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Gary Moore plays his 1960 red Fender Stratocaster during rehearsals for the 40th Anniversary of Fender show, on the right, we see glam shots of the guitar, which has just been sold at auction via Bonham's
Gary Moore’s red Stratocaster sells at auction for more than $330,000

By Jonathan Horsley Published

This was the Strat that Moore played during his legendary 2004 performance of Red House – when people dared say it was better than Hendrix

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Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro wears a custard-colored jacket and green T-shirt and poses with a sunburst Fender Stratocaster
Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil on why he fell in love with Kirk Hammett’s Greeny – even if he’s still Team Strat

By Amit Sharma Published

With their 10th album, Futique, Biffy Clyro remind us exactly why they are one of the most important rock bands of the modern age

Guitarists
Guitarist John Mayer appears at the Thelonius Monk Jazz Trumpet Competition and All Star Gala Concert at Dolby Theatre on November 9, 2014 in Hollywood, California
The unexpected discovery in John Mayer’s iconic ’64 Fender Strat that helped shape the sound of the Silver Sky

By Matt Owen Published

It took more than 2 years to retool and redesign the classic S-type template – and PRS made a significant discovery along the way

Electric Guitars
Ariel Posen with his new custom Fender Stratocaster, photographed seated in the Custom Shop
Ariel Posen is a Stratocaster lifer – but his signature guitar wants to be a Jazzmaster

By Jamie Dickson Published

Ariel Posen's signature Strat is one of the coolest and most original we have seen in years and presents players with some of the sound of the classic '60s Jazzmaster and none of the switches

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Fender American Pro Classic Strat
“Not only crisply made but really hard to put down”: Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster review

By Dave Burrluck Published

Replacing the out-going Performer model, is Fender’s American Professional Classic Stratocaster the perfect vintage/modern hybrid?

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Chris Buck of Cardinal Black performs at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on December 11, 2021 in London, England
Why Chris Buck ditched his Fender Strat in favor of this underrated Yamaha model

By Janelle Borg Published

Buck argues that playing a Strat inevitably leads to tonal similarities to the guitar world's greatest

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Dweezil Zappa plays a cardboard Fender Stratocaster in Hikari Studios, Los Angeles.
Dweezil Zappa finally gets his hands on the viral cardboard Strat and cooks up a crazy psych-rock rager for the occasion

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Cardboard Sessions come to Dweezil’s Hikari Studios and he cooks up a track on the spot with his band on cardboard instruments

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Robin Trower plays his red signature Stratocaster on a stage lit up in blue.
Robin Trower on the secrets to his signature sound, his Strat headstock theory – and how 007 influenced his new album

By David Mead Published

Come and Find Me is another tour de force from the man who gave us Bridge of Sighs but it's a sign of the times that it all started with recordings on his phone

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Win For Jim Guitar - Jim Irsay
Jim Irsay honored by Indianapolis Colts with “Win for Jim” Stratocaster – which will be carried out every game this season

By Phil Weller Published

The custom-built Strat will travel with the team throughout the season in recognition of the passions and legacy of the late guitar collector and philanthropist

Electric Guitars
Fender Vintera II 60s Stratocaster Roadworn
"The finish cracking here is pretty subtle and there are no faux-dings, but with use it’ll continue to age": Fender Limited Edition Vintera II Road Worn 60s Stratocaster review

By Dave Burrluck Published

Hot on the heels of Fender’s aged Ultra Luxe Vintage models, the Road Worn returns in the Vintera II line-up

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