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Fender’s latest Joe Strummer tribute model is a Masterbuilt creation that costs $20,000
By Matt Owen published
The forensic replica is said to reproduce “every aspect” of the Clash trailblazer’s 1966 Telecaster, including all the scrapes and scars of the original model

The Clash's Paul Simonon reflects on that iconic London Calling moment
By Nick Wells published
Paul Simonon smashed his Fender P-Bass during a concert at New York’s Palladium on September 20th, 1979

Keith Levene, founding guitarist of The Clash and Public Image Ltd, dies aged 65
By Matt Owen published
The pioneering post-punk player leaves behind a profound legacy, having been described as one of the “most innovative, audacious and influential guitarists of all time”

Fender debuts battle-scarred new Joe Strummer signature Telecaster
By Jackson Maxwell published
Based on the Clash frontman's oft-used '66 model, this Tele sports a pair of custom-voiced single-coil pickups and a very heavily-relic'd black finish

Paul Simonon's smashed Fender P-Bass, as seen on the cover of the Clash’s London Calling, to go on permanent display at Museum Of London
By Jackson Maxwell published
The bass had previously been shown at the museum's The Clash: London Calling exhibition from November 2019 to September 2020

Fender unveils limited-edition Master Built Joe Strummer Esquire electric guitar
By Matt Owen published
Limited to only 70 units worldwide, the new electric offering is joined by the Campfire acoustic, inspired by Strummer's legendary Glastonbury Festival campfire jams

The smashed Fender P-Bass from the cover of the Clash’s London Calling to go on display
By Richard Bienstock published
The instrument will lead an exhibit at the Museum of London celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic album

Listen to a 1983 Joe Strummer Demo of the Clash's "This is England"
By Richard Bienstock published
Unreleased recording will be featured on the upcoming 'Joe Strummer 001' compilation.
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