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David Gilmour’s Black Strat could be about to break records all over again
By Jamie Dickson published
It was the world's most expensive guitar when sold at auction in 2019, but as it goes under the hammer in the Jim Irsay Collection, there are a number of reasons to think it will claim another record

Is this the holy grail of all holy grail Fender Stratocasters?
By Huw Price published
Only two features distinguished a Mary Kaye Stratocaster from any other Strat that might have rolled off Fender’s production line during the mid-to-late 1950s. So why are vintage examples so darn valuable?

The Cribs' Ryan Jarman explains why a guitar swap with Johnny Marr didn't work out
By Janelle Borg published
When Marr briefly joined the band, the two guitarists jokingly agreed to a guitar swap – only for Jarman to realize he would have gotten the short end of the stick

Fender honors Iron Maiden’s 50th Anniversary with a stable of limited signatures for each of the band’s legendary players
By Matt Owen published
The UK metal titans’ triple guitar team and bassist have all been honored with a range of specially tailored signatures

Been waiting to buy your dream guitar? Guitar Center has just introduced a 15% off coupon for Black Friday – for a limited time only
By Janelle Borg published
The musical instrument retail giant is one-upping itself by offering a coupon that's eligible to use on over 13,000 products

Best Stratocasters: The best Strats for every budget and playing style
By Amit Sharma last updated
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats

Missed out on the Hello Kitty guitars? Loog is now launching kid-friendly acoustics and a Fender-approved Strat
By Janelle Borg published
The Fender x Loog Hello Kitty Stratocaster is even ready to be plugged into an amp, as it's fully equipped with a mini single-coil pickup and a standard ¼-inch jack

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!

How the Fender Custom Shop was convinced to make the firm’s first 7-string guitar
By Phil Weller published
Suicide Silence guitarist Chris Garza worked with the Custom Shop on its first 7-string Strat – and there's hope that the one-of-a-kind Fender can be the start of something bigger
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