#fender

#fender

Loog and Fender teamed up for a new Hello Kitty children's Stratocaster guitar. The 3-string mini electric guitar comes in at $229.99 ( purchase here) and is suited for players as young as six years old. Featuring a Hello Kitty pickguard, the guitar features a specially designed Poplar body and a maple neck that's fit for smaller hands. The single-coil pickup and output jack allow for simple amplification, pairing well with Fender's Frontman 10G practice amp ( purchase here). Other items in the package include Hello Kitty chord flash cards, a learning app, educational booklet, picks, and decorative stickers.

Featuring some of the most recognizable Fender silhouettes and body styles, the American Professional Classic emphasizes vintage aesthetics and modern playability. The new line features Stratocaster, Jaguar, Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Mustang Bass models, each with overwound vintage-style pickups and modern performance-enhancing aspects, such as a modern "C"-shaped neck. These axes offer an accessible entry point for players looking for a pro-grade, stage-ready instrument, with prices ranging from $1,500 through $1,600 - a few hundred less than the American Professional II Stratocaster, for example.

The Fender Dreadnought FA-Series Acoustic Guitar Bundle is going for $148.74 and receiving a 15% discount for Prime Big Deal Days. One of the cheapest entry-level routes, this basic acoustic model has been the launching point for many-a-guitarist and features a "C"-shaped neck, walnut fingerboard, and lightweight all-laminate body. It comes bundled with a gig bag, strap, strings, picks, and an Austin Bazaar instructional DVD.

Brand collaborations are a dime a dozen these days, and it's easy to become cynical. Slapping a beloved logo onto a generic product is a time-honored tradition that often results in expensive disappointments, leaving loyal fans feeling a bit used. So, when word gets out that Fender, the American titan of rock and roll iconography, is partnering with Teufel, a Berlin-based audio company known for its exacting German engineering, a healthy dose of skepticism is understandable.