Why Squier Is Becoming the New Fender
Squier manufacturing has evolved dramatically, with Asian factories now building instruments rivaling mid-tier Fenders. Read More
Squier FSR Oxblood: Jazzmaster & Bass VI Drop
Squier FSR Classic Vibe Oxblood Jazzmaster & Bass VI drop exclusively at Andertons. Limited-run offsets with vintage aesthetics at £449–£499.Read More
Sweetwater Labor Day Sale: Save Big on Strandberg, PRS, Taylor & More
Sweetwater's Labor Day Sale slashes prices on Fender, PRS, Taylor, Strandberg & more. Save $150–$330 on flagship guitars, plus free bundles and exclusiveRead More
Fender Custom Shop Unveils the Limited Edition George Harrison 1967 Bass VI: A Piece of Beatles History
Fender Custom Shop unveils the Limited Edition George Harrison 1967 Bass VI, a meticulously crafted replica of the iconic six-string bass used with BeatlesRead More
The Fender Backlash: Is the Guitar Giant’s PR Crisis Getting Expensive?
Fender's PR crisis escalates as retail discounts spike and competitors gain ground. Is anger turning into lost sales?Read More
Fender Japan Unveils "Japan-Inspired" Stratocaster Collection Amidst Global Legal Blitz
Fender Japan launches Japan-Inspired Stratocaster Collection with five limited-edition models. Fresh designs amid global legal battle.Read More
Evolution of Guitar Effects: A Historical Guide to Pedals and Their Impact on Sound
The Evolution of Guitar Effects: Explore the history of guitar effects pedals, from early mechanical innovations to modern digital FX.Read More
Guitar Amps Our Top 10: How to Choose Your First Guitar Amp The Ultimate Beginner's Guide
Buying your first guitar amp? Find the best affordable amps for beginners, from tube to solid-state and modeling.Read More
Is a £4000 Stratocaster Worth the Cost?
Why do high-end Stratocasters cost £4,000? Explore wood grading, hardware quality, labor costs, and the law of diminishing returns in guitar pricing.Read More
The End of Brand Loyalty: How $500 Import Guitars Are Outplaying $3,000 American Classics
How Chinese automation and global capital are eroding brand loyalty in guitars, allowing $500 imports to match $3,000 American classics.Read More
Fender Paints the Town Orange (Again): Player II Series Gets Fresh Coat and Minimal Surprises
Fender refreshes its Player II Series with sleek Rallye Orange, Cactus Gray, and Birch Green finishes. Discover specs, pricing, and our verdict.Read More
Fender’s Strat Attack: 17 Major Guitar Brands Hit with C&Ds
Fender triggers an industry-wide legal war, hitting 17 major guitar brands with cease-and-desist letters over the iconic Stratocaster body shape.Read More
Fender Sues Thomann: Massive Stratocaster Copyright Lawsuit Escalates in Germany
Fender officially sues Thomann in Germany over Stratocaster copyright. Read how this high-stakes legal battle could change the guitar industry forever.Read More
Fender Targets Yamaha in Ongoing Stratocaster Copyright Dispute
Yamaha confirms receiving a cease-and-desist from Fender in the ongoing Stratocaster copyright dispute. Is the beloved Pacifica guitar line at risk?Read More
Fender Crackdown: Corporate Giant Target Cool Old Guitars, Over Trademark Infringement
Fender is targeting second-hand dealers over trademark rights. Discover how vintage shop Cool Old Guitars hit back with a brilliant "Twang-Style" rebrand.Read More
Rock & Roast: Fender Opens Its First Standalone Guitar-Themed Cafe in Tokyo
Guitar giant Fender has launched its first-ever standalone coffee shop in Tokyo's indie music hub, Shimokitazawa. Discover the guitar-themed menu and design.Read More
Fender Unveils Limited-Edition Jim Root Telecaster in Stunning Shoreline Gold
Fender drops a limited-edition Jim Root Telecaster in stunning Shoreline Gold. Discover the specs, EMG active pickups, price, and our final verdict.Read More
The Best 4th of July Guitar and Gear Deals to Grab Right Now
Score the best 4th of July guitar deals from Sweetwater and Guitar Center. Save big on Epiphone, Fender, MXR, and more before the sales end.Read More
Fender ’62 Deluxe: A Luxurious Reissue of the Legendary 6G3 Brown Panel Amp
Fender’s rare "transition era" icon returns. Discover the Fender ’62 Deluxe reissue: a 20W all-tube 1x12 combo packed with rich 6G3 grit and organic bias tremolo.Read More
Fender Drops V2 Effects Pedal Lineup: Santa Ana, The Pelt, Pugilist, & The Bends Get Major Upgrades
Upgrade your pedalboard with Fender’s new V2 effects line! Featuring top-mounted jacks, momentary switching, and boutique-level tones from overdrive to fuzz.Read More
Industry Shockwave: Retail Giant Thomann Files Lawsuit Against Fender Over 'S-Style' Guitar Shape
Thomann strikes back! The retail giant officially sues Fender over its aggressive 'S-Style' guitar shape copyright claims to protect independent luthiers.Read More
Fender Unveils Massive 2026 Mid-Year Gear Drop: Silent System, 75th Anniversary Nocaster, and More
Fender drops its biggest mid-year gear collection yet for 2026. Explore the new passive Silent System, the 75th Anniversary '51 Nocaster, high-output Fusion models, and compact pedals.Read More
Fender Limited Edition Player Fusion Series: The Ultimate Modern Rock & Metal Weapons?
Fender drops the Limited Edition Player Fusion Series! Check out our full review, specs, and scoring for these modern rock and metal workhorses.Read More
LSL Instruments Enlists Legendary Attorney Ron Bienstock to Fight Fender’s Stratocaster Copyright Crackdown
Guitar dispute escalates: LSL Instruments hires legendary attorney Ron Bienstock to fight Fender’s aggressive Stratocaster copyright crackdown.Read More
Squier Rewrites the Rules: New Paranormal Series Drops Hybrids, Bigsbys, and Baritones
Squier drops five wild new Paranormal Series models for 2026! Discover the specs, pricing, and our verdict on these hybrid guitars and basses.Read More