Posted by tdpri on January 9, 2012 · 6 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 tdpri on January 7, 2012 · 12 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 tdpri on January 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

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 tdpri on January 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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 tdpri on January 3, 2012 · 16 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 admin 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 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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Posted by on October 30, 2011 · 8 Comments

The 10th Annual TDPRI Fundraiser / Giveaway is going on now through November 17th. And, this year's Giveaway has the biggest and best prize list of any of the previous events. We're giving away 7 complete guitars, and an assortment of other prizes all valued...
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Posted by on August 10, 2011 · 9 Comments

On August 10th, 1909, Leo Fender, the man who perfected the electric guitar and creator of the Telecaster, was born in Buena Park, Calif. Fender's company manufactured the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar in 1948. Fender's Telecaster and Stratocaster models are favorites of rock guitarists....
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Posted by on August 4, 2011 · 5 Comments

Fender’s new American Vintage ’72 Telecaster Custom guitar 'rounds out a series of three new American Vintage Tele releases for mid-2011. The new version offers early-’70s details including such 70's touches as a three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ adjustment, bullet truss rod nut and vintage-style...
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