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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?
Behold Fender's New Black Paisley Stratocaster By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 The Japanese-made, limited-edition model features a basswood body and rosewood fingerboard.
Fender's New Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster Has Arrived By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 The blues guitar master's latest signature Strat features a bound rosewood fingerboard and three single-coil pickups, voiced to Shepherd's specifications.
Fender Unveils New Hypebeast Stratocaster By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 The Japanese-made collaboration with Hypebeast is finished in the popular fashion brand's signature navy color.
Fender Unveils New Tash Sultana Signature Stratocaster By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 The popular Australian singer/songwriter's signature Strat features a Transparent Cherry finish and all-gold hardware.
Fender to Relaunch the Boxer Stratocaster HH By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 The reissue of this Japanese-made late '80s favorite boasts a pair of high-output humbuckers and a TBX Treble Bass Expander tone control.
The K-Line Springfield is a Golden Era-Style 7-Pound Gem By Dave Hunter published 3 December 21 A top-quality S-style from Chris Kroenlein with classic tones and power when you need it.
Jeep Teams Up with Wallace Detroit Guitars to Create Electric Guitar Made of 100-Year-Old Wood By Jackson Maxwell published 20 September 21 Adorned with a hand-painted Jeep logo on the back, the guitar is built with old growth reclaimed pine sourced from Detroit's historic Packard auto plant.
Take a Look at PRS's Wild New “Snarling Tiger” Private Stock Guitar By Jackson Maxwell last updated 3 September 21 Highlighted by a hand-carved tiger, this ornate solidbody comes with a $21,990 price tag.
PRS Unveils New, Limited-Edition John Mayer Lunar Ice Silver Sky By Jackson Maxwell last updated 3 September 21 This guitar's polychromatic "flip-flop" Lunar Ice finish reflects light differently at every angle.