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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=14408 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:08:36 -0400 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:06:49 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=14408 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/fender-ceo-responds-to-cease-and-desist-backlash-calling-it-s-style-is-an-attempt-to-whitewash-leo-fenders-legacy https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/fender-ceo-responds-to-cease-and-desist-backlash-calling-it-s-style-is-an-attempt-to-whitewash-leo-fenders-legacy Gear: "We are not going to let the legacy be erased, nor are we going to let it be diluted."]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:08:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/fender-sent-a-cease-and-desist-to-prs-maker-of-best-selling-john-mayer-s-type-prs-says-it-disagrees-with-fenders-assessment https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/fender-sent-a-cease-and-desist-to-prs-maker-of-best-selling-john-mayer-s-type-prs-says-it-disagrees-with-fenders-assessment Gear: PRS confirmed it too has been targeted by Fender amid the backlash against the latter company's latest legal move.]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 00:16:15 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/fender-responds-to-cease-and-desist-backlash-claims-its-not-after-all-s-type-guitars-just-close-copies-of-the-stratocaster https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/fender-responds-to-cease-and-desist-backlash-claims-its-not-after-all-s-type-guitars-just-close-copies-of-the-stratocaster Gear: The company stated that targets of the cease and desist were free to continue operations if they introduced "relatively minor design changes" to their instruments.]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 23:16:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/fender-sends-cease-and-desist-to-small-guitar-builders-over-s-style-bodies-after-eu-copyright-win-critics-call-it-brand-suicide https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/fender-sends-cease-and-desist-to-small-guitar-builders-over-s-style-bodies-after-eu-copyright-win-critics-call-it-brand-suicide Gear: "This threatens not only our business, but also the future of S-style guitars for builders and players across the European Union," LsL Instruments, who received a cease and desist, warned.]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 00:40:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/its-ironic-because-people-think-you-can-just-drop-it-a-few-times-the-process-of-relic-ing-a-guitar-isnt-as-easy-as-you-might-think-fenders-chief-product-officer-explains https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/its-ironic-because-people-think-you-can-just-drop-it-a-few-times-the-process-of-relic-ing-a-guitar-isnt-as-easy-as-you-might-think-fenders-chief-product-officer-explains Gear: "You want the feel and the look of a broken-in guitar, but you don't want anything actually broken!"]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:14:29 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/stevie-ray-vaughans-acidic-sweat-or-something-else-this-is-why-some-guitarists-seem-to-eat-through-their-guitars-finish-according-to-fender-custom-shop-master-builder https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/stevie-ray-vaughans-acidic-sweat-or-something-else-this-is-why-some-guitarists-seem-to-eat-through-their-guitars-finish-according-to-fender-custom-shop-master-builder Gear: "People always say Rory Gallagher had an acidic sweat, right? Or Steve Ray Vaughan. [But] this is what I think."]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:05:38 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/leo_fender_wasnt_a_tonewood_believer_guitarist_reveals_thats_why_he_used_whatever_wood_was_available_for_his_body_blanks.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/leo_fender_wasnt_a_tonewood_believer_guitarist_reveals_thats_why_he_used_whatever_wood_was_available_for_his_body_blanks.html Music News: "He said he preferred what was readily available – and affordable."]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:56:38 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/are_modelers_making_tube_amps_obsolete_fender_evp_of_product_compares_them_to_vinyl_for_purity_of_form_its_the_original_thing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/are_modelers_making_tube_amps_obsolete_fender_evp_of_product_compares_them_to_vinyl_for_purity_of_form_its_the_original_thing.html Music News: "I think that the tube amp, the best thing I could equate it to is vinyl against streaming."]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:18:07 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_yamaha_korg_roland_and_casio_accused_of_fixing_prices_in_uk_class_action_lawsuit.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_yamaha_korg_roland_and_casio_accused_of_fixing_prices_in_uk_class_action_lawsuit.html Music News: "The goal is to keep prices artificially high, so consumers are then robbed of a fair deal."]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:44:24 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_had_nearly_100_millions_worth_of_canceled_orders_in_2022_according_to_brand_cfo.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_had_nearly_100_millions_worth_of_canceled_orders_in_2022_according_to_brand_cfo.html Music News: "Guitars were no longer the priority."]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/daily_video/heres_metallicas_lars_ulrich_testing_his_guitar_chops_on_a_new_fender_strat_model.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/daily_video/heres_metallicas_lars_ulrich_testing_his_guitar_chops_on_a_new_fender_strat_model.html Daily Video: The drummer joined Kirk Hammett on a demo of the new Juanes Signature Strat.]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:52:06 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/we_reviewed_fender_tom_delonge_signature_stratocaster_heres_what_we_thought_of_it-155725 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/we_reviewed_fender_tom_delonge_signature_stratocaster_heres_what_we_thought_of_it-155725 Features: Fender's remake of the single humbucker Strat shouldn't feel so complicated to review.]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_director_of_product_explains_why_company_prefers_lower-output_pickups_speaks_on_rennaissance_of_offset_guitar_models.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_director_of_product_explains_why_company_prefers_lower-output_pickups_speaks_on_rennaissance_of_offset_guitar_models.html Music News: "We never – even with our humbuckers – get to the super-hot realm of resistance on a pickup."]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:38:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_official_fender_is_re-issuing_tom_delonges_signature_stratocaster.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_official_fender_is_re-issuing_tom_delonges_signature_stratocaster.html Music News: Available in a limited-edition format with 4 finishes.]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:23:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_can_new_fender_telecaster_gold_foil_do_metal_ola_englund_proves_that_it_can.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_can_new_fender_telecaster_gold_foil_do_metal_ola_englund_proves_that_it_can.html Music News: The guitarist also showed his funk chops.]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_is_there_a_real_difference_in_tone_between_a_400_and_60000_guitar.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_is_there_a_real_difference_in_tone_between_a_400_and_60000_guitar.html Music News: From a classic '60s Fender to a modern Squier.]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:45:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_releases_limited_edition_cory_wong_stratocaster_in_two_bright_new_colors.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_releases_limited_edition_cory_wong_stratocaster_in_two_bright_new_colors.html Music News: The guitar has arrived in Daphne Blue and Surf Green.]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/a_brief_history_of_the_fender_marauder-151571 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/a_brief_history_of_the_fender_marauder-151571 Features: We take a look at the guitar that never was.]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 23:58:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_delonges_semi-hollow_fender_guitar_has_actual_meteorite_dust_in_the_finish.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_delonges_semi-hollow_fender_guitar_has_actual_meteorite_dust_in_the_finish.html Music News: "Probably a first in guitars."]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 08:51:24 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_audio_debuts_protable_bluetooth_music_speaker_that_doubles_as_a_guitar_amp_price_is_469.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_audio_debuts_protable_bluetooth_music_speaker_that_doubles_as_a_guitar_amp_price_is_469.html Music News: It's called the RIFF. ]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:23:23 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_japan_unveils_new_traditional_60s_competition_stripe_electric_guitars_exclusively_for_the_asian_market.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_japan_unveils_new_traditional_60s_competition_stripe_electric_guitars_exclusively_for_the_asian_market.html Music News: The Traditional '60s Competition Stripe line-up features the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, P Bass, and Mustang options.]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_considers_new_electric_body_styles_and_affordable_acoustasonic_guitars_says_executive.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_considers_new_electric_body_styles_and_affordable_acoustasonic_guitars_says_executive.html Music News: "I think we're going to explore both ends of the continuum, we're also going to look at different body shapes."]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:50:30 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/top_6_alternatives_to_the_fender_precision_bass-148973 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/top_6_alternatives_to_the_fender_precision_bass-148973 Features: Basses that are a bit off the beaten path for our low-end friends to consider.]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_japan_releases_limited-edition_traditional_series_stratocaster_with_reversed_headstock_and_vintage_flair.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_japan_releases_limited-edition_traditional_series_stratocaster_with_reversed_headstock_and_vintage_flair.html Music News: The cost of the Traditional Series Strat is 148,500 Japanese Yen, which is equivalent to approximately $1,135.]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:38:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/fenders_new_gold_foil_jazzmaster_might_be_garage_rock_royalty-148841 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/fenders_new_gold_foil_jazzmaster_might_be_garage_rock_royalty-148841 Features: Fender's latest offset looks like a garage rock dream come true.]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:19:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/brand_new_fender_x_wrangler_partnership_launches_all-denim_guitar_cases_and_straps.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/brand_new_fender_x_wrangler_partnership_launches_all-denim_guitar_cases_and_straps.html Music News: "We hope our latest collection inspires players."]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:36:22 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_joined_forces_with_mastodons_troy_sanders_for_new_silverburst_signature_p-bass.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_joined_forces_with_mastodons_troy_sanders_for_new_silverburst_signature_p-bass.html Music News: The Fender Troy Sanders Precision Bass is available now for $1,499.]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:14:52 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_has_revealed_a_stunning_custom_shop_pinky_stratocaster_for_tyler_bryant_with_a_price_tag_of_almost_6000.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_has_revealed_a_stunning_custom_shop_pinky_stratocaster_for_tyler_bryant_with_a_price_tag_of_almost_6000.html Music News: The guitar is available for $5,750.]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:47:56 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_updates_its_range_of_tone_master_amplifiers_by_introducing_the_digital_modeling_princeton_reverb_combo.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_updates_its_range_of_tone_master_amplifiers_by_introducing_the_digital_modeling_princeton_reverb_combo.html Music News: The Tone Master lineup, including Super Reverb, Twin Reverb, and Deluxe Reverb, is now joined by the Princeton Reverb combo. ]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:13:39 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_recreates_the_tone_of_their_most_iconic_guitars_with_the_release_of_cunife_and_cobalt_chrome_stratocaster_telecaster_and_jazzmaster_pickups.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/fender_recreates_the_tone_of_their_most_iconic_guitars_with_the_release_of_cunife_and_cobalt_chrome_stratocaster_telecaster_and_jazzmaster_pickups.html Music News: It's a new design based on Wide Range humbuckers that guarantee hi-fi tone that eliminates 60-cycle hum.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:06:49 -0500