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"Just Like You Would Think, it Had a More Metallic Sound": Inside Robbie Robertson's Bronzed ‘Last Waltz’ Strat By Jackson Maxwell published 5 July 22 Purchased from Norman’s Rare Guitars in 1973, the one-of-a-kind Strat found its way onto multiple albums by Bob Dylan and, most famously, the Band's star-studded farewell concert.
Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats By Art Thompson published 30 June 22 Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Fender Smolder Acoustic Overdrive Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 27 June 22 Has Fender engineered the acoustic overdrive solution we've been waiting for?
“When You’re a Guitar Player, You Can Really Hear How the Differences Matter”: Jack White Talks Creativity and Gear By James Volpe Rotondi published 13 June 22 With his latest album – ‘Fear of the Dawn’ – chock-full of unique tones, the guitarist fills us in on the details of his customized hardware.
Fender Player Series Stratocaster review By Art Thompson last updated 8 June 22 Fender knows the audience it’s aiming for with the Player series, and based on the performance of our review Stratocaster, it’s hit the bull’s-eye.
“I Spent So Much Time Trying Not to Be Seen as a Female Guitarist”: Carmen Vandenberg Talks Identity, Role Models and the Rollercoaster Life of a Musician By Rod Brakes published 1 June 22 GP speaks to the Jeff Beck and Bones UK guitarist as she prepares to be honored at this year’s She Rocks Awards.
“It Sounded So Live, So Electric”: Albert Lee Talks Telecasters By Rod Brakes, Steve Fishell, Tom Wheeler last updated 20 May 22 The Grammy-winning guitarist discusses his love for Fender’s original solidbody electric guitar in this archive interview from the GP vault.
Eric Clapton’s 1954 Strat is Headed to Auction By Jackson Maxwell last updated 13 May 22 This rare, hardtail Strat was Clapton's main slide guitar for the stage and studio from 1979-1985.
The Story of Carlos Santana's Psychedelic "Strat" By Richard Bienstock last updated 13 May 22 This hallucinogenic, “magical realist” guitar perfectly matches Santana's musical aesthetic and spiritual vision.
Fender Limited Edition HM Strat Review By Matt Blackett last updated 13 May 22 A go-faster Strat with a finish so loud it's visible from space. What's not to like?
