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The Modern Fender

If these new Player Plus guitars up the spec over the standard Player Series models, they also reflect a seismic shift in how we play guitar today. “Player Plus is an extension of the Player Series, which was the most widely adopted Fender guitar series in 2020 and has sold more than 400k units since its 2018 debut,” states Fender’s launch PR. “Millions of new players began their learning journey during the pandemic, and for many, the Player Series provided a seamless entry into the Fender brand.

“As digital platforms like TikTok have opened

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