32 Results for "Leo Fender"

NAMM 2019: Fender American Acoustasonic Series Telecaster

Fender introduces the new American Acoustasonic Series Telecaster a hybrid guitar based upon one of there most popular guitar designs and incorporating their new SIRS system

Fender American Performer Series new for 2019 – Too much choice?

The news is out: Fender is about to announce its new American Performer Series for 2019, including Stratocasters, Telecasters, a Mustang, Jazzmaster, P-Bass, Mustang Bass and Jazz Bass models!

’51 Telecaster PJ Bass: A bass guitar from Fender’s Parallel Universe

Is Fender closing out the Parallel Universe series with a bass? The intriguingly styled and well-specified ’51 Telecaster PJ Bass is possibly the last model in the series for 2018

J Rockett Audio Designs Monkeyman pedal: A ’50s Tweed amp in a box

The new Monkeyman pedal distils the classic Fender Tweed amp tone and puts it into a surf green pedal. Will this new boutique pedal from the USA make you want to rock'n'roll?

Women account for 50% of new guitarists, says Fender

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?

Fender Japan announces new FSR 6- and 12-string Stratocasters and a Jazzmaster

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.

G&L re-release the ’80s CLF Skyhawk range for 2018

Leo Fender, designed possibly some of the most recognised electric guitars in history, but will one of his later designs garner as much interest in today's market?

Xotic California Classic XTC Series – Boutique vintage Tele models announced

New boutique US built Telecaster-style guitars, with more options to customise than you can shake a stick at. But will it rival make you switch from buying from Fender?

Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special: Lighter and more refined?

A new, tweaked version of the Stingray bass has been announced for 2018. It's lighter with a subtly altered shape. Will this update be enough to set the Stingray Special apart from the pack?

Fender celebrates Jazzmaster 60th Anniversary – Three new offsets for 2018

Fender celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Jazzmaster with three new models launching in 2018. The classic offset guitar is being released with cool new models and one has a new pickup configuration.

John Mayer speaks out to defend his PRS Silver Sky signature model

That John Mayer guitar has caused quite a stir in the guitar world, so much so that John has now made a video addressing the how and why it came about in the first place.

Fender American Original Series relaunches old favourites with modern updates

New American-made Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jaguar, Jazzmaster, Jazz Bass and Precision Bass models with vintage stylings and modern playability. Something for everyone here, but has Fender played it too safe?

OD Guitars’ Cybele: a new Telecaster(-ish) guitar for high performance styles

When you want an updated version of a classic '50s guitar shape designed for high performance playing styles and offering lots of bespoke options, this guitar should be on your radar.

Fender reissues another amp for Europe: FSR Black Western Blues Deluxe

Yee-haw! This limited edition 40-Watt FSR combo probably has all you need for live and studio work, with an upgraded speaker and a leather-bound look that looks like it's straight out of a rodeo.

Fender upgrades Bassbreaker 15 combo amp to limited FSR edition

This blonde-finish Class A/B combo amp is available for a limited time with a rather nice speaker upgrade, making it a very well-priced, unique-looking amplifier for the money.

VegaTrem boldly goes into any space with the VT1 UltraTrem

This modern take on the classic '50s Stratocaster tremolo system brings it bang up to date for modern playing styles and yet needs zero modifications to your guitar.