck, and goes by the name 'The Bludgeon'.

Fender’s Custom Shop Master Builders build limited run Student models for its Play Foundation

Fender Master Builders Greg Fessler, Dennis Galuszka, Paul Waller and Carlos Lopez create one-off 'Student' model guitars for Fender Play Foundation.

Gamechanger Audio Bigsby Pedal: The ’50s guitar vibrato as a pedal?

Made in conjunction with Fender, the new Gamechanger Audio Bigsby Pedal is an official pedal version of the classic '50s vibrato system.

The Gretsch 6128: How I ended up with one, and why you should get one too

Read one guitar-buyer's journey that began with the overpriced '79 Les Paul Silverburst and ended with a delightfully playable used Gretsch 6128.

Quilter Amplification Aviator Cub: Three Fender amp sounds in one comboinputs, each based on F-style amps

The new Quilter Aviator Cub combo amp has three voices mimicking classic Fender amps, cool features and a price tag that warrants a second look.

Epiphone Nancy Wilson Fanatic Review: A Perfect Strat/Les Paul Hybrid?

The Epiphone Nancy Wilson Fanatic marks the return of the classic Nighthawk - and a little firecracker it is, too. Check out our in-depth review.

New ’80s Fender Japan Boxer Series Telecaster and Precision Bass models coming your way

Fender Japan has expanded its Boxer Series of retro '80s style instruments with two new instruments. But does anyone really want them?

NAMM 2021: Walrus Audio extends Mako Series with ACS1 Amplifier & Cab Simulator

Walrus Audio has just announced the third release in its Mako Series, following on from the new R1 Reverb pedal earlier this week. The new ACS1 Amplifier & Cab Simulator pedal has stereo in and ...

NAMM 2021: Fender drops two new ’68 Custom amplifiers and a micro headphone amp

Fender announces two new tube amps, the ‘68 Custom Pro Reverb and the ‘68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb, and the Mustang Micro headphone amp.

The new Fender Parallel Universe Vol II Troublemaker Tele Deluxe Bigsby finally makes its debut

Fender's Parallel Universe Vol II Troublemaker Tele Deluxe Bigsby has three Double Tap humbuckers and a special wiring that allows 8 pickup configurations!

Eric Clapton’s 1954 “Slowhand” Fender Stratocaster up for auction – bidding starts at $1 million

Eric Clapton's 1954 hardtail Fender Stratocaster, ”Slowhand”, used by the guitarist for slide, is up for auction. Bidding starts at a cool $1 million.

The Fender Bassman – The bass amplifier that changed the guitar world

Most rock amp builders use early Marshalls as an inspiration. But Jim Marshall based his early designs on the Fender's 5F6-A Bassman circuit. Does that make the Bassman the grandaddy of rock amps?

Has COVID-19 saved the electric guitar?

As lockdown hit, the future of the guitar industry looked bleak. But now it appears that manufacturers are struggling to meet demand. Has Covid turned around the fate of the electric guitar?