Ok, so they pretty much invented the analog guitar amplifier. They perfected it and pretty much any guitarist would agree that few are better. So, why they heck would anyone use a Fender digital modeling amplifier? …’cause it’s a great amp, that’s why.

Just about every guitarist has had, has or will at some point have a Stratocaster. It is one of the most popular electric guitars of all time. Since Edward Van Halen chopped up his Stratocaster around 1977, Stratocaster customization has been an increasingly popular hobby. Compared to 1977, it is much easier to find Stratocaster parts. Even better, it is very easy to find Stratocaster parts online.

Judging by the number of articles related to the Fender Telecaster in this site, anyone can guess that I am a big fan of this guitar. In some ways, the Telecaster is for me, the perfect guitar; it looks right, it feels right and it sounds right. But out of the box, the Telecaster might not be equipped for exactly what you had in mind. Fortunately, most Telecaster modifications are fairly painless.

If you need a good balance of quality and value, these mid-priced acoustic electric guitars offer the best of both worlds. Here are links to the manufacturer’s product page and a handy Google search for some of the most popular models on the market today.

If you are thirsty for a mix of classic rock, Jazz and pure shred, there is some thunder coming out of Tokyo that you should check out.