David Gilmour needs little introduction and nor does his love the electric guitar. A keen collector during his professional career, he has amassed an extensive collection of vintage instruments as well as ones that he bought new. One particular guitar that is synonymous with Gilmour helped cement him as one of Rock's most prolific artists and also took on it's it's own mystique: The Black Strat.
After 50 years this legendary instrument and some 120 others from his collection are going up for auction in June. Christie's in New York are running the auction and all the proceeds will be going to charitable foundations.
Those of you with extra deep pockets and a love of all things Floyd should definitely take a look to see what is offer. For the rest of us we can dream...
A new range of Fender Player guitars has been announced and today is the day they are released into the wild ready to be melting the faces of audiences all over the world!
Just like last year when Fender rebranded the outgoing American Standard with the new American Professional range in the run up to the NAMM trade show, Fender just announced the new American Original series of guitars and basses to replace the American Vintage line. So what’s the difference?
Here is the latest Storeroom Review, this time we look at the new Fender American Professional Series Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars and Jazz Bass.
Alongside the release of Fender’s 2017 American Professional series of guitars and basses,comes the exciting announcement of the Limited Edition Fender Exotic Collection, offering familiar shaped guitars but made from unique woods, such as rescued mahogany, shedua, Malaysian blackwood and reclaimed pine.
A comprehensive buyer's guide to all of the Fender and Squier series. Whether you have a strict budget or money is absolutley no object, we have the Fender to fit any of your requirements. The Storeroom guys meticulously explain each range of Fender Strat to help you choose which guitar is best for you. So sit back and relax and enjoy this short…when I say short I mean very long…video. Continue Reading
The original Stratocaster was released in 1954, which makes this iconic instrument 60 years old!
Fender have recently released a new video that showcases some of their 60th anniversary models... check it out below!
Don't forget that we've got some of these gorgeous instruments in stock and available to demo in-store right now, so feel free to pop in and try them out for yourself.
From now until the end of March 2013, you will be able to claim back up to £80 on selected Fender guitar, bass and amp purchases. For a limited time only, buy any Fender USA Standard Series, USA Special Series, USA FSR Series, Classic Series, Classic Player Series, Standard Series or FSR Series guitar, any USA Standard Series, USA Special Series, Classic Series, Deluxe Series or Standard Series bass, or any Hot Rod Series or Hot Rod FSR Series amp, and claim back some serious cash!
So if your were considering a purchase of any of the above models, then now is the time! Read on for more info..
We're excited to announce that we've recently had our first delivery of new Fender American Vintage electric guitars, which we have to admit, look gorgeous!!! These American Vintage guitars are based on some of Fender's classic designs, featuring new and improved custom-voiced pickups as well as a number of other improvements, whilst still staying true to the 'vintage' theme.
