Bruno Mars has teamed up with Fender to released a classic-inspired signature Stratocaster – check it out below.
The ‘Bruno Mars Stratocaster’ will be a limited-edition model. A statement from Fender says that “Mars envisioned an instrument with class that could still appeal to the most technically driven shredders.”
Speaking about creating the guitar, Mars said: âI donât think of myself as a guitar player. Iâm more of a frustrated songwriter. Every song is like a puzzle you have to solve, and a good guitar can bring something out of you that can help take you to the finish line. Thatâs what I wanted from this guitar.â
He continued: âIt was also important to have a workhorse that I could depend on for performing live and writing in the studio, whether it be rhythm or lead.â
âFender added that “the guitar is an accurate recreation of Marsâ beloved 1969 Stratocaster neck shape” and that “the Bruno Mars Signature Stratocaster features sleek, vintage elements, designed to be both played and admired.”
The guitar features some “subtle leopard print accents” as nods to Jimi Hendrix and Prince – two of Mars’ guitar-playing heroes. It also comes “loaded with a set of custom-voiced Bruno Mars pickups that will allow players to emulate Marsâ buoyant tone and singing leads,” Fender said in a statement.
You can see the guitar below and purchase here.
The Limited Edition Bruno Mars Stratocaster is a true treasure. The Mars Mocha Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only gives it an aged charm, but also enhances resonance and tone: https://t.co/KUKCTbXAj0 pic.twitter.com/WGf4i4lPit
— Fender (@Fender) November 7, 2023
Posting on Instagram, Sheeran said he wanted to mark the release of his last album, âAutumn Variationsâ with the launching of a new acoustic guitar.
Sheeran launched a line of signature acoustic guitars in 2019 with Northern Irish guitar company, Lowden. In an interview with the companyâs founder owner George Lowden at their launch in 2019, Sheeran said how itâs âany kidâs dreamâ to have a signature guitar [via Rolling Stone].
Sheeran wrote on Instagram this week: âWanted to mark the release of Autumn Variations with a guitar release, this is only available for this autumn and itâs unlike any guitar weâve released before with @sheeranguitars. Itâs a limited run for a limited time, hope you guys love it as much as I do.â
You can check out the full line of Sheeranâs guitars here.
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