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Fender promised a tweed version of our top-rated Tone Master FRFR speaker last year – now, it's finally been announced
By Janelle Borg published
The Tone Master FR-12 released in 2023 to rave reviews – and at long last, it’s getting a tweed makeover

Squier rolls out its 2025 Classic Vibe collection – and heads into unexpected territory
By Matt Owen published
Some surprising hardware setups and unorthodox configurations head up the drop – which sees Fender commit to its beloved Classic Vibe family

Fender launches signature guitar and bass for Khruangbin's Mark Speer and Laura Lee
By Janelle Borg published
Limited-edition models promise to deliver Khruangbin’s celebrated genre-blending tones – with DiMarzio pickups complementing the classic designs and specs

Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto is facing new competition from brands in the retail space – but it isn’t fazing him
By Phil Weller published
New Gibson and Fender stores on three continents present fresh challenges for the store, but Dalporto says “bring the competition on”

The story of Brad Paisley’s Lost Telecaster – the ‘hippie vomit’ reject that became one of Fender’s rarest finds
By Andrew Daly published
A partly-failed flower-power experiment in the ‘60s comes back to life via its namesake, who’ll make 19 on his own while Fender’s Custom Shop make another 67

"If you want an instrument that’s versatile enough to cover the guitar-playing styles of EVH and nail Nile Rodgers’ classic funk tones, then look no further": Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose review
By Matt McCracken published
Fender looks to put its stamp on the super-Strat with this gassed-up take on its classic double-cutaway

“Already a versatile instrument, the addition of the series circuit makes it even more of a multi-role guitar”: Fender Player II Modified Telecaster review
By Matt McCracken published
Fender's latest Tele puts a decidedly modern twist on an all-time classic. I get hands-on to find out if it's worth the upgrade or not

Fender’s Memorial Day sale has up to 20% off 132 items – here are 5 sweet guitar and accessory deals I’d grab
By Matt McCracken published
Get in on the Memorial Day weekend sales action with big money off over at the official Fender shop
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