The quality of Fender guitars didn’t plummet overnight ... giving them a shriller and some might say harsher tone Fender used ...

Leo Fender was quite pleased with the success of Fender’s Telecaster and Stratocaster electric guitars during the Fifties. However, he wasn’t thrilled that his inventions were embraced more fervently ...

On May 21, Sonic Youth will reopen their Reverb shop for the third time since launching it in 2018. The legendary New York art-rock band is selling a collection of vintage pedals and guitars, among ...

In this video, I’m taking on a DIY guitar build that combines two iconic Fender designs—using spare parts from a Telecaster and merging them with a Jazzmaster-style offset body. The goal? To create a ...

Fender’s home team took home their first domestic trophy in 70 years on Sunday (March 16) after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup. Thousands of fans headed to Wembley to see the club lift their ...

Clothes may make the man, but when it comes to rock music, it’s all about the guitar. Many famous guitarists—including Eddie Van Halen, Brian May of Queen, Trey Anastasio of Phish, and Annie Clark ...

Fender's American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster adds in an Acoustasonic Shawbucker for an even more versatile acoustic / electric hybrid guitar. This sound demo was recorded directly through a Line6 Helix ...

The lines were blurred during the post-punk era in music. Bands like the New York Dolls, The Velvet Underground, and The Stooges created exciting new music. British bands like the Sex Pistols, The ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The guitar is a consummately accessible instrument, capable of ...

Fender Japan's guitars have always been just a little bit different from their global models. (Photo courtesy of Fender Japan) Japanese guitar culture is, was, and always will be a beast of its own — ...

Known for his work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) over more than three decades, the guitarist has been making his own music since he was a teenager. Writing and recording as a teen, Frusciante ...