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The making of Jim Root’s Telecaster, the guitar that brought Fender into the modern age
Some metal players prefer the traditional high-performance brands. Others favor medieval shapes. Not Root. The Slipknot guitarist wanted something old-school, classy… indestructible
How Moody Blues bassist John Lodge found another gear with a Fender double-neck that was half P-Bass/half Telecaster
Having anchored the Moody Blues since the ’60s, the late John Lodge had a VIP seat for the Austin Powers-like era that made London the capital of cool
Gary Moore’s 1963 Telecaster is modded and thrashed to death – and it’s got a tone pot that behaves like a wah
Before it was auctioned for just under $69,000, we take a closer look at one of the lesser-spotted electrics in Moore’s collection, with Bonham’s Steve Clarke sharing its story
Best Telecasters 2026: top Teles for every taste
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on
Fender invited music fans to design their own Telecaster. They received over 1,500 applications – and turned four into a reality
Everyone from children to lifelong guitarists entered the Fender Design Contest, which showcased Fender Japan’s quest to prove guitar is for everyone
How the Fender Telecaster got its name, with a little help from Gretsch
In this exclusive extract from Fender Telecaster: 75 Years, Dave Hunter takes us inside the corporate wrangle that gave us the Telecaster moniker – and created some true Fender rarities in the process
John 5 on staying true to the Crüe, pushing his playing and why he’s surrounded by ghosts
The virtuoso explains what made him the perfect fit for Mötley Crüe, how he’s channeling Paul Gilbert and Robert Johnson on his latest solo album, and what’s next for his signature Fender Telecaster
Session hero Brent Mason has played on over a thousand records. Here’s what he’s learned about getting the job done
Decorated with accolades from the Grammys to the Academy Of Country Music, the legendary Nashville sessioneer reveals his secret-weapon gear, why he surrendered to the metronome, and the key to nailing that first take
