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Bid on Fenway Park Centennial Strat

Red Sox Hall of Famer Jim Rice holding one of the custom-designed guitar next to the two Red Sox World Series Trophies. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park and the release of the commemorative album, 100 Year Anniversary … Continue reading

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We Are Scientists Featured on Let’s Big Happy

Let’s Big Happy, a new scripted web series from Fox Digital Entertainment, released its sixth episode on Thursday. Watch the latest episode below, which features a jailhouse performance by indie rockers  We Are Scientists. Let’s Big Happy – We Are … Continue reading

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Jim Marshall, 1923-2012

Fender is saddened to learn of the passing of instrument amplification pioneer Jim Marshall, 88. Marshall, a drummer and drum teacher, opened a successful West London music shop in the early 1960s and parlayed it into a guitar amplification empire … Continue reading

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Stained-Glass GuitarMania Fender Strat in the Works

Avon Lake, Ohio artist Judy Kean is currently working on a 10-foot tall Fender Stratocaster for this year’s GuitarMania project. Kean has selected a stained glass theme, based on a 60s-era, paisley, pop art design by California artist Pamelina H. … Continue reading

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‘Let’s Big Happy’ Set to Debut March 28

Let’s Big Happy, a new scripted web series from Fox Digital Entertainment, will launch March 28 on Myspace and a variety of digital download stores. The series, which was directed by Brendan Colthurst and stars Angela Sarafyan, features exciting music … Continue reading

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Electric Touch Named In Austin Monthly‘s 10 Bands To Watch In 2012

Electric Touch was named to a list of 10 bands to watch in 2012 in the March issue of Austin Monthly. The Texas rockers released a four-song EP in 2011 titled Don’t Stop and is currently in the midst of the … Continue reading

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