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Mdou Moctar delivers scorching solos at the NPR offices – and even ditches his Strat for an Acoustasonic
By Janelle Borg published
Moctar and his band showcased standout tracks from his latest album, the critically acclaimed Funeral for Justice, in an electric performance

Steve Lukather confirms Jeff Beck guitar tribute project as he wields his iconic White Strat to cover Jimi Hendrix’s Little Wing
By Matt Owen published
Lukather is one of the first players to use the late guitar great's old instruments as part of an ongoing “musicians’ project to honor Jeff’s legacy” – and many more are expected to follow

Rory Gallagher’s family on why security concerns for his guitar collection encouraged them to sell it
By Phil Weller published
The safety of the guitar has become an increasing concern over the years as several attempts to rehome it in a museum have failed

David Gilmour has fallen in love with the Gibson ES-335 – and he's used one on his latest single
By Phil Weller published
Gilmour says his forthcoming solo album is his best piece of work since The Dark Side of the Moon, and its latest single cements the Pink Floyd legend's new-found love for the semi-hollow classic

H.E.R. performs national anthem – and solos as Tom Cruise abseils into the stadium – at the Olympics closing ceremony
By Matt Parker published
The Strat-wielding superstar’s performance of the Star Spangled Banner marked the start of the official countdown to LA28

“A classic ’70s hardtail”: Fender 70th Anniversary Vintera II Antigua Stratocaster review
By Chris Gill published
This hardtail beauty marks the Strat’s big 7-0 in style – provided you like Antigua

Nile Rodgers on what convinced him to buy a Fender Stratocaster – and why it was the best investment he ever made
By Andrew Daly published
The Chic founder on the tale of his legendary Hitmaker Strat – which was the cheapest guitar in the store when he bought it

Larkin Poe’s Rebecca Lovell on why she’s loyal to Fender Stratocasters of all levels
By Andrew Daly published
The Larkin Poe guitar wrangler and vocalist switched from Jazzmasters to Strats and never looked back, but admits she still can't tear herself away from the bridge pickup

Richard Fortus explains the simple tweaks used by Jimi Hendrix and Joe Perry that improved the Stratocaster
By Phil Weller published
Fortus has made the two relatively straightforward adjustments to his own signature Strat-style guitar, as he believes they both vastly improve a Stratocaster's tone

“When people started putting humbuckers in them, it ruined the look”: Yngwie Malmsteen on why the Stratocaster is perfect just as it is
By Andrew Daly published
While everyone else was ripping on Charvels, Malmsteen was going far beyond the sun with a traditional three single-coil Strat. Why? Because it is “the pinnacle” of the electric guitar
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