Why You Secretly Want This Squier
Before Squier became known as the "budget" brand, it was Fender’s secret weapon against the Japanese market. In my 21 years as a guitar tech, I’ve only seen a handful of these "Patient Zero" models. From the famous Fujigen factory to the legendary JV serial numbers, here is why that old Squier in your closet might actually be a €1,000 professional-grade masterpiece.
The Best Decision Fender Has Made Recently: Vintera II Road Worn Series Review.
It's priced at 1549€ and is already sold out. We take a critical look at the new Fender Vintera II Road Worn Series and debate whether the extra cost for a Mexican-made guitar is justified. Spoiler: It is. We dissect the sticky neck, the standardized relic-ing, and why the 'Made in America' superiority argument just doesn't hold up when this much quality comes straight from the Mexican factory.
…and The Japanese Jazzmaster
Is it true that Fender Japan makes the best guitars? I put that claim to the test by reviewing the Fender MIJ Trad II late '60s Jazzmaster. Read on to find out if this sought-after guitar lives up to the hype.
The Gold Foil Jazzmaster: Beautiful Mistake or Cult Classic?
A Bigsby, gold foil pickups, and a storm of bad reviews — I bought it anyway. Here’s what happened.