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Fender Japan trades wild builds for classy vibes with stylish reverse headstock-equipped Traditional Stratocaster
By Matt Owen published
The latest limited-edition run from the Big F's Japanese factory will be available in the flagship Fender store in Japan, and features a narrower nut which “makes it easy for Japanese players to play”
Fender Japan launches the Elemental Series – high-spec, mid-priced models that will drive modern players wild
By Michael Astley-Brown published
With striking satin finishes, new pickguard shapes and high-performance spec sheets, these stunning guitars and basses are arguably 2022’s most exciting Fender guitars – so why are they only available in Japan?
Fender Japan revives 3 of its top-selling – and best-looking – models of recent times in new limited-edition run
By Matt Owen published
A Hybrid II Telecaster and Stratocaster, as well as arguably the tastiest Traditional Jazzmaster of the year, headline Fender Japan's latest sensational drop
Fender Japan takes “heavy relic” to new heights with Michiya Haruhata’s new Masterbuilt signature Stratocaster
By Matt Owen published
The pop-rock guitar star takes a traditional turn with his latest signature model, which was Masterbuilt by Fender's Jason Smith
Fender Japan harks back to summer with breezy, ultra-limited Art Canvas Esquire models
By Matt Owen published
Designed by renowned City Pop artist Hiroshi Nagai, the two stripped-back six-strings will be limited to only 30 units apiece
Fender Japan does it again with two striking signature Stratocasters for alt-rock star Ken
By Matt Owen last updated
The standard Experiment #1 and Custom Shop Paisley Fantasy represent two ends of the aesthetic spectrum, offering both clean contemporary visuals and zany complex artwork
Fender Japan revives some of the brand’s boldest-looking Stratocasters with the Limited International Color series
By Matt Owen published
Maui Blue, Morocco Red and Monaco Yellow headline the drop, which was created using the same color templates and product drawings that informed the original 1980s range
Fender Japan launches sensationally styled Scandal signature Stratocaster and Telecaster models
By Matt Owen published
Mami Sasazaki and Haruna Ono's contemporary electrics are joined by Tomomi Ogawa's traditional-looking bass, designed to celebrate Scandal's 15-year partnership with Fender
40 Years of Squier: how Fender’s budget brand conquered the world
By Tony Bacon published
Four decades on, we look back at the birth of Squier and Fender JV, and why Fender decided to go big in Japan...
The magic of Fender Japan: how MIJ custom finishes and unorthodox builds dug a rabbit hole for collectors
By Jamie Dickson published
Keith Anderson makes his livelihood bringing rare Fender Japan electrics into the UK and he’s seen thousands over the years. Here he explains the appeal
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