Squier adds a new offset to its Classic Vibe range with the Late '50s Jazzmaster By Matt Parker A new limited-edition offset has appeared in stores around the world (or at least the internet)
The origins of the Fender Jazzmaster, from surf supremo to alternative hero By Dave Hunter Read the Guitar World-exclusive excerpt from Dave Hunter’s upcoming book, Fender: 75 years – the officially licensed anniversary celebration of the guitar giant’s iconic instruments
Fender Japan resurrects the Squier Katana for Hama Okamoto’s super-jagged signature bass By Matt Owen The brand has once again dived into the history books for its latest creation and revived the short-lived Katana model, which originally emerged in 1985
Fender unveils Adrian Younge’s insane half-fretless, fuzz-equipped Jazz Bass By Matt Owen The multi-instrumentalist producer described the bonkers build, created by Master Builder Vincent Van Trigt, as "the perfect, perfect, perfect bass"
Fender launches official TikTok account By Matt Owen The Big F becomes the first major guitar brand to set up a TikTok channel, which will feature exclusive content, educational material and appearances from Blu de Tiger, the Nova Twins and more
Fender introduces limited-edition Pink and Black Paisley Acoustasonic Telecasters By Matt Owen The latest aesthetic reinventions of Fender's innovative Tele template team the Acoustasonic build and tonal blueprint with a meticulously crafted colorway
Fender launches all-new Player Plus electric guitar and bass models with fresh finishes and switching options By Matt Owen New Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazz Bass and Precision Bass guitars expand on the Player Series with noiseless pickups, rolled fingerboard edges and locking tuners
Best offset guitars 2021: enter the weird world of wonky guitars from Fender, Epiphone, G&L, Duesenberg and more By Daryl Robertson From surf icons to alt-rock heroes, here is our top pick of the best offset guitars on the market right now
Fender finally releases long-awaited Stratocaster Lego set By Matt Owen You can now build your own Strat and Princeton Reverb amp thanks to a new 1,074-piece kit
Fender partners with Mattel for new Barbie Collection song lessons on Fender Play By Jackson Maxwell Created with the aim of inspiring potential future musicians, the lessons show aspiring young guitarists how to play songs from the new Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams movie
Hear Squier's newly revived Paranormal Series guitars in action By Michael Astley-Brown This year's relaunch marks the re-return of the Toronado, Cyclone, Super-Sonic, Offset Telecaster, Baritone Cabronita and more
Fender adds roasted pine bodies, fully rosewood necks and Bigsby Telecaster options to its Mod Shop By Sam Roche The platform also now boasts WebGL, which gives guitarists a fully 3D-rendered view of their custom instruments
Nearly a third of new gear is bought by church players, according to Fender By Matt Parker Praise and worship music accounts for a huge chunk of the industry’s $1.5-2 billion turnover
Fender Japan continues its fine guitar-making form with Heather Brown’s ultra-limited, nautical-themed Original Canvas Esquire By Matt Owen The renowned Hawaii-based surf artist has helped create one of the brand's wildest models yet
Fender Japan is reprising the Super-Sonic shape for a new limited-edition run By Matt Parker Want a high-spec Paranormal with Fender on the headstock? Step this way
Fender Super Champ X2 review By Chris Corfield Entry-level hybrid promises the best of both worlds, but does it deliver?
Fender Japan revives the ultra-rare Swinger model for Daiki Tsuneta’s radical-looking new signature guitar By Matt Owen The brains behind the brand's most eye-catching axes have taken a trip down memory lane for the King Gnu frontman's stylish new signature
Watch J Mascis take his eye-catching new signature Fender Telecaster for a spin By Matt Owen The Dinosaur Jr. guitarist's new Tele is based on his original '58, and boasts a set of custom pickups, a Top-loader bridge and a Bottle Rocket Blue Flake finish
Classic gear: 1960s Fender Stratocasters By Rod Brakes The Strat continues its journey towards iconic status as a new decade unfolds
Best chorus pedals 2021: 11 top-rated chorus effects for your pedalboard By Michael Astley-Brown, Alex Lynham From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, we let you in on the best chorus pedals you can buy today
