In the first of a new series of features on pickup design, we take an in-depth look at the original 1954 ‘black bottom’ Stratocaster pickup… In the early 1950s, Fender’s Telecaster/Esquire and ...

The Fender Stratocaster is ubiquitous in the rock guitar world for a reason. The Strat has been an American icon since the 1950s, and it's the instrument of choice for countless rock n' roll pioneers ...

Fender has given its Vintera II range of electric guitars and basses the Road Worn treatment, offering five classics from the Big F archive with aged semi-gloss nitrocellulose finishes, “era-correct” ...

The last time we reviewed a Fender guitar it was the Fender American Performer Stratocaster. This time around, Fender is attempting to bring back their vintage sounds through a new line of guitars ...

Ergonomic neck heel, rolled fretboard edges, and super comfortable neck. Stunning new colors. Cold-rolled steel bridge. Push-push pot brings usable tonal options. Quality hardcase. Classic-sounding ...

No matter how good the tone of modern materials such as Flaxwood and Arium are claimed to be, some players will simply not entertain owning a guitar unless it's made from vintage wood. Fender has soft ...

Join us on a trip through Fender's factory, Custom Shop, Master Builder department and head office, in celebration of a radically innovative instrument that continues to find new ways to move music ...

Fender's Strat and Tele changed the world. But which one will be your next electric guitar? We can help with that... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Fender Fender has given its Vintera II range of electric guitars and basses the Road Worn ...