234 Results for "Stratocaster"

Fake Stratocasters: Could you tell a replica pre-CBS Strat from the real thing?

Just about to buy a super-cool vintage Strat? Would you be able to tell replica from real? We dive into the world of fake pre-CBS Stratocasters.

Best-Selling Guitars 2021: Top 20 most successful guitars at Thomann

What were the biggest-selling guitars 2021 at Thomann? Spoiler: the top seller wasn't a Gibson or a Fender. We reveal the year's biggest selling models.

Fender ‘51 Strat/Tele hybrid reissued in Japan as a Limited Edition

This limited edition of the Fender ‘51 is a reissue of the Squire '51 with a more traditional pickup configuration - and it's only available in Japan.

The 1958 Gibson Flying V: A History (Part One)

Back in 1958, Gibson's Flying V may have been too ahead of its time. In this two-part series, we look at how this iconic guitar came into existence.

Pink Floyd at Pompeii: Recreating the backline for one of rock’s most legendary gigs

Chris Hewitt and The Australian Pink Floyd have recreated the 1971 backline of Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii, using amps and PA gear from 50 years ago.

Is Expensive Better? Here’s some gear that’s good value for money.

Prices don't always reflect value for money in the long term, argues Gearnews' Bob Malkowski. Here's some music gear that's a great investment.

Fender Custom Shop teams up with Lexus for limited-run LC Stratocaster

These limited-edition Fender Custom Shop Lexus LC Stratocaster models come in Lexus' unique Structural Blue finish, as featured on the Lexus LC 500.

Fender LTD Noir 2021 MIJ models: Back in Black (and twice the price)

Back in Black: The new Fender Limited Edition Noir 2021 MIJ relaunches the Noir design of the 2017 Mexican-made version - at twice the price...

Fender Player Plus Stratocaster, Telecaster and Basses: Are they worth their price?

Fender adds new Player Plus Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazz Bass, and Precision Bass models, in catchy new colours. But do the price tags fit the bill?

The official LEGO Fender Stratocaster kit is finally here!

The LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster and matching Princeton Reverb amp kit means you can finally build your own officially licensed guitar gear!

Fender Mod Shop goes 3D: offers new tonewood, finishes, and more!

The Fender Mod Shop now gives you a 3D-rendered view of your guitar build, and offers roasted pine bodies, as well as new hardware and pickup options.

Fender’s Ron Thorn builds two incredible Strats for Adrian Belew

Adrian Belew has shared two very special Fender Stratocaster models made for him by Ron Thorn, but will Fender ever sell them as production models?

Fender Cory Wong Stratocaster: A cool, blue, clean rhythm machine

A funk machine! Announced at Summer NAMM, Fender's Cory Wong Stratocaster is designed to give you the perfect clean tone for rhythm playing.

Cort debuts the G280 Select, an S-style HSS guitar with figured maple top

Cort's new G280 Select is an HSS S-style guitar with premium features at a price that feels pretty low given the components used here.

Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecasters and Stratocasters now shipping!

Announced at NAMM 2021, Fender's American Ultra Luxe models - with augmented D profile necks - are now on their way to dealers.

Fender Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster has built-in crystals and in-game features

Fender's Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster has Crystals of Darkness and Light and a Limit Break pickup mode, giving FF fans a deep tie-in with their favourite game.

Fender ships Noventa Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster with P90s

A new offering in Fender's lower price range goes all-out for the P90, with Strats and Teles now loaded with the MP-90 - the Jazzmaster even has three!

Bring balance to your tone with the new Kiesel Jason Becker Yin Yang signature model

The new Kiesel Guitars Jason Becker Yin Yang signature model is inspired by a famous Eric Clapton guitar and seeks to bring balance to your tone.

New ’80s Fender Japan Boxer Series Telecaster and Precision Bass models coming your way

Fender Japan has expanded its Boxer Series of retro '80s style instruments with two new instruments. But does anyone really want them?

Oneonta Stanley Clarke Spellcaster: Is it a bass or a guitar?

The Oneonta Stanley Clarke Spellcaster is a short-scale four-string bass that is based on a Stratocaster-style body, complete with a tremolo system!

This Fender 1969 Ford Mustang is fitted with a Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Amp

This 1969 Ford Mustang fastback has a built-in Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb - and Ron Thorn has made a one off '69 Strat to match!

NAMM 2021: Fender 75th Anniversary guitars mark its diamond anniversary

Two new Fender 75th Diamond Anniversary models, one set built in the US and the other in Mexico

Eric Clapton’s 1954 “Slowhand” Fender Stratocaster up for auction – bidding starts at $1 million

Eric Clapton's 1954 hardtail Fender Stratocaster, ”Slowhand”, used by the guitarist for slide, is up for auction. Bidding starts at a cool $1 million.

Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley guitars up for auction, including a left-handed ’69 Fender Strat

Got a few hundred thousand dollars lying around? Why not treat yourself to a guitar owned by Bob Marley or Jimi Hendrix, which will be up for auction soon.