Stratocaster

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Warren Haynes
Warren Haynes on why the theft of a Custom Shop Strat convinced him to change to Gibson Les Pauls

By Phil Weller Published

The loss of the guitar broke his heart, so Haynes decided to venture into new realms

Guitarists
Fender Ariel Posen Stratocaster
Fender’s limited-edition Ariel Posen signature is a conceptual hybrid that blends two of the slide master’s favorite guitars together

By Matt Owen Published

The Jazzmaster/Stratocaster mash-up debuts custom pickups designed by Tim Shaw and a spec sheet that blurs the boundaries between the two classic Fender designs

Electric Guitars
Squier debut
Seriously? $109.99 for a genuine Telecaster?! Fender’s Squier Debut models are the ultimate beginner guitars, and with this wallet-friendly Prime Day discount, you'll have enough left over to buy a tuner

By Daryl Robertson Published

Fender’s ultra-affordable Amazon-only Strat and Tele have received a 19% reduction, making them the cheapest Squier guitars available right now

Beginner Guitars
Sam Fender performs at Sziget Festival 2023 on August 10, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary
Sam Fender’s first guitar was a budget Strat copy – and even though he's selling out stadiums, he still plays it to this day

By Janelle Borg Published

The indie rock phenom looks back on his beginnings – and how a humble rig, along with Slash’s autobiography, served as his tools for becoming part of the UK’s contemporary rock royalty

Guitarists
Richie Kotzen Signature Strat
Fender's highly sought-after Richie Kotzen signature Stratocaster has just been rolled out worldwide

By Phil Weller Published

The guitar had previously been available as a Fender Japan-exclusive release

Electric Guitars
Scale Exhibition
From Paul McCartney’s Höfner to Dave Grohl’s Gibson – a 1:1 scale photography exhibition of famous guitars is heading to London

By Phil Weller Published

Masterminded by Australian photographer Kane Hibberd, Scale invites attendees to see some of the most famous guitars in the world up close and personal like never before

Events & Trade Shows
The DiMarzio pickups and bridge of a Lag Mastershop Imperator IP3000 Prestige electric guitar, during a studio shoot for Guitarist Magazine/Future via Getty Images, February 29, 2008.
Why Larry DiMarzio decided to start a pickup line that would change the face of guitar music in the 1970s

By Janelle Borg Published

DiMarzio started his career as a guitar repairman in New York, when his distaste for stock pickups prompted him to make his own

Guitar Pickups
A Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose lying on a concrete floor
"If you want an instrument that’s versatile enough to cover the guitar-playing styles of EVH and nail Nile Rodgers’ classic funk tones, then look no further": Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose review

By Matt McCracken Published

Fender looks to put its stamp on the super-Strat with this gassed-up take on its classic double-cutaway

Electric Guitars
Gustavo Santaolalla
The Last of Us composer Gustavo Santaolalla shows off his “Guitarocko” Strat – a 1-of-1 Fender designed to mimic the ronroco

By Phil Weller Published

The traditional South American instrument plays a key role in the game/TV show's award-winning soundtrack, with Fender now helping marry it with a Strat

Electric Guitars
Fender Japan Made in Japan Traditional Collection 2025
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

Electric Guitars
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