Posts Tagged Fender

Fender Squier All-New “Contemporary Series” Electric and Basses

On September 11, 2018 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS

Tags: bass, Fender, fender electric guitar, Squier, squier contemporary series

Fender Squier All-New "Contemporary Series" Electric and Basses

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced the expansion of the Squier Contemporary Series with four models debuting at Summer NAMM in Nashville, Tenn.; they include all-new Jazz Bass and Jazzmaster models with an all-modern look, feel and aggressive tone at an accessible price. These additions mark the continued growth of modern Squier offerings to support today’s aspiring players. “After introducing the Fender Contemporary Series earlier this year, the demand for our modern Squier offering continues to grow to meet

New Fender Player Series Electric Guitars For Aspiring Artists

On June 19, 2018 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS

Tags: electric guitars, Fender

New Fender Player Series Electric Guitars For Aspiring Artists

Fender Musical Instruments released a new line of electric guitars and basses for aspiring players and artists who represent the future of guitar. Dubbed the “Player Series,” the line will establish a new level of excellence for players ready to take that next step in their musical journey with Fender’s iconic models–whether their dreams lie on a big stage or in a garage band and beyond. The Fender Player Series replaces the Standard Series and is the new foundational offering

Fender Celebrates 60 Years of Jazzmaster Innovation

On May 11, 2018 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS

Tags: Fender, jazzmaster

Fender Celebrates 60 Years of Jazzmaster Innovation

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced the 60th anniversary celebration of Fender’s most creative and expressive model: the Jazzmaster. A hero of the underground, the Jazzmaster has been adopted by generations of artists looking for unique sonic qualities and combinations, unlocking genre defying sound that lives on today within music and culture. In 1958, Fender introduced the Jazzmaster as the top-of-the-line electric guitar for jazz musicians; later the sound and easily modifiable style attracted counterculture and misfit players, including aficionados of surf guitar

Fender Takes On Pedals With Six New All-Original Circuits

On February 28, 2018 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS, Fender electric

Tags: effects pedals, Fender

Fender Takes On Pedals With Six New All-Original Circuits

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) released six new, innovative effects pedals, marking its official entrance into the category with all-original circuits designed by in-house experts – the first of many in a long-term commitment to the category and sonic innovation. The new offerings provide a diverse set of effects – reverb, delay, overdrive, distortion, compression and buffering. From weekend warriors and pro players to guitarists looking for their first stomp box, Fender effects pedals give all types of players a

Fender Diversifies Squier Offering With All-Modern “Contemporary Series” Electric Guitars

On February 8, 2018 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS

Tags: electric guitar, Fender, squier contemporary series

Fender Diversifies Squier Offering With All-Modern “Contemporary Series” Electric Guitars

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced the expansion of its offerings with the new Squier Contemporary Series, which includes Stratocaster® and Telecaster® electric guitars with an all-modern look, feel and sound at a meaningful price point. The first new series added to Squier’s offering in several years, this line is ideal for players – entry level and beyond – seeking progressive features in a guitar that that has authentic vibe and style. “When we set out to design this series, we

Fender Teams Up With Justin Meldal-Johnsen For Artist Signature Series JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass

On December 18, 2017 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS

Tags: bass, Fender, jmj, signature series, worn mustang bass

Fender Teams Up With Justin Meldal-Johnsen For Artist Signature Series JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) released the JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass, the latest addition to the Fender Artist Signature Series that debuted at Summer NAMM 2017. Evocative of JMJ’s (Justin Meldal-Johnsen) versatile music background, the bass is modeled after his own vintage 1966 Daphne Blue 4-string Mustang Bass. Often working behind the scenes, JMJ has used his prized Mustang Bass and diverse talents – from playing to producing – to make a big impact on the modern rock genre in collaboration