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Best Telecasters: top Teles for every taste
By Amit Sharma last updated
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 and Johnny Marr team up for a new signature Jaguar – which puts a new twist on the Smiths legend’s go-to guitar
By Janelle Borg published
The limited edition launch builds on the success of the 2012 release – but with an expanded tonal palette, upgraded specs and an attractive new finish

“There is a warmth to this pedal that is genuinely satisfying to play through”: Fender Hammertone Breakup Drive review
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender’s latest addition to its Hammertone pedal range proves that some breakups are worth going through

Best Stratocasters: The best Strats for every budget and playing style
By Amit Sharma last updated
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the crown jewel of PRS’ 40th Anniversary year
By Matt Owen published
Wylde Audio's most metal guitar ever, a new contender for Boss and Fender in the headphone amp space, and GNR bass tones in a pickup set. All that and more landed this week

How Jim Root’s radical signature Telecaster updated a Fender mainstay for the 21st century
By Matt Owen published
The Slipknot guitarist was originally pushed towards Charvel, but he had his sights set on reinventing a Fender classic

Former G&L employee speaks out following quiet closure of company – as Fender purchases the 'Leo Fender' trademark
By Matt Owen published
Steve Araujo, who worked with G&L for nearly a decade, has shed light on the fate of the company following weeks of speculation

Fender CBS guitars get a bad rep – but what actually changed?
By Huw Price published
The CBS takeover of Fender was many things but it was not an overnight revolution. We track the key changes to its builds through the era
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