Stratocaster

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(left to right) Mateus Asato, Nile Rodgers, Ari O'Neal and Rei
“Forever ahead of its time”: Fender kicks off the Strat’s 70th anniversary party with star-studded Voodoo Child (Slight Return) mega-jam – featuring Tom Morello, Nile Rodgers, Mateus Asato, Ari O'Neal and Rei

By Matt Parker Published

The fiery, tag-teamed take on the Hendrix classic is designed to showcase the Strat’s enduring legacy – and tonal flexibility

Electric Guitars
Collection of Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars
Stratocaster vs Telecaster: What’s the difference between these legendary guitar siblings?

By Connor Godfrey Published

Two seminal guitars from the same manufacturer; what are their similarities and differences, and which is right for you?

Electric Guitars
1954 Fender Stratocaster
“When that first one came off the line, I grabbed it… and it was terrible”: The first Fender Stratocaster builds had to be junked due to their horrendous tremolos

By Matt Parker Published

Guitar historian Tony Bacon has told Reverb the story of the ill-fated first Strats to come off Fender’s production line

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1954 Fender Stratocaster
“I had to drive several hours through snow to get to him. He told me this was one of the first Stratocasters, and there were some things I noticed immediately”: This 1954 Fender Stratocaster is one of the most unusual Fender builds in history

By David Davidson Published

David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars explains what makes this uniquely preserved vintage Strat so unique – starting with control pots from a TV set

Electric Guitars
Squier Affinity Stratocaster deal
I’ve lost count of the players who told me they got their start on a Squier Stratocaster – now Fender is offering them for under $150, a huge 40% discount on the go-to learner guitar

By Matt Parker Published

For a limited time you can pick up a Surf Green Affinity Strat for just $149

Beginner Guitars
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT review – Fender's classic beginner electric guitar just got better

By Matt Owen Published

Squier's new entry-level Strat brings Leo Fender's most famous creation to the masses and begs the question: is there a better beginner electric guitar on the market?

Electric Guitars
Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster To The Stars Black Friday edition
“Jim Root 182”: The Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster is getting a (nearly) all-black metal makeover for Black Friday – but you’ll have to be quick to get one

By Matt Parker Published

The highly limited blacked-out blink-182 instruments go on sale this Friday (November 24)

Electric Guitars
1963 Fender Stratocaster Royal Blue Metallic 
“Playing a guitar like this back in 1963 must have been truly mind-blowing”: Meet the 1963 Stratocaster with one of Fender’s rarest-ever finishes, Blue Metallic Flake

By Huw Price Published

With a super-rare custom color finish that serves as a reminder of the influence Fender took from the motor industry, and in pristine condition, this is a collector’s item for the ages

Electric Guitars
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H review – single-humbucker Tom DeLonge vibe for under $200

By Matt Owen Published

Fender's new entry-level Squiers have been rebranded and refreshed as the Sonic Series, but is this hardtail humbucker-equipped Strat still the go-to electric for beginners?

Electric Guitars
Bruno Mars with his Fender Bruno Mars Stratocaster
“An instrument with class that could still appeal to the most technically driven shredders”: Bruno Mars’ signature Fender Strat tips the cap to his six-string icons Jimi Hendrix and Prince – and it’s one of the finest artist builds we’ve seen

By Matt Parker Published

Featuring Fender’s all-new Heirloom aging process, virtuoso-friendly playability and a choice of two pickguards, Mars’ take on the Strat will surprise you

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