Category Archives: Fender Guitar Stuff

12- and 14-Fret Guitars: Which Acoustic Is Right for You?

Breaking down the differences between these two types of guitars Mathematically, the variance between a 12-fret acoustic guitar neck and one that has 14 frets might only be two, but it goes further than that when talking about sound and feel. First … Continue reading

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What Is Pau Ferro? Will it replace Rosewood

Discover the fretboard tonewood Fender will be using in new guitars and basses. With its infamous “SRV” pickguard, gold-plated hardware and upside-down tremolo system, the Stevie Ray Vaughan signature Stratocaster has its own eye-catching style. But there is one important feature of … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Cut the Buzz

Overcome guitar buzz with these easy techniques. By Dan Macy #basics  Fret buzz is a common problem with guitars. It’s caused when a string vibrates against a fret on the neck (instead of over it), making an annoying buzzing sound. Here are … Continue reading

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ESP Guitars, Fender Move to Sustainable Materials

To remain compliant with new CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) regulations, Fender and ESP Guitars have announced they will be transitioning into sustainable wood sourcing for design and manufacturing in various … Continue reading

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Breaking Down Blown Speakers

It’s a bummer, but here’s what to do if you happen to blow a speaker in your amplifier. In the home and automotive audio world, “blown speakers” are fairly common. Many use the term in a sort of generically non-technical way … Continue reading

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The Mary Kay Fender Stratocaster

 I found this  in one of our older emails, but the story is still interesting.  While we have been selling Fender guitars since 1974, even this was before our time. Check it out. https://www.fender.com/articles/gear/cult-classic-the-mary-kaye-stratocaster 

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The Mary Kay Strat

Here’s some history on the Mary Kay Strat along with some old-time video you may find fun and interesting, courtesy of Fender.  While Naperville Music may be the oldest Fender Guitar dealer in Chicagoland, even we are not old enough … Continue reading

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