It looks like Fender and Eric Johnson have collaborated on another signature guitar, the Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster: The Fender Stories Collection pays tribute to legendary musicians, their beloved modified Fender electric guitars and the extraordinary music they created together. Eric Johnson already had his 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster® … [Read more...]
Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster
Today, Fender has announced the new signature Tom Morello Stratocaster: Tom Morello's unique, powerful sounds - from gentle rhythms to screaming feedback, chaotic stutters, and more - require a very special Stratocaster®. The Tom Morello “Soul Power” Stratocaster – based on the modified Designer Series Strat used during his time in Audioslave – features an alder slab body with … [Read more...]
Fender American Original 60s Telecaster
Fender recently announced that they're discontinuing the American Vintage line and replacing it with the American Original series. An updated version of the American Vintage series, the American Original guitars feature a modern fingerboard radius, narrow, tall frets along with features such as vintage-voiced pickups and a nitrocellulose finish. The series includes … [Read more...]
Fender Troublemaker Telecaster
One of the anticipated releases being announced tomorrow is Fender's Parallel Universe series. Basically, the series contains several guitars that combine features together to create something interesting. One of the more interesting to me is the Troublemaker Telecaster. From the leaked picture, the Troublemaker Telecaster is basically a Les Paul in Tele form. It purportedly … [Read more...]
Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster
Another new entry into Fender's artist line of guitars is the Ed O'Brien Sustainer Stratocaster: Ed O'Brien’s ambient, ethereal and orchestral guitar style is an essential part of the sonic identity of Radiohead. Fender partnered with the groundbreaking player to create the EOB Sustainer Stratocaster — an instrument as unique as his sound. The EOB Sustainer Stratocaster offers … [Read more...]