Fender is introducing the George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster today: To honor Harrison's venerable career, Fender has created the George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster, a limited edition commemoration that embodies Harrison’s elegantly restrained playing style and sound. Based on the original Telecaster created for Harrison by guitar luthier, Roger Rossmeisl, this model remains … [Read more...]
Fender ’64 Hand-wired Custom Deluxe Reverb
Per Music Radar, Fender is announcing a hand-wired '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb amp: As per the original, the ’64 Custom Deluxe Reverb offers Bright and Normal channels (with tube-driven spring reverb and tremolo on both), hand-wired AB763 circuitry and 20 watts of output. The amp’s pine cabinet boasts an extra-heavy textured vinyl covering and lightly aged silver grille cloth, … [Read more...]
Fender Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster
Another Summer NAMM introduction by Fender is the new Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster: It's been 50 years since Jimi Hendrix took the world by storm with his incredible Monterey Pop Festival performance, which he concluded with the sacrificial burning of his now-iconic hand-painted Stratocaster. Destroyed during the fiery culmination of his set, this one-of-a-kind guitar … [Read more...]
Fender Brad Paisley Signature Road Worn Telecaster
Ahead of the NAMM show this week, Fender has announced their new Brad Paisley Signature Road Worn Telecaster. It has a number of interesting features. Most noticeable is the silver sparkle relic'd finish with the paisley pick guard. This finish sits on a Paulownia core body with spruce top and back. This wood combination is an interesting choice. Fender says this … [Read more...]
Fender American Professional Jazzmaster
About a month or so ago, Fender discontinued their American Standard line of guitars. Details of the replacement line has finally come out, and they are now calling it the American Professional series. This new series encompasses their core American-made lineup of guitars and basses. One new addition is something I've wanted for a long time: an American-made non-vintage … [Read more...]