Eric Johnson broke new ground with his semi-hollow Strat – but he’d take inspiration from Gibson if he made another
Johnson’s 2018 signature model was the first to combine a semi-hollow design with a contoured Strat body, but it didn’t take ...
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These special 70th anniversary Fender Strats look as good as they sound
features Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil Strat pickups, a maple Modern C neck and an Alder body, finished in Nebula Noir (black with multi-coloured flecks). For serious musicians, the 70th ...
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Fender Custom Shop ditches dry January with a cocktail-inspired guitar collection – and it’s a uniquely potent mix
With keenly spec'd Sub-Sonic Teles, Strats, Esquires and Strat Thinlines, the Cocktail Collection blends the artistry of fine guitar-making with the vibrant aesthetics and spirit of classic cocktails ...
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Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Stratocaster HSS review
The Ultra Stratocaster HSS on review here is an attention ... the glossy body presents a lovely contrast to the roasted maple neck, which wears a hand-rubbed oil-urethane finish on the back ...
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A look at the electric guitar’s origin in Southern California
The Stratocaster has had maple necks since the beginning. In 1962, the company offered the option of a rosewood fretboard on top of the maple neck. The advantages of the more robust material were ...
ESP goes all-in on single-pickup builds for 2025 – is the neck humbucker becoming a thing of the past for metal guitars?
The Japanese luthier has dropped 28 new models, with half of those featuring single-pickup designs as it reflects changing trends in the metal guitar scene ...