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Fender wrangles Godzilla for a monster guitar collaboration – featuring two company firsts
By Michael Astley-Brown published
As well as an otherworldly $36,000 Custom Shop Stratocaster with a Godzilla roar button, two Made in Japan models are also packing some flashy new tech

Amazon has failed to deliver any truly good Prime Day deals for guitar players – I'm shopping the Musician's Friend Rocktober sale instead, with up to 40% off guitar gear
By Daryl Robertson published
Save big this Fall with discounts on a host of guitar gear from the biggest names in the business

John 5 on staying true to the Crüe, pushing his playing and why he’s surrounded by ghosts
By Andrew Daly published
The virtuoso explains what made him the perfect fit for Mötley Crüe, how he’s channeling Paul Gilbert and Robert Johnson on his latest solo album, and what’s next for his signature Fender Telecaster

Best acoustic guitars under $1,000: expert picks for great tone on a budget
By Rob Laing last updated
Enjoy superb playability and sound with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics

Former Fender Custom Shop head John Page has built instruments for Eric Clapton and David Gilmour – but his latest masterpiece is a cathedral within a guitar
By Phil Weller published
The Retablo is a six-string like no other – and it doubles as an ode to some of the most influential guitar greats who ever lived

Best budget reverb pedals 2025: wallet-friendly ‘board buys for the thrifty guitar player
By Matt McCracken last updated
Pick up an essential piece of gear without dropping big bucks - our list of the best budget reverb pedals

Fender has been forced to increase its prices to weather the tariff storm, according to new report
By Janelle Borg published
While sales to distributors have exceeded expectations, S&P Global suggests that consumers are leaning more towards the second-hand market amid increasing economic uncertainty

Norman’s Rare Guitars is home to some of the finest Strats in the world – but you’ll never guess which one sounds the best
By Phil Weller published
The store has waxed lyrical about a mid-priced, made-in-Mexico Strat that’s given its vintage counterparts a run for their money

Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’50s Telecaster and ’60s Strat HSS review
By Dave Burrluck published
This latest wave of Fender’s American Ultra models continues to cater for the modern player but with an old-looking vintage vibe. We just can’t escape the past!

"The finish cracking here is pretty subtle and there are no faux-dings, but with use it’ll continue to age": Fender Limited Edition Vintera II Road Worn 60s Stratocaster review
By Dave Burrluck published
Hot on the heels of Fender’s aged Ultra Luxe Vintage models, the Road Worn returns in the Vintera II line-up
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