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George Harrison and the History of the Fender Rosewood Telecaster
By Rod Brakes published
We retrace the fascinating story of this iconic model with Fender historian Martin Kelly and a gorgeous 1969 original from its first, all-too-brief run.
“Surf Music Is a Heavy Machine-Gun Staccato Picking Style”: How Dick Dale Pushed Leo Fender into Pulling Out the Big Guns
By Dave Hunter published
The King of Surf Guitar was an Innovator of the Big-Stage Rig
This Experimental Stratocaster was Made and Owned by Co-Designer Bill Carson
By Rod Brakes last updated
An early Fiesta Red Fender with gold hardware from the very first batch of rosewood ‘board Strats.
This 'Time Capsule' 1958 Fender Precision Bass is a Holy Grail Vintage Guitar
By Rod Brakes published
Between Telecaster- and Stratocaster-style P-Basses with rosewood ’boards was this rare beast.
The History of the Fender Telecaster
By Richard Smith published
How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution.
Here’s Why People Love the 1957 Fender Stratocaster
By Rod Brakes published
Veteran vintage guitar dealer David Davidson explains why he considers these Strats to be among the best ever made.
Developed by Leo Fender the Music Man Sabre I is a Sound Sculptor that Cuts Like a Knife
By Dave Hunter published
This piece of classic gear may be of exceptional pedigree but is no dog.
“I Don’t Come Onstage To Pose and Play Some Pyrotechnic Scales. It’s To Kick Some Serious Ass”: Dick Dale Talks Gigs and Gear
By Elliot Stephen Cohen published
In this priceless 2017 interview the King of Surf Guitar reveals how he helped develop the sound of electric guitar music alongside the legendary Leo Fender.
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