# fender (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fender. Page: Feed: --- ## [“His death was such a shock. I met him before he joined the Pretenders – he had actually talked to me about playing with the band”: How the Pretenders emerged from tragedy with new guitarist Robbie McIntosh](https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/robbie-mcintosh-the-pretenders-learning-to-crawl) _2026-08-20 · Joe Bosso · Latest from Guitar World_ Shattered by drugs and reeling from the loss of James Honeyman-Scott, the Pretenders came back swinging with 1984’s Learning to Crawl ## [“I found a 1968 Gibson on eBay and took a chance. The neck has snapped three times, but it's still the best bass I've ever played”: How a battle-scarred vintage Gibson survived three broken necks to power a Mercury Prize-nominated jazz collective](https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bassists/how-a-vintage-gibson-became-stan-woowards-go-stan-woodwards-go-to-instrument) _2026-08-20 · Nick Wells · Latest from Guitar World_ Bassist Stan Woodward talks eBay finds, music theory, and the rapid rise of the Geordie Greep-backed jazz outfit ## [“There’s so much to extract from this very cheap, easy-to-use, and gig-worthy floor modeler”: Mooer GE150 Pro Li review](https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/effects-pedals/mooer-ge150-pro-li-review) _2026-08-20 · Phil Weller · Latest from Guitar World_ Extremely affordable and packed with features, is this the perfect gateway into floor modelers? ## [Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says his cancer has returned: “I did a donor transplant. Unfortunately, it didn't stick”](https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/def-leppard-guitarist-vivian-campbell-says-his-cancer-has-returned) _2026-08-20 · Jackson Maxwell · Latest from Guitar World_ Despite the setback, Campbell says he’s not slowing down: “I’m doing as much with my life as possible” ## [Lzzy Hale’s new signature Epiphone Explorer Custom has an unmissable diamond finish – but there's much more to it than just mirrorball looks](https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/epiphone-lzzy-hale-explorer-custom) _2026-08-20 · Jackson Maxwell · Latest from Guitar World_ This Explorer also has a few vintage touches – and even strands of Les Paul DNA ## [UK's highest pub expands to Newcastle with Yorkshire pudding wraps and fish & chips on menu](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/uks-highest-pub-expands-newcastle-34492453) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Barbara Hodgson) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ St James' STACK welcomes famous Tan Hill Inn which launches first venture beyond Yorkshire ## [Legendary North East nightclub could become a guest house as major transformation planned](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/legendary-north-east-nightclub-could-34492340) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Simon Duke) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ A place that was the scene for many an epic night out might soon be where people rest their head in style ## [World famous restaurant starts Newcastle recruitment with amazing staff perks](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/world-famous-restaurant-starts-newcastle-34490218) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Coreena Ford) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ The company is on the hunt for managers and chefs to lead its 'exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments' ## [What Ritchie Blackmore thinks of Yngwie Malmsteen: “He’s probably the best at what he does and – for what it’s worth – the fastest”](https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/what-ritchie-blackmore-thinks-of-yngwie-malmsteen) _2026-08-20 · Janelle Borg · Latest from Guitar World_ As Malmsteen’s guitar hero, Blackmore’s fingerprints are all over the Swedish shredder’s gear choices and repertoire ## [Big queues in Gateshead as famous noodle bar opens and crowds rush to get taste of the action](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/gallery/big-queues-gateshead-famous-noodle-34490780) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Barbara Hodgson, Simon Greener) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ See inside new restaurant Chopstix which welcomed first customers on Thursday ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xSAQ0xYSUuQd) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [Sam Fender 'closing in' on music legend's number 1 world record with Rein Me In](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/sam-fender-closing-in-music-34491386) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Simon Duke) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ Weeks after setting a new UK record, Sam Fender and Olivia Dean are closing in on a world record for longest number 1 ever ## [“Eddie Van Halen came over and yelled at me for not doing anything”: Lita Ford on how Eddie Van Halen encouraged her to kickstart her solo career after The Runaways](https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/lita-ford-on-how-eddie-van-halen-encouraged-her-to-kickstart-her-solo-career) _2026-08-20 · Janelle Borg · Latest from Guitar World_ The guitarist had taken a break from the rockstar life and started working at a department store when Van Halen came knocking ## [Not Bamburgh or Tynemouth - the seaside village 35 miles from Newcastle that's a 2026 must visit](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/travel-tourism/not-bamburgh-tynemouth-seaside-village-34490285) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Simon Duke) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ A town by the coast in Northumberland has made a list of the best ones to visit in the UK in 2026 ## [Norman Harris on the future of Norman’s Rare Guitars and why he finally decided to sell: “When you’re faced with a major health scare, things become a lot more real”](https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/norman-harris-on-the-future-of-normans-rare-guitars) _2026-08-20 · David Konow · Latest from Guitar World_ The man behind behind Tarzana, California’s most famous guitar store discusses his legacy, the vintage market today and where it’s headed in the future ## [Newcastle firm to auction rare signed Beatles album worth up to £40,000](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/newcastle-firm-auction-rare-signed-34485673) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Olivia Sheed) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ The Anderson & Garland auction house in Westerhope currently holds the precious vinyl ## [Road closures for huge Newcastle festival featuring trapeze, disco and K-pop tributes](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/road-closures-huge-newcastle-festival-34482517) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Barbara Hodgson) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ From climbing to cruising, weekend Quayside Carnival also includes Freight Island silent disco and and free DOOD barbecue ## [GCSE results day 2026 food freebies on offer from Nando's to Las Iguanas](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/gcse-results-day-2026-food-34488966) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Alan Johnson) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ Several restaurant chains have announced special offers for GCSE students on results day - and you don't need to be a top performer to take advantage of the free food deals ## [Joe Bonamassa reveals how many Gibson and Epiphone signature models he’s sold – and it’s a lot: “They weren’t expecting to sell those kinds of guitars that fast”](https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/joe-bonamassa-gibson-and-epiphone-signature-model-sales) _2026-08-20 · Janelle Borg · Latest from Guitar World_ The reigning king of signatures has come a long way – the initial run of his first model was limited to 300 ## [Great North Run 2026 medal revealed as Newcastle artist's design gets Monument moment](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/great-north-run-2026-medal-34489427) _2026-08-20 · ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Barbara Hodgson) · ChronicleLive - What's On_ Street artist Mul - renowned for work across Newcastle - creates 2026 medal design featuring his trademark running heart ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IYHnr8WcM15M) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [“Nick said, ‘I’m not here to fill Brent’s shoes. I want to help write the future of Mastodon’”: Troy Sanders on rebuilding Mastodon and why new guitarist Nick Johnston was an instant fit](https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/troy-sanders-on-rebuilding-mastodon) _2026-08-20 · Nick Wells · Latest from Guitar World_ Mastodon’s biggest line-up change could have derailed them. Instead, it inspired one of the most ambitious albums of their career