How did a guitar that failed to grab its intended market – the market it was literally named after – end up becoming the instrument of choice across surf-rock, post-punk, new wave, power pop, shoegaze ...

“The iconic models in the American Vintage II Series are a near 1:1 comparison with their original predecessors,” says Fender’s Justin Norvell as the Big F goes back to the future When you purchase ...

Want unparalleled versatility? There's a guitar called a Strat for that. But as effective as a good Strat can be, sometimes it's refreshing to play and hear something a little different. Best ...

Fender's new "Vintera" series of iconic electric-guitar and bass designs seeks to bring vintage aspects from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s to modern artists and customers. The lineup is made in Mexico ...

Even though fans helped Thurston Moore retrieve his stolen white Fender Jazzmaster after it went missing for 13 years, the singer for the now-on-hold Sonic Youth has seemingly run out of luck, as yet ...

As part of a series about music technology called “Noise Makers,” we’re talking to musicians about their favorite noise-making device. When asked about the most important gear she brings on tour, Neko ...

Fender Japan has launched the roster for its 2025 Made in Japan Traditional collection, featuring a suite of 1960s-inspired builds that are sure to seduce vintage enthusiasts. As the name suggests, ...

Thurston Moore had his 1960 Fender Jazzmaster stolen on Wednesday (December 12). The incident occurred around midnight at a Philadelphia hotel, reports a message on Sonic Youth’s website. The message ...

Fender has rolled out a suite of fresh finish options and a couple of all-new models to its American Vintage II Series, introducing a transitional-era Stratocaster and presenting us with a Telecaster ...

Fender has restructured its made-in-USA electric guitar and bass guitar series with the announcement of the all-new American Professional Classic range. Replacing the outgoing American Performer range ...