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Soccer Mommy Fender Sessions

Soccer Mommy takes the American Professional II Strat HSS for a spin in new Fender Sessions performance

By Matt Owen

The indie-rock songwriter discusses her affinity for the guitar, her songwriting process, and why she'd never stand on stage without her trusty six-string

Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang

Fender expands its Artist Signature Series with new Ben Gibbard Mustang

By Sam Roche

The model recreates the Death Cab for Cutie frontman's modified '70s Mustangs, adding several modern appointments

The 10 best budget guitar amps under $500 for 2021: affordable amps for new players and home practice

The 10 best budget guitar amps under $500 for 2021: affordable amps for new players and home practice

By Michael Astley-Brown

Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between

Fender's Masterbuilt Surf Green with Envy Collection

Fender celebrates its history – and iconic Surf Green finish – with the Masterbuilt Surf Green with Envy Collection

By Richard Bienstock

One-off Custom Shop models are joined by amps, pedals and even a Gretsch drum kit

Fender 2021 Prestige Collection

Fender unveils stunning 2021 Custom Shop Prestige Collection, featuring “guitars with no boundaries”

By Richard Bienstock

One-off Master Built creations include the Sugar Surprise Strat, Acrylic Jazzmaster and Double Neck Marauder

Fender Boxer Series

Fender adds a Telecaster and Precision Bass to its newly-resurrected Boxer Series for 2021

By Sam Roche

Hot-rodded specs and vibrant finishes headline the features of the revived made-in-Japan range

Stanley Clarke Spellcaster

Stanley Clarke releases long-awaited Strat-style bass, the Spellcaster

By Matt Owen

The 25-fret, short-scale four-string Strat-a-like boasts like-for-like aesthetic and functional appointments, and incorporates features never before found in an electric bass guitar.

Mike Campbell

Mike Campbell reveals his “desert island guitars”

By Richard Bienstock

The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers legend shows off a Fender Broadcaster, ’59 Les Paul and other primo instruments

Ari O'Neal

In-demand session player Ari O‘Neal on how she landed some of the biggest gigs in music

By Amit Sharma

The in-demand session guitarist for the likes of Beyoncé, Jay Z, Lizzo and Alicia Keys talks influences, gear and why she's a Fender player through and through

Fender Parallel Universe Volume II Spark-O-Matic Jazzmaster

Firebird meets Jazzmaster with Fender’s new Spark-O-Matic model mashup

By Michael Astley-Brown

The Spark-O-Matic Jazzmaster features a trio of Seymour Duncan mini-humbuckers

Tash Sultana

Tash Sultana: "I wrote an album that coincided with the realisations I was having within myself"

By Matt Doria

After being forced to pause their typically ultra-turbulent schedule, Tash Sultana decided – against all plausible odds – that they actually appreciated living at a cruiser, more easygoing pace. And now they have an album of pure sonic euphoria to show for it.

Ariel Bellvalaire

Meet Ariel Bellvalaire, the Strat-toting pop-rocker who performs stunts while she shreds

By Michael Astley-Brown

Bellvalaire demonstrates her knack for “shrednastics” and pays tribute to her guitar heroes in the video for irresistible new single, Elastic

9 best guitar straps 2021: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style

9 best guitar straps 2021: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style

By Chris Corfield

The best guitar straps for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and for every budget

US customs agents seized 36 counterfeit guitars

Customs agents seize $158k worth of counterfeit guitars, including fake Gibsons, Fenders and Martins, at Washington DC airport

By Richard Bienstock

The 36 fake axes include a Jimmy Page double-neck, Ace Frehley Les Paul and signed Slash electric

H.E.R. Super Bowl performance

Searches for H.E.R.'s signature Fender Stratocaster double following awe-inspiring Super Bowl performance

By Matt Owen

Reverb revealed a surge in searches for the striking Strat in the aftermath of H.E.R.'s rendition of America the Beautiful

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa: ”I always knew I wanted to play bass. I wish I'd done this when I was young – but I’m making up for lost time”

By Joel McIver

Aquaman himself answers his bass heroes' questions and explains why low-end thunder is music to his ears

Gibson CEO JC Curleigh

Gibson CEO JC Curleigh: “In the last year, more guitarists have been created and engaged than in the previous 10 years combined”

By Richard Bienstock

The guitar industry is on a major uptick, with many brands and sellers reporting record numbers in 2020

Fender Chrissie Hynde Telecaster

Fender recreates Chrissie Hynde's '65 Telecaster with new Road Worn signature model

By Sam Roche

The new model is a made-in-Mexico recreation of the Pretenders leader's Ice Blue Metallic Tele

Fender Barrett-Martin

Fender and Barrett-Jackson team up for a Custom '69 Strat and matching Fender Mustang – with a Tone Master amp in the trunk

By Richard Bienstock

The Resto-Mod will be documented in a 10-episode YouTube series

Fender 75th anniversary metal pick and coin

Fender goes heavy metal with Sterling Silver Playable Guitar Pick

By Richard Bienstock

The company has also unveiled a silver legal tender pick-shaped coin