James Brown bought the bass sometime in 1970 for his young protégé, William Earl Collins, better known as Bootsy Collins, and ...

During the early days of his career, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist was far from a gearhead – but an old Fender changed ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Soon after Leo Fender put the first mass-produced solidbody electric guitar, the Esquire, into ...

Fender is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and is marking the occasion with special editions of its most popular models – the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass.

Stunning finishes and smart new features make for a welcome if not radical update for Fender's top-line US production models Best electric guitars 2025: Our pick of guitars to suit all budgets Best ...

HOLLYWOOD, CA--(Marketwired - July 11, 2016) - Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is proud to announce its collaboration with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Red Hot Chili Peppers' ...

It’s the bass David Hood played on essential tracks like Staple Singers’ “I’ll Take You There” and Etta James’ “Tell Mama.” He hasn't seen it since 1973. Known for his Muscle Shoals' Swampers session ...