Author Archives: Jeff Owens

  There’s a trippy old Fender “Fairytale” ad from 1976 in which the craggy old evil queen—a lefty, apparently—slings a … Continued

  Every once in a while you’ll run across someone claiming to have an old Stratocaster or other Fender instrument … Continued

  The Musicmaster and Duo-Sonic models of the mid 1950s firmly established Fender’s long tradition of student-model electric guitars. Basic … Continued

    Among several cool features offered by the popular Excelsior amp is the optional use of an external speaker … Continued

  Fender 12-string electric guitars? Doesn’t ring a bell. Has there ever been such a thing? Have I ever heard … Continued

  Fender is saddened to learn of the passing of noted guitar maker Philip Kubicki. Kubicki, 69, passed away March … Continued

    What does an S-1 switch do on Fender instruments equipped with it? The short answer is that it … Continued

Get an eyeful of Dennis Dunaway’s modded-out Jazz Bass during a show with his trio, Blue Coupe, at the Jersey … Continued

Fender is saddened by the Feb. 25 passing of former Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dan Toler, 65, at his home … Continued

The early 2013 arrival of the Pawn Shop series Bass VI (above) marks the revamped return of a classic Fender … Continued