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Brian Setzer and Stevie Ray Vaughan
Brian Setzer on what he learned playing Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Stratocaster

By Matt Owen Published

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

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Guitarists
Philip Saye
Philip Sayce on the greatest Strats, his tone secrets – and why he always has a Silver Sky in the mix

By Charlie Wilkins Published

The tone gourmand talks new vs vintage Strats, hiring SRV's amp tech, and the guitar he calls Big Daddy

Guitarists
Fender gear
Fender just announced its biggest mid-year gear drop yet – here’s everything you need to know

By Matt Owen Published

A complete pedal range overhaul, the return of the Nocaster, a new Silent System for Strats and Teles, plus some – dare we say – awfully Silver Sky-looking finishes

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Guitar Gear
Philip Sayce and the PRS Silver Sky
The difference between a PRS Silver Sky and Fender Stratocaster, according to a blues hero who plays both

By Phil Weller Published

The guitars have their own unique qualities in Philip Sayce's eyes – and both are welcome in his rig

Guitarists
Fender Stratocaster
When Fender went to court and lost – revisiting the 2009 court ruling that failed to trademark the Stratocaster

By Jonathan Horsley Published

In 2009, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board denied trademark protections to the Strat, Tele and P-Bass. How did it arrive at its judgement? And what’s different this time?

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Guitars
Two Fender Stratocaster headstocks
Who’s the greatest Stratocaster player?

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Trying to suss out a guitarist who – in all of the model's 70+ years of existence – is the most synonymous with the Fender Stratocaster, is probably a fool's errand, but we want to know your thoughts anyway

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Guitarists
Singer/songwriter John Mayer performs on stage at Viejas Arena on September 11, 2019 in San Diego, California.
The story of John Mayer’s Fender fallout – and how it gave birth to the Stratocaster’s biggest rival

By Matt Owen Published

Mayer left Fender after his wishes for an elevated S-style fell on deaf ears – and he found the perfect partner in PRS and the Silver Sky

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Guitarists
Fender Japan MIJ Hybrid II 2026
Fender Japan drops its MIJ Hybrid II 2026 Collection – and we can’t get enough of those new finishes

By Phil Weller Published

New Fender Japan models offer vintage-styled specs, modern tweaks, updated electronics and absolutely killer colorways

Electric Guitars
Best Stratocasters main image featuring Fender Player II
Best Stratocasters 2026: 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

Electric Guitars
David Gilmour's Black Strat photographed before it heads to auction via Christie's.
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

Electric Guitars
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