By: Russ Before I begin, I’ll admit that I’m a fan of Jim Root. I think his Telecaster is a blast to play (sounds great, too!), he’s an obvious fan of Orange (my favorite amp company), and he seems like a cool guy with a good head on his shoulders. When I ordered his Sound & Story DVDs, I ended up with the unexpected bonus of a signed card from him and am probably more … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster Pickups
Photo by Max Crace. Fender and Eric Johnson are making his signature pickup set available for purchase without having to purchase his signature guitar: Fender’s R&D engineers worked closely with world renowned guitarist and tone connoisseur Eric Johnson to craft the perfect pickups for his uniquely articulate sound. Carefully blending Leo’s legacy with EJ’s modern … [Read more...]
Fender Magnificent Seven
Fender has announced a new series of guitars that will be released throughout 2016. They're calling the new series the Magnificent Seven: Debuting at the 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., Fender is set to release the Magnificent Seven collection, a limited-edition package of seven guitars from the minds of Fender’s innovative designers and builders. Included in the … [Read more...]
The Edge Deluxe
In another collaboration with U2 guitarist The Edge, Fender is introducing the Edge Deluxe: Tweaked to the discerning tastes of U2’s renowned guitarist, The Edge Deluxe is the perfect complement to his signature sound. A stalwart Fender amp user for decades, this signature model is an updated take on the classic ’57 tweed Deluxe used to craft his sonic identity on stages and … [Read more...]
Fender American Elite Series
At this year's Winter NAMM show, Fender is introducing a new line of guitars and basses as part of their new American Elite Series: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 20, 2016) – Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is excited to launch its most high-performance electric guitar and bass line, the American Elite Series. Built on the Fender tradition of iconic design and … [Read more...]