Fender's Free Paper Latest Issue [FenderNewspaper Vol.17] Distribution Starts May 1, 2026 (Friday)

Fender will begin distributing the latest issue of its free paper, 'FenderNewspaper Vol.17,' from 'FenderNews,' an online information media launched by Fender that supports players of all stages under the theme "Always by the side of music," nationwide at Fender authorized dealers, record shops, live houses, and music studios starting May 1, 2026 (Friday). 'FenderNewspaper Vol.17' features artist interviews and event reports distributed on Fender's owned media 'FenderNews' during the period from November 2025 to April 2026, as well as information on new products and advantageous campaigns. The cover and lead interview feature J (LUNA SEA) and MIYAVI, who have pioneered the times through their encounters and journey with the Telecaster and Precision Bass, which celebrate their 75th anniversary this year. We deliver a dialogue full of determination and pride from these rock stars who bear the mission of connecting music to the future. In addition, it includes various contents such as the latest information on notable product series including the Telecaster's 75th-anniversary model and artist models, as well as an introduction to the newly launched podcast program "Fender Radio Tokyo." ●Lead Feature & Interview J (LUNA SEA) x MIYAVI ●Special Feature THE YEAR OF THE TELE (Introducing commemorative models of the Telecaster, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year) ●ON 'N' OFF (Stylish photo content proposed by "F IS FOR FENDER" that expresses the "on" and "off" of artists and creators through fashion) ・Fumino ・Mateus Asato ●Cover Artist Archives (Interviews with popular artists about their latest works and their relationship with their beloved Fender guitars/basses) ・go!go!vanillas ・ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION ・Quruli ・ACIDMAN ●Signature Model Interview ・Shigeru Suzuki ・Ken (L'Arc-en-Ciel) ●Special Interview ・MIXER ●LIFE with Fender (Photo session content by popular photographer Takehisa Nakano) ・MON7A ・Kayayu (Young Skinny) ●Information Event / Campaign Information ・Fender Flagship Tokyo ・Fender Authorized Dealers (Store list: here) ・Billboard Live TOKYO ・Tower Records Shibuya Store, Shinjuku Store, Ikebukuro Store, Umeda NU Chayamachi Store ・Disk Union Ochanomizu Ekimae Store, Ochanomizu Soul/Rare Groove Kan ・Ebisu LIQUIDROOM ・clubasia ・Shindaita FEVER ・Spotify O-WEST ・duo MUSIC EXCHANGE ・WWW / WWWX ・SOUND STUDIO NOAH (some stores) (Store list: here) ・Rinky Dink Studio (all stores) (Store list: here) ・Studio Penta (all stores) (Store list: here) ・HILL VALLEY STUDIO (Store information: here) *When visiting stores, please inquire directly with each store about business hours and free paper availability. Launched in the winter of 2016, 'FenderNews' is an online information media from Fender that supports all players under the theme "Always by the side of music." It also disseminates content for culture innovators who are sensitive to trends in entertainment and fashion, not just music fans. 'FenderNews' delivers information that satisfies not only players but also music fans, such as artist interviews, live reports, and how-to guides for playing guitar. https://fendernews.jp