Uploaded March 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Fender specialist Stephen Jackson gives us an inside look into the new features and sounds of the Fender Fishman TriplePlay Stratocaster.
Be sure to check out our coverage of the 60th Anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster here:
youtube.com/watch?v=PJmH3uiN-Rc
Join us for a quick flight through Fender's booth at NAMM 2014 - easily one of the most impressive and expansive booths at the show:
youtube.com/watch?v=v0ivuwluSdU
Get a closeup look at a special Strat designed for Bruno Mars to be used in his music video 'Gorilla' and the Super Bowl half time show:
youtube.com/watch?v=7mfeX38L4oQ
For our full Fender NAMM 2014 coverage, check out this article:
guitarmessenger.com/reviews/gear/namm-2014-fender-stratocaster-60th-anniversary
Fender specialist Stephen Jackson gives us an inside look into the new features and sounds of the Fender Fishman TriplePlay Stratocaster.
Be sure to check out our coverage of the 60th Anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster here:
youtube.com/watch?v=PJmH3uiN-Rc
Join us for a quick flight through Fender's booth at NAMM 2014 - easily one of the most impressive and expansive booths at the show:
youtube.com/watch?v=v0ivuwluSdU
Get a closeup look at a special Strat designed for Bruno Mars to be used in his music video 'Gorilla' and the Super Bowl half time show:
youtube.com/watch?v=7mfeX38L4oQ
For our full Fender NAMM 2014 coverage, check out this article:
guitarmessenger.com/reviews/gear/namm-2014-fender-stratocaster-60th-anniversary
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