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Mike Bloomfield’s missing custom-painted ’66 Fender Telecaster – which was lost in 1974 – is going up for sale
By Phil Weller published
The quirky Tele, which mysteriously disappeared in the 1970s after it had been used by Bloomfield, was recently discovered

Stevie Van Zandt on why the Strat became his go-to guitar for decades – after passing the Tele baton to Bruce Springsteen
By Janelle Borg published
Van Zandt recalls how, back in the day, most guitarists only had one guitar, which contributed heavily to the player's core identity

“There was a time you wouldn’t have touched a Superstrat”: How Chris Shiflett learned to love his inner shredder
By Ellie Rogers published
The Foo Fighters guitarist discusses playing with Brian May, the lessons of his podcast – and how his new Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe got its name

Sleep Token’s guitar tech finally lifts the lid on IV’s entire live guitar rig – right down to his pick of choice
By Phil Weller published
Replicating this hugely elusive guitar rig won’t come cheap, but the comprehensive grand reveal is a fascinating insight into the high-end gear behind the hottest band in metal right now

Chris Shiflett on what it's like to share the stage with Macca – and Brian May
By Phil Weller published
After joining the Foo Fighters, Shiflett found himself rubbing shoulders with some of the best in the business

“Anyone with a troublesome Telecaster needs to hear these”: Bare Knuckle Nomads Set review
By Dave Burrluck published
Tim Mills has done it again. The third collaboration between Bare Knuckle and Rabea Massaad might be the best yet

Prince’s iconic custom ‘Parade Tour’ guitar, used in the America video, is up for auction
By Phil Weller published
The eye-popping Sadowsky build starred in the America video and features artwork by reggae musician Wayne Jarrett

Tele obsessive John 5 provides the ultimate test for Fender’s new American Ultra II series
By Phil Weller published
The versatile shredder owns over 100 different Telecasters, but he’s full of praise for the upgrades that have been fitted to its latest iteration

Fender’s new American Ultra II guitars offer its most advanced take on classic shapes
By Matt Owen published
Upgraded pickups, a new neck profile, and a suite of high-end specs make up the all-new American Ultra II family, representing Fender's most cutting-edge guitar designs

Joe Bonamassa fits a budget Squier Tele with his new Seymour Duncan 1950 Broadcaster pickups – and tests it against the vintage Fender original
By Janelle Borg published
The new signature pickups are modeled after Joe Bonamassa's Broadcaster – the very rare Tele predecessor, of which only 250 were made
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