FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2009 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (June 16, 2009) – Hot on the heels of their latest critically acclaimed album, The Eternal, Sonic Youth has teamed-up with Fender to create two of the most highly anticipated guitars in recent memory—the Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo signature Jazzmaster guitars, which will be available beginning […]

For Immediate Release June 11, 2009 Los Angeles, CA – BOSS® and Fender® USA have collaborated to create the FRV-1, a stunning recreation of the 1963 Fender Reverb®. A staple sound of rockabilly, country, blues, surf rock and even grunge rock, this tube-driven reverb sound is now available in an affordable, rugged compact pedal. The […]

“Since the 1800’s till the present day, Epiphone has made kickass instruments. Play Epiphone and play a part of history.”      -Zakk Wylde From his early work with Ozzy Osbourne, to his seminal playing with Black Label Society, to his distinctive solo outings, Zakk Wylde has distinguished himself as one of the most fiery and furious […]

July 17, 2009 Gretsch® Guitars Featured Products 2009 G5120 ELECTROMATIC® Hollow Body Limited Edition (Black) G5120 ELECTROMATIC Hollow Body Limited Edition (Orange) G6196TSP-BY COUNTRY CLUB™ Find them here. About Fender Musical Instruments Corporation: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world’s leading guitar manufacturer, and its name has become synonymous with all things rock ‘n’ […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2008 CORONA, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2008) — Fender University announces the highly-anticipated spring session of the program is set to take place March 4 – 8, 2009 in Corona, Calif. Fender University is an exclusive music education program for guitar enthusiasts worldwide. The program offers exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to Fender’s […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2009 Honorees to be inducted on August 7 during third-annual Fender Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC) is proud to announce the Fender Hall of Fame class of 2009, which includes legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson and Japanese entrepreneur Masamitsu “Mike” Yamano. The […]

July 17, 2009 Charvel® Featured Products 2009 SAN DIMAS STYLE 1-2H (Taxi Cab Yellow) SO-CAL STYLE 1-2H (Ferrari Red) SAN DIMAS STYLE 2-2H (Polar White) Find them here. About Fender Musical Instruments Corporation: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world’s leading guitar manufacturer, and its name has become synonymous with all things rock ‘n’ […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW PHASER DOESN’T SUCK… TONE Bensalem, PA The Ibanez AP7 Analog Phaser will join the Ibanez Tone Lok Series of affordable compact effects at the 2009 NAMM musical instrument convention in Anaheim, CA. While there is no lack of phasers for musicians to choose from in the effects market, Ibanez says there […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …THEN CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE NEXT ONE! BENSALEM, PA: At Ibanez, 2009 truly is the Year of Paul Gilbert. Ibanez has now reissued his original 1989 signature model as the PGM100RE 20TH ANNIVERSARY model. Plus Ibanez is urging fans to vote for which of Paul’s radical-appearance signature models-some of which were […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Two-in-one Signature Pedal Features Both Traditional Flange and Gilbert’s Own “Crazy Flange” BENSALEM, PA: 2009 is definitely the Year of Paul Gilbert. At least, where Ibanez is concerned. Not only does the light speed guitar virtuoso debut three different Paul Gilbert Signature Model guitars at the 2009 Anaheim NAMM Show, hell also […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally Only Available In Japan, Versatile AT100 Axe Gets the International Treatment BENSALEM, PA: After years of clamoring by Andy Timmons fans, especially those in the U.S.A (and especially those in Texas where the guitarist calls home), Ibanez is reissuing the original Andy Timmons signature model electric guitar. Commented the acclaimed session […]

Charvel Guitars Website Charvel History Guild News July 17, 2009 Charvel® SUMMER 2009: FEATURED PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Charvel® Guitars In November 1978, Wayne Charvel sold the small Azusa, Calif., company he founded earlier that decade, Charvel’s Guitar Repair, to one of his employees, Grover Jackson. Charvel left the company soon afterward and ceased having any real […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BENSALEM, PA: Possibly the most famous collector of classic Ibanez guitars has added one more to the lot, this time with another of his own designs. The PGMFRM1 Paul Gilbert “Fireman” is the doppelganger answer to the famous Ibanez Iceman. The Fireman has the signature Iceman horn on the top instead of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BENSALEM, PA: The hugely popular Artcore semi-hollow AS73B is great for all kinds of music: rock, jazz, pop and, of course, the blues. Now, Ibanez has introduced a new color variation to the mix. The exquisite Ocean Blue Flat finish AS73BOBF is as visually striking as it is sonically versatile. The AS73BOBF […]