Product Line Includes New Squier Sonic® and Minis, Hot Rod Deluxe™ 30th Anniversary Amp, Strobo-Sonic Pro™ Tuner Pedal, Expanded Accessories and More
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (January 15, 2026) — 2026 is set to be a pivotal year for Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) as it gears up to celebrate the brand’s 80th anniversary as well as 75th anniversary of the Telecaster and Precision Bass. With innovation, quality, and the brand’s renowned craftsmanship firmly at the forefront, Fender is kicking off the year by unveiling a new range of instruments, amps, and accessories. Among these new releases will be the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe™ 30th Anniversary amplifier and the Strobo-Sonic Pro™ Tuner Pedal.
Hot Rod Deluxe™ 30th Anniversary ($1,299.99 USD, £1,269 GBP, €1,489 EUR, $2299 AUD, ¥203,500 JPY) For the past 30 years the Fender® Hot Rod Deluxe™ has been the quintessential backline amplifier on stages and in studios around the world. It’s perfect for players that need classic Fender cleans, a separate overdrive channel or just the perfect pedal platform. The Hot Rod Deluxe™ 30th Anniversary amplifier celebrates the legacy of this modern classic with a Limited-Edition version of the 40-watt road warrior that looks as incredible as it sounds. Features include: 40 watts; Normal, Drive, and More Drive channels Commemorative Black Western covering and vintage ‘50s brown and gold grille cloth, Celestion 12” G12M-65 Creamback Speaker, Polished stainless steel faceplate with Black chickenhead knobs, Leather handle, Modified preamp circuitry for increased overdriven note definition and Spring reverb modified for improved smoothness. The lightweight pine cabinet Includes 2-button footswitch and cover. Included is a certificate of authenticity.
Strobo-Sonic Pro™ Tuner Pedal ($129.99 USD, £95.00 GBP, €115.00 EUR, $189.00 AUD, ¥14,300 JPY) Strobo-Sonic Pro is ultra precise strobe tuner anyone can use, featuring an astonishing ±0.01 cent tuning accuracy in an incredibly pedalboard- friendly package. Designed with on-stage tuning in mind, the Strobo-Sonic Pro™ features a large, high-visibility LED display, auto brightness dimming and two easily trackable tuning display modes to provide effortless tuning for any player. Strobe display mode delivers hyper-sensitive accuracy that even the most discerning guitar tech will appreciate, while needle display mode provides a familiar tuning experience for any situation. Conveniently accessible side switches offer deeper control of the reference pitch and three bypass modes including true bypass, buffered bypass and buffered always-on modes.
Available March 2026
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