Posted by TDPRI on May 10, 2012 · 2 Comments

One of the benefits of Fender (FMIC) planning to go public is that they now have to publish their quarterly results. This is new and for years guitar players have wondered just how many guitars Fender is selling. We will have to wait for Fender's...
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Posted by JesseLacey01 on April 25, 2012 · 4 Comments

Fender is having some fun with the ever popular Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe. Normally, these are available in the standard black, sunburst and walnut. But now Fender releases three new WoW colors for a limited run. Talk about sparkle! These three new finish...
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Posted by JesseLacey01 on March 8, 2012 · 16 Comments

Millions of guitar players own a Fender guitar, but now they have an opportunity to own a bit of the company that makes them, as well. Fender Musical Instruments Corp., said in regulatory filings today that it plans to sell as much as $200...
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Posted by JesseLacey01 on January 9, 2012 · 11 Comments

As you've no doubt noticed, Squier is on fire lately with cool new guitars. And, now just prior to Winter NAMM 2012, they've introduced a few more guitars for Tele Fans. Not exactly "all new," the new models are familiar, yet still new for...
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Posted by JesseLacey01 on January 7, 2012 · 20 Comments

You have to wonder what's going on within Fender these days. Expensive new "Select" Series guitars are introduced one day, only to be followed by some heavy talkin' Blacktop Series guitars the next and then some really FRESH new Squier models the...
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Posted by JesseLacey01 on January 7, 2012 · 2 Comments

Fender's "Blacktop" series of guitars is relatively new -- but the line is already expanding. Today Fender introduces 3 new Blacktop Series guitars, including the
Blacktop Baritone Telecaster. Along with the Baritone Tele, Fender is introducing a Blacktop Stratocaster HSH and a...
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Posted by JesseLacey01 on January 4, 2012 · 3 Comments

Later this month the Annual Winter NAMM Show takes place in Anaheim and that means it it's prime time for new Fender Custom Shop model introductions. This morning the Fender Custom Shop has provided us with the info on some new goods...
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Posted by JesseLacey01 on January 3, 2012 · 27 Comments

Prior to the NAMM feeding frenzy Fender is introducing a series of new guitars and basses called:
the Fender Select series. Designed as “
Select instruments for select individuals", the five guitars and two basses in the series are described by Fender as...
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Posted by on January 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

It's another new year and January brings with it another Winter NAMM Show. This year's NAMM starts Jan 19th and runs for 4 days of guitars, gear and madness. We'll be there and will do our best to bring you the highlights...
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Posted by TDPRI on November 21, 2011 · 1 Comment

The 2011 Fundraiser / Giveaway is completed and it's time to officially list the winners of this year's prizes. Thanks to all that participated in this year's Fundraiser / Giveaway and a very special "Thank You" to those that donated during the event. It's your...
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