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Allen Abbassi has overseen every Fender electric guitar since 2007 – but he’s still pushing the envelope
The Director of Electric Guitars on the Ultra II line, the future of high-end offsets – and why Fender is keeping one eye on YouTube
“Playing the Bass VI is a really strange experience”: Squier Limited Edition Classic Vibe Bass VI review
Part bass, part guitar, we get to grips with the Classic Vibe version of Fender’s very own dichotomy of tone
Fender Japan and J-Pop guitar hero Rei have launched one of the most inventive Strats in recent years
The bold reimagining is a curious mash-up of classic and contemporary specs, resulting in a Strat like no other
Turn $350 into $400 and save on your guitar of choice with this awesome free Fender gift card offer
As well as topping up your gift card to the sum of $50, there are also deals to be had on the Player Plus, American Professional II and Vintera II guitars
Best headphone amps for guitar 2024: portable practice solutions
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with our expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players
“A guitar so playable that you might need to put the brakes on”: Fender American Ultra II Telecaster
The workhorse is newly shod for the modern player but still packs the tones that made it famous
Reverb reveals its best-selling electric guitars of 2024 – and the previous top-seller has been toppled
The reigning champion of 2022 and 2023 has been ousted, and the best-selling new release of 2024 might surprise you
“There was a time you wouldn’t have touched a Superstrat”: How Chris Shiflett learned to love his inner shredder
The Foo Fighters guitarist discusses playing with Brian May, the lessons of his podcast – and how his new Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe got its name
Abigail Ybarra is a legend of the pickup world – but her daughter didn’t realize until she got mobbed by fans
The famed pickup maker worked for Fender for more than 50 years, and her pickups were played by some of the biggest guitar players in the game, including Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton
Sleep Token’s guitar tech finally lifts the lid on IV’s entire live guitar rig – right down to his pick of choice
Replicating this hugely elusive guitar rig won’t come cheap, but the comprehensive grand reveal is a fascinating insight into the high-end gear behind the hottest band in metal right now
