Fender has announced its first wireless headphones, the Mix, featuring a long-lasting, replaceable battery, modular design for customizable colors, and impressive battery life of up to 52 hours with ANC, priced at $299.99, offering a competitive alternative to premium brands like Sony.
Fender has launched its new audio brand at CES 2026, introducing the ELIE portable Bluetooth speakers that can connect to four audio sources simultaneously, support large-scale syncing, and come in two sizes with powerful sound and long battery life.
Fender has entered the consumer audio market with new wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers, featuring advanced sound technology, multiple connectivity options, and modular design, with products set to debut at CES 2026.
Fender's new Tone Master Pro is a $1,700 digital modeling amp that offers classic models of iconic amps and effects, a touchscreen, excellent onboard controls, and a plethora of digital processing power, making it a portable guitar studio. With a four-channel audio interface, microphone modeling, and cabinet modeling options, it competes with the real deal, even in the studio. The sleek design includes a 7-inch touchscreen, 10 pedal switches, and a variety of inputs and outputs, making it suitable for both stage and studio use.
Bruno Mars reportedly owes MGM Grand Casino $50 million in gambling debt, with a "well-placed Vegas insider" claiming that the singer "owes millions" to the casino. Despite a lucrative residency deal in Las Vegas, Mars allegedly takes home only $1.5 million per night after paying off debts and taxes. Representatives for MGM and Mars have not responded to requests for comment. In other news, Mars has received critical acclaim for his collaboration with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic and has partnered with Fender to create his own signature Stratocaster.
Fender has released the Tone Master Pro, a standalone digital workstation that emulates over 100 effects and amp models. The device connects to a guitar to process audio and offers a wide range of customization options, including amp models, impulse responses, and effects. It features an 8-core processor for a latency-free experience and seamless transitions between presets. The Tone Master Pro promises to deliver a "virtually indistinguishable" tone from the real thing and includes thousands of custom-created impulse responses. It also supports third-party impulse responses and offers specific features for live performances. Regular firmware updates will provide bug fixes, new amps, effects, and more. The device is priced at $1,700.
Fender has unveiled the Vintera II Series, featuring three new models: the '50s Jazzmaster, '60s Stratocaster, and '70s Jaguar. These guitars offer classic Fender tone and design at an accessible price point. Each model includes vintage-style pickups, a comfortable neck shape, and a vintage-style tremolo system. The Vintera II Series aims to provide players with the iconic Fender sound and feel from different eras.