DAY 1 GUIDE: NEW YEAR. NEW GEAR.

There’s nothing more fun than unwrapping your new Fender gear – whether it’s a guitar, bass, amp, pedal or whatever you were wishing for. But what do you do now that you’ve cleared away the packing material and are ready to play? 

In this episode of Plugged In, host John Dreyer gives you advice for getting set up and sounding great, from tuning your instrument to dialing in the perfect tone. This comprehensive overview walks through the essentials for acoustic guitars, electric guitars and basses, amplifiers and effects, plus how to organize your pedalboard. He also has a few recommendations for accessories everyone needs.

Then, we’ll check in with two of our favorite players, Joshua Ray Gooch and Brian Robert Jones, to hear about their first Fenders and the stories behind the instruments that got them started on their journeys.

Dive into the video and get ready to experiment with your new gear! And you can always head to Fender for more tips, tricks and advice from our experts.