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NAMM 2024: Wurlitzer confirms that a new version of its iconic electric piano is on the way

Does this mean that Gibson is set to follow in Fender’s footsteps and manufacture an electric piano?

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“We are greeted with a guitar that looks like it arrived here in a DeLorean”: Fender Vintera II '70s Competition Mustang review

Fender rolls back the clock for a vintage-inspired take on the classic budget short-scale, which remains tonal nirvana for a certain breed of guitarists

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NAMM 2024: “Retro lines and hybrid designs”: Vintage’s new Revo Series takes a leaf out of Squier’s Paranormal playbook with these wild affordable offsets

A generous collection of Fender-flavored builds have been debuted by the budget gear champion, offering a quirky take on a range of classic silhouettes

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“Playability is where this guitar shines. This Strat is a player”: Fender Mike McCready Stratocaster review

With its Road Worn finish and easy neck, the Pearl Jam guitarist's new signature Strat feels like it's had a few decades under its belt, and is just warming up

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“All there was left for me in Minneapolis was to work for Prince, and I had no desire to – I’d heard too many stories. I got bored… I quit playing guitar for two years”: How Binky Griptite reinvented himself – and ended up playing with Amy Winehouse

Partly inspired by a copy of Guitar World he tried to steal, the Dap-Kings’ former rhythm powerhouse started out as a shredder, before he studied the rhythm guitar greats – landing gigs with Janet Jackson and Amy Winehouse along the way

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“Session players don’t get the credit they deserve. Some of the signature licks they come up with are ones people won’t know they wrote”: Brent Mason on why session guitarists deserve more respect, and how he became Nashville’s hottest hired gun

Mason has played on over a thousand recordings, collaborated with A-listers such as George Strait and Shania Twain, and few are more capable with a Fender Tele. So why are there some days he wants to sound like anyone other than Brent Mason?

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“It looked cool – especially when you took acid… those horns looked like the devil!”: The Doors’ Robby Krieger on his love of the SG, studio accidents and a challenging move away from his signature fingerstyle

The influential Doors guitarist is back with a new record. He explains how he’s (almost) found comfort in a new way of playing

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Stratocaster vs Telecaster: What’s the difference between these legendary guitar siblings?

Two seminal guitars from the same manufacturer; what are their similarities and differences, and which is right for you?

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“A stylish and functional way to proudly display gear”: Fender seeks to elevate the humble guitar and amp stand with new line of “gear furniture”

No, you didn't accidentally click on IKEA's website – Fender's latest batch of accessories aims to check both the style and substance boxes

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“The perfect magnetic combination to unlock the full tonal potential of your Jazz Bass”: Fender’s Cobalt Chrome bass pickups might just be the answer to your 60-cycle hum woes

Voiced by tone titan Tim Shaw, Fender's latest Jazz and Precision bass pickups look to help reduce noise and add extra flair to your low-end tone

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NAMM 2024: Fender thinks we need an amp stand, and I think it might be right – but there are two catches

Gear Furniture is now a thing – and Fender might be on to something good here

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“No brand comes close to Suhr as far as quality. My guitar also has an actual Fender bridge, even if it’s challenging to keep in tune… I’ve been playing out of tune live for years anyway!” Fusion master Scott Henderson on why he’s not a jazz guitarist

Despite once being named ‘No. 1 Jazz Guitarist’ by Guitar World readers, Henderson has abandoned playing jazz standards. He explains what he’s trying to achieve now, drawing from Beyoncé, country, Albert King and Eddie Van Halen

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“An affordable way to harness a little bit of vintage mojo without breaking the bank”: Fender Vintera II ’70s Jaguar review

A top-seller and player favorite, the Vintera series is back, and this charming Jag more than justifies a second run for the series

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NAMM 2024: "A streamlined and compact effects switching solution with a remarkably simple interface" – is Fender's new Switchboard Effects Operator the ideal excuse to upgrade your pedalboard?

Less tapdancing, more playing

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NAMM 2024: Squier reveals new '60s-inspired Classic Vibe guitars for players who want to get closer to Fender vintage

Four models will arrive in the Spring

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“We tried to sell it and the guy in the shop said it was the worst guitar he’d ever seen in his life”: The Pretenders’ James Walbourne on a shocking first guitar, gear regrets and the big sounds of single coils

The Pretenders guitarist recalls leaving a precious acoustic in the back of a taxi and why ’60s SG Juniors rock his world…

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“Drawing influence from the customizations that gained popularity in the 1960s”: Squier pays homage to golden era guitar mods with sub-$500 limited-edition Classic Vibe models

One Strat, two Teles and a Jazz Bass make up the drop, which introduces some choice cosmetic and functional appointments

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“Pro-level board control in a user-friendly package”: Fender’s Switchboard Effects Operator brings RJM’s sought-after switching magic to the masses

Want a pro-grade switching unit but can’t stretch to a GigRig or MasterMind? Fender has the answer

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NAMM 2024: Fender is going to town for the Strat's 70th birthday with new models available now

Four models at different price points

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“What bass would Neo play? An upright bass. He’s going to want to play some jazz. With Morpheus on drums. We’ll be a power trio with Agent Smith on keys”: We interviewed Keanu Reeves about bass guitar – and it was a musical conversation unlike any other

He’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but Keanu Reeves has had a lifelong love affair with the bass guitar. In an exclusive interview, he opens up about his weed-fueled Bill & Ted bass duels, why he doesn’t consider himself worthy of a Fender signature model, and what he really learned…

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“Some bass parts are functional and some are creative: you don’t need to play Rachmaninoff when the band wants Al Green”: The man behind Elvis Costello’s finest albums recalls his life as a main Attraction

Bruce Thomas, once of Elvis Costello’s backing band, the Attractions, recounts his career

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Meet Aaron Rash: the YouTuber who's got so close to Kurt Cobain's Nirvana tones he's releasing a guitar and In Utero IR pack to share his discoveries

"I started going down the rabbit hole"

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“I’m still looking for my original SG. If anyone out there knows anything about that, please call me. Seriously!” Robby Krieger is trying to track down his stolen Gibson SG Special used on Light My Fire and the Doors’ most iconic material

The guitarist has repeated his call for help in tracking down –and buying back – the early-’60s Gibson SG Special and is asking players to look for the serial number

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“Alex Winter and I would have two-bass jams when we made Bill & Ted – I won’t say there wasn’t any weed involved…” Keanu Reeves recalls his Wyld bass duels with his excellent co-star

Bill & Ted may have been guitar shredders, but Reeves and Winter are bassists in real life. And their off-set jams sounded like a lot of fun…

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Everything guitar players need to know about reverb, from the history of the effect to how to get the best from your pedals

Whether you prefer a sprinkle or a soaking, reverb is the master of all musical effects. Here is our comprehensive guide to a guitar essential

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