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"It gives the Custom Shop ‘54 pickups in my own Strat a run for their money": Fender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster review

Fender sends a love letter to the golden age of guitars with an accessible vintage-inspired instrument

Guitar World · Jul 19

“I’ve been playing B-benders since 1999, so I was eager to get my mitts on this guitar”: Fender John Osborne Telecaster review

The country-rock star’s Tele tears up the template – and could be your fastest ticket to B-bender tone

Guitar World · Jun 9

Mantle Posts 27% RWA Growth in Q1 2026, Reaching $247.5M, According to Messari

DUBAI, UAE, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mantle, the distribution layer for real-world assets connecting traditional finance and on-chain liquidity, today released its Q1 2026 ecosystem performance report. The quarter marked simultaneous advances on two strategic fronts: RWA TVL grew 27.4% quarter-over-quarter to $247.5M through integrations with Aave, Maple Finance…

AAP · Jun 9

“It evokes a cool old Jazz Bass that's picked up some useful mods over its life”: Squier Classic Vibe Active ‘70s Jazz Bass review

Is it a '70s-inspired Jazz Bass? Is it a modernised active bass? Yes to both...

Guitar World · Sep 4, 2025

“Thrilling to play and the combination of playability, poise and articulate power means you can really immerse yourself in plugged-in performance”: Martin GPE Inception Maple

Progressive, powerful lutherie with piano-like clarity

Guitar World · Aug 18, 2025

“Already a versatile instrument, the addition of the series circuit makes it even more of a multi-role guitar”: Fender Player II Modified Telecaster review

Fender's latest Tele puts a decidedly modern twist on an all-time classic. I get hands-on to find out if it's worth the upgrade or not

Guitar World · May 23, 2025

"The Standard Stratocaster has all of the classic Strat sounds at its disposal. You’ll just have to work a bit more to uncover them." Fender Standard Stratocaster review

One of the most divisive releases in years from Fender has arrived

Guitar World · Apr 5, 2025

“For all those who’ve lambasted the Standard Series before playing one – you’re going to have to eat your words”: Fender Standard Telecaster review

I put Fender’s most affordable guitar to the test to see once and for all what all the internet hubbub is about

Guitar World · Mar 26, 2025

“Playing the Bass VI is a really strange experience – a truly unique instrument”: Squier Limited Edition Classic Vibe Bass VI review

Part bass, part guitar, we get to grips with the Classic Vibe version of Fender’s very own dichotomy of tone

Guitar World · Dec 19, 2024

“Yamaha doesn’t flood the market with new guitars, but when they’re this good, you can see why”: Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M review

Yamaha’s long-running double-cut gets a high-end makeover, offering pro spec and radical new pickups – is this the new boutique S-style to beat?

Guitar World · Jul 10, 2024