Like a slick bridge between the past and present, the Fender Vintera II '50s Series takes a classic Stratocaster and nudges it up to the next level. Built in the Fender factory in Mexico, this high-spec six-string also comes at a fairly affordable price, and what you get in return is vintage looks that stick to timeless Strat tradition, from the body shape and alder build to the high-gloss polyester lacquer, the white single-ply pickguard and the six-screw vintage style bridge and synchronised tremolo assembly. But the treats don't stop there: the maple fretboard has the fifties throwback feel of a 7.25 inch radius, giving this model the satisfying playability of a much-loved antique. V-Neck, Synthetic Bone Nut & Vintage SSS Pups To guarantee authentic, period-correct output, the Vintera II '50s Stratocaster has been kitted out with a three-pack of Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil pups, so you're not just getting timeless sound and flexibility, but echoes from the distant past. The neck has also been finished with a 'Mid '50s Soft V' profile, which is exactly what it says it is: a light V shaping along the back of the neck that, coupled with the 7.25 inch radius, slots perfectly in the palm of your fret-hand. As a light modern tweak, and to prevent the strings from getting stuck in the nut grooves, Fender have opted for a synthetic bone nut that's been specifically designed to up the stability and allow smooth passage while tuning up. Basically, if you're seeking the unparalleled look, sound and feel of a fifties-era Strat but want something a touch more stable, then this Vintera II '50s edition will definitely do it for you.

With its roots firmly planted in the sixties and one of the golden ages of the Strat, the Fender Vintera II '60s Series edition of the Stratocaster brings the authenticity as well as the class. Just like the antique models built sixty years ago, this guitar features a solid alder body, a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard finished with a set of twenty-one Vintage Tall frets. The bridge is even a throwback relic and features six-screws and a synchronised tremolo assembly. And while the specs are high, the price of this Mexican-made Strat is nice and low. Vintage-Flavoured OutputKeeping things period-correct, the Vintera II '60s Stratocaster has been loaded out with three Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat pickups that do exactly what they were designed to do: deliver the immediately familiar, endlessly-variable sound that helped pen countless classic albums. The glassy trebles are framed by rich lows and prominent yet rounded mids to complete the balance, and everything is defined with warmth, whether you add some distortion or not. As a light modern tweak, and to prevent the strings from getting stuck in the nut grooves, Fender have opted for a synthetic bone nut that's been specifically designed to up the stability and allow smooth passage while tuning up. Basically, if you're seeking the unparalleled look, sound and feel of a sixties-era Strat but want something a touch more stable, then this Vintera II '60s edition will definitely do it for you.

Authentic from every possible angle, the Fender Vintera II '50s Nocaster essentially plucks a genuine Telecaster out of the fifties and plants it in the here and now. From the Vintage Style four-screw bridge and three brass saddles to the chopping board body shape and electronics and hardware, this model breathes nothing but pure fifties charm. Even the 7.25 inch fretboard radius and U-profile have been retained, giving the neck an immediately round and snug feel compared to the flattened 9.6 inch radius and C-profile of more current models.Warm and tasty, throwback-flavoured twang is guaranteed by the two-piece Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Tele pickup loadout which, combined with the maple neck, deliver some classic bite. Meanwhile, the high-gloss polyester finish of the solid alder body is protected by a period-correct single-ply parchment pickguard. In fact, the only modern tweak is the synthetic bone nut, which is naturally lubricated to prevent the strings from getting stuck in the nut grooves while tuning. Besides that welcome addition, this faithful Tele couldn't get more authentic.

Bringing all the authentic, vintage vibe of a classic Tele while pushing up the power and flair, the Fender Vintera II '70s Telecaster Deluxe doesn't just swap out the single-coils for humbuckers, but features a period-correct build. The solid alder body is home to a pair of Vintage-Style Wide-Range humbuckers that shape variable tonal warmth and big sound and, to really depart from the Tele recipe, Fender has mounted a synchronised tremolo bridge to support some vibrato-based playing expression. Polished off with comfy, throwback playability, this edition of the Deluxe features a maple neck with a '70s U profile and a full set of six adjustable block saddles. The Fender Vintera II '70s Telecaster Deluxe also comes pre-wrapped in a Deluxe gig bag.

Make sure your guitar is fully fine-tuned with the MusicNomad MN821 Tri-Beam Dual Notched & Precision Straightedge. Made of high-quality aluminium and finished with a durable coat of paint and a handy hang hole, this helpful guitar tool is used to check the flatness of your fretboard and frets, and can also be used to check if your truss rod needs adjusting. The MusicNomad MN821 straightedge is compatible with most electric and acoustic guitars.

Fender and American all-rounder, Bruno Mars serve up this undeniably elegant signature Strat. The solid ash body has been given the same snug contouring as the American Ultra Stratocaster but comes dipped in an exclusive Mars Mocha Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose lacquer, which doesn't just give this guitar a gracefully aged look, but helps promote outstanding resonance, while the Heirloom™ Aged Gold hardware completes the visual spectacle. The Fender Bruno Mars Stratocaster comes with a deluxe brown case, a leopard print strap and an extra three-ply pickguard in mint green.The Fender Bruno Mars Stratocaster: Classic Strat-Style Sparkle with a Modern TwistDon't let the vintage looks mislead you, because this signature Strat features some sweet little modern tweaks, starting with a compound fretboard radius that graduates from a tight and round 9.5 inches at the headstock and runs to a flat and agile 12 inches at the body. Add on the set of twenty-one medium-jumbo stainless steel frets and you have an instrument that provides sublime playing comfort. Meanwhile, a three-pack of specially developed Bruno Mars Stratocaster single-coils deliver classic, broad-range Strat sound, and support everything from biting rhythms to singing leads, and the two-point synchronised tremolo bridge has been teamed up with short-post locking machine heads to guarantee a stable base.

Put together in Japan to guarantee a sublime finish and build quality to match, the Charvel MJ San Dimas Style 1 HSH FR is an exceptionally versatile electric guitar. This MJ Series model features an alder body loaded with three wide-ranging Seymour Duncan pickups, a Gotoh double locking tremolo bridge for enriching your sound with wild vibrato effects, and a bolt-on maple neck finished with a Speed Neck carve, rounded fretboard edges and a fretboard that's been furnished with 24 jumbo frets and a compound radius for high-level playability. As a welcome bonus, this Charvel-made axe comes wrapped up in a hardshell gig bag.

Stage-ready from the sound and playability all the way up to the aesthetics, the Charvel Pro Mod San Dimas Style 1 features a solid ash body, an HH DiMarzio pickup configuration and a bombastic paint job that gives each example its own unique finish. Digging into the details, even the Super Distortion humbucker at the bridge and the PAF Pro humbucker at the neck have colour-matched covers, while the all-black Floyd Rose 1000 Series double locking tremolo bridge needs no introduction.The Charvel Pro Mod San Dimas Style 1: Fast & FierceSince this is a Charvel offering, the playability has been pushed in every conceivable direction. The profile of the Speed Neck; the rounded edges of the ebony fretboard; and the graduated compound radius all deliver the level of agility and control that you would only expect from a Super Strat of this calibre - and the coat of satin gloss on the back of the neck doesn't do any harm either. And, while this model has definitely been set up to support heavier guitar work, the output can be pulled back by popping the push/pull volume pot to split the double coils down the middle and double the sonic range.

Big, heavy hitting tone reinforced by slick playability, the EVH Wolfgang Standard WG six-string keeps the sound expensive and the price tag affordable. The vintage three-colour sunburst finish wraps up the ultra-modern build of a lightweight basswood body and baked maple neck and fretboard. The roasted treatment of the neck doesn't just boost elegance, but removes moisture from the wood, increasing the density and raising both the stability and resonance through the roof. Tight & Defined Warmth The WG Standard is home to two direct-mounted Wolfgang humbuckers: a pair of metal and rock focussed double-coils that spit immediately tight definition as well as full, high-gain output. Both pickups feature a 'mid-forward' design, meaning that they wield powerful, mix-puncturing tone thanks to masses of mid-range presence and have been teamed up with a treble bleed circuit, so that same level of bite is maintained even when the volume pot is rolled back. Meanwhile, the EVH branded Floyd Rose bridge guarantees solid tuning - even despite all that extreme dive bombing - and the compound fretboard radius has an especially light, controlled, and above all, comfortable feel all the way up the neck. Topped off by a Floyd Rose R2 locking nut, this refined stage beast comes fully kitted out for shredding guitarists.

Made of tooled leather and based on Waylon's own custom Tele, the Fender Waylon Jennings Telecaster Pickguard adds a rebellious touch to any Tele. The back of this rad scratch-plate is made of vulcanised rubber for increased rigidity, and Fender have pre-drilled five mounting holes so it can be easily installed. Perfect for country guitarists and other renegades!

If you're more familiar with the neck of a Strat than an acoustic guitar, Fender's Redondo Player offers a smooth and affordable transition plus a unique look and rich acoustic sound. Straight out of the California Series, this electro-acoustic, steel-string model has a trend-bucking paint-job and the C-profile maple neck, walnut fretboard and Strat-style headstock needed to support a supple electric-guitar-style playing feel.The Fender Redondo Player: Max ResonanceThe mahogany dreadnought body has been topped with solid spruce to shape full and defined sound, while a GraphTech-made NuBone saddle and nut guarantee excellent tonal balance by retaining presence in the trebles and warmth and openness in the basses. To amplify the sound of the Redondo Player with consistent accuracy, Fender have fitted a Fishman Flex preamp and piezo pickup complete with a set of side-mounted tone controls to dial in the on-stage sound.

If you're more familiar with the neck of a Strat than an acoustic guitar, Fender's Redondo Player offers a smooth and affordable transition plus a unique look and rich acoustic sound. Straight out of the California Series, this electro-acoustic, steel-string model has a trend-bucking paint-job and the C-profile maple neck, walnut fretboard and Strat-style headstock needed to support a supple electric-guitar-style playing feel.The Fender Redondo Player: Max ResonanceThe mahogany dreadnought body has been topped with solid spruce to shape full and defined sound, while a GraphTech-made NuBone saddle and nut guarantee excellent tonal balance by retaining presence in the trebles and warmth and openness in the basses. To amplify the sound of the Redondo Player with consistent accuracy, Fender have fitted a Fishman Flex preamp and piezo pickup complete with a set of side-mounted tone controls to dial in the on-stage sound.

The Malibu Player electro-acoustic puts Fender-grade build quality within affordable reach and offers a compact introduction to one of the most popular instruments on Earth. The C-profile neck has a Stratocaster-style feel, especially since it comes topped with a signature Strat headstock, and this thinner-than-average neck has been coupled with a shallow, slimline body to result in comfortable playability for fully grown guitarists with a shorter posture, or even growing kids.The Malibu Player: Volume, Dynamics, Definition & StyleBesides a smaller body and fast neck, this Fender flat-top has a short and snug scale length of 24.1 inches, giving a medium-tension set of strings a lighter, more loose feel under the fret-hand. And while the sound of the parlor-style body would usually shape less bass, the solid spruce soundboard and mahogany sides and back deliver more than enough volume, dynamics, and definition to make up for it, while the Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle support rich overtones, excellent vibrational transfer, and firm tuning. All of this is amplified with balance thanks to a fitted piezo pickup and Fishman preamp system complete with tone controls and built-in tuner, so you can plug this stage-ready model straight into an acoustic amplifier, PA system, or audio interface.

Preferred by famed guitarists such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore and Timo Tolkki, a guitar neck with a scalloped fretboard not only makes it easier to bend the strings, but accommodates a more relaxed playing posture, making the Fender American Professional II Scalloped Neck a sweet upgrade for any compatible electric guitar or custom build. Dipped in Super Natural lacquer, this maple neck features a maple fretboard, a Deep C profile and 22 narrow tall frets.

The Fender Custom ML Ultra Noiseless Single-Coil Stratocaster Pickup Set compiles a full pack of three Michael Landau signature pups, which present the next step in the evolution of Fender's Noiseless pickup range. Designed according to the exacting standards of the legendary session guitarist, these single-coils boast just-as-legendary hot-rodded Strat sound, so you can expect forceful basses, tight mids and lush, sparkling trebles. Everything is framed by hum-free, vintage-style clarity and thanks to the high-precision setup, the sound of every string is perfectly balanced and the response treats your playing dynamics to excellent presence and definition.

Pour cette nouvelle collaboration, Joe Duplantier (Gojira) et Charvel nous présente cette Pro Mod San Dimas Style 2 au look subtilement vintage de par la forme de son corps et sa finition naturelle. Contrairement à ce que l'on rencontre généralement sur ce type de guitare, le corps est en acajou avec un manche vissé taillé dans la même essence et présentant une tête sous licence Fender. Ce dernier est typique de ce que propose Charvel en terme d'ergonomie, notamment le manche au profil Speed Neck bien connu des amateurs de la marque.Micros DiMarzioPour retrouver la sonorité de Gojira, un micro précis est nécessaire. Et quoi de mieux que le humbucker signature Joe Duplantier ! Ce DiMarzio Fortitude est basé sur le DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary de la position manche mais avec quelques modifications. D'inspiration vintage de par son faible niveau de sortie, il possède une bosse dans les graves et des aigus adoucis. Le tout est piloté par un unique potentiomètre de volume et un sélecteur 3 positions. Un ensemble simple, efficace et un avec un charme indéniable !Fiabilité et sustainL'accastillage qui équipe cette Pro Mod San Dimas 2 Joe Duplantier est typique d'un instrument full acajou et se compose donc d'un chevalet fixe accompagné de son cordier. Cet ensemble est à la fois stable et simple à régler, tout en favorisant le sustain. Quant aux mécaniques, Charvel a succombé aux charmes du blocage pour un remplacement rapide des cordes et une stabilité d'accordage redoutable.

Les guitares électriques de la série Modern sont basées sur les modèles de la maison mère Gibson, bien qu'elles affichent un tarif plus en accord avec le porte-monnaie des débutants. Bien que cette Epiphone Les Paul Classic reprenne le style de la Les Paul historique, quelques améliorations ont été apportées pour en faire un instrument plus proche des standards ergonomiques d'aujourd'hui. On notera, par exemple, le profil de manche SlimTaper C qui, associé au radius de touche de 12 pouces, favorise grandement la vitesse de jeu. Comme toute bonne Les Paul qui se respecte, le corps est fabriqué à partir d'acajou sur lequel trône une table en érable.Une Les Paul polyvalenteLes deux humbuckers Alnico Classic Pro d'Epiphone offrent plus de puissance que les micros de type vintage que l'on retrouve généralement sur ce type de guitare. Mais en plus d'une bonne dose de punch supplémentaire, cette Les Paul Classic Worn propose une électronique plus complète. Les quatre potentiomètres sont toujours de la partie (deux volumes et deux tonalités) mais ces derniers accueillent la fonction push-pull. Il est ainsi possible de splitter les bobines des humbuckers pour les transformer en micro à simple bobinage et ainsi gagner en polyvalence. À cela viennent s'ajouter un chevalet Locktone et des mécaniques à bain d'huile Grover, soit le combo parfait pour une stabilité d'accordage sans faille.EpiphoneBien que l'on connaisse principalement Epiphone pour ses instruments issus du catalogue Gibson, il faut savoir que la marque est née en Turquie en 1873 pour s'implanter aux États-Unis 30 ans plus tard. Après s'être illustrée dans la fabrication de Luths et de violons, elle se lança dans la production de guitares en 1928 pour devenir un des leaders du marché avec, entre autres, Gibson. Ce dernier rachètera finalement Epiphone qui, après avoir cohabité sur le sol américain pendant quelques années, en fera sa « sous-marque » asiatique. En plus des modèles issus du catalogue Gibson, Epiphone propose des instruments inédits, que ce soit des guitares électriques, des guitares acoustiques, des amplis ou encore des mandolines !