Feb. 9, 1964 — an evening burned into the fabric of nearly every American youngster my age — The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. Actually, the Fab Four appeared on television three consecutive Sunday ...

The jangly, chiming sound of acoustic and electric 12-string guitars have played a crucial role in popular music, from blues to rock, pop to folk. 12-string guitars feature six pairs of strings, known ...

When it comes to fanfares, it doesn’t get much bigger than this. I’m in Tokyo for Fender Experience 2025, a three-day celebration of all things Fender. Members of the media from Japan, China, the UK ...

G&L Music Instruments, the Fullerton guitar-making shop launched by the legendary Leo Fender, has gone silent after 45 years. News of the company’s closure hasn’t been confirmed by anyone at G&L. But ...

The American Professional Classic series from Fender combines modern tones and iconic designs — with a bit of hardcore edge. By Rudie Obias All products and services featured are independently chosen ...

It's match made for beginners of all ages, with prices starting at $149. By Katie Ann Lehman All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a ...

In the Fender guitar factory in Corona, California, beneath the gaze of the game-changing riff-masters (Jimi Hendrix, Phil Lynott, Jeff Beck) whose action-shot portraiture hangs high on the walls, the ...

Fans of Fender’s vintage guitars, rejoice. The iconic audio maker has introduced a new guitar range, called the “American Ultra Luxe Vintage” series, that features five of the brand’s legendary ...

Sam had a jam-packed summer schedule of festivals and stadium shows and now must stay on vocal rest for the next two weeks (Picture: Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images) Geordie superstar Sam Fender has ...

We’re talking cobra blue basses with just the right amount of rumble. Purple pedals that help your amp produce silk sonics (no, not the Bruno Mars version). And tie-dye red-and-white straps that ...

The artist Larry Bell has amassed a vast collection of acoustic instruments, carefully stored in a climate-controlled room. By Zoë Lescaze In My Obsession, one creative person reveals their most ...