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Guitar Center continues its big-brand collaborative hot streak and takes Fender on a Moonlight Drive with a trio of limited-edition Player II models
Tonal and comfort upgrades have been included as part of the glow-up – which introduces a striking new colorway ...
"We were all very serious – guitar battles and everything…" The Band's Robbie Robertson and Rick Danko look back
Guitar Player cover story went onsale just as the band themselves came to an end. Founding members Robbie Robertson and ...
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Fender’s New Player II Modified Guitar Line: Breakdown, Tech Specs, and First Impressions
block steel saddles and treble bleeds, and locking tuners. The bass guitars also boast new pickups, as well as an active preamp with passive tone control. Discussing why Fender dialed in on these ...
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MusicRadar deals of the week: Enjoy a mind-blowing $600 off a full-fat Gibson Les Paul, £500 off Kirk Hammett's Epiphone Greeny, and so much more
Epiphone Greeny 1959 Les Paul: Save £500! This collaboration between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop has resulted in a stellar guitar that both companies can be proud of. With effortless ...
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Fender Teams Up With IDLES for Player II Modified Guitars
"From the early days of players hot-rodding their Strat® and Tele® guitars to today’s musicians pushing sonic boundaries, Fender has always embraced the art of reinvention," said Justin Norvell, EVP ...
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“The destruct button really sets it apart”: Fender unveils the Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster
(Image credit: Fender) There are vintage-style Jazzmaster bridge with threaded steel saddles, vintage-style “F”-stamped tuning machines, a bone nut, a pair of American Vintage ‘65+ string trees with ...
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Death Of Steel Guitar Great Buddy Emmons
Buddy Emmons, one of the great players of the steel guitar and accompanist to many great names in country, folk and pop, passed away yesterday (July 29) at the age of 78. In a lifetime of ...