Painted Neck Stratocasters? These Fender Custom Shop models put a distinct – and divisive – twist on the traditional template

Candy Green, Ice Blue Metallic and Shell Pink are just some of the finishes on offer in Music Zoo's exclusive Custom Shop ...

Chris Buck responds to the backlash against his “Strat baggage” comments

Chris Buck has responded to those who took issue with his comments regarding the 'baggage' that comes with playing a Fender ...
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Fender marks 70 years of Stratocaster with 7 limited edition models, giveaways

(TMX) — Fender on Tuesday announced it will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the iconic Stratocaster guitar by releasing seven new models this year, along with releasing short films and hosting a ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Stratocaster Became Rock Music’s Most Iconic Guitar 70 Years Ago

To celebrate the guitar’s 70th birthday, Fender has released a Limited Edition 1954 Hardtail Deluxe Closet Classic, complete with gold hardware, for more opulent collectors. Fender Musical Instruments ...
The Evening Sun

Don't Miss 'Nate Gross' All-Star Celebration Of The Fender Stratocaster' On May 17

Don't miss Nate Gross' All-Star Celebration of the Fender Stratocaster at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Chenango Arts Council. (Photo by Nathan Russell Cole) NORWICH — Local musician and music ...
Reuters

Rory Gallagher Fender Stratocaster heads to auction with $1.3 million estimate

LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - Irish rock and blues star Rory Gallagher's 1961 Fender Stratocaster guitar, described as "the most recognisable Strat in rock history" because of its worn appearance, is ...
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Steve Lacy Has Created His Own Fender Stratocaster

Steve Lacy has been rocking out on the guitar since his early days in The Internet. The California-born artist now has a guitar of his own – and not just any guitar – but a Fender Stratocaster. Lacy’s ...
Orange County Register

Leo Fender would have been 115 years old this year, here’s a look at his legacy in OC

Clarence Leo Fender, founder of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, would have celebrated his 115th birthday this year, which also marks the 70th anniversary of the company’s the iconic ...
New Atlas

Fender goes oddball on a budget with Squier Paranormal guitars

Like Fender's Parallel Universe guitars, the Squier Paranormal series explores bizarre model combinations and "what if?" oddities, but at more budget-friendly price points. The latest release includes ...
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How a 20-year-old hot-shot guitarist convinced Eric Clapton to switch to Fender Strats

Eric Clapton earned the moniker "God" with a Gibson Les Paul Standard in his hands. It was his guitar of choice during his mid-1960s stint with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, and the Gibson brand ...
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Fender Just Reimagined Its Legendary Guitars from the ’50s and ’60s

Meet Fender’s newest guitar range: the American Ultra Luxe Vintage series. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Fans of ...