Last month we US dealer sites leaked news of new Squier Starcaster models - now the Classic Vibe, Contemporary Active and Affinity Series models have been announced by Fender at Summer NAMM 2019.
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Yikes! A Fender Limited Mahogany Blacktop Stratocaster with three humbuckers! Will this model be exclusive to the European market? Sure looks like it will add some grunt to the typical Strat tone....
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The new Alternate Reality XII 12-String is out the bag and the pricing is good, This model is popping up all over Europe on Fender dealer web pages ahead of it's NAMM Show launch.
Cort has been super-busy getting its 30+ (!) new models ready for NAMM 2019 - among them its first ever 8-string model, the KX508MS, with Fishman Fluence pickups.
Yet another Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster. Announced at Summer NAMM, this Mexico-built Strat comes in at well under a grand. Are you experienced enough to own one?
Slowdive's Neil Halsted has a new signature limited run guitar handmade by English guitar makers Lucem Custom Designs but is this Unorthodox guitar too whacky for the masses?
Does the world of guitars need yet another 'Hendrix' Stratocaster? Well, apparently Fender's Custom Shop believes that it does. Voodoo Child or Voodoo cash in (slight return)?
A cool new modern day range of Stratocasters and a new Telecaster for players on a budget, some cool new features, but also a few missed opportunities as well...
The JM4 is a '60s Fender styled bass guitar by a boutique builder that comes in at less money than you would expect for such a cool guitar. Will Fano be able to give Fender a run for its money?
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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?
Looking like Space Age can opener, the new Lace Cybercaster Standard has been lurking around for ages, but now it finally gets a worldwide release with the a little help from Grover Jackson.
When you make excellent guitars and undoubtedly some of the nicest boutique models in current production in the world, why would you ruin them with a poor relic finish?
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The new Suhr JM Pro Series comes in many flavours and has something for everyone it would seem.
Fender presents some new and updated takes on some classic short-scale offset guitars from Fender's rich history. But will the purists get all bent out of shape?
