Posted by tdpri on January 11, 2013 · 20 Comments

Seems kind of obvious, Fender making stompboxes. Doesn't it? Yet, where have they been? Off and on over the past 40 years Fender has sold effects pedals. But it's been quite a while now since the last one was available (
remember the Starcaster Distortion?). Well,...
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Posted by tdpri on January 9, 2013 · 17 Comments

Fender's answer to PRS-Style guitars with "drop dead gorgeous" tops, the Select Series, is welcoming an all-new lineup of instruments for 2013. These undeniably beautiful models join last year's seven previously released instruments. They offer stellar wood grains, extra finishing and a few features not...
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Posted by tdpri on January 9, 2013 · 5 Comments

It won't be long now, until all the various companies start releasing their new models for the 2013 Winter NAMM Show. This years gigantic gear galaxy will begin Thursday, January 24th through Sunday, January 27th. We'll be there again this year from the opening cocktail...
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Posted by on November 13, 2012 · 9 Comments

Fender is rolling out a limited edition signature Telecaster to honor singer-songwriter - and breast cancer survivor - Sheryl Crow, the
Limited Edition Sheryl Crow 1959 Custom Telecaster®.
In 1994, Crow was readying to embark on her first tour as a solo artist when most of...
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Posted by on November 2, 2012 · 23 Comments
Without a lot of fanfare, or warning for that matter, Fender has released the
Limited Edition Telecaster Super Deluxe. Mind you, that's not just "Deluxe" that's "Super Deluxe." But seriously, these are some very eye catching Thinlines they've released. Available in Black and Olympic White,...
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Posted by on October 3, 2012 · 6 Comments

Foo Fighters lead guitarist, Chris Shiflett and bass player Nate Mendel now have Fender Artist Signature models with the introduction of the new Chris Shiflett Signature Telecaster® Deluxe and the Nate Mendel P Bass®.
Shiflett’s abiding love for Telecasters and for humbucking sound now comes together...
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Posted by on August 22, 2012 · 14 Comments

Since the mid-1980's the Fender Vintage Reissue series Telecasters have been one of the mainstays of the product line. Periodically, Fender has reformulated the Vintage Reissues for greater accuracy and more period correct specs. Each time this is has been both good and sometimes controversal....
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Posted by on August 1, 2012 · 14 Comments

The 2012 edition of the TDPRI Fundraiser / Giveaway is scheduled to begin on October 15th and end a month later on November 18th. If you are new to the TDPRI or were sleeping under a rock for the past 12 years, here is how...
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