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“He didn’t just work here – he lived and embodied the spirit of the brand”: Mike Lewis, the head of Fender’s Custom Shop – an industry legend who played with Chuck Berry and toured with the Rolling Stones – has passed away
From sideman to session player, retailer and 30-year Fender employee, Lewis worked on everything from the firm’s amps to revamping Gretsch and launching the first mass-produced humbucker Strat
Review: Gretsch Guitars G6128T-53 Vintage Select '53 Duo Jet
Some of the most highly regarded Gretsch guitar models were the ones released during the Fifties and Sixties, a time many guitar aficionados consider the company’s golden age.
Review: Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 2 HH HT M Ash Guitar
I’ve always been a huge fan of Charvel Guitars for their unapologetically streamlined guitars geared for high-speed playability, unbridled power and peak performance.
Fender Custom Shop Announces Bob Bain “Son of a Gunn” Telecaster
The Fender Custom Shop has announced that its new limited-edition Bob Bain “Son of the Gun” Telecaster will be released April 4.
Fender Custom Shop Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Documentary
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Fender Custom Shop, Fender has released a new 10-minute documentary about the genesis of the Fender Custom Shop.
Review: EVH 5150 IIIS EL34 Amp Head and 4x12 Cabinet
The 5150 amp designed by Eddie Van Halen is an indisputable modern classic.
