At NAMM 2026, Fender is not only showcasing a new recording gear series but also a few new guitars in its lineup. Fender 2026, part one (a second wave of major Fender releases traditionally follows in the summer), includes new Squier Sonic models, Squier Mini Stratocaster and Mini Precision Bass, plus an anniversary edition of the Hot Rod Deluxe!
What’s new from Fender? What makes Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition unique?What new products does Squier bring to Fender in 2026?What distinguishes the mini versions of the Strat and Precision Bass from the larger models?More on the new Gear from Fender
What makes Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition unique?
This release offers more than just gear aimed at beginners and first-time Fender players. The 30th Anniversary Edition of the legendary tube combo Hot Rod Deluxe* also has something special for amplifier fans. Connoisseurs know that this 40-watt unit can do everything from pedal platforms to typical Fender cleans to scratchy overdrive in the second channel.
Fender 2026 Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary · Source: Fender
This anniversary version features a Celestion 12″ G12M-65 Creamback speaker, and the preamp and spring reverb have been modified for a more refined sound. This Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary shows how to celebrate a birthday in style. It’s available to order now!
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Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniv
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$1,333.00 / £1,188.00 / 1,349.00€ at
What new products does Squier bring to Fender in 2026?
Fender 2026 Squier Sonic Stratocaster · Source: Fender
You won’t find any new premium Stratocaster models in Fender in 2026. By comparison, Squier plays a more important role in this release. For thise release, quite a few new guitars from the Sonic series will be released. The series was first introduced just under three years ago as the successor to the Bullet series.
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Squier Sonic Strat LRL WPG SSB
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$181.00 / £164.00 / 185.00€ at
Squier Sonic Strat HSS MN MNB
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$181.00 / £164.00 / 185.00€ at
Squier Sonic Strat HT MN SFMG
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$187.00 / £167.00 / 189.00€ at
Squier Sonic Strat HT H MN SNB
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$187.00 / £167.00 / 189.00€ at
Most of the new models are strats, where not only new colors* have been added, but also several variations. There is a strat with an HSS pickup configuration*, one with a hardtail bridge*, and a purist model with a hardtail bridge and only a single humbucker*. There are also new colors for Telecaster*, Esquire*, and Mustang*, plus a Mustang version with two humbuckers*. The bass models Bronco* and Precision Bass* have also been expanded.
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Squier Sonic Tele LRL CY
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$198.00 / £176.00 / 199.00€ at
Squier Sonic Esquire H LRL OLV
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$187.00 / £167.00 / 189.00€ at
Squier Sonic Mustang MN DPB
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$187.00 / £167.00 / 189.00€ at
Squier Sonic Mustang HH LRL BLK
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$187.00 / £167.00 / 189.00€ at
What distinguishes the mini versions of the Strat and Precision Bass from the larger models?
Fender 2026 also offers a Squier Mini Stratocaster* and a Squier Mini Precision Bass*. The Mini Strat comes with a scale length of 22.75 inches (578 mm), making it the perfect starter guitar for teenagers and anyone with short arms and small hands.
Fender 2026 Squier Mini Stratocaster · Source: Fender
There is also a mini version of the Precision Bass, which comes with a scale length of 28.58 inches (726 mm) and a nut width of 38.1 mm. Of course, it also features the typical Precision Bass split single-coil pickup.
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Squier Mini Strat MN CBL
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$187.00 / £167.00 / 189.00€ at
Squier Mini P Bass LRL 2CSB
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$187.00 / £167.00 / 189.00€ at
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