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Guitar World
Guitar World
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Phil Weller

“We make those in the same quantities no matter what is in fashion”: Guitar trends come and go – but these are the Fender finishes that will never disappear

Fender Stratocaster headstock.

Like most industries, electric guitars are subject to ever-changing market trends. Some styles, though, are timeless, and Fender’s Custom Shop team has now revealed which staple six-strings will never fall off the production line.

Trends and fashion are both hugely influential in the guitar space. Fender's divisive Antigua Burst, for instance, is making an unlikely comeback, while the return of Gibson's Dark Purple Burst has proven so popular it's been extended to an Epiphone Les Paul.

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