Telecaster

Compared to hallowed Stratocaster units, Tele neck pickups are often maligned, but if yours doesn’t cut it there are plenty of mods and upgrade options on the market.

More than perhaps any other iconic guitar, Fender’s Telecaster has two very distinct pickups with different sounds.

A special place in guitar history may be reserved for pre-CBS Fenders, but we find that this 60s Custom has many of the features of that golden age.

Fender Custom Shop has just revealed the Mike Campbell Limited Edition “Heartbreaker” Nocaster. The Mike Campbell Nocaster is inspired by a vintage Fender that Campbell has used on a vast amount or records with artists such as Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and George Harrison.

It’s that age-old conundrum – do you upgrade or trade up? With its comfy played-in neck and road-worn charm, Gary Walker’s ‘Made In Mexico’ Tele felt as if it had the potential to be a great guitar.

The Fender Custom Shop’s Postmodern Series cherry picks features from six decades of the company’s heritage. We check out a pair of electrics with vintage looks and modern, player-friendly features…

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett's signature guitar gets new Black and Shoreline Gold colour options.

Lyndon Jones has a nice Squier partscaster for stage use but it could do with one or two little tweaks to make it perfect. Huw Price takes on the project and shows us how it’s done...