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Fender Japan Hybrid Stratocaster II

Fender Japan’s wild Hybrid II HSS Stratocaster equips the Strat with a reverse Telecaster headstock

By Matt Owen published

The limited-edition offering is quite something, boasting a Strat body, flipped Tele headstock, an HSS configuration and a gorgeous Ocean Turquoise Metallic colorway

Little girl playing a beginner ukulele in front of a swimming pool

Best ukuleles for beginners 2022: Get started on the uke with these 8 tropical beauties

By Simon Fellows published

The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $79/£66

Fender NFT trademarks

Fender has filed trademarks for NFTs and “other crypto-collectibles”

By Matt Parker published

Has the guitar giant gone full ‘crypto bro’, or is it merely keeping its options open?

Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready perform live in May 2022

Pearl Jam break out digital amps and rare Gibson guitars on US tour

By Michael Astley-Brown published

Mike McCready is now rocking Fender Tone Master combos, while Stone Gossard and Eddie Vedder have been wielding obscure Gibson models

Andy Hicks and David Brown of the Fender Custom Shop working

Fender recruits two new Custom Shop Master Builders

By Matt Owen published

Andy Hicks and David Brown will join Fender's ever-growing team of artisan axe makers

Buddy Guy performs during the 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 50th Anniversary at Fair Grounds Race Course on May 05, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Why Buddy Guy loves polka dots

By Peter Hodgson published

The blues icon tells the poignant tale behind the pattern that appears on his signature gear – and how his love of the Stratocaster inspired Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck to pick up the Fender classic themselves

Fender's Pacific Peach Player Stratocaster and Telecaster

Fender and Chicago Music Exchange revive their exclusive Pacific Peach finish for new-look Player Stratocaster and Telecaster models

By Matt Owen published

Two freshly finished six-strings join a previously released Pacific Peach Player Jazzmaster

Close up of Telecaster pickups and strings

Best electric guitar strings 2022: the best guitar strings for every budget

By Chris Corfield published

Breathe some new life into your guitar with a set of the best electric guitar strings

Fender's Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster (right) and Crystal Shard picks

Fender's Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster is now available in the United States

By Jackson Maxwell published

In tandem with the guitar, Fender also unveiled a Final Fantasy-themed Crystal Shard guitar pick, available in five colors inspired by the fantasy game's expansion packs

James Bay playing his Fender Pink Lemonade Mustang

Fender teams up with James Bay for one-of-a-kind Master Built Pink Lemonade Mustang

By Matt Owen published

Master Builder Paul Waller and boutique pickup maker Curtis Novak collab'd with the British indie-rock sensation for the unique one-off offset

Fender Mustang Micro plugged into a blue guitar

Best headphone amps for guitar 2022: turn it up while keeping it down

By Matt McCracken published

You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with the best headphone amps for guitar

Fender California Newporter Player acoustic guitar on a yellow background

Best cheap acoustic guitars 2022: 7 budget acoustics with genuine pedigree

By Daryl Robertson published

Our pick of cost-effective acoustic guitars from Yamaha, Epiphone, Fender, D'Angelico and more

Fender Acoustic Junior Go

Fender Acoustic Junior Go review

By Paul Riario published

This portable acoustic amp combo has your guitar and vocals covered and it's battery-operated for a take-anywhere performance

Blue Rickenbacker 4003 bass on a green background

Best high-end bass guitars 2022: our pick of premium basses from Rickenbacker, Fender, PRS, Fodera and more

By Simon Fellows published

Get the lowdown on the very best of the deep, pummelling world of bass

A woman plays a Fender Telecaster while wearing Fender-branded Wrangler clothing

Fender joins forces with Wrangler for new line of denim, graphic tees

By Jackson Maxwell published

The Wrangler x Fender collection features patched, distressed and classic denim with built-in guitar pick sleeves, plus vintage-inspired graphic tees

Fender 4AD Jazzmaster

Limited-edition Fender Jazzmaster built for 4AD’s 40th anniversary to be raffled in support of War Child

By Matt Owen published

100% of the proceeds generated from the sale will go towards supporting those affected by crises in Ukraine, Yemen, Afghanistan and other countries

Gamechanger Audio Bigsby pedal

Gamechanger Audio and Fender’s long-awaited Bigsby pedal finally released to the masses

By Matt Owen published

The innovative unit, which promises an authentic Bigsby-bending experience in pedal format, has been launched as a standard production model following its initial limited run

Guitar Center Fender Player Strat HSS

Is Fender and Guitar Center's none-more-black HSS Stratocaster the most desirable Player limited-edition yet?

By Matt Owen published

A color-matched black headstock, ebony fingerboard and chrome-covered bridge humbucker headline the striking new six-string's spec sheet

Reverb

Reverb teams up with a host of pedal brands for Turn Up For Ukraine fundraiser

By Sam Roche published

Until May 15, up to 100 percent of the proceeds of select pedals from Gamechanger Audio, Eventide, Fender and more will go towards the Ukraine war relief effort

Fender Custom Shop Guitar Center Dealer Select Stratocaster HST Journeyman

Fender Custom Shop Dealer Select Stratocaster HST Journeyman review

By Paul Riario published

A dream machine spec'd up by Guitar Center and the Fender Custom Shop, this HST Strat is a premium electric for all styles and players – so long as your budget will stretch to it