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The new G&L Espada: Leo Fender’s vision for the future of the Telecaster?

The new G&L Espada was a design that Leo Fender was kicking around in the late '60s. Now the old blueprints have been found and this very Telecaster like guitars has been released.

Grez Guitars – The Folsom combines Tele and Firebird pickups

The new Grez Guitar Folsom gives you a unique combination of a Tele bridge pickup and Firebird neck pickup. These new Californian guitars certainly stand out from the crowd

ZT Amplifiers packs a new Lunchbox with Reverb Combo Amp and Cab II

Built in Benicia, California, the new ZT Amplifiers Lunchbox Reverb Combo Amp and Cab II are the latest version of the American company's Lunchbox series of 100-Watt, high powered portable amps.

Mesa Boogie debuts the Fillmore 100, a 100-Watt combo or head with matching cab

When you need real headroom, only 100 Watts of all-valve power will do. Luckily for you, Mesa Boogie has just announced the new Fillmore 100 amp combo and head with matching cab.

Fender Meteora HH: A new Alternate Reality model has landed!

Fender's Alternate Reality Series has some great looking guitars and now the Meteora HH model has finally landed with its twin humbuckers and retro classic colour options.

Fender Lightweight Ash American Professional: It ain’t heavy!

Fender has today announced new light weight models for 2019. Will the new Lightweight Ash American Professional range be perfect for players looking for great tones from a lighter guitar?

Sheptone Wanker humbucker: The perfect pickup for hair metal shredders?

The new Sheptone Wanker humbucker was designed for those that like to shred and show off their prowess on guitar fretboards. Is this the perfect pickup fir hair-metal shredders?

G&L Fullerton Deluxe Doheny HH: 60 years after the Fender Jazzmaster

The new 2019 G&L Fullerton Deluxe Doheny HH model carries on from where Leo Fender's 1959 Fender Jazzmaster design left off, including some nifty features that extend the range of tones available.

Squier FSR Ltd Edition Classic Vibe Esquire – 1950s style tone?

Based on the classic American Fender 1950s design the new Classic Vibe Esquire will get you vintage looks and tones but on a budget.

G&L announces Fullerton Standard LB-100 and JB US-made basses

 The new G&L Fullerton Standard basses that are made in the US and offer players a cheaper alternative with two new models the LB-100 and JB Bass.

Fender officially unveils the new Alternate Reality Powercaster

The new Fender Powercaster is a hardtail offset model, part of its new Alternate Reality series for 2019. Love it or hard pass? This model will certainly divide opinion...

Make your cheap Squier play like an American Fender: Three easy upgrades

Make your Squier Stratocaster play like an American Fender with a few simple upgrades - these three tips focus on tuning stability to help propel your Squier guitar into the big leagues.

West Co Pedals Grease Juicer fuzz/envelope filter pedal

West Co's new Grease Juicer box contains a dollop of fuzz mixed with a handful of envelope filter for some seriously funky tones, and is available in two versions tweaked for guitar or bass.

Fender American Performer Series new for 2019 – Too much choice?

The news is out: Fender is about to announce its new American Performer Series for 2019, including Stratocasters, Telecasters, a Mustang, Jazzmaster, P-Bass, Mustang Bass and Jazz Bass models!

’51 Telecaster PJ Bass: A bass guitar from Fender’s Parallel Universe

Is Fender closing out the Parallel Universe series with a bass? The intriguingly styled and well-specified ’51 Telecaster PJ Bass is possibly the last model in the series for 2018

Wayne Charvel’s guitar workshop and home destroyed in Californian forest fires

Living guitar legend Wayne Charvel, of Charvel Guitars fame and inventor of the 'Super Strat', has lost his home and workshop to the Californian forest fires - and he needs your help.

Women account for 50% of new guitarists, says Fender

Fender says that women now account for half of new guitarists picking up the instrument for the first time. Could the likes of pop icons Taylor Swift and rock legends like Nita Strauss be the cause?

Rivera Clubster Royale Recording guitar amp – Bargain boutique studio amp?

This new boutique amp series contains a selection of essential tools for the recording guitarist. Could this new amp be the ultimate studio tool for home recording?

Xotic California Classic XTC Series – Boutique vintage Tele models announced

New boutique US built Telecaster-style guitars, with more options to customise than you can shake a stick at. But will it rival make you switch from buying from Fender?

Fulltone Full-Drive2 V2: An old favourite gets smaller

Fulltone make well-respected effects and their Full Drive has always been a firm favourite with players, this new incarnation has more versatility and also has shrunk somewhat

Fender Player Series: The worst-kept secret of 2018?

Fender's new Player Series has just been officially announced! Unfortunately for Fender, we have already seen these guitars leaked last week. But will they be enough to make you want one?

Beetronics’ Royal Jelly and Buzzter pedals swarm out in time for summer

These two new boutique bee-themed drive/fuzz and boost pedals from Beetronics are landing now, but will they make you rush to your dealer to collect some of their tone honey?

Fender Parallel Universe Jazz-Tele: Love it or hate it?

The Fender Parallel Universe has a lot to answer for and this latest model in the series will undoubtedly start many an argument amongst fans of the brand. So is it an ugly duckling or the perfect storm?

Fender celebrates Jazzmaster 60th Anniversary – Three new offsets for 2018

Fender celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Jazzmaster with three new models launching in 2018. The classic offset guitar is being released with cool new models and one has a new pickup configuration.