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1954 Fender Stratocaster
The enduring allure of the O.G. Stratocaster – and how drastically different two first-year Strats can be

By Dave Davidson Published

We take a closer look at a pair of Strats that might share a birthday but have quite different sounds and specs, as Fender was evolving the design in real-time when it launched in ’54

Electric Guitars
Fender Japan Limited Japan-Inspired Collection Stratocaster
Fender Japan’s new Stratocaster collection is inspired by Kyoto, katanas and matcha

By Phil Weller Published

The Made in Japan Limited Japan-Inspired Collection Stratocaster celebrates Japanese culture with five fresh aesthetics

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Electric Guitars
LsL Instruments Saticoy 24
The future of the S-style market? LsL Instruments shares first model since Fender cease-and-desist

By Matt Owen Published

The family-owned guitar maker was the first to publicly confirm it had been targeted by Fender’s legal action – and it’s taking steps to offset the impact

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Electric Guitars
(from left) Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and Bonnie Raitt
The 25 Stratocaster players who revolutionized the guitar

By Henry Yates Published

The Fender Stratocaster would just be a glorified carpentry project without the players who danced across its neck and gave it life. Here we celebrate 25 of the best

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Guitarists
Fender Japan Limited Active Modern Series
Fender Japan reimagines the hits with the Active Modern series – let’s hope the US branch is taking notes

By Phil Weller Published

New neck heels, body binding and Turbo Tone Boost functions have been rolled out across the new range

Electric Guitars
Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M
Yamaha confirmed to be among Fender’s cease-and-desist targets

By Matt Owen Published

The largest musical instrument maker in the world has been drawn into the ongoing legal dispute over the Stratocaster

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Electric Guitars
Brian Setzer and Stevie Ray Vaughan
Brian Setzer on what he learned playing Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Stratocaster

By Matt Owen Published

Stray Cats hit the road with the blues legend back in 1989, giving Setzer the chance to learn the truth behind the SRV tone rumors

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Guitarists
Philip Saye
Philip Sayce on the greatest Strats, his tone secrets – and why he always has a Silver Sky in the mix

By Charlie Wilkins Published

The tone gourmand talks new vs vintage Strats, hiring SRV's amp tech, and the guitar he calls Big Daddy

Guitarists
Fender gear
Fender just announced its biggest mid-year gear drop yet – here’s everything you need to know

By Matt Owen Published

A complete pedal range overhaul, the return of the Nocaster, a new Silent System for Strats and Teles, plus some – dare we say – awfully Silver Sky-looking finishes

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Fender Player Fusion
Fender's limited edition Player Fusion range has taken its entry level electrics in a radical hard rock direction

By Matt Owen Published

High-output pickups, Floyd Rose bridges, baritone Jaguars – the Player Fusion range might be the final piece in the Player puzzle

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