Review: Fender’s Highway Series Parlor—A Thinline Acoustic-Electric Engineered to Sound Big
With its fast-playing neck and thin, flattop-shaped body, the Highway is ideal for electric guitar players looking to add some acoustic vibe to their sound.
Review: Fender Paramount PR-180E Is an Affordable Resonator with Old-School Personality
The Fender Paramount PR-180E is an affordable resonator that has a sweet sound and appeal for slide guitarists, fingerpickers, flatpickers, and strummers alike.
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Gear Review: Fender Preverb and Smolder OD Stompboxes Bring Practicality and Fun to Acoustic Players
The Fender Acoustic Preverb and Smolder Acoustic OD are practical preamp/reverb and overdrive pedals designed especially for acoustic guitarists.
Guitar Review: New Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Is a Sleek and Versatile Workhorse
Fender’s American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster is a sleek, comfortable, stylish, and versatile instrument. This guitar has the iconic offset body style of its solidbody electric ancestors but is really a different animal altogether...
Fender Debuts the American Acoustasonic Stratocaster at Winter NAMM 2020
Following up on the success of the Acoustasonic Telecaster, an innovative hybrid guitar that delivers great acoustic and electric tones in a single package, Fender unveils a Stratocaster version at Winter NAMM 2020. Check out more 2020 Winter NAMM coverage here.
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The American Acoustasonic™ Telecaster® Unlimited Expression
Sponsored by Fender The American Acoustasonic™ Telecaster® embodies the spirit of purposeful innovation that Fender was built on. From acoustic shapeshifting to electric rhythm tones, this powerful guitar uses a revolutionary Fender and Fishman®-designed Acoustic Engine to deliver new sonic expression from the studio to the stage. Design & Construction…
The American Acoustasonic™ Telecaster®
Sponsored by Fender Acoustic. Electric. Everything in between. Designed to inspire, the American Acoustasonic™ Telecaster® combines traditional acoustic craftsmanship with a revolutionary Fishman-designed Acoustic Engine to deliver new sounds and versatility. Get to know the American Acoustasonic™ Telecaster®: ACOUSTIC BODY The hollow Telecaster-inspired body is naturally loud and resonant with plenty…
The American Acoustasonic™ Telecaster®
Sponsored by Fender Designed to inspire, the American Acoustasonic Telecaster combines traditional acoustic craftsmanship with a revolutionary Fishman-designed Acoustic Engine to deliver new sounds and versatility. Features Cutting-edge acoustic-electric guitar Acoustic Engine delivers ten different body style and tone wood combinations Mod Knob selects and blends voices Patent-pending Stringed Instrument…
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The American Acoustasonic™ Telecaster®
Sponsored by Fender The American Acoustasonic Telecaster represents the next era in Fender craftsmanship and innovation. From acoustic shape-shifting to electric rhythm tones, this powerful guitar delivers new sonic expression from the studio to the stage. Features Cutting-edge acoustic-electric guitar Acoustic Engine delivers ten different body style and tone wood…
Gear Review: Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster
he player who ends up favoring the Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster is anybody’s guess, but it’s likely to be a musician who places a priority on functional, accessible tools. It’s certainly going to find an audience among those who need acoustic and electric tones at the ready and value the Acoustasonic’s looks and high level of comfort.
Fender Demos the new American Acoustasonic Telecaster at Winter NAMM 2019
Watch a demonstration of Fender’s new acoustic-electric American Acoustasonic Telecaster in this video from the 2019 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Check out a sneak peak of the American Acoustasonic Telecaster here, and get more NAMM coverage here.
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Fender Unveils the American Acoustasonic Telecaster
At the New York showroom, I spent some time exploring these sounds with a natural finish Acoustasonic plugged straight into a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb tube amp.
Fender California Series™ Acoustic Guitars
Sponsored by Fender Inspired by the California lifestyle—colorful, energetic and independent—we fused our electric guitar DNA with exceptional acoustic playability and tone to craft the California Series. CALIFORNIA CLASSIC With their superb playability, distinctive looks and unmistakable Fender vibe, California Classic guitars transcend traditional acoustic guitar design. Starting at $799.99…
Fender California Series™ Acoustic Guitars – Play Something Different
Sponsored by Fender ELECTRIC FEEL Supremely comfortable, California Series guitars’ slim-taper “C”-shaped mahogany necks are inspired by our electric legacy, giving them the same outstanding feel that’s great for any playing style. STRIKING STYLE Instruments as individual as the artists who play them, California Series guitars have unexpected, electric-inspired style…
Review: Fender Redondo Special and Malibu Classic
Fender has refined its acoustic line and is now making perhaps the best steel-string guitars yet to carry the company’s name.
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Fender Debuts a Rainbow of Interesting Acoustics at the 2018 NAMM Show
Fender had plenty of new acoustic guitars on display at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show. Billy Martinez walked us through Fender’s California lines featuring the Redondo, the concert/auditorium hybrid Newporter, and the small-body Malibu, all of which are made with playability and aesthetic at the forefront. Tons of guitars; California…
Gear Review: Fender’s Fortis F-10BT is a Sturdy and Excellent Performer
When I gig as a solo acoustic blues guitarist and vocalist, I usually take a small amp. But there are some instances, like when I play for crowds of more than 100 people, when the amp doesn’t quite cut it. Because of this I became intrigued with the idea of using powered speakers, instead of an amp, in situations where I need enough volume to fill up the space.
Fender Introduces New Paramount Series and Classic Design Models at Summer NAMM 2017: Video
At Summer NAMM 2017, Fender released new guitars for its Paramount Series and Classic Design models. The Classic Design includes new Nylon, Parlor, Bass, and Travel models, while the Paramount Series – first introduced at Winter NAMM 2016 – added the all-new Paramount Travel (PM-TE) acoustic-electric model, based on a scaled-down auditorium…
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Video Review: Fender Paramount PM-3
This top-of-the-line guitar seems aimed toward a more refined, fingerpicking-based audience.
Fender Acoustic 200 Amp Review
Think Fender and your mind fills with images of Stratocasters, Telecasters, and a wide array of tube-driven electric-guitar amplifiers. However, of late, Fender has been busy developing several lines of acoustic amplification that range in price from $99 to $999, offering options for every level of player.
Fender Introduces the Acoustic 100 Amplifier & New Paramount Acoustic Guitar Models: Winter NAMM 2017
New this year, Fender Guitars has introduced a diverse line of acoustic-guitar amplifers that include the Acoustic 100 ($399). The new Acoustic 100 amplifier is a portable system for solo performances with two channels designed for instrument or microphone use, Bluetooth wireless streaming, an integrated handle and universal voltage for…
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Video Review: There’s a Lot to Love About the Maple-Top Fender T-Bucket 400CE
Fender Guitars, long known for its iconic Strats and Teles, may turn a few heads with the flame-maple-topped, dreadnought-sized T-Bucket 400CE, which is not only good looking, but sounds good and, most importantly, is affordable.
Gear Review: Fender’s Acoustic Pro and Acoustic SFX Amps Make a Big Impression
Two new lightweight digital amps with robust power and lush effects.
SUMMER NAMM 2016: Fender Introduces New Paramount Acoustic Models
Earlier this year, Fender Musical Instruments unveiled its Paramount line of standard and deluxe models, arguably Fender‘s most impressive acoustics to date. At Summer NAMM 2016, the company introduced new models in the Paramount line, as well as new T-Bucket electro-acoustic models. Those new Paramounts include an entry-level, all-mahogany model…
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Video Review: Comparing 3 New Fender Acoustics from the Paramount Deluxe Series
These all-solid instruments are anything but whimsical. All three models feel and sound robust: more appropriate choices for the stage or studio than the beach.