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5 Fender innovations that changed the world of guitar
By Daryl Robertson published
From the first commercially produced solidbody guitar to the invention of the electric bass, the landscape of guitar would look very different without Fender’s monumental influence
After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore?
By Janelle Borg published
After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore?
Leo Fender didn’t think tonewoods made much difference to solidbody guitar tone
By Matt Owen published
The electric guitar pioneer used pine, alder, ash, poplar, mahogany and more, but apparently deemed the tonal differences negligible
June 2024 Guitar World lesson videos
By Damian Fanelli published
The one where Joe Bonamassa (vintage Flying V in hand) schools you on the brilliance of Albert King!
“John was constantly seeking better solutions, which manifested as astonishing woodwork and innovative electronics”: Remembering John Diggins – the luthier who built guitars for Tony Iommi and the first Red Special replica
By Paul Balmer published
Diggins was the mastermind behind Jaydee Custom Guitars and had over five decades of experience in making top-quality instruments
“Richard Fortus messaged me and said, ‘I’ve shown Slash your guitar and he likes it, too…’ After that, the phones didn’t stop”: How a small UK boutique builder became a Guns N’ Roses favorite and the next big name in retro-inspired electric guitars
By Jamie Dickson published
Ivison Guitars has only been in business for six years, but its Dakota model has already headlined Glastonbury with Guns N’ Roses star Richard Fortus. Founder Neil Ivison shares its story
“Furthering Fortnite’s commitment to working with forward-thinking music brands”: Fender teams up with Fornite to bring its Stratocaster and Precision Bass to the digital realm
By Phil Weller published
Fender’s collaboration with one of the world’s biggest video games brings the two timeless models to Fortnite’s 221 million players
May 2024 Guitar World lesson videos
By Damian Fanelli published
The one where Joe Bonamassa discusses his early (and undying) fascination with Jeff Beck!
“He didn’t just work here – he lived and embodied the spirit of the brand”: Mike Lewis, the head of Fender’s Custom Shop – an industry legend who played with Chuck Berry and toured with the Rolling Stones – has passed away
By Matt Parker published
From sideman to session player, retailer and 30-year Fender employee, Lewis worked on everything from the firm’s amps to revamping Gretsch and launching the first mass-produced humbucker Strat
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