You don't need to be a luthier to build a genuine Fender Stratocaster with this epic Black Friday Lego deal By Daryl Robertson published 23 November 23 Consisting of 1074 pieces this epic Fender-themed Lego set will most definitely amuse your guitar-playing loved one for a long time
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT review – Fender's classic beginner electric guitar just got better By Matt Owen published 23 November 23 Squier's new entry-level Strat brings Leo Fender's most famous creation to the masses and begs the question: is there a better beginner electric guitar on the market?
Fender Japan does its best Gretsch impression with uber-sparkly, Filter’Tron-loaded limited-edition Telecaster By Matt Owen published 23 November 23 As the hype builds, surely it's only a matter of time before FJ instruments are made available outside of Asia?
“Jim Root 182”: The Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster is getting a (nearly) all-black metal makeover for Black Friday – but you’ll have to be quick to get one By Matt Parker published 22 November 23 The highly limited blacked-out blink-182 instruments go on sale this Friday (November 24)
Fender’s red-hot Black Friday sale has up to 50% off dozens of guitars - we've hand-picked 10 outrageous deals you'll love By Daryl Robertson published 21 November 23 There's massive savings to be had on everything from Aerodyne to Player, Classic Vibe to Vintera and so much more this Black Friday
Kurt Cobain guitars now account for 3 of the top 10 most expensive guitars sold at auction as the ‘Sky Stang I’ Fender Mustang used in Nirvana’s final performance sells for $1.5 million By Matt Parker published 20 November 23 The value of Kurt Cobain-associated guitar sales on the list now more than doubles that of his nearest competitor, David Gilmour
Fender Japan has developed a rabid cult following, but do its crazy-limited electric guitars live up to the hype? I finally gave in and bought one to find out By Michael Astley-Brown published 20 November 23 The achingly chic Elemental Series is one of Fender Japan’s most lusted-after recent launches. I snapped up the Jazzmaster to discover if MIJ guitars are worthy of their obsessive fandom
“Playing a guitar like this back in 1963 must have been truly mind-blowing”: Meet the 1963 Stratocaster with one of Fender’s rarest-ever finishes, Blue Metallic Flake By Huw Price published 17 November 23 With a super-rare custom color finish that serves as a reminder of the influence Fender took from the motor industry, and in pristine condition, this is a collector’s item for the ages
Squier Sonic Mustang HH review – the best-value offset electric in the world? By Matt Owen published 16 November 23 Squier has reimagined its entry-level Bullet models as the Sonic series – and for under $200, you get a lot of beginner-friendly fun for your money
Best acoustic guitars under $1,000: get great tone for less By Rob Laing last updated 15 November 23 Enjoy superb playability with the best acoustic guitars under $1,000, in a range of sizes, with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics
Fender just stealth-dropped some early Black Friday deals, including 25% off Aerodyne, 20% off Vintera and $100 off the Player Plus By Daryl Robertson published 15 November 23 Fender kicks off the Black Friday session with a truly diverse sale that includes models from the Aerodyne, Vintera and Players Series – as well as clothing
Quick! Save up to $210 off three of our favorite Fender Player Strats at Guitar Center in this time-limited pre-Black Friday deal By Simon Fellows published 10 November 23 Buy a Fender Player Strat at Guitar Center before November 15 and save hundreds of dollars
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H review – single-humbucker Tom DeLonge vibe for under $200 By Matt Owen published 9 November 23 Fender's new entry-level Squiers have been rebranded and refreshed as the Sonic Series, but is this hardtail humbucker-equipped Strat still the go-to electric for beginners?
Best guitar straps: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style By Chris Corfield last updated 9 November 23 Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials
“An instrument with class that could still appeal to the most technically driven shredders”: Bruno Mars’ signature Fender Strat tips the cap to his six-string icons Jimi Hendrix and Prince – and it’s one of the finest artist builds we’ve seen By Matt Parker published 7 November 23 Featuring Fender’s all-new Heirloom aging process, virtuoso-friendly playability and a choice of two pickguards, Mars’ take on the Strat will surprise you
“The game-changing pick you never knew you needed”: Offset fever reaches guitar picks as Fender launches Offset Picks By Michael Astley-Brown published 6 November 23 The offset guitar boom shows no sign of abating, and Fender reckons its wonky shape results in “the most versatile pick ever”
Musician's Friend has slashed up to 40% off big-name brands in this Black Friday-worthy sale – here's what we'd buy By Daryl Robertson published 3 November 23 Save big this Fall with hearty discounts on popular models from Fender, PRS, Jackson, Epiphone and more
I played the new Squier Sonic guitars and they blew me away – but my favorite took me by surprise By Matt Owen published 2 November 23 After spending three weeks reviewing four models from Fender's new range of super-affordable electrics, my outlook on one design changed completely
“We’re in the same band with the two black Strats. It’s insane that would happen”: How Little Feat acquired not one, but two of Jimi Hendrix’s Fender Stratocasters By Matt Owen published 30 October 23 Fender made two black Strats for Hendrix – and they both ended up in the Little Feat family
“This guitar is, to me, the perfect guitar. The only thing I could do is create a song that shows all of its glory”: John 5 has written an instrumental masterpiece that’s literally dedicated to his new Fender signature model By Matt Owen published 27 October 23 The Ghost is an ode to the Mötley Crüe guitarist's sleek signature Telecaster, and features the “kitchen sink” of his jaw-dropping techniques