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Sam Kiszka

Sam Kiszka: “The P-Bass has been proven to be the best bass, perhaps of all time. Leo Fender was one of the greatest revolutionaries of our time“

By Joel McIver

As retro rockers Greta Van Fleet return with The Battle at Garden’s Gate, bassist Kiszka discusses his bass journey, GVF's influences and his essential gear

Joe Bonamassa's 'Holy Grail' '59 'Burst Les Paul (left) and 1963 Fender Vibroverb amp

Joe Bonamassa is auctioning off a 59 'Burst... and the NFT of a brand-new song he wrote with it

By Jackson Maxwell

An example of the most desirable of Gibson Les Pauls is going under the hammer with the NFT and a '63 Fender Vibroverb amp

Fender Dual Marine Layer Reverb and Duel Pugilist Distortion

Fender doubles up with new Dual Marine Layer Reverb and Duel Pugilist Distortion pedals

By Michael Astley-Brown

Two new triple-footswitched stompboxes offer advanced gain stacking and infinite sustain options

(From left) Fender's new Kurt Cobain signature Jag-Stang, Cory Wong signature Stratocaster, Screamadelica 30th anniversary Stratocaster, and J Mascis signature Telecaster

The Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang rides again, Cory Wong gets a brilliantly spec'd Strat and more as Fender unveils stellar new signature model lineup

By Jackson Maxwell

New J Mascis signature Telecaster and Screamadelica 30th Anniversary Strat also premiered as Fender charts its course for the second half of the year

Jimi Hendrix

Why Jimi Hendrix swapped his Strat for a Fender Telecaster to record his Purple Haze solo

By Matt Owen

Roger Mayer recalls the seldom-discussed 1967 session at Olympic Studios, which saw the legendary Stratocaster player wield a Tele for his iconic leads

Neal Schon holding his 1977 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe

Neal Schon to auction off 112 electric and acoustic guitars, including his Don’t Stop Believin' 1977 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe

By Matt Owen

Other highlights in the mammoth sale include the Journey man's 1974 Guild F-50R, a pair of PRS double-necks and two 1959 Gibson Les Paul Bursts

Fender electric guitars

Fender celebrates NAIDOC Week by collaborating with First Nations artists on a pair of awe-inspiring electric guitars

By Sam Roche

The project – which features contributions from artists Otis Carey and Niah McLeod – was conceived by Australian guitarist Dan Sultan

Save big on guitar gear this Independence Day weekend with 4th of July sales from Musician’s Friend and Guitar Center

Save big on guitar gear this Independence Day weekend with 4th of July sales from Musician’s Friend and Guitar Center

By James Farmer

Grab a killer deal on guitars, amps and more from Fender, Martin, Vox and others this July 4th

Matt Helders (left) and Nandi Bushell

Watch Nandi Bushell take on the Arctic Monkeys' R U Mine – with some help from Matt Helders

By Jackson Maxwell

Armed with a custom HSS Strat, the 11-year-old phenom nails the heavy-riffin' 2013 hit

Aziya

Aziya: “It's not that there aren't female guitarists, it's that they're not being represented enough”

By Cheri Amour

Ahead of her debut EP, We Speak of Tides, the 21-year-old musician and producer details her love of Fender Mustang amps, the guitarists who inspire her and joining H.E.R. for her Girls with Guitars series

Back to Live: what you need to know to upgrade your guitar to something giggable

What makes a great gigging guitar, and should you upgrade?

By Daryl Robertson

We delve into whether or not you should modify or replace your beginner electric guitar ahead of your next live show

Fender x Kyser Classic Colors Quick-Change capo

Fender joins forces with Kyser for vintage colorway-inspired Classic Colors Quick-Change electric guitar capos

By Matt Owen

The stylish new accessories come in Butterscotch Blonde, Daphne Blue, Surf Green and Olympic White finishes

Jimi Hendrix at Monterey

What happened to Jimi Hendrix's Monterey Stratocaster?

By Eric Kirkland

The iconic Fender Strat and others were set on fire by Jimi's hand, but thereafter their whereabouts are the stuff of legend

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa stops by Guitar World for an exclusive first look at his signature Limited Edition Fender '51 Nocaster, “The Bludgeon"

By Richard Bienstock

The $8,500 model, handmade in Fender's Custom Guitar Shop by legendary luthier Greg Fessler, launches today as part of an ultra-limited run of just 100 units

Tom Morello

Is Fender working on a Tom Morello ‘Soul Power’ Telecaster?

By Michael Astley-Brown

A new video from the Rage Against the Machine firebrand appears to tease a successor to his signature Stratocaster

Fender Squier Mus-Uar signature electric guitar

The Cribs call on Fender to revive their Squier Mus-Uar signature guitar after online prices reach $1,800

By Matt Owen

Ryan Jarman's once-affordable six-string has seen an almost 295% increase in price since its release in 2016 – and now The Cribs want to bring it back

Is this $160 discount on a Player Stratocaster the best Fender deal you’re going to see this Prime Day?

Is this $160 discount on a Player Stratocaster the best Fender deal you’re going to see this Prime Day?

By Daryl Robertson

This green burst Fender HSS Player Strat is only $649 right now at Guitar Center

Fender American Professional II Precision Bass

Fender American Professional II Precision Bass review

By Kevin Sanders

One for the money, two for the show: meet Fender’s new APII P-Bass

Best blues amps 2021: electric guitar amplification for when the thrill is gone

Best blues amps 2021: electric guitar amplification for when the thrill is gone

By Jonathan Horsley

Guitar World picks out 12 of the best blues amps from Fender, MESA/Boogie, Marshall and more

Fender Tweed Deluxe

The history of Fender tweed amps

By Rod Brakes

Terry Foster, co-author of Fender: The Golden Age 1946-1970, imparts his expert knowledge on Fender’s earliest amps