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Fender's American Professional Classic series photographed against the side of a chrome tour bus [L-R]: Jaguar in faded Sherwood Green Metallic, HSS Stratocaster in Faded Lake Placid Blue, Stratocaster in Faded Firemist Gold, Telecaster in Faded Butterscotch Blonde, Precision Bass in Faded 3-Color Sunburst.

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Musikmesse 2014: New Fret-King and Vintage guitars roll into town

By Ric Rawlins published 13 March 2014

Three new signature models among guitars being showcased

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