Fender electric guitars
Every Fender electric guitar we have written up, and what Fender is shipping now.
5in our archive
7current ranges
What Fender makes now
- Checked 2026-08
The Player series this archive reviewed is now Player II, and American Performer has been replaced by American Professional Classic.
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| Squier (Sonic, Affinity, Classic Vibe, Contemporary) | Fender’s budget marque, sold under the Squier name |
| Player II | Mexico-built core range; replaced the original Player series |
| Player Plus | Uprated Player — noiseless pickups, extra switching |
| Vintera III | Vintage reissue line, new for 2026 |
| American Professional Classic | New entry point to the USA-built range; replaced American Performer |
| American Professional II | Core USA professional range, V-Mod II pickups |
| American Ultra II / Custom Shop | Top of the line |
Fender models in our archive
- As reviewed — not re-checked
| Model | What we said |
|---|---|
| Fender American Special Stratocaster | A special Stratocaster at an excellent price. |
| Fender American Special Telecaster | An authentic Fender Tele – a steal at the price. |
| Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster Special | A quality jazz guitar with a versatile bite. |
| Fender Modern Player Delux Thinline Telecaster | |
| Fender Modern Player Telecaster | A real Fender Tele for a killer price. |