Fender

A new orientation for an old pedal makes it easier to recreate the tones of the iconic ’59 Fender Bassman.

Fender’s R&D guru George Blanda tells us all about his contribution to the Custom Shop’s 30th anniversary celebrations…

The CLF Research L-2000 is, for lack of a better term, a ‘reissue’ of the Leo Fender-designed 1981 bass.

The March 2018 issue of The Guitar Magazine is on sale now, featuring Fender’s brand new 2018 flagships and a with free Taylor Guitars supplement for every reader!

His knack for unusual sounds has remained a constant as Radiohead have pushed boundaries, but now Ed O'brien's turned his attention to inspiring the next generation with a new Fender guitar.

As Mr Fender’s ‘other’ single-cut solidbody powers on into its fourth decade. We find out if it’s still got that George and Leo magic…

We talk to Joe Bonamassa about reuniting with Black Country Communion and getting his hands on the first High Power Tweed Twins to roll off Fender’s production line in nearly 60 years.

Despite being tone monsters, Leo Fender’s early TV front amplifiers are less sought-after than later narrow-panel tweeds. We find out if Rift’s interpretations of the 5A2 Princeton and 5A3 Deluxe circuits are boxing clever…

A cool semi-solid that takes its design cues from Fender offsets. Chris Vinnicombe finds out if they Bilt this pretty for rock ’n’ roll…

Despite their relatively simple design, Fender’s original Stratocaster pickups are still revered for their ‘vintage’ sonic properties. We explore their timeless magnetic attraction for guitar players.