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Arm yourself with one of these stunning Fender Player Stratocasters for only $699

By James Farmer

Save up to $160 on a range of beautiful Limited Edition Strats until October 27 as part of Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon sale

Mike Rutherford performs with Genesis at The SSE Hydro on October 07, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland

Arena-rocking Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford has been using $200 Squier Bullet Strats onstage

By Jackson Maxwell

"I just love it," Rutherford says of the budget Strat. "It's got a life to it. It's a little bit lighter than some and it's got a slightly smaller neck which helps my aging fingers"

Fender launches all-new Player Plus electric guitar and bass models with fresh finishes and switching options

By Matt Owen

New Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazz Bass and Precision Bass guitars expand on the Player Series with noiseless pickups, rolled fingerboard edges and locking tuners

Classic gear: 1960s Fender Stratocasters

By Rod Brakes

The Strat continues its journey towards iconic status as a new decade unfolds

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster and Telecaster

Luxurious, limited-edition Fender FSR American Ultra Stratocaster and Telecaster launched

By Matt Owen

Gold anodized pickguards, S-1 switching and the latest generation of Ultra Noiseless Vintage pickups head up Fender's newest Ultra electrics, which are available exclusively from UK-based retailer Andertons

Fender officially introduces Cory Wong's first-ever signature Stratocaster

By Matt Owen

The funk aficionado put his new signature six-string through its paces in two in-depth demo videos, which highlight the model's scaled-down body shape, newly voiced Seymour Duncans and unique bypassing circuitry

(From left) Fender's new Kurt Cobain signature Jag-Stang, Cory Wong signature Stratocaster, Screamadelica 30th anniversary Stratocaster, and J Mascis signature Telecaster

The Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang rides again, Cory Wong gets a brilliantly spec'd Strat and more as Fender unveils stellar new signature model lineup

By Jackson Maxwell

New J Mascis signature Telecaster and Screamadelica 30th Anniversary Strat also premiered as Fender charts its course for the second half of the year

Why Jimi Hendrix swapped his Strat for a Fender Telecaster to record his Purple Haze solo

By Matt Owen

Roger Mayer recalls the seldom-discussed 1967 session at Olympic Studios, which saw the legendary Stratocaster player wield a Tele for his iconic leads

Back to Live: what you need to know to upgrade your guitar to something giggable

What makes a great gigging guitar, and should you upgrade?

By Daryl Robertson

We delve into whether or not you should modify or replace your beginner electric guitar ahead of your next live show

Is this $160 discount on a Player Stratocaster the best Fender deal you’re going to see this Prime Day?

By Daryl Robertson

This green burst Fender HSS Player Strat is only $649 right now at Guitar Center

The Art of Noise Fender Stratocaster art piece by Plastic Jesus

Melting Fender Stratocaster art piece to appear at Degrees of Separation street art event featuring Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison

By Matt Owen

The fully functional piece by artist Plastic Jesus will feature alongside over 50 never-before-seen works, including pieces by the Jane's Addiction and Billy Idol guitarists

Fender takes the American Ultra range to the next level with new Luxe Stratocaster and Telecaster models

By Richard Bienstock

Stainless steel frets, painted headstocks and Floyd Rose options feature on new ultra-high-end lineup

Eric Clapton’s ‘Slowhand at 70’ Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster sells at auction for over $200,000

By Matt Owen

The special "Brownie"-inspired Strat, which was also wielded during Slowhand's 2014 World Tour, came with two letters of authenticity and the original hardcase

Fender Vintera Road Worn Series review

By Chris Gill

Limited-edition, aged nitro finishes and hotter custom pickups, the Vintera Road Worn Series ups the ante for affordable, vintage-inspired electric guitars

Fender unveils Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster

By Michael Astley-Brown

The striking limited-edition guitar will also be playable in-game via a new patch

The 10 best Stratocasters 2021: how to find the perfect Fender Strat for you

By Amit Sharma, James Farmer

The best Strats for every budget and playing style

Eric Clapton's 'Slowhand at 70' Fender Stratocaster, played at the Royal Albert Hall, goes up for auction

By Matt Owen

Slowhand's six-string, which is accompanied by an artist-signed letter of authenticity, also made a slew of appearances during his 2014 World Tour

Squier unveils Fender Special Run Mustang, HSS Strat and Tele models with fresh finishes, limited-edition specs

By Richard Bienstock

Special-run models offer eye-popping looks at super-affordable prices

Stanley Clarke releases long-awaited Strat-style bass, the Spellcaster

By Matt Owen

The 25-fret, short-scale four-string Strat-a-like boasts like-for-like aesthetic and functional appointments, and incorporates features never before found in an electric bass guitar.

Fender announces head-turning Tash Sultana signature Stratocaster

By Michael Astley-Brown

The Australian looping phenom specs up a Transparent Cherry-finished HSS stunner