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The Best Value Offset Guitars

The Best Value Offset Guitars contains a selection of Jazzmaster and Jaguar-style guitars you should check out. Both traditional and contemporary.

The Best Value S-Style Guitars – The World’s Most Loved Guitar Design

The Best Value S-Style Guitars is our roundup of some of the Strat-type guitars that offer guitar players plenty of bang for their buck.

The 1958 Gibson Flying V: A History (Part One)

Back in 1958, Gibson's Flying V may have been too ahead of its time. In this two-part series, we look at how this iconic guitar came into existence.

Is this the very first Fender Telecaster ever?

Norman of “Norman's Rare Guitars” may have stumbled upon an extremely rare find: possibly the first ever Fender Telecaster in the world, in a dream state.

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster: First Look at the new flagship

We take an in-depth look at Fender's new flagship American Professional II Stratocaster! Has Fender created a must-have guitar for the modern player?

Fender’s new flagship American Professional II series is finally here!

Fender officially launches its new American Professional II series, featuring all your old favourites with a mix of vintage styling and modern appointments.

The Stratocaster and the Genius of Leo Fender: A Short History

As the release of the Fender American Professional Series II seems imminent, we take a brief look at the Stratocaster, and how one Leo Fender changed the landscape of music, forever.

Fender 60th Anniversary Road Worn Jazz Bass: Aged to perfection?

In 1960 Leo Fender released the successor to the Precision - the Jazz Bass was born! In 2020, Fender has released the 60th Anniversary Road Worn Jazz Bass - it looks like a compelling instrument.

Fender reveals the 70th Anniversary Esquire model

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 celebrates 60 years of the legendary Jazz Bass with special edition

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.

8 best electric guitars under £500: Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul and SG shapes

Looking for a quality guitar with an ST, TE, LP or SG shape in the £300-500 range? These quality, affordable guitars with either single coils or humbuckers should be on your radar!

Fender American Original Series now with new finishes

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 celebrates with the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster

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?

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?

Fender starts shipping new Eric Johnson Virginia Stratocaster Artist Signature!

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 Telecaster vs Harley Benton TE: Can you tell the difference?

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.

Fender Rarities Flame Maple Top Stratocaster: The final release in the series

The last guitar in this 12-month special series has just been announced. Will the new Rarities Flame Maple Top Stratocaster make you part with your money?

Fender officially launches the American Ultra Series: Evolution or revolution?

Fender replaces its Elite Series with the American Ultra Series, adding new pickups, a Modern D neck profile, new finishes and more, taking these classic guitars in a new direction.

Fender American Ultra Series leaked all over the web

New Fender American Ultra Series leaked online and it looks like we will get hot-rodded Stratocasters and Jazzmasters amongst the new models officially out on Tuesday!

Fender tease an elite new guitar range with new Stratocaster and bass models

Fender ias teasing a new guitar line and with the tag line "Never Play A Fender The Same Way Again" it certainly looks like this new line of guitars could be an elite one.

Fender Rarities Flame Koa Top Stratocaster with Tim Shaw pickups

The latest Fender Rarities model is a Flame Koa Top Stratocaster loaded with some great-sounding Tim Shaw pickups - this Strat will stand out from the pack!

CMA alleges Fender Europe illegally prevented price discounts

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is further investigating Fender Europe over allegations of online price fixing, sometimes referred to as Resale Price Maintenance.

Is Fender Custom Shop building a Joe Bonamassa Nocaster signature guitar?

Once upon a time Fender made a guitar with no name, the "Nocaster". Now Joe Bonamassa has loaned his PAF-loaded Nocaster to the Fender Custom Shop. Is there a new signature guitar in the offing?

Fender Rarities Maple Top Telecaster: Luxurious looks and classic Tele tones

The new Fender Rarities Maple Top Telecaster comes loaded with Pure Vintage ’64 Telecaster bridge and Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster neck pickups. Expect vintage tones under those luxurious looks.