Monthly Archives: December 2011

Two new Fender Precision Basses are introduced in 1999. What were they called? Answer: Hot Rod Precision and five-string Deluxe … Continued

Photo posted on Norman’s Rare Guitars Facebook page Twilight actor Robert Pattinson has paid a few visits in the past … Continued

Trendy skateboard/clothing/footwear store HUF teamed up with Bay Area skateboard distributor DLX and Tokyo-based artist Haroshi on a limited edition … Continued

Fender honors one of the greatest blues bassists ever in 1998 by introducing his signature model. The man was a … Continued

1998 saw the birth of a distinctive red, white and blue model, honoring this late, country guitar icon, who was … Continued

Juice Magazine’s Golden Guitar Pick Giveaway features a  Fender Wayne Kramer Signature Stratocaster Guitar as its grand prize. All magazine … Continued

At the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards, the formerly-named Puff Daddy performed his tribute to deceased rapper Notorious B.I.G., “I’ll … Continued

What country legend is honored in 1997 with a distinctive signature Telecaster model? Updated with answer: Merle Haggard

U2’s Adam Clayton, a regular Precision Bass player, collaborated with bandmate Larry Mullen Jr. to offer a popular re-recording of … Continued

In commemoration of Fender’s 50th anniversary, the Fender Custom Shop made a number of celebratory guitars, including 50 of these … Continued