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“My go-to guitar in the studio”: This Fender Telecaster lived in Metallica’s HQ and became Kirk Hammett’s writing workhorse – now it’s going under the hammer
By Matt Owen published
The single-cut became an integral part of Metallica’s writing process, and helped craft St. Anger and Death Magnetic

“Buckethead made me want to explore the idea of using a kill switch. I love how creative you can get”: How John 5 revolutionized one of Fender’s oldest guitar designs with the Ghost Telecaster
By Amit Sharma published
The Mötley Crüe gunslinger explains how fashion brand Supreme inspired his latest signature guitar, what makes his favorite pickups ideal for everything from country to metal – and why no-one is a bigger Buckethead fan than he is

“The perfect blend of tradition and innovation”: Fender releases all-new Suona Collection of Thinline Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass models
By Matt Owen published
The elegant limited-edition instruments arrive with Violin Burst finishes, color-matched headstocks and an Eric Johnson flair thanks to the semi-hollow construction

“Spot on… it’s amazing to think that players will be able to honor my dad by playing on a replica that’s so identical”: Fender recreates Waylon Jennings’ leather-clad 1954 Telecaster with $25,000 Custom Shop guitar
By Matt Parker published
Shooter Jennings has teamed up with Fender on a series of Waylon signature gear, including a phaser pedal, strap, hardcase and even a leather-clad pickguard

Fender launches three-string Stratocaster and Telecaster models as it partners with Loog for new kid-sized guitars
By Matt Owen published
The downsized creations combine Loog's knowhow in children's guitar design with a dose of Fender flair

Fender Gold Foil Telecaster review
By Dave Burrluck published
When is a Telecaster not a Telecaster? When it comes with a pair of mini-humbuckers, a mahogany body and ebony fingerboard like this one…

Godin’s upgraded Stadium Pro model might be its best-sounding – and nicest-looking – T-type yet
By Matt Owen published
With TV Jones and Lollar pickups – and a sharp aesthetic refresh – Godin's Stadium platform has reached new heights

Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline and 1975 Telecaster Deluxe review
By Neville Marten published
Time has mellowed the wrath of the detractors and reinforced the joy of the believers in a range that divided opinion when first released in the early ’70s – and now it’s back with authentic CuNiFe humbuckers

Fender finally releases John 5’s Ghost signature model – and it's one of the most striking Telecasters ever made
By Matt Owen published
The long-awaited, high-spec Ghost is surely the most eye-popping Telecaster of 2023

The Tella-Fiddle – a Telecaster and electric violin hybrid – gets put to inspiring use by its creator in this Shipping Up To Boston cover
By Matt Parker published
Nashville-based guitarist and fiddle player Maxi Werker showcases her invention on this Dropkick Murphys cover with YouTuber Music Is Win
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