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WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS Fender Musical Instruments Corporation 8860 E. Chaparral Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85250-2610 USA T: (480) 596-9690 F: (480) 596-1384 consumerrelations@fender.com www.

1 WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS Fender Musical Instruments Corporation 8860 E. Chaparral Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ USA T: (480) F: (480) The trademarks identified in this magazine, including the Fender Jazz Bass, Precision Bass, Stratocaster, and Telecaster guitar body and headstock designs are owned by Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC). All rights reserved. The following trademarks are not owned by FMIC, and are the property of their respective owners: Celestion ; DiMarzio, ToneZone ; Fishman ; Jensen ; Practice Tracks ; Remo ; Roland ; Schaller ; Seymour Duncan, Duncan Designed and Stack. Every product is made with pride and care and is backed by a product-specific warranty. Consult your local retailer, distributor, or the Fender Web site ( for details. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice FMIC. All rights reserved. PN: NEW! VG Stratocaster Guitar See pages 10-13

2 TWENTY YEARS OF MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE! It s hard to believe that it s been 20 years already. For two decades now, the Fender Custom Shop has astounded players and collectors worldwide with marvels of creativity, ingenuity and sheer guitar artistry. From humble mid- 80s beginnings in Fender s original Southern California home, the Custom Shop has grown to become perhaps the world s preeminent maker of custom instantly collectible instruments; a veritable dream factory that has made Fender s finest the world s finest. Whether we build it for Eric Clapton or for you, a Fender Custom Shop instrument simply must be seen, heard, felt and played to be believed. The highly skilled luthiers at the Fender Custom Shop are world-renowned for their ingenious vision, matchless skill and dazzling creations, be it one-off art guitars of astounding originality, or signature models and replicated instruments so meticulous in detail that they re virtually indistinguishable from their artist counterparts and historical ancestors witness, for example, the entire Time Machine Series Artist Series Eric Clapton Stratocaster READ ON at Fender Frontline In Home

015-0066-800 Maple with case Fender couldn t be more proud and excited to unveil a very special 250-instrument Limited Edition

It s a note-perfect replica of the 1961 Tele that Summers used to help propel the Police to untold heights of worldwide pop

Ferocious humbucking neck pickup Bridge pickup mounted in the body Control plate-mounted mini-toggle phase switch Body-mounted

3 Maple with case Fender couldn t be more proud and excited to unveil a very special 250-instrument Limited Edition run of the Fender Custom Shop Andy Summers Tribute Telecaster as part of the Fender Custom Shop s legendary Tribute Series. It s a note-perfect replica of the 1961 Tele that Summers used to help propel the Police to untold heights of worldwide pop superstardom. THE STORY BEHIND THE GUITAR can be found at Ferocious humbucking neck pickup Bridge pickup mounted in the body Control plate-mounted mini-toggle phase switch Body-mounted preamp on/off mini-toggle switch Rear-mounted overdrive unit controlled by a third knob Soft brass bridge pieces Schaller tuners Photo by Stephen Pitkin Fender Frontline In Home

Features found on Artist Series guitars Strat Pro 150-0300

designed with the professional player in mind and is intended

the most requested modifications that the Custom Shop has

Available in Closet Classic finish in Black (806) and Arctic

Tele Pro 150-0402 Maple with case The Tele Pro guitar

and customization into a hot-rodded powerful instrument

4 Features found on Artist Series guitars Strat Pro Rosewood with case Maple with case The Strat Pro was designed with the professional player in mind and is intended to be a workhorse guitar, as its features and looks represent the most requested modifications that the Custom Shop has offered over the past 20 years. Available in Closet Classic finish in Black (806) and Arctic White (880). Tele Pro Maple with case The Tele Pro guitar exemplifies the famous Fender tone, and combines tradition and customization into a hot-rodded powerful instrument capable of standing tall in all types of music. Available in Closet Classic finish in Black (806) and Nocaster Blonde (807). Fender Frontline In Home

The Fender 5 7 Amp 815-0600-000 The Fender 57 Amp is a limited-edition 12-Watt, hand-wired tube amplifier with a 12 speaker housed in a stunning split-grille cabinet with black piano lacquer finish.

5 The Fender 5 7 Amp The Fender 57 Amp is a limited-edition 12-Watt, hand-wired tube amplifier with a 12 speaker housed in a stunning split-grille cabinet with black piano lacquer finish. Only 300 of these collectors items will be built! Go to for more information and specifications. 5E3 Deluxe platform Celestion Alnico Blue speaker Custom-designed maple cabinet Knurled 57 logo knobs Solid aluminum handle Leather collectors portfolio Custom embroidered plush-lined cover Fender Frontline In Home

6 AMERICAN SERIES VG STRATOCASTER VG Strat Rosewood with case VG Strat Maple with case Likely the most versatile electric guitar on Earth! Fender has teamed up with Roland to create an iconic electric guitar that can do it all! The revolutionary VG Stratocaster guitar incorporates VG technology on an American Series Stratocaster, allowing for an amazing array of 37 tones and five alternate tunings. Available in Three-color Sunburst (700) and Black (706). 10 Fender Frontline In Home 11

The amazing tuning feature allows you to

open G and baritone at the turn of a knob!

com! Battery indicator light appears when

7 The amazing tuning feature allows you to glide from standard tuning to drop D, to open G and baritone at the turn of a knob! American Series Stratocaster pickups, and a Roland GK pickup, provide a mammoth array of serious, usable Fender tones! Stratocaster! Telecaster Humbucking! Acoustic! WATCH THE VG DEMO at Battery indicator light appears when playing, but VG circuitry can be bypassed to function as a traditional American Series Strat guitar! 12 Fender Frontline In Home 13

exciting DSP effects and full-band accompaniments! GET YOUR G-DEC ON at www.fender.com! G-DEC JUNIOR 235-1000-000 Band included! All that s needed is you!

8 BAND INCLUDED! ALL THAT'S NEEDED IS YOU! INTRODUCING... THE G-DEC FAMILY! What began as a ground-breaking Guitar Digital Entertainment Center (G-DEC) has grown into a "family" or series of amplifiers, each featuring the award-winning pairing of great modeled guitar tones, exciting DSP effects and full-band accompaniments! GET YOUR G-DEC ON at G-DEC JUNIOR Band included! All that s needed is you! Our G-DEC series models are the world s only all-in-one amplifiers that contain synthesized drum, bass and backing loops. The G-DEC Junior is a super-cute and simplified version of our award-winning original G-DEC, the world s first all-in-one guitar Digital Entertainment Center! Go to for more info! The family now consists of (clockwise from the bottom left) NEW! G-DEC Junior G-DEC G-DEC G-DEC Exec Fender Frontline In Home

Vintage Modified Precision Bass TB 032-6902-500 Maple The Vintage Modified Precision Bass TB vibe is the classic 70s era Tele Bass design complete with thumping low end tone from the Fender -designed

9 Vintage Modified Precision Bass TB Maple The Vintage Modified Precision Bass TB vibe is the classic 70s era Tele Bass design complete with thumping low end tone from the Fender -designed large humbucking pickup. Other features include a dual brass saddle bridge (strings-thru design) and gorgeous sunburst finish over ash veneers on the top and back of the instrument. Available in Three-color Sunburst (500). LIMITED EDITION 57 STRATOCASTER Maple with case To celebrate the iconic 57 turning the big 5-O, we are rolling it out in a popular old cosmetic White Blonde with gold hardware. These also include a special neckplate, and will only be produced in Although the Strat officially debuted in 1954 (ash body, "U"-shape neck), the year 1957 is important, as this is the year that the famous 50s era specs all came together (alder body, "V"-shape neck), making the guitar what we know and love today. Available in White Blonde (801). WANT MORE? Find it at your local Fender dealer! 16 Fender Frontline In Home 17

10 hot rod w! Ne series REV IT UP! At your local Fender dealer! Classic looks, modern playability and tone! We have married the best of the old and new to create fantastic guitars built for the serious player! Great classic features like vintage styling and a thin-skin nitrocellulose lacquer finish coupled with modernized electronics, speciallyshaped necks and flatter radius fingerboards with medium jumbo frets. The result is a vintage feeling instrument with cool player modifications that you'd never make to a pristine original. 18 Fender Frontline In Home 19

benchmark year for the Stratocaster guitar.

The Vintage Hot Rod 62 Strat features a thin nitrocellulose lacquer-finished body, a larger, C -shape

5 radius and medium jumbo frets, the popular American Vintage '62 pickup set, with a Reverse

Available in Three-color Sunburst (800), Olympic White (805) and Sherwood Green (846).

Features include vintage styling, a thin-skin nitrocellulose lacquer finish, Samarium Cobalt Noiseless

20 Fender Frontline In Home 010-0232-850 Maple with case 52 tele Classic looks matched with modern

11 Hot Rodded and Modded! series hot rod vintage hot rod series 62 strat Rosewood with case 1962 was another benchmark year for the Stratocaster guitar. And, what better way to celebrate that fact than to make one of the best, even better? The Vintage Hot Rod 62 Strat features a thin nitrocellulose lacquer-finished body, a larger, C -shape satin-finished neck with a modern 9.5 radius and medium jumbo frets, the popular American Vintage '62 pickup set, with a Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity middle pickup, five-way switch and the tone pot wired to the bridge pickup. Available in Three-color Sunburst (800), Olympic White (805) and Sherwood Green (846). vintage hot rod series vintage hot rod series 57 strat Maple with case Who hasn t wanted to hot-rod their vintage Strat guitar? Well, now we ve done it for you with the new Vintage Hot Rod 57 Strat guitar. Features include vintage styling, a thin-skin nitrocellulose lacquer finish, Samarium Cobalt Noiseless neck and middle pickups and a hot DiMarzio ToneZone bridge pickup, a slimmer neck with a modern 9.5 radius and medium jumbo frets. Available in Two-color Sunburst (803), Black (806) and Candy Apple Red (809). 20 Fender Frontline In Home Maple with case 52 tele Classic looks matched with modern playability and tone! We have married the best of the old and new to create a fantastic guitar built for the serious player! Great classic features like vintage styling and a thin-skin nitrocellulose lacquer finish couple with a Seymour Duncan mini-humbucking neck pickup and a custom single-coil bridge pickup for a slightly darker sound, and compensated bridge saddles for improved intonation. A satin-backed neck complete with a flatter radius and medium jumbo frets complete the package. Available in Butterscotch Blonde (850). 21

New! An authentic recreation of one of the most

57 DELUXE 815-0500-000 The original Fender

unit which found its way onto countless smokin

Over the past five decades, from Memphis to

conceivable style have employed this awesome

circuit, and solid pine cabinet all contribute

12 New! An authentic recreation of one of the most beloved guitar amplifiers of all time! 57 DELUXE The original Fender Deluxe amp of the 1950s was a mediumpowered unit which found its way onto countless smokin hot live and recorded performances. Over the past five decades, from Memphis to Liverpool to Texas, players of every conceivable style have employed this awesome tone machine for its unmistakable warm and rich tube tone. The 57 Deluxe is a 12-Watt, hand-wired tube amplifier. A pair of 6V6 output tubes, acclaimed 5E3 circuit, and solid pine cabinet all contribute to the Deluxe amp s resonant touch sensitive performance. Vintage fitted cover included. SEE EVERY DETAIL at 22 Fender Frontline In Home 23

CHAMPION 600 233-0100-000 A fun and affordable tribute to a rare historic

The Champion 600 is a five-watt tube guitar amplifier with a 6 speaker and

We ve added a highergain preamp circuit to take the overdriven tone beyond

An internal speaker output jack allows the use of a larger speaker cabinet.

.. The only bass amp B-DEC 30 235-4200-000 The B-DEC 30 provides a fun way to

13 CHAMPION A fun and affordable tribute to a rare historic Fender model! The Champion 600 is a five-watt tube guitar amplifier with a 6 speaker and 1950 two-tone cosmetics. We ve added a highergain preamp circuit to take the overdriven tone beyond that of the original, and a choice of highor low-gain inputs. An internal speaker output jack allows the use of a larger speaker cabinet. B-DEC The only bass amp B-DEC The B-DEC 30 provides a fun way to naturally develop bass playing skills. No matter what style of music you prefer or how experienced of a player you are, the B-DEC 30 was created for you! that will make you a better player! B-Dec Video Available at 24 Fender Frontline In Home 25

14 IN STORES NOW! all new...pickups...bridges... necks...frets...finishes...colors... Visit for more info! guitars that take you places made in the usa 26 Fender Frontline In Home 27

ARTIST DESIGN SERIES BUDDY MILLER SIGNATURE ACOUSTIC 096-9700-321 Rosewood with gig bag After almost two years of close collaboration with

MONKEY BUSINESS, TIKI STYLE TIKI-COUSTIC 096-9901-006 Rosewood Featuring Tiki-themed art from renowned Tiki/Exotica/Hot Rod artist, Doug Horne,

15 ARTIST DESIGN SERIES BUDDY MILLER SIGNATURE ACOUSTIC Rosewood with gig bag After almost two years of close collaboration with Buddy, we re proud to announce our newest signature model acoustic bearing Buddy s name. LIMITED EDITION! MONKEY BUSINESS, TIKI STYLE TIKI-COUSTIC Rosewood Featuring Tiki-themed art from renowned Tiki/Exotica/Hot Rod artist, Doug Horne, the Tiki-Coustics will be produced in limited quantities, one design per quarter for Don t miss your chance to own a bit of the islands! 28 Fender Frontline In Home 29

Frank Bello Jazz Bass 030-1072-506 Rosewood Frank Bello, hard-hitting bassist for thrash metal legends Anthrax and New York alternative favorites Helmet, is known for his dynamic, energetic stage

16 Frank Bello Jazz Bass Rosewood Frank Bello, hard-hitting bassist for thrash metal legends Anthrax and New York alternative favorites Helmet, is known for his dynamic, energetic stage presence and inventive bass style. The Frank Bello Jazz Bass guitar features a gloss black finish with painted headcap, skull graphics and a Precision Bass /Jazz Bass pickup combination. Available in Black (506). Pete Wentz Precision Bass Maple Bassist, back-up vocalist and primary lyricist of Chicagobased punk-pop band Fall Out Boy, Pete Wentz chooses the Precision Bass guitar as the primary tool of his trade! The Pete Wentz Precision Bass features a special Duncan Designed split-coil pickup, a red-shell pickguard and distinctive art logos designed by Wentz himself a bat-heart graphic and bat-diamond inlay at the 12th fret. Available in Black (506). Mike Dirnt Precision Bass Rosewood Mike Dirnt is bassist and back-up vocalist for one of today s most influential punk-pop bands, GREEN DAY. The Squier Mike Dirnt Precision Bass guitar is a cool take on an early 50s Precision Bass with a unique look and a sound that can cut through the thickest guitar attack! Available in Black (506) and Arctic White (580). 30 Fender Frontline In Home 31

VINTAGE VINTAGE MODIFIED STRAT 030-1200 Rosewood The Vintage Modified Strat

Available in Three-color Sunburst (500), Olympic White (505), Metallic Red (525) and

VINTAGE MODIFIED TELE SH 030-1235 Maple The Vintage Modified Tele SH features a

HB-102 humbucking pickup with Alnico 5 magnets, reverse control plate and a vintage

VINTAGE MODIFIED STRAT HSS 030-1210 Rosewood The Vintage Modified Strat HSS

slammed into the traditional Stratocaster platform.

Strat pickups (neck and middle) and one HB-112 humbucking pickup in the bridge

VINTAGE MODIFIED TELE SSH 030-1230 Maple The Vintage Modified Tele SSH features a

17 VINTAGE VINTAGE MODIFIED STRAT Rosewood The Vintage Modified Strat incorporates the best of classic Fender styling, as well as some more flashier finishes. Features include a gloss-finished maple neck and Duncan Designed Alnico 5 pickups. Available in Three-color Sunburst (500), Olympic White (505), Metallic Red (525) and Cherry Sunburst FM (530). VINTAGE MODIFIED TELE SH Maple The Vintage Modified Tele SH features a gloss-finished maple neck, black chrome knurled knobs, Duncan Designed Tele Stack and HB-102 humbucking pickup with Alnico 5 magnets, reverse control plate and a vintage six-saddle bridge. Available in Black (506) and Metallic Red (525). VINTAGE MODIFIED STRAT HSS Rosewood The Vintage Modified Strat HSS incorporates the chop-shop look with a hot output, black bobbin humbucking pickup slammed into the traditional Stratocaster platform. Other features include a gloss-finished maple neck and two Duncan Designed Stack for Strat pickups (neck and middle) and one HB-112 humbucking pickup in the bridge position. Available in Black (506) and Gunmetal Grey (574). VINTAGE MODIFIED TELE SSH Maple The Vintage Modified Tele SSH features a gloss-finished maple neck, black chrome knurled knobs, Duncan Designed Mini H, Tele Stack and Stack for Strat pickups, reverse control plate, vintage six-saddle bridge and five-way switching. Available in Olympic White (505) with three-ply black pickguard or Black (506) with three-ply white pickguard. 32 Fender Frontline In Home 33

NEW! Squier Packs From the company that created the guitar

FEATURING G-DEC AND RUMBLE AMPS Stop Dreaming, Start

.. the Squier Drum Pack has everything a drummer needs to

away! It s a real, high-grade drum kit several notches

drum, toms, cymbals, stands, throne, hardware, and even

It also includes a Practice-Tracks CD with several styles

18 NEW! Squier Packs From the company that created the guitar pack comes The All New HUGE SELECTION OF... VISIT for more information! GUITAR & BASS PACKS GUITAR & BASS PACKS GUITAR & BASS PACKS FEATURING G-DEC AND RUMBLE AMPS Stop Dreaming, Start Playing! Squier Drum Packs Drum roll, please... the Squier Drum Pack has everything a drummer needs to start swinging, cooking, grooving, bashing and crashing away! It s a real, high-grade drum kit several notches above your average starter kit with a snare drum, kick drum, toms, cymbals, stands, throne, hardware, and even sticks! It also includes a Practice-Tracks CD with several styles of music that ll have you playing along, learning the art and keeping the beat in no time! BEAT IT!... To a Squier drum dealer near you! 34 Fender Frontline In Home 35

WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS

WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS Fender Musical Instruments Corporation 8860 E. Chaparral Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85250-2610 USA T: (480) 596-9690 F: (480) 596-1384 consumerrelations@fender.com www.fender.com