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“The focus is on products that completely replicate the exact body design”: Fender is finally speaking out on its cease-and-desist strategy. We reveal the company’s endgame, how it plans to work with rivals and who it’s really going after

Fender might not be declaring war after all – but if its legal campaign succeeds, the guitar market will change forever

Guitar World · May 27

Hot 100: T3's picks of the greatest tech in 2026

The greatest products, the most interesting people, and the spiciest trends you need to know about in the year ahead

T3 · May 26

Some gear was designed specifically with Teles in mind – and these amps and pedals work especially well with Fender Telecasters

The world's first mass-produced electric inspired overdrive pedals, brought the best out of Fender's black-panel combos and pairs very nicely with a splash of some spring reverb

Guitar World · May 26

“Fender wants a showdown”: What is Fender’s endgame in its cease and desist campaign against S-styles? This video might have the answer

Mike P. of the Eldorado Guitars argues that Fender's ruling in Germany was only the first move

Guitar World · May 22

“A lot of people say, ‘I can draga guitar behind my car and then sell it for that price.’ It’s like, ‘OK, go do itthen!” In the court of the Master Builders – Fender’s Custom Shop gurus spill the secrets of their trade

With Fender’s Custom Shop nearing its 40th anniversary, we catch up with two of its most sought-after Master Builders, Austin MacNutt and Andy Hicks, to talk Teles, Jazzmasters, mods and more

Guitar World · May 22

“This is a PR disaster that will haunt Fender for years”: Two of guitar’s biggest YouTubers are cutting ties with Fender over its cease and desists

Fender has been widely criticized after it allegedly sent cease and desist letters to multiple builders that make Stratocaster-inspired guitars

Guitar World · May 21

“There’s an almost played-in vintage feel to this new Offset that’s appealing: it doesn’t feel like a glossy new guitar”: Eastman FullerTone Offset '62 review

Having launched two very impressive FullerTone models last year, Eastman delivers another – the first with an offset vibrato and oh-so hipster style

MusicRadar · May 20

“It’s comic book level villainy”: Your reactions to Fender’s cease and desist strategy – and how it could transform the S-style market

Fender’s decision to issue cease and desists to builders of Stratocaster-inspired electric guitars has been widely panned – but some argue it is their right to do so

Guitar World · May 20

“This is like the center of gravity for the bass world”: Geezer Butler, Tal Wilkenfeld and Nate Mendel hail the legacy of the P Bass, as Fender celebrates its 75th anniversary

Fender unveils the 75th Anniversary P Bass Collection featuring a a stunning American Professional PJ Bass, a Player II P Bass in Diamond Dust Sparkle, and a retro American Vintage II 1951 model

MusicRadar · May 20

“Despite its unassuming looks, I think this is a lot of guitar for the money”: Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style 2 SD2 HH HT Gloss Black review

Charvel scales down its T-type to around half its usual outlay, but the quality remains largely intact

Guitar World · May 18