The art of relic’ing a Fender guitar – and why it’s harder than you think

Fender’s Chief Product Officer explains the science behind a relic job, and why for many players it’s the best chance they’ll ...
New Atlas

Perfecting the Classics: Fender walks a fine line between innovation and tradition

When it comes to fanfares, it doesn’t get much bigger than this. I’m in Tokyo for Fender Experience 2025, a three-day ...

Fender and Johnny Marr reimagine the Jaguar with signature stunner featuring three custom-wound lipstick single-coils

Finished in gloss black, equipped with three Kent Armstrong lipstick single-coils, a "secret switch" and four-way pickup ...

Ken Parker, Who Reinvented the Guitar, Is Dead at 73

He built groundbreaking guitars that were displayed in art galleries and played by Joni Mitchell, Trent Reznor and many ...
MusicRadar

Best acoustic guitars 2025: Super steel string acoustics for all players and budgets

Choosing the best acoustic guitar for your personal needs is a tough one. With so many options on offer these days it’s not surprising that many find themselves faced with option paralysis when ...
New Atlas

Fender’s Godzilla Strat: Monster guitar, politely placed jack

Godzilla is in the building. And the building is Fender Flagship Tokyo, the US brand’s temple to the guitar that opened in 2023 in the heart of Harajuku, and is on track to welcome its millionth ...