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Fender reveals its most successful modern finishes – and why it was worth the struggle to create them
By Janelle Borg published
Fender's Director of Product Management takes us behind the considerations that go into creating a brand-new colorway – and names the legacy brand's most popular finishes

John Frusciante’s first-ever Fender signature guitar is here
By Matt Owen published
Fender Master Builder Paul Waller has painstakingly recreated the Red Hot Chili Peppers icon’s legendary sunburst Strat, which features all the relic’d cosmetics and electronics upgrades of the original

Fender has rebooted its top-selling Champion modeling amp family – and prices start at $129
By Matt Owen published
The ultra-affordable amps offer onboard effects and a suite of amp voices for added versatility

Fender Japan doubles down on its newfound affinity for sandblasting by putting an irresistible spin on its black-out Hybrid II models
By Matt Owen published
Fender's experimental branch introduced some sandblasted Hybrid II instruments earlier this year – but they've been trumped by these stealthy designs, which all flaunt that unusual finishing technique

Best Christmas gifts for bass players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for lovers of low-end
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Show your bass-playing buddy, parent, or partner some love this Christmas with 22 brilliant gift ideas for bass players

A personalized Fender and a $400 saving? Count us in! Fender's Mod Shop is currently offering free upgrades for a limited time
By Matt McCracken published
Get free upgrades on Fender bodies, necks, pickups, hardware, and more when you buy a Mod Shop guita

Fender’s first-ever official 7-string Stratocaster has become a reality
By Matt Owen published
Chris Garza of Suicide Silence has just received the first-ever hardtail seven-string Fender Strat – it’s taken almost seven years to make, and he has big plans for the design

Fender’s new Buck Owens signature guitars honor the late country great and revive some of his oldest custom guitar designs
By Matt Owen published
The Bakersfield Sound pioneer and influential country icon was known for playing his custom red, white and blue guitars – and now they're officially back
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