The Filth & the Fury: A Deep Dive into Gain Pedals
If there’s one corner of the MI business that refuses to clean up its act, it’s distortion and overdrive. From barely-there breakup to full-on sonic mayhem, gain pedals remain the…
Fender Unveils Highly Anticipated Vintera III Series
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the launch of the Vintera III Series, the next evolution of its acclaimed vintage-inspired lineup. Reimagined from the ground up, the highly anticipated…
Adam Hall Group appoints All Music Group as New Distribution Partner for LD Systems, Gravity, Palmer and Defender in Central America and the Caribbean
The Adam Hall Group is continuing its international growth trajectory in 2026: the globally active event technology manufacturer from Neu-Anspach welcomes the US-based All Music Group as a new distribution…
Fender Announces “Tele Town” at the Ryman Celebrating 75 Years of the Telecaster
Fender Musical Instruments (FMIC) announces Tele Town, a one-night live music experience honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Telecaster, the world’s first mass-produced, solid-body electric guitar and one of the…
Fender Unveils 75 Years of the Telecaster with Limited Anniversary Collection
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is proud to introduce the 75th Anniversary Telecaster® Collection- a landmark range paying homage to the world's first mass-produced, solid-body electric guitar and one of…
Fender Wins Landmark Court Ruling Protecting Stratocaster Body Design
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has secured a significant legal victory following a ruling by the Regional Court of Düsseldorf that establishes broad legal protection for Fender’s iconic Stratocaster® guitar…
Fender celebrates 30 years of the Hot Rod Deluxe Amp
Hot Rod Deluxe™ 30th Anniversary ($1,299.99 USD, £1,269 GBP, €1,489 EUR, $2299 AUD, ¥203,500 JPY)For the past 30 years the Fender® Hot Rod Deluxe™ has been the quintessential backline amplifier…
Fender Launches Nationwide Search for its First-ever Guitar Correspondent
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the search for its first-ever Guitar Correspondent, inviting a passionate, guitar-obsessed music fan to uncover the untold stories behind the most iconic guitar performances…
NAMM Show Buyer’s Guide: Part II
New and notable introductions that will be on-hand in Anaheim in January – either as part of the NAMM Show, or at nearby events Fretted Gibson Partners with…
Upfront Q&A: Josh Vittek of Vittek PR – Part I
By Christian Wissmuller [caption id="attachment_91391" align="alignleft" width="349"] Josh Vittek[/caption] Josh Vittek has spent his career helping MI brands cut through the noise. As the founder of Vittek PR, he works…
UpFront January 2026
Fender Names Edward ‘Bud’ Cole as CEO Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward “Bud” Cole as chief executive officer and member…
Fender Introduces Fender Studio - Releases First DAW
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced a significant milestone in its evolution of creative tools, introducing Fender Studio as a new brand and unifying PreSonus® Studio One Pro and…