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Why do PRS Guitars have a 25-inch scale length? Paul Reed Smith explains
By Janelle Borg Published
The iconic guitar builder sought to differentiate himself from the likes of Fender and Gibson… and overhauled the specs of his early designs to do so

From Chet Atkins to the Acoustasonic – the surprising history of hybrid acoustic-electric guitars
By Michael Watts Published
Sonic expansion or evolutionary dead-end? The acoustic-electric has undergone a radical reinvention over the years

Elite swimmer wins Commonwealth Games gold – then uses medal to play Megadeth
By Janelle Borg Published
One of Britain’s top swimmers, Alice Tai, also moonlights as a guitarist in her alt-rock band BLUSH!

How John Osborne fell down the B-bender rabbit hole and came out with a signature Fender Tele
By Ryan Reed Published
Don’t do the B-bender thing, they told him... He did it anyway. Brent Mason has a lot to answer for

Fender CEO responds to backlash after comparing cover bands to AI
By Matt Owen Published
Edward “Bud” Cole came under fire after his controversial comments concerning AI from earlier this year were recirculated online

How Keith Urban found Clarence, the Telecaster that's still his number one
By Janelle Borg Published
Urban looks back on the origin story of his 1989 Fender 40th Anniversary Telecaster, which has defined his guitar tone and playing style

Fender CEO Bud Cole under fire from online guitar community for AI comments
By Matt Owen Published
Cole's comments on AI's place in the guitar world from earlier this year have resurfaced – and not been well-received

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
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