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Fender Custom Shop Roasted Guitars Now At The Zoo Posted on 24 Sep 13:58

  Looking for a Strat or Tele with a unique touch? Well, we’ve got a few that satisfy those looking for a vintage strat style and modern materials, but with the added quality of a roasted body and neck! This process eliminates excess moisture and sugars for rock-solid stability and extra punchy tones. An added bonus of the cooking […]

Labor Day Sale On Music Zoo Guitars At Reverb.com Posted on 3 Sep 11:43

Head on over to Reverb.com for amazing sale prices on tons of our guitars and gear! Reverb has handpicked some of our favorite items for their Labor Day sale, so you have a chance to get some awesome gear at great prices, but only for a limited time! Save 15% on select used gear now through […]

RIP Stevie Ray Vaughan Posted on 27 Aug 12:34

25 years ago today, the world lost one of the most iconic figures in guitar history; Stevie Ray Vaughan. But like all musicians, his legacy continues to flourish with the countless songs he left us with. Hailed as possessing one of the most recognizable voices (and guitar tones) of our time, SRV was an ambassador of Texas […]

Matthew Curry Performs ‘Set Me Free’ On His American Standard Stratocaster Posted on 11 Aug 10:39

When Matthew Curry gets his hands on an American Standard Stratocaster, you know you’re in for a treat. Luckily for us, Curry’s prodigious talents were on full display at Bloomington’s Castle Theatre for this exclusive Fender Studio Session performance of “Set Me Free,” a gem from 2013’s “Electric Religion.” Watch this video of Mr. Curry doing […]

Leo Fender: The Man Who Started A Revolution Posted on 10 Aug 12:45

Today, August 10th, 2015, we celebrate the 106th birthday of Leo Fender, a legend, inventor, and revolutionary. Founding not only the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, but the Music Man, and G&L Musical Instruments brands, Fender’s contribution to the world of music is unprecedented, especially for someone who never learned to play the guitar. That’s right, the […]

Yuriy Shishkov & Greg Fessler Builder Select Fender Custom Shop Models Posted on 22 Jul 10:51

 The 2015 Builder Select series celebrates those behind the Dream Factory’s magic—the master builders who craft the Fender Custom Shop’s legendary instruments and push the boundaries of possibility. Inspired by the coveted Fender instruments of yore, every Builder Select guitar is infused with a master builder’s passion, attention to detail and boundless imagination. These authentic, […]

Guitarists To Know: Ben Eunson Posted on 21 Jul 10:30

Written by Walter Bryant Blend the qualities of the legends of contemporary jazz guitar and you’ve got an ear-ful of compelling music. There’s also a good chance you’re probably listening to Ben Eunson if that is the case. For so long, NYC has been the birthplace of so many refreshing musical sounds, and although Ben Eunson […]