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Fender Japan does it again with two striking signature Stratocasters for alt-rock star Ken
By Matt Owen last updated
The standard Experiment #1 and Custom Shop Paisley Fantasy represent two ends of the aesthetic spectrum, offering both clean contemporary visuals and zany complex artwork

Fender Japan revives some of the brand’s boldest-looking Stratocasters with the Limited International Color series
By Matt Owen published
Maui Blue, Morocco Red and Monaco Yellow headline the drop, which was created using the same color templates and product drawings that informed the original 1980s range

Fender Japan launches sensationally styled Scandal signature Stratocaster and Telecaster models
By Matt Owen published
Mami Sasazaki and Haruna Ono's contemporary electrics are joined by Tomomi Ogawa's traditional-looking bass, designed to celebrate Scandal's 15-year partnership with Fender

40 Years of Squier: how Fender’s budget brand conquered the world
By Tony Bacon published
Four decades on, we look back at the birth of Squier and Fender JV, and why Fender decided to go big in Japan...

The magic of Fender Japan: how MIJ custom finishes and unorthodox builds dug a rabbit hole for collectors
By Jamie Dickson published
Keith Anderson makes his livelihood bringing rare Fender Japan electrics into the UK and he’s seen thousands over the years. Here he explains the appeal

Fender Japan releases gloss black limited-run 60s Jazzmaster HH with Wide Range CuNiFe humbuckers
By Matt Parker published
Please meet the latest highly-desirable, unobtainable object from Fender’s Japanese lineup

Fender Japan unveils eye-catching Blue Paisley and Blue Flower Acoustasonic Telecasters
By Matt Owen published
Fender's game-changing hybrid acoustic-electric design gets a psychedelic makeover

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

Fender Japan unveils Japan Junior Collection of 24”-scale Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster models
By Matt Owen published
The streamlined six-strings trim down the scale but retain a 42mm nut width, and come equipped with Japan Junior Modified single-coils and wealth of satin colorways
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