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Fender Japan does its best Gretsch impression with uber-sparkly, Filter’Tron-loaded limited-edition Telecaster
By Matt Owen published
As the hype builds, surely it's only a matter of time before FJ instruments are made available outside of Asia?

Squier Sonic Telecaster review – the best-value Fender Tele you can buy?
By Matt Owen published
Fender’s budget brand comes in strong with a convincing Telecaster that’s ideal for newcomers to the electric guitar, and a lot of fun for all players

“You could do anything with a Telecaster”: Joe Bonamassa shares his Telecaster tone tips and tricks – with the help of an exceptionally rare vintage model
By Matt Owen published
JoBo breaks down the secret sound of vintage Fender Teles and more in his latest tonal deep dive, which focuses on “one of the best tools you could ever buy”

Meet the Stratocaster Custom, a Fender Japan signature model that combines the Strat and Tele into a unique new form – and it’s absolutely full of surprises
By Matt Parker published
Fujifabric frontman Souichiro Yamauchi takes a bold step on his third Fender Japan signature model, which marries features from his favorite Strat and Tele

Fender Vintera II ‘60s Stratocaster and ‘50s Nocaster review: keenly priced Strat and Tele models that evoke the golden age of guitar building
By Neville Marten published
The original 2019 Fender Vintera models offered a fine and affordable snapshot of Fenders from a particular ‘vintage era’. So, what do the Mk II class of 2023 Vinteras bring to the table?

“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
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