Cowabunga, dudes-Fender crests a new wave of coolness with the fall 2008 introduction of two sweet new California Series acoustic guitars designed by legendary surf artist and Surfer magazine publisher John Severson.
Both John Severson Sonoran SCE models are righteous from stem to stern-dreadnought-cutaway acoustic instruments bearing Severson’s own artistic take on Southern California’s favorite [...]

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 Glendale’s Chimemaster system gives your guitar an acoustical quality, enhancing the traditional Strat tone. This combination adds warmth and sustain and gives you a smooth balance from top to bottom. You will achieve a fuller, rounder, richer thickness to each pickup. The bridge pickup will sing with new life. Using a five-way switch in the second [...]

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  For nearly twenty years Fender and modern blues sensation Kenny Wayne Shepherd have shared a stage and they are now officially announcing the official release of his new signature model, the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster guitar.
A sleekly elegant addition to Fender’s stable of artist Strat models, the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster is based on [...]

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 The first guitar that rock legend Jimi Hendrix burned on stage fetched 280,000 pounds (345,000 euros, 495,000 dollars) at an auction in London.
Hendrix set the 1965 Fender Stratocaster alight following a landmark performance at London’s Finsbury Astoria in March 1967, and had to be taken to hospital to be treated for minor hand injuries afterward.
At [...]

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 There are two new videos on the Video page. A little more blues and some country funk. More on the way. Enjoy!

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 For many years, guitarists have clamored for and indulged in much wishful thinking about one guitar in particular-a David Gilmour signature model Stratocaster® based on Gilmour’s famous “Black Strat.” They’re about to get their wish.
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In a most eagerly awaited musical event, the Fender Custom Shop and David Gilmour will at last make available just such [...]

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 They are finally here, Set Neck Guitars!! For many years now Musikraft has been inundated with a request to manufacture a Set Neck guitar. The wait is over. A Telecaster type and Stratocaster type are available at this time. There are many options to choose from to suit your personal preferences. Visit Musikraft for further [...]

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 The BYOC (Build Your Own Clone) Overdrive kit is based on the infamous Ibanez TS-808 pedal. This is one of the most imitated overdrive pedals on the planet and many others have been based on this design. So what sets this “clone” apart from others? First it is a kit which is very affordable and [...]

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 The new NeoVin Pickups from GFS address the age-old problem…You want your Strat to retain the vintage look and sound but eliminate that pesky single coil noise.
The new NeoVins represent the best combination of performance, appearance and value of anything on the market. Are they true replacements for single coils?? GFS says yes. The calibrated [...]

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This month’s Spotlight is on Mark Jenny and his son Matthew of MJtele. Located in Carthage, Missouri together they specialize in the highest quality aged guitar finishes available. In this interview Mark talks about his finishing work and commitment to customer satisfaction. His passion for his work is clearly evident in each piece of work he produces [...]

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