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Guitar World readers react to Fender’s cease and desists – and how it could re-shape the guitar market
Fender’s decision to issue cease and desists to builders of Stratocaster-inspired electric guitars has been widely panned – but some argue it is their right to do so
Ibanez’s S-style lineup gets a serious expansion with 6 sleek new AZ models
Additions to the Iron Label, Premium and Standard lineups are built for everything from jazz to metal
“Finding a twin humbucker guitar that looks and sounds as good as this is far from easy”: Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HH review
The newly appointed Mastodon guitarist gets heavy with his first dual humbucker signature, which comes in a fitting Silverburst-esque finish
Ed Sheeran and PRS drop a new baritone – and they’re even gunning for metal and jazz players
The PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone is the songwriter’s second baritone model, and will be released far more widely than it’s limited edition predecessor
14 ways to improve your Telecaster: tried and tested methods to get more out of Fender’s original mod platform
Players were already modifying their Telecasters in the 1950s, and a thriving aftermarket parts industry provides countless ways to enhance playability, reliability and tone
“Despite its unassuming looks, I think this is a lot of guitar for the money”: Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style 2 SD2 HH HT Gloss Black review
Charvel scales down its T-type to around half its usual outlay, but the quality remains largely intact
A luthier has made a headless version of Brian May’s Red Special, and it’s dividing opinions online
It’s a Brian May tribute like no other
Fender escalates legal campaign against S-style guitars, issues first cease and desist to US builder
Family-run LsL Instruments is seeking to raise funds for its legal battle against Fender, which has instructed the firm to stop making its S-style guitars
