Latest about Stratocaster
The enduring allure of the O.G. Stratocaster – and how drastically different two first-year Strats can be
We take a closer look at a pair of Strats that might share a birthday but have quite different sounds and specs, as Fender was evolving the design in real-time when it launched in ’54
Fender Japan’s new Stratocaster collection is inspired by Kyoto, katanas and matcha
The Made in Japan Limited Japan-Inspired Collection Stratocaster celebrates Japanese culture with five fresh aesthetics
The future of the S-style market? LsL Instruments shares first model since Fender cease-and-desist
The family-owned guitar maker was the first to publicly confirm it had been targeted by Fender’s legal action – and it’s taking steps to offset the impact
The 25 Stratocaster players who revolutionized the guitar
The Fender Stratocaster would just be a glorified carpentry project without the players who danced across its neck and gave it life. Here we celebrate 25 of the best
Fender Japan reimagines the hits with the Active Modern series – let’s hope the US branch is taking notes
New neck heels, body binding and Turbo Tone Boost functions have been rolled out across the new range
Yamaha confirmed to be among Fender’s cease-and-desist targets
The largest musical instrument maker in the world has been drawn into the ongoing legal dispute over the Stratocaster
Brian Setzer on what he learned playing Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Stratocaster
Stray Cats hit the road with the blues legend back in 1989, giving Setzer the chance to learn the truth behind the SRV tone rumors
Philip Sayce on the greatest Strats, his tone secrets – and why he always has a Silver Sky in the mix
The tone gourmand talks new vs vintage Strats, hiring SRV's amp tech, and the guitar he calls Big Daddy
