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Melissa Auf der Maur on joining Hole amidst tragedy and her “Master’s in Music” with the Smashing Pumpkins
By Janelle Borg published
In her love letter to the ’90s – the last analog decade – the Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist shares how she fell in love with the low-end and became an integral part of the noise-making generation

The bass used to record The Special’s gloomy political anthem, Ghost Town, is headed to auction
By Phil Weller published
The Fender Precision was also used in Horace Panter’s supergroup with members of The Clash and Dexy’s Midnight Runners

Cult Japanese brand Tokai Guitars returns to the US following distribution deal
By Phil Weller published
The one-time 'lawsuit era' brand has become a cult favorite on the used market – now its new builds are coming back to the US shores

Fender gives four Player II classics a Shell Pink refresh – and this web-exclusive drop might be sweetest we’ve seen
By Phil Weller published
The Player II Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster and Precision Bass get an aesthetic overhaul with a bona-fide "add to cart" finish – but they're only available in the US

How Este Haim ended up buying her dream ’70s Fender Precision Bass on Craigslist for a bargain – from one of her favorite guitarists
By Janelle Borg published
Haim had been scouring the internet for years for her dream bass, until she spotted one on Craiglist for less than $2,500

Fender Japan celebrates the ’60s with the return of its Traditional Collection
By Phil Weller published
The collection’s Class of 2025 offers the firm’s premium craftsmanship and a raft of nostalgic colorways

Guitar Center continues its big-brand collaborative hot streak and takes Fender on a Moonlight Drive with a trio of limited-edition Player II models
By Phil Weller published
Tonal and comfort upgrades have been included as part of the glow-up – which introduces a striking new colorway

Fender gives its Player II series some serious pizzazz by launching the Limited Edition Sparkle range
By Phil Weller published
Player II Strat, Tele, and Precision and Jazz Bass builds get an all-new Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst makeover

Fender sprinkles a little pizzazz onto its Player II guitars with a limited edition Sparkle Series
By Phil Weller published
An all-new Three-Color Sunburst finish with a classy sparkle finish sees Strats, Tele, and Precision and Jazz bass builds get an $899 makeover

Fender launches new $599 Standard Series lineup – and it marks a major shift for one of America’s most iconic guitar brands
By Matt Parker published
The Indonesian-built Standard series brings the concept of an affordable Fender back to the table – and it’s the greatest show of faith yet in its facility
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