Electric guitar, guitar (plucked stringed musical instrument) that uses electronic amplification in order to be heard at a louder volume, by translating the vibrations of the strings into electrical currents. These electric signals are picked up and ampl
Fender Stratocaster, model of electric guitar created by American inventor and manufacturer Leo Fender and known for its elegant design and tonal versatility. The Stratocaster, or “Strat,” as it is known by guitar aficionados, is easily recognized by t
“Fender failed to break into thejazz guitarmarket because it was already saturated,” explains Terry Foster, co-author ofFender: The Golden Age 1946-1970. “For the most part, the jazz guys – the players for whom the Jazzmaster was intended – were a bit more traditional. They already ha...
For more information, contact Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, 17600 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 480.596.9690 FENDER ARTISTS ‹›‹› Press GUITAR WORLD Stevie Ray Vaughan graces the cover of the October issue of Guitar World, which also dedicates a seven-pa...
Now that we have talked about where to find your Fender guitar ID number and what it means, here is theFender serial number databasethat I have compiled. It includes most of the Fender serial numbers issued along with the corresponding dates and a short history of Fender Guitars through the...
FENDER UNVEILS AMERICAN ULTRA II, THE MOST ADVANCED GUITAR SERIES IN THE BRAND’S HISTORY October 15th, 2024 Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today continues its industry-defining innovation, launching the next iteration of the coveted American Ultra series—Fender’s most advanced series...
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The firm’s long-standing Fullerton factory in California had its problems and, among other things, seemed incapable of producing a cheap, decent guitar. But here was this new Japanese-made Vintage line. (Image credit: Future / Olly Curtis) The deal with Fender Japan was that its guitars ...
Again, this one features a rosewood fretboard – as you would expect from a ’60s styled Telecaster – and a matching period correct C-profile. Pure Vintage ’64 single-coil Telecaster pickups are being featured here, which should be in keeping with the ’60s vibe of this guitar. ...
Through much of Fender's production history, Fender workers would print or write a production date on both bodies and necks where the two pieces meet. These dates will tell when the original part was manufactured, but are not exact indicators of when the guitar was actually put together and ...