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Fender Instruments

This page provides a collection of the best Fender resources on the web. Find detailed info on fender guitars, amps, equipment, and much more.

Bruce Stringkiller's Telecaster Shootout

This site offers detailed info (with a large number of pics) of five different models of telecasters. Also includes audio clips of each.

Fender

The official site, with an emphasis of info on new Fender gear. You can also read about how proud the company is (?!) of creating a factory which makes guitarmaking as automated and hands-off as possible.

Fender Amp Field Guide

An absolutely terrific site that provides very thorough documentation on Fender Amps. Includes serial number dating information, photos, schematics, and a lot more useful info.

Fender Discussion Page

Site co-ordinator Chris Greene presents this online forum for discussing anything Fender with other fans of the company. The forum is monitored by Fender, and they occasionally respond to questions.

GGJaguar's Guitarium and Ampeteria

A bunch of info (with pics) on Fender, G&L, and Guild guitars, plus more documentation on Fender and Ampeg amps. Good site.

History of Fender Guitars

From the excellent strats.com, a page that briefly describes the birth of Fender guitars, and includes a Fender timeline. Lots to check out on this site.

Jagmster Zone

A website devoted to the Fender Jaguar. Not a whole lot of stuff on this page, but it does have some pics, basic set-up tips, and a discussion page.

Jag-Stang Owners Club

Lots of info about this relatively new Fender model guitar (a cross between a Jaguar and a Mustang), which was the concept of the late Kurt Cobain.

Stratocaster Appreciation Page

A good site that includes strat history, pics, players opinions, set-up tips, a discussion page, and a buy/sell page.

Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue

A bulletin board that users post and respond to questions about telecasters on. In order to read and post messages, users have to register (which is free).

Vintage Guitars Info: Fender

A first rate site with lots of info about vintage Fender guitars and amps. Includes serial number dating info, documentation on accessories on vintage Fender equipment, and more. Page layout is a tad awkward.

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