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“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

Vernon Reid is playing Jack White's Triplecaster on stage
By Phil Weller published
The guitarists swapped signature axes late last year after a chance meeting – and Reid is already putting his to good use

Fender drops Fender Studio – a free DAW for mobile, desktop, and tablet devices
By Phil Weller published
With authentic amp sims, pedals, and a suite of editing controls, Fender Studio injects some fresh competition into the DAW market

The Last of Us composer Gustavo Santaolalla shows off his “Guitarocko” Strat – a 1-of-1 Fender designed to mimic the ronroco
By Phil Weller published
The traditional South American instrument plays a key role in the game/TV show's award-winning soundtrack, with Fender now helping marry it with a Strat

I wasn’t expecting Fender’s Memorial Day sale to drop this early – here are 5 sweet guitar and accessory deals I’d grab with up to 20% off
By Matt McCracken published
Get in on the Memorial Day sales action early with this surprise sale over at the official Fender shop

Yngwie Malmsteen tells the story of how he broke the mold for rock guitar – and brought the Strat in from the cold
By Andrew Daly published
After the one-two punch of Rising Force and Marching out, rock guitar was never the same again. Malmsteen takes us back to 1985 – a different world – to explain just what was going on

Brad Paisley will personally build 19 of his new signature Lost Telecasters – and he plans to get experimental
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist is taking matters into his own hands for the extremely limited batch of Paisley-made Teles

These are the gear releases that have caught my eye this week – and the essential launches you might have missed
By Matt Owen published
New drops from JHS Pedals, Fender, Victory, and more that need to be on your radar this week

NAMM CEO John Mlynczak on the impact of Trump’s tariffs in the guitar industry
By Janelle Borg last updated
This week, representatives from some of the States' biggest guitar brands have come together in D.C. for the first time in 17 years to continue advocating for the musical instrument market
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