73 Results for "Leo Fender"

CMA alleges Fender Europe illegally prevented price discounts

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is further investigating Fender Europe over allegations of online price fixing, sometimes referred to as Resale Price Maintenance.

Is Fender Custom Shop building a Joe Bonamassa Nocaster signature guitar?

Once upon a time Fender made a guitar with no name, the "Nocaster". Now Joe Bonamassa has loaned his PAF-loaded Nocaster to the Fender Custom Shop. Is there a new signature guitar in the offing?

Fender Rarities Maple Top Telecaster: Luxurious looks and classic Tele tones

The new Fender Rarities Maple Top Telecaster comes loaded with Pure Vintage ’64 Telecaster bridge and Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster neck pickups. Expect vintage tones under those luxurious looks.

Fender Custom Shop Relic guitars: Stencilled finishes on premium instruments?

Users on a UK guitar forum find images of Fender Custom Shop Stratocasters with very similar relic patterns. Do these point to automated processes at Fender Custom Shop? And if they do, so what?

Fender is selling five historic Stratocasters via a special Reverb ‘yard sale’

Fender has put five historic instruments up for sale on Reverb.com, including a 1954 Stratocaster, that were used to create more modern models like the Vintera and  American Vintage ranges.

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.

John Mayer Silver Sky SE: Is PRS building a cheaper model?

Is PRS about to launch a cheaper John Mayer Silver Sky SE model? Or is the rumour mill just in overdrive pre Summer NAMM? PRS's COO stokes the flames of speculation ahead of Summer NAMM...

Which Squier Strat would a Fender Master Builder buy?

Philip McKnight poses the question "What Squier Would A Fender Master Builder Buy?" to Fender Master Builder Ron Thorn.

Fender Rarities Red Mahogany Top Telecaster: Boutique bling for May

This month's Fender Rarities release is the new Red Mahogany Top Telecaster, a fancy updated version of the classic 1950s working man's guitar. But does all that bling suit the design?

Back to the future: The G&L Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk returns to 1984

G&L issues new, updated version of the single-coil Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk that first saw the light of day back in 1984 with some modern-day modern features. and classy hardware.

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?

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.

Fender Limited Mahogany Blacktop Stratocaster with triple humbuckers!

Yikes! A Fender Limited Mahogany Blacktop Stratocaster with three humbuckers! Will this model be exclusive to the European market? Sure looks like it will add some grunt to the typical Strat tone....

A Styrofoam Telecaster! Is this the lightest guitar ever?

Another incredible guitar from Burls Art: Following on from two models made of colouring pencils, his new Styrofoam Telecaster weighs in at 3.5 lbs. Could this be the lightest guitar ever?

G&L’s Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk HH: The best of bucker and single coil worlds?

A one-trick pony this isn't: G&L's Deluxe Skyhawk HH includes the PTB system and coil taps, allowing you to coax more than just straight humbucker tones from its dual pickup design.

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.

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.

NAMM 2019: Fender American Acoustasonic Series Telecaster

Fender introduces the new American Acoustasonic Series Telecaster a hybrid guitar based upon one of there most popular guitar designs and incorporating their new SIRS system

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

J Rockett Audio Designs Monkeyman pedal: A ’50s Tweed amp in a box

The new Monkeyman pedal distils the classic Fender Tweed amp tone and puts it into a surf green pedal. Will this new boutique pedal from the USA make you want to rock'n'roll?

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?

Fender Japan announces new FSR 6- and 12-string Stratocasters and a Jazzmaster

Fender Japan has for many years made models that have never been sold officially outside their home market. These new FSR models will be available for everyone to buy.

G&L re-release the ’80s CLF Skyhawk range for 2018

Leo Fender, designed possibly some of the most recognised electric guitars in history, but will one of his later designs garner as much interest in today's market?