At some point it seems futile, but then you pick up a new Tele and it’s easier to understand. I’ve reviewed and shot demos for a lot of guitars in the past 7 years, 141 to be exact, so I think I know a thing or two about how a guitar should play and feel.Continue reading “Why Does Fender Keep Making New Telecasters Each Year?”
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Fender Studio Is A Brilliant Example of Both Community Building and Corporate Acumen
Fender’s managed to walk a narrow line between being “cool” and being a successful corporate entity. I’ll be honest, I’m not usually a big fan of big corporations creeping into the creative process. However, there’s really no easy way for a musical instrument company to grow to the size of a corporation without also beingContinue reading “Fender Studio Is A Brilliant Example of Both Community Building and Corporate Acumen”
Squier Paranormal Series Rascal Bass Review: A Punk, Pink Bass
This shorter scale, affordable bass option is actually a serious piece of kit that’s for more than beginners.
2024 Guitars For Idiots Year In Electric Guitar Reviews
We didn’t do many guitar reviews this year as we focused on pedals, punk rock, and just got busy with life. While Guitars For Idiot got to celebrate the 5 year mark in 2024, one major bummer was the lack of guitar reviews. The truth is, I tried to really make sure that I didn’tContinue reading “2024 Guitars For Idiots Year In Electric Guitar Reviews”
Fender Player Series II Telecaster Review and Demo
We’ve got one of the newest Fender Teles here to check out if it’s worth the investment. It’s been a bit since we had a proper new guitar review on this website! Generally we’re covering only independent builders and smaller brands this year, but I didn’t want to miss out on the new Player SeriesContinue reading “Fender Player Series II Telecaster Review and Demo”
Fender’s $20,000 Joe Strummer Telecaster Confuses Me
It’s kind of the anti-thesis of punk, but also a major Gibson move? Image credit: Fender I’m a self admitted Fender fanboy. I tend to be far more attracted to their guitars, their marketing, and use their instruments in all my music projects. But even they are not immune to some Gibson-level price inflation. WhileContinue reading “Fender’s $20,000 Joe Strummer Telecaster Confuses Me”
Squier’s Paranormal Esquire Deluxe Is Another Instant Classic
Squier has basically mastered the art of making a cool, but cheap Tele-style guitar at this point. Squier should be my website’s main sponsor at this point, as I’ve covered about as many as I can as a one-man operation. My love of Squier is rooted in my love of Fender’s modular designs that areContinue reading “Squier’s Paranormal Esquire Deluxe Is Another Instant Classic”
The Guitars For Idiots 2023 Guitar Review Rankings Are In
Guitar reviews from Fender, PRS, and more face off for the internet’s most coveted guitar title. 2023 saw a return to regular guitar reviews here on Guitars For Idiots, which was fantastic news for me. Guitar reviews are what this site has been built off of. While we’ve also done lots of pedal reviews andContinue reading “The Guitars For Idiots 2023 Guitar Review Rankings Are In”
Fender Vintera II Bass VI Review
It might be my first time with a Bass VI, but like the other Fender Vintera models, I’m impressed. This year has been the first time I’ve really ventured into extended range instruments. Earlier this year, I had a killer experience with a Pure Salem Urge guitar on UG, and now I’ve been lucky enoughContinue reading “Fender Vintera II Bass VI Review”
Revisiting Praise & Worship’s Impact On Guitar Sales
I first worked on this topic in conjunction with Fender in early 2021, but I still have a lot to say. Nothing makes me cringe more than images like this. One of the strangest articles I’ve ever written in my guitar career was this one on UG in April 2021. It didn’t get all thatContinue reading “Revisiting Praise & Worship’s Impact On Guitar Sales”
