If you’ve ever wondered whether vintage tone is in the wood or the pickups, this pair of custom-colour pre-CBS Fender Stratocasters may help settle the issue.
Many of us dream of owning a vintage Fender Stratocaster but distinguishing Relics and fakes from the real deal requires an in-depth knowledge of timelines, manufacturing processes and arcane details. Here’s our guide to authenticating vintage Stratocasters.
Kirk Fletcher’s latest album is a homage to the blues legends that shaped his career. Mark Alexander talks to him about playing clean, his love of Stratocasters and sticking with the blues.
