Now, the second generation of Fender’s American Professional Series Stratocaster is here. It doesn’t get a new shape, but it showcases similar player-first improvements.

The Roasted Pine Strat comes in a clear-coat natural finish that shows off plenty of the wood's grain. Pine is a traditional building material for Fender but has only really come back on the scene due ...

Build The definition of the original modded Strat, the HSS takes the Pro Strat platform and adds a Shawbucker 1 at the bridge. It's a pretty classic vintage-spec, low-output humbucker using an Alnico ...

Fender released updated "American Professional II" versions of its iconic Stratocaster and Telecaster models long played by artists such as Eric Clapton and Bruce Springsteen. The company said sales ...

Fender is the first name most people think of when it comes to electric guitars. But that market recognition can be a double-edged sword, bringing a dedicated audience, but one who can be attached ...

Fender is set to debut a new line of electric guitars and basses at this year’s winter NAMM. The American Professional series, which puts a modern spin on the company’s classic sound and feel ...

Do you believe it will be a hit? Rock Band 3 is available now for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS. The Fender Stratocaster will be released March 2011 for the price of $279.99.

Way back when the Stratocaster turned 40, Weekend Edition visited Fender's Custom Shop in Corona, Calif. and learned how the guitar got its distinctive shape. Hear the full 18-minute piece from 1994.

In January 2017, Fender released its American Professional Series lineup—an extensive array of their classic guitars and basses (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Precision Bass) all ...

Fender Musical Instruments Corp released a new range of electric guitars aimed at professional players, hoping that a sales boom in entry level guitars will carry over into $1,000-plus instruments ...