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What is Fender’s endgame in its cease and desist campaign against S-styles? This video might have the answer
By Jonathan Horsley published
Mike P. of the Eldorado Guitars argues that Fender's ruling in Germany was only the first move

Guitar Center has joined forces with the founder of Reverb – what does this mean for the retail giant?
By Phil Weller published
David Kalt spearheaded Reverb for six years and has been brought onboard as Guitar Center enters a new era

Police officers in California recover $60,000 worth of stolen guitars – still with Guitar Center price tags on
By Janelle Borg published
The five high-value guitars were found in the suspect's car trunk

The Smashing Pumpkins reunite with Siamese Dream producer for the first time in 32 years
By Janelle Borg published
Butch Vig was the man behind the board for Billy Corgan and co's landmark albums, and has been on production duties for their new single

Two of guitar’s biggest YouTubers are cutting ties with Fender over its cease and desists
By Matt Owen published
Fender has been widely criticized after it allegedly sent cease and desist letters to multiple builders that make Stratocaster-inspired guitars

Misha Mansoor completes his Juggernaut jigsaw with new Jackson that introduces a firm-first feature
By Phil Weller published
The djent master’s new signature is an eight-string, EverTune-equipped beast

Ike Willis, long-term guitarist and vocalist with Frank Zappa, dies aged 70
By Janelle Borg published
Willis was part of Zappa’s bands and projects for a decade, and aside from his role as a guitarist, he voiced the protagonist in Zappa opus Joe’s Garage

Guitar World readers react to Fender’s cease and desists – and how it could re-shape the guitar market
By Matt Owen published
Fender’s decision to issue cease and desists to builders of Stratocaster-inspired electric guitars has been widely panned – but some argue it is their right to do so
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