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Jimmy Page's 5 most iconic guitars, in his own words
By Daryl Robertson published
Jimmy Page tells all, sharing the stories behind his most significant guitars – plus we tell you how to nail his iconic tone at home at various price points

Adrian Younge reveals the inspiration behind his half-fretless Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass
By Nick Wells published
Having collaborated with the likes of Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan and Kendrick Lamar, Younge joined forces with Master Builder Vincent Van Trigt to recreate his favourite bass sound

Marcus King on the vintage guitar he accidentally bought while drunk
By Janelle Borg published
King recently played Rory Gallagher’s famed white Fender Telecaster and Jeff Beck’s iconic Yardburst Les Paul

Behind the scenes at the Fender Custom Shop – where anything goes, and heritage and innovation go hand in hand
By Jamie Dickson published
Nearly 40 years on from the Custom Shop’s inception, its creations are more ambitious than ever. Master Builder Paul Waller and Director of Product Development Chase Paul give us a guided tour

All the new guitar gear that caught my eye this week – and is that a new Epiphone double-neck?
By Matt Owen published
New launches from Boss, PRS, Fender and Third Man Hardware headline the biggest guitar gear drops this week

Fender gives four Player II classics a Shell Pink refresh – and this web-exclusive drop might be sweetest we’ve seen
By Phil Weller published
The Player II Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster and Precision Bass get an aesthetic overhaul with a bona-fide "add to cart" finish – but they're only available in the US

"A solid player that looks a million dollars and doesn't sound too far off": Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS review
By Matt Owen published
The long-awaited return of the oddball Duo-Sonic heads up Squier's Class of 2025 Classic Vibe family and largely exceeds all expectations

How Khruangbin made Fender history with signature models of the first guitars they ever bought
By Adam Kovac published
Khruangbin’s Mark Speer and Laura Lee Ochoa are the first bandmates to get a signature Fender guitar and bass at the same time

Best beginner guitar amps 2025: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
By Ross Holder last updated
After nearly ten years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more

Fender is laying down the gauntlet to all other Labor Day guitar sales – save up to $200 off an American Pro II Strat or Tele, and so much more
By Daryl Robertson published
In the market for a new USA-made Fender this Labor Day? Check out these sizable discounts at the official Fender shop
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