Fender Fender introduces its second generation of Player Series guitars with choice upgrades The mid-priced instruments arrive six years after the Player series launched, and boast hardware and tonewood upgrades alongside new colorways and chambered options Fender enters the wireless system market with the small but feature-packed Telepath Offering up to 70m of low-latency signal, it offers cable tone simulation for those who feel cables give the best tone Fender uses DSP modeling for a faithful – and affordable – recreation of its ‘59 Bassman amp It’s the first tweed amp to be added to the company's modern-minded Tone Master collection Latest Fender Fender Smolder Acoustic Overdrive Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 27 June 22 Has Fender engineered the acoustic overdrive solution we've been waiting for? “When You’re a Guitar Player, You Can Really Hear How the Differences Matter”: Jack White Talks Creativity and Gear By James Volpe Rotondi published 13 June 22 With his latest album – ‘Fear of the Dawn’ – chock-full of unique tones, the guitarist fills us in on the details of his customized hardware. Fender Player Series Stratocaster review By Art Thompson last updated 8 June 22 Fender knows the audience it’s aiming for with the Player series, and based on the performance of our review Stratocaster, it’s hit the bull’s-eye. “I Spent So Much Time Trying Not to Be Seen as a Female Guitarist”: Carmen Vandenberg Talks Identity, Role Models and the Rollercoaster Life of a Musician By Rod Brakes published 1 June 22 GP speaks to the Jeff Beck and Bones UK guitarist as she prepares to be honored at this year’s She Rocks Awards. “It Sounded So Live, So Electric”: Albert Lee Talks Telecasters By Rod Brakes, Steve Fishell, Tom Wheeler last updated 20 May 22 The Grammy-winning guitarist discusses his love for Fender’s original solidbody electric guitar in this archive interview from the GP vault. Eric Clapton’s 1954 Strat is Headed to Auction By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 This rare, hardtail Strat was Clapton's main slide guitar for the stage and studio from 1979-1985. The Story of Carlos Santana's Psychedelic "Strat" By Richard Bienstock last updated 13 May 22 This hallucinogenic, “magical realist” guitar perfectly matches Santana's musical aesthetic and spiritual vision. Fender Limited Edition HM Strat Review By Matt Blackett last updated 13 May 22 A go-faster Strat with a finish so loud it's visible from space. What's not to like? Fender Announces Hardtail Strat Bridge, Black Painted Headstock Options for Mod Shop Guitars By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 Fender's sweet Mod Shop options continue to grow with these additions. Fender CEO Andy Mooney Reveals How He Tried Unsuccessfully to Buy David Gilmour's Famed #0001 Strat By Sam Roche last updated 13 May 22 The boss of The Big F describes the guitar as "my holy grail". 123456789Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic2Matteo Mancuso pays homage to his hero, Paul Gilbert, with new track, Paul Position 3Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way 4David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-185Tributes pour in for “champion of the blues” John Mayall
Fender Smolder Acoustic Overdrive Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 27 June 22 Has Fender engineered the acoustic overdrive solution we've been waiting for?
“When You’re a Guitar Player, You Can Really Hear How the Differences Matter”: Jack White Talks Creativity and Gear By James Volpe Rotondi published 13 June 22 With his latest album – ‘Fear of the Dawn’ – chock-full of unique tones, the guitarist fills us in on the details of his customized hardware.
Fender Player Series Stratocaster review By Art Thompson last updated 8 June 22 Fender knows the audience it’s aiming for with the Player series, and based on the performance of our review Stratocaster, it’s hit the bull’s-eye.
“I Spent So Much Time Trying Not to Be Seen as a Female Guitarist”: Carmen Vandenberg Talks Identity, Role Models and the Rollercoaster Life of a Musician By Rod Brakes published 1 June 22 GP speaks to the Jeff Beck and Bones UK guitarist as she prepares to be honored at this year’s She Rocks Awards.
“It Sounded So Live, So Electric”: Albert Lee Talks Telecasters By Rod Brakes, Steve Fishell, Tom Wheeler last updated 20 May 22 The Grammy-winning guitarist discusses his love for Fender’s original solidbody electric guitar in this archive interview from the GP vault.
Eric Clapton’s 1954 Strat is Headed to Auction By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 This rare, hardtail Strat was Clapton's main slide guitar for the stage and studio from 1979-1985.
The Story of Carlos Santana's Psychedelic "Strat" By Richard Bienstock last updated 13 May 22 This hallucinogenic, “magical realist” guitar perfectly matches Santana's musical aesthetic and spiritual vision.
Fender Limited Edition HM Strat Review By Matt Blackett last updated 13 May 22 A go-faster Strat with a finish so loud it's visible from space. What's not to like?
Fender Announces Hardtail Strat Bridge, Black Painted Headstock Options for Mod Shop Guitars By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 Fender's sweet Mod Shop options continue to grow with these additions.
Fender CEO Andy Mooney Reveals How He Tried Unsuccessfully to Buy David Gilmour's Famed #0001 Strat By Sam Roche last updated 13 May 22 The boss of The Big F describes the guitar as "my holy grail".