#FENDER SHAWN MENDES MUSICMASTER SERIES#

From there Mendes was inspired to pick up his first electric guitar, a black Fender Telecaster, at the age of 14 after hearing the likes of legends and still his current musical influences, such as David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen. Mendes himself began his musical journey at the age of 13, picking up an old classical guitar from his father and learning through YouTube tutorials, never giving up and, at times, practicing till his fingers bled. Originally introduced into Fender’s history in 1965, the solid body Musicmaster, envisioned for beginner players, has been a quintessential entry for many guitarists. Collaborations like this continue to motivate us as a brand to encourage the next generation of guitar players to pick up and start their musical journey.”

“In addition, Fender is proud to contribute to the Shawn Mendes Foundation to empower today's youth. With custom specs like a unique single/hum pickup configuration including a Tex-Mex Single-Coil Strat pickup and medium jumbo frets, the Shawn Mendes Foundation Musicmaster is a special guitar where Shawn also pays homage to his followers with fan-inspired artwork on the body,” said Justin Norvell, EVP Fender Products. “We are thrilled to welcome Shawn Mendes to the Fender Artist Signature family and to bring his guitar vision of this ‘60s classic to life. “I hope it inspires some of my fans to pick up and learn guitar for the first time, and give back while doing so.' 'I am so excited to release this guitar collaboration between Fender and The Shawn Mendes Foundation,” says Shawn. Now, fans around the world can play their very own Shawn Mendes guitar while learning songs like “Stitches” on Fender Play, the complete learning app for guitar, bass and ukulele.

#FENDER SHAWN MENDES MUSICMASTER SERIES#

The Signature Musicmaster features specs including a Tex-Mex Single-Coil Strat, a Player Series humbucking pickup, medium jumbo frets and a custom neckplate adorned with his Foundation’s “Solar Burst” icon and Shawn’s signature. As part of its ongoing mission, the Foundation provides resources and support to amplify the voices, messages, and platforms of young leaders driving positive change.

Fender is a proud supporter of The Shawn Mendes Foundation, which seeks to inspire Shawn’s audience, the youth generation of today-to learn about those causes that they are passionate about, and help empower them to use the voice they have to bring change to the world by taking action and giving back. Hollywood, CA (August 5, 2020) - Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today released the all-new Shawn Mendes Foundation Musicmaster, a collaboration between The Foundation and Fender, which features fan-inspired art and classic Fender tone.

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