{"id":45872,"date":"2025-06-17T15:40:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=45872"},"modified":"2025-06-24T09:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T08:32:20","slug":"what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/","title":{"rendered":"What Guitar Does Sam Fender Play? Here\u2019s a Rundown of His Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#In_a_hurry\" >In a hurry? \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#What_guitars_does_Sam_Fender_play\" >What guitars does Sam Fender play?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#1_Fender_American_Professional_Jazzmaster\" >1. Fender American Professional Jazzmaster\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#2_1959_Fender_Jazzmaster\" >2. 1959 Fender Jazzmaster\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#3_Fender_Stratocaster\" >3. Fender Stratocaster \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#4_Martin_000-X1AE\" >4. Martin 000-X1AE \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#5_Gibson_Les_Paul_Goldtop\" >5. Gibson Les Paul Goldtop\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#6_Gretsch_White_Falcon\" >6. Gretsch White Falcon \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#7_Martin_D-28\" >7. Martin D-28 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#8_Fender_American_Professional_II_Jazzmaster\" >8. Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#9_Fender_Jaguar\" >9. Fender Jaguar \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#10_Gibson_Les_Paul_Traditional_Bigsby\" >10. Gibson Les Paul Traditional Bigsby\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#11_The_%E2%80%9CGeordie%E2%80%9D_Jazzmaster\" >11. The &#8220;Geordie&#8221; Jazzmaster<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#Sam_Fenders_amps\" >Sam Fender\u2019s amps\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#1_Fender_65_Twin_Reverb\" >1. Fender \u201965 Twin Reverb\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#3_Fender_Mini_65_Twin_Amp\" >3. Fender Mini \u201965 Twin Amp\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#3_Fender_68_Custom_Princeton_Reverb\" >3. Fender \u201968 Custom Princeton Reverb \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#Sam_Fenders_pedals\" >Sam Fender\u2019s pedals\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#1_Electro-Harmonix_EH-4600_Small_Clone\" >1. Electro-Harmonix EH-4600 Small Clone\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#2_Strymon_BigSky\" >2. Strymon BigSky \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#3_Boss_TU-3_Chromatic_Tuner\" >3. Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#4_Fulltone_OCD_Obsessive_Compulsive_Drive\" >4. Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#5_Mooer_Yellow_Compressor_Pedal\" >5. Mooer Yellow Compressor Pedal\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#Want_to_sound_like_Sam_Fender\" >Want to sound like Sam Fender?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#Beginner\" >Beginner\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#Intermediate\" >Intermediate\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#Professional\" >Professional<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#FAQs\" >FAQs \u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#Is_Sam_Fender_a_good_guitarist\" >Is Sam Fender a good guitarist?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#What_is_Sam_Fenders_biggest_hit\" >What is Sam Fender\u2019s biggest hit?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#What_strings_does_Sam_Fender_use\" >What strings does Sam Fender use?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-guitar-does-sam-fender-play\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Featured image: Creative Commons License by <a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sam_Fender_Leeds_2019.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Richard Nicholson<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender is the king of alt-rock indie music. Hailing from North Shields in the North East of England, Fender\u2019s music capture the voice and experiences of working-class Brits, touching on love, politics, and everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He&#8217;s not just an amazing lyricist and singer; electric guitars are at the front and centre, providing the perfect accompaniment. So, <strong>what guitar does Sam<\/strong> <strong>Fender play? <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While he\u2019s mainly associated with the Fender Jazzmaster, there\u2019s a range of guitars under his belt, spanning different eras, shapes, and sounds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article, I\u2019ll dive into Sam Fender\u2019s setup, from his cherished <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Custom-Shop-1959-250K-Jazzmaster-Journeyman-Dakota-Red-CZ577306\/5MPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1959 Fender Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to the trailblazing industry standard, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Strymon-Big-Sky-Multi-Reverb-Pedal\/1LRO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strymon BigSky<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. No matter what level you\u2019re playing at, there\u2019s something for everyone to achieve that legendary tone! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-Guitars.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-Guitars&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/guitars?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_guitars&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41670&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry?  &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re after a quick rundown of Sam Fender\u2019s gear without traipsing through the entire article, save yourself a scroll. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \n<table id=\"tablepress-336\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-336 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Gear type<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Models<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"11\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Guitars<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fender American Professional Jazzmaster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">1959 Fender Jazzmaster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Fender Stratocaster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Martin 000-X1AE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Gibson Les Paul Goldtop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Gretsch White Falcon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Martin D-28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Fender Jaguar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Fender American Professional II Telecaster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">The 'Geordie' Jazzmaster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Amps<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fender \u201965 Twin reverb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Fender \u201968 Custom Princeton Reverb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Fender Mini \u201965 Twin Amp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pedals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Electro-Harmonix EH-4600 Small Clone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Strymon BigSky<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Mooer Yellow Comp pedal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-336 from cache --><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What guitars does Sam Fender play?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_guitars_does_Sam_Fender_play\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What guitars does Sam Fender play?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fender_American_Professional_Jazzmaster\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Fender American Professional Jazzmaster\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender uses an American Pro Jazzmaster as his go-to guitar. The series was discontinued in 2020, but there\u2019s no doubt that it saw Sam Fender through his rise to stardom. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can see it in action in his <\/span>2019 rendition of \u201cPlay God\u201d for BBC Radio 1\u2019s Live Lounge<span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He also plays it on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wEdjU3XuC0k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">cover of Bruce Springsteen\u2019s \u201cAtlantic City\u201d<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in 2018, the artist who inspired his sound. This Jazzmaster seems to be a sentimental one in Sam Fender\u2019s collection &#8211; and for the right reasons; it saw him through his early career. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WL_DGsft4_A?si=2Nn91kGbAuUJdIvV\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_1959_Fender_Jazzmaster\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. 1959 Fender Jazzmaster\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having the original \u201959 Fender Jazzmaster as part of your collection is enough to make any guitarist envious. It&#8217;s a special guitar, featuring a gold scratch plate and a classic sunburst finish, along with a packet of 1959 strings from New Brunswick, according to his interview with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/artists\/guitarists\/sam-fender-a-high-tenor-from-north-shields\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Premier Guitar<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You won\u2019t see this one in live performances, that\u2019d be far too risky. If you\u2019re after that vintage surfy snap from the early days of the Jazzmaster like Sam Fender, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Custom-Shop-1959-250K-Jazzmaster-Journeyman-Dakota-Red-CZ577306\/5MPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Custom Shop 1959 Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 it\u2019s brimming with vintage charm and comes in at a fraction of the price of an original \u201959.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fender_Stratocaster\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Fender Stratocaster <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are two Strats that deserve mention from Sam Fender\u2019s collection. The first is \u201cTina,\u201d an American Pro Strat finished in the classic Olympic White. Fender plays this at various points throughout his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3OYqi4w-czI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manchester Ritz performance<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second is a Powder Blue Custom Shop Strat gifted to him by Elton John following a collaboration at Elton John\u2019s AIDS Foundation Oscar viewing party in 2020. Nothing screams friendship like someone giving you a Custom Shop guitar. While we can\u2019t have Elton John pick one out for you, there are plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&amp;filters%5b251%5d=364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strats<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for you to browse on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_45941\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45941\" class=\"wp-image-45941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Fender Stratocaster\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-45941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Boardmaster21_%2853%29_%2851386236508%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raph_PH<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Martin_000-X1AE\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Martin 000-X1AE <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OXbhV61du90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ladbible acoustic session<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Fender plays a beautifully expressive Martin acoustic. The 000-X1AE features the solid Sitka spruce top with HPL back and sides typical of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electro_Acoustic_Guitars\/Martin\/X-Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Martin X-series<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gibson_Les_Paul_Goldtop\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Gibson Les Paul Goldtop\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recent renditions of \u201cArms Length\u201d at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/o-ie2b1laMw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coachella<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/95cI2L98qk8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dublin 3Arena<\/span><\/b><\/a>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Fender can be seen playing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Gibson\/Les-Paul-Guitar.html?page=1&amp;filters%5b138%5d=1467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gibson Les Paul Goldtop<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This provides a tonal richness that\u2019s harder to achieve on a Jazzmaster, adding a Springsteen-style chug while getting the snappiness needed for the riff between the G and B strings. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/95cI2L98qk8?si=xbnzzBwcTdU_Lqps\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Gretsch_White_Falcon\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. Gretsch White Falcon <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s good to see the tradition of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gretsch-Falcon-Hollow-Body-with-String-Thru-Bigsby-and-Gold-Hardware-Ebony-Fingerboard-White\/6HVZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">White Falcon<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> being kept alive by modern artists like Sam Fender. He can be seen playing this stunner in his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4vAXHjpLm3k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2022 Emirates Stadium performance<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of \u201cMantra\u201d. The hollowbody design of the Falcon adds some lovely depth to Fender\u2019s tone while achieving the iconic trebly twang thanks to Filter\u2019Tron pickups. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Martin_D-28\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. Martin D-28 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In his Dublin 3Arena performance of <\/span>\u201cWild Long Lie\u201d,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sam Fender uses what looks like a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Martin-D-28-Satin\/5I1F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Martin D-28<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> during the first half of the song to nail the delicate fingerpicked passages. He moves onto his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gibson-Les-Paul-Standard-50s-Gold-Top\/2X9Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gibson Les Paul Goldtop<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the second half as the tempo and intensity pick up. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K6aV5P8Cku8?si=cKboFIhNGdaGCHC-\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Fender_American_Professional_II_Jazzmaster\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">8. Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yet another Jazzmaster in Sam Fender\u2019s collection is his \u2018sonic weapon\u2019 \u2013 the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&amp;filters%5b250%5d=9552&amp;filters%5b251%5d=2362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Pro II Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, upgraded in all the right places. Improvements include rolled fingerboard edges, \u201cnon-stick\u201d satin necks, and an ergonomic sculpted neck heel.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Fender_Jaguar\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">9. Fender Jaguar <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ticking another offset off the list is Sam Fender\u2019s use of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&amp;filters%5b251%5d=2361,2362\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jag<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which adds more bite than can be achieved by the Jazzmaster. He uses a Classic \u201860s Jag in Fiesta Red on his live performance of <\/span>\u201cThat Sound\u201d<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, although you can achieve that iconic bite on any Jaguar. If you want a &#8217;60s-inspired Jag, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Made-in-Japan-Traditional-2025-Collection-60s-Jaguar-RW-Competition-3C-Sunburst-Aged-Natural\/77BF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Made in Japan 2025 model<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a great choice, offering vintage appointments and modern playability. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/frpG0xK0RE8?si=NT751KqV3aeheB2f\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Gibson_Les_Paul_Traditional_Bigsby\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">10. Gibson Les Paul Traditional Bigsby\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can&#8217;t go wrong with a Gibson Les Paul, especially when it&#8217;s fitted with a traditional Bigsby. As with many of the guitars on this list, it&#8217;s shrouded in mystery, as it\u2019s only visible on a one-off Instagram post. Nevertheless, we can see Sam Fender jamming out in a studio setting with this beauty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_The_%E2%80%9CGeordie%E2%80%9D_Jazzmaster\"><\/span>11. The &#8220;Geordie&#8221; Jazzmaster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Finishing off Sam Fender&#8217;s eclectic guitar collection is what I like to call the &#8220;Geordie&#8221; Jazzmaster. This one was a personal gift from Fender, featuring a custom Newcastle UTD-inspired pattern thanks to the awesome refinishing work of the RF Custom UK team. It combines two of Sam Fender&#8217;s favourite things: Jazzmasters and Newcastle United.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Sam Fender\u2019s amps &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sam_Fenders_amps\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sam Fender\u2019s amps\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fender_65_Twin_Reverb\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Fender \u201965 Twin Reverb<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Fender \u201965 Twin Reverb is Sam Fender\u2019s amp of choice. With this beast, he musters up all the tube power he needs to unleash stadium-shaking anthems while capturing classic Fender clean tones for more delicately picked passages. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fender_Mini_65_Twin_Amp\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Fender Mini \u201965 Twin Amp<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether it\u2019s a joke or not, seeing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Mini-65-Twin-Amp\/26J4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Mini \u201965<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at the top of his stack on an old Instagram post not only affirms his love for Fender Twin amps, but also presents an affordable, small-scale entry into Sam Fender\u2019s tone. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fender_68_Custom_Princeton_Reverb\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Fender \u201968 Custom Princeton Reverb <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Running his American Pro Jazzmaster through a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-68-Custom-Princeton-Reverb\/129O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender \u201968 Custom Princeton Reverb<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Sam Fender played his nostalgic song <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wpFFMIcDcbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cLeave Fast\u201d at TRNSMT in 2018<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This might\u2019ve just been a one-off, but this compact 12W tube amp made for the perfect solo performance vibe. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wpFFMIcDcbo?si=_Tqw6Wx5m1pBUJc8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Sam Fender\u2019s pedals &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sam_Fenders_pedals\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sam Fender\u2019s pedals\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Electro-Harmonix_EH-4600_Small_Clone\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Electro-Harmonix EH-4600 Small Clone<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Small-Clone-Analog-Chorus\/8WO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Electro-Harmonix Small Clone<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is Sam Fender\u2019s \u201cgo-to\u201d pedal. With its simple one-knob control, it&#8217;s &#8211; in Fender&#8217;s own words &#8211; \u201cidiot proof.\u201d There\u2019s no denying the importance of this pedal. \u201cPretending That You\u2019re Dead\u201d (2021) is just one example of his iconic chimey chorus. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Strymon_BigSky\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Strymon BigSky <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have the music video for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QSbxqLM92iY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cLeave Fast\u201d<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to thank for the view we get of the wonderful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Strymon-Big-Sky-Multi-Reverb-Pedal\/1LRO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BigSky<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on Sam Fender\u2019s pedalboard. It\u2019s the industry standard of reverb pedals, covering the full range of reverb from hall to shimmer, giving Fender plenty of tones to tinker with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Boss_TU-3_Chromatic_Tuner\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you\u2019re playing to a crowd of thousands, staying in tune is super important. Sam Fender uses the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Boss-TU-3-Pedal-Chromatic-Tuner\/C7M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Boss TU-3 chromatic tuner<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to meet professional tuning standards &#8211; with a 21-segment LED meter, it offers precision in an instant.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fulltone_OCD_Obsessive_Compulsive_Drive\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We already know that Sam Fender likes to keep his pedalboard simple, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fulltone-OCD-V2-Overdrive\/68VP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fulltone OCD<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ticks the box. This overdrive pedal only features three knobs &#8211; volume, tone, and drive &#8211; and operates with classic stombox controls, so he musters up all the drive he needs at the flick of a switch.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mooer_Yellow_Compressor_Pedal\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Mooer Yellow Compressor Pedal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender achieves his tight, controlled sound with a compressor pedal. While he chops and changes compressors, one he has been known to use is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Mooer-MCS2-Yellow-Comp-Pedal\/2A7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mooer MCS2 Yellow comp pedal<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, an affordable, no-nonsense pedal that produces a polished sound. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_45945\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45945\" class=\"wp-image-45945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Fender live\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-45945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Boardmaster21_%2863%29_%2851386727809%29_%28cropped%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raph_PH<\/a><\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Want to sound like Sam Fender?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_sound_like_Sam_Fender\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Want to sound like Sam Fender?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are three setups that\u2019ll give you the alt-rock indie sound of Sam Fender. You\u2019ll be smashing out bangers and writing songs in no time with these rigs! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beginner\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-45946\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH MN, Daphne Blue\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019re after Sam Fender\u2019s sound without breaking the bank, Squier is a great place to start. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Squier guitars offer super affordable Jazzmasters that deliver balanced sound and that crucial alternative style. If you\u2019re a young guitarist or you simply want a small size, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue\/3G3Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Squier Mini Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is perfect.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In terms of amps, you won\u2019t need full tube power at this level. Instead, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Frontman-20G-Guitar-Amp\/4N1I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Frontman 20G Guitar Amp<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Champion-II-25-Guitar-Amplifier-Combo-with-Effects\/6I1K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Champion II 25 Guitar Amplifier Combo with Effects<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">offer affordable alternatives with plenty of tonal adjustment options, and they reach decent volumes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, when it comes to pedals, you\u2019ll want something simple, which is perfect considering Sam Fender opts for no-nonsense pedals anyway! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019d recommend the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/SubZero-Space-And-Time-Digital-Reverb-Pedal\/37I6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SubZero Space And Time Digital Reverb Pedal<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; it\u2019ll give you that thick shimmering tone heard in many of his tracks. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intermediate\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Intermediate\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-45948\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW, Coral Red\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you\u2019re ready to take your Sam Fender-inspired tone to the next level, you\u2019ll want to upgrade your Jazzmaster. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&amp;filters%5b250%5d=26548&amp;filters%5b251%5d=2362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Player II Jazzmasters<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are fantastic next steps. Made in Mexico, they offer solid specs such as rolled fingerboard edges, vintage-style tremolos, and Alnico single-coil pickups.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In terms of amps, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Champion-II-50-Guitar-Amplifier-Combo-with-Effects\/6I1H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Champion II 50 Guitar Amplifier Combo with Effects<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">keeps things affordable and features built-in reverb, chorus, delay, and tremolo &#8211; you can sculpt a Sam Fender-style tone from the amp alone. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since your amp provides a lot in the way of effects, you\u2019ll want a pedal that sends the most refined signal into it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/MXR-Super-Comp-Compressor-Pedal\/251O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">MXR Super Comp Compressor Pedal<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">does just that. This nifty little super comp perfects your tone to professional standards.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Professional<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-45949\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster RW, 3-Tone Sunburst\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>At a pro level, you&#8217;ll need the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst\/3IYV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the same guitar Fender uses. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With V-Mod II pickups, a deep \u201cC\u201d maple neck, and a rosewood board, it plays beautifully. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now you\u2019re ready to unleash pure tube power, and there\u2019s no better option than the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-68-Custom-Twin-Reverb\/129M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender 68 Custom Twin Reverb<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It gives you all the rock tones and reverb you\u2019ll need to recreate Sam Fender\u2019s sound perfectly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rounding off this setup, we have the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Small-Clone-Analog-Chorus\/8WO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Electro Harmonix Small Clone Analog Chorus<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, also used by the man himself, so you can\u2019t really go wrong. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Small Clone provides the chimey chorus effect heard in many of Fender\u2019s songs. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Combine that with the reverb from the \u201968 Custom Twin amp and the warmth of the Jazzmaster, and you\u2019re good to go. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs  &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sam_Fender_a_good_guitarist\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is Sam Fender a good guitarist?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender is an excellent guitar player. He picked up his first guitar when he was eight, so he\u2019s had plenty of time to hone his skills. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Sam_Fenders_biggest_hit\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is Sam Fender\u2019s biggest hit?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender\u2019s biggest hit is \u201cSeventeen Going Under\u201d, released in 2021. It reached the third spot in the UK charts and received triple platinum certification. The song was also voted \u201cHottest Record of the Year 2021\u201d by BBC Radio One listeners. It\u2019s a belter of a track &#8211; if you haven\u2019t heard it yet, go and give it a listen. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_strings_does_Sam_Fender_use\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What strings does Sam Fender use?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender uses D&#8217;Addario strings, and has done so since \u201cday one,\u201d a preference passed on by his dad. He specifically likes the\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/DAddario-NYXL1356W-Nickel-Wound-Medium-Wound-3rd-13-56\/2EHZ\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">NYXL 13-56 medium wound 3rd strings<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 saying that they \u201calways survived\u201d his rock shows when he was younger, even when he pushed them to their limits when playing leads. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Jazzmaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jazzmasters<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar_Amps\/Fender.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender amps<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Small-Clone-Analog-Chorus\/8WO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small clone<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Strymon-Big-Sky-Multi-Reverb-Pedal\/1LRO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strymon BigSky<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Geordie artist&#8217;s gear mainly consists of a few core pieces and brands (namely Fender). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re looking for inspiration for your own setup, or just a Fender superfan, hopefully this article has given you a solid insight into the <strong>guitars Sam Fender plays<\/strong> as well as the amps and pedals that make up his wider rig.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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While he\u2019s mainly associated with the Fender Jazzmaster, there\u2019s a range of guitars under his belt, spanning different eras, shapes, and sounds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":45936,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Featured image: Creative Commons License by <a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sam_Fender_Leeds_2019.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Richard Nicholson<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender is the king of alt-rock indie music. Hailing from North Shields in the North East of England, Fender\u2019s songs capture the voice and experiences of working-class Brits, touching on love, politics, and everyday life.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He's not just an amazing lyricist and singer; electric guitars are at the front and centre, providing the perfect accompaniment. So, <strong>what guitar does Sam<\/strong> <strong>Fender play? <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While he\u2019s mainly associated with the Fender Jazzmaster, there\u2019s a range of guitars under his belt, spanning different eras, shapes, and sounds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article, I\u2019ll dive into Sam Fender\u2019s setup, from his cherished <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Custom-Shop-1959-250K-Jazzmaster-Journeyman-Dakota-Red-CZ577306\/5MPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1959 Fender Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to the trailblazing industry standard, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Strymon-Big-Sky-Multi-Reverb-Pedal\/1LRO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strymon BigSky<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. No matter what level you\u2019re playing at, there\u2019s something for everyone to achieve that legendary tone! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re after a quick rundown of Sam Fender\u2019s gear without traipsing through the entire article, save yourself a scroll. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> [table id=336 \/]<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">What guitars does Sam Fender play?<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Fender American Professional Jazzmaster\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender uses an American Pro Jazzmaster as his go-to guitar. The series was discontinued in 2020, but there\u2019s no doubt that it saw Sam Fender through his rise to stardom. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can see it in action in his <\/span>2019 rendition of \u201cPlay God\u201d for BBC Radio 1\u2019s Live Loung<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He also plays it on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wEdjU3XuC0k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">cover of Bruce Springsteen\u2019s \u201cAtlantic City\u201d<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in 2018, the artist who inspired his sound. This Jazzmaster seems to be a sentimental one in Sam Fender\u2019s collection - and for the right reasons; it saw him through his early career. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WL_DGsft4_A?si=2Nn91kGbAuUJdIvV\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. 1959 Fender Jazzmaster\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having the original \u201959 Fender Jazzmaster as part of your collection is enough to make any guitarist envious. It's a special guitar, featuring a gold scratch plate and a classic sunburst finish, along with a packet of 1959 strings from New Brunswick, according to his interview with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/artists\/guitarists\/sam-fender-a-high-tenor-from-north-shields\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Premier Guitar<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You won\u2019t see this one in live performances, that\u2019d be far too risky. If you\u2019re after that vintage surfy snap from the early days of the Jazzmaster like Sam Fender, then check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Custom-Shop-1959-250K-Jazzmaster-Journeyman-Dakota-Red-CZ577306\/5MPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Custom Shop 1959 Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 it\u2019s brimming with vintage charm and comes in at a fraction of the price of an original \u201959.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Fender Stratocaster <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are two Strats that deserve mention from Sam Fender\u2019s collection. The first is \u201cTina,\u201d an American Pro Strat finished in the classic Olympic White. Fender plays this at various points throughout his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3OYqi4w-czI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manchester Ritz performance<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second is a Powder Blue Custom Shop Strat gifted to him by Elton John following a collaboration at Elton John\u2019s AIDS Foundation Oscar viewing party in 2020. Nothing screams friendship like someone giving you a Custom Shop guitar. While we can\u2019t have Elton John pick one out for you, there are plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&filters%5b251%5d=364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strats<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for you to browse on our website.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_45941\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1330\"]<img class=\"wp-image-45941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-Stratocaster.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Fender Stratocaster\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Boardmaster21_%2853%29_%2851386236508%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raph_PH<\/a>[\/caption]<hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Martin 000-X1AE <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OXbhV61du90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ladbible acoustic session<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Fender plays a beautifully expressive Martin acoustic. The 000-X1AE features the solid Sitka spruce top with HPL back and sides typical of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electro_Acoustic_Guitars\/Martin\/X-Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Martin X-series<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Gibson Les Paul Goldtop\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recent renditions of \u201cArms Length\u201d at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/o-ie2b1laMw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coachella<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/95cI2L98qk8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dublin 3Arena<\/span><\/b><\/a>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Fender can be seen playing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Gibson\/Les-Paul-Guitar.html?page=1&filters%5b138%5d=1467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gibson Les Paul Goldtop<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This provides a tonal richness that\u2019s harder to achieve on a Jazzmaster, adding a Springsteen-style chug while getting the snappiness needed for the riff between the G and B strings. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o-ie2b1laMw?si=VaBhsGaG_HABQU6J\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. Gretsch White Falcon <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s good to see the tradition of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gretsch-Falcon-Hollow-Body-with-String-Thru-Bigsby-and-Gold-Hardware-Ebony-Fingerboard-White\/6HVZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">White Falcon<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> being kept alive by modern artists like Sam Fender. He can be seen playing this stunner in his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4vAXHjpLm3k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2022 Emirates Stadium performance<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of \u201cMantra\u201d. The hollowbody design of the Falcon adds some lovely depth to Fender\u2019s tone while achieving the iconic trebly twang thanks to Filter\u2019Tron pickups. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. Martin D-28 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In his Dublin 3Arena performance of <\/span>\u201cWild Long Lie\u201d,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sam Fender uses what looks like a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Martin-D-28-Satin\/5I1F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Martin D-28<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> during the first half of the song to nail the delicate fingerpicked passages. He moves onto his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gibson-Les-Paul-Standard-50s-Gold-Top\/2X9Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gibson Les Paul Goldtop<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the second half as the tempo and intensity pick up. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K6aV5P8Cku8?si=cKboFIhNGdaGCHC-\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">8. Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yet another Jazzmaster in Sam Fender\u2019s collection is his \u2018sonic weapon\u2019 \u2013 the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&filters%5b250%5d=9552&filters%5b251%5d=2362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Pro II Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, upgraded in all the right places. Improvements include rolled fingerboard edges, \u201cnon-stick\u201d satin necks, and an ergonomic sculpted neck heel.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">9. Fender Jaguar <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ticking another offset off the list is Sam Fender\u2019s use of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&filters%5b251%5d=2361,2362\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jag<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which adds more bite than can be achieved by the Jazzmaster. He uses a Classic \u201860s Jag in Fiesta Red on his live performance of <\/span>\u201cThat Sound\u201d<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, although you can achieve that iconic bite on any Jaguar. If you want a '60s-inspired Jag, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Made-in-Japan-Traditional-2025-Collection-60s-Jaguar-RW-Competition-3C-Sunburst-Aged-Natural\/77BF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Made in Japan 2025 model<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a great choice, offering vintage appointments and modern playability. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/frpG0xK0RE8?si=NT751KqV3aeheB2f\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">10. Gibson Les Paul Traditional Bigsby\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can't go wrong with a Gibson Les Paul, especially when it's fitted with a traditional Bigsby. As with many of the guitars on this list, it's shrouded in mystery, as it\u2019s only visible on a one-off Instagram post. Nevertheless, we can see Sam Fender jamming out in a studio setting with this beauty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4>11. The \"Geordie\" Jazzmaster<\/h4><p>Finishing off Sam Fender's eclectic guitar collection is what I like to call the \"Geordie\" Jazzmaster. This one was a personal gift from Fender, featuring a custom Newcastle UTD-inspired pattern thanks to the awesome refinishing work of the RF Custom UK team. It combines two of Sam Fender's favourite things: Jazzmasters and Newcastle United.<\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sam Fender\u2019s amps\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Fender \u201965 Twin Reverb<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Fender \u201965 Twin Reverb is Sam Fender\u2019s amp of choice. With this beast, he musters up all the tube power he needs to unleash stadium-shaking anthems while capturing classic Fender clean tones for more delicately picked passages. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Fender Mini \u201965 Twin Amp<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether it\u2019s a joke or not, seeing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Mini-65-Twin-Amp\/26J4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Mini \u201965<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at the top of his stack on an old Instagram post not only affirms his love for Fender Twin amps, but also presents an affordable, small-scale entry into Sam Fender\u2019s tone. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Fender \u201968 Custom Princeton Reverb <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Running his American Pro Jazzmaster through a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-68-Custom-Princeton-Reverb\/129O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender \u201968 Custom Princeton Reverb<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Sam Fender played his nostalgic song <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wpFFMIcDcbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cLeave Fast\u201d at TRNSMT in 2018<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This might\u2019ve just been a one-off, but this compact 12W tube amp made for the perfect solo performance vibe. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wpFFMIcDcbo?si=_Tqw6Wx5m1pBUJc8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sam Fender\u2019s pedals\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Electro-Harmonix EH-4600 Small Clone<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Small-Clone-Analog-Chorus\/8WO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Electro-Harmonix Small Clone<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is Sam Fender\u2019s \u201cgo-to\u201d pedal. With its simple one-knob control, it's - in Fender's own words - \u201cidiot proof.\u201d There\u2019s no denying the importance of this pedal. \u201cPretending That You\u2019re Dead\u201d (2021) is just one example of his iconic chimey chorus. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Strymon BigSky <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have the music video for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QSbxqLM92iY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cLeave Fast\u201d<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to thank for the view we get of the wonderful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Strymon-Big-Sky-Multi-Reverb-Pedal\/1LRO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BigSky<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on Sam Fender\u2019s pedalboard. It\u2019s the industry standard of reverb pedals, covering the full range of reverb from hall to shimmer, giving Fender plenty of tones to tinker with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you\u2019re playing to a crowd of thousands, staying in tune is super important. Sam Fender uses the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Boss-TU-3-Pedal-Chromatic-Tuner\/C7M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Boss TU-3 chromatic tuner<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to meet professional tuning standards - with a 21-segment LED meter, it offers precision in an instant.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We already know that Sam Fender likes to keep his pedalboard simple, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fulltone-OCD-V2-Overdrive\/68VP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fulltone OCD<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ticks the box. This overdrive pedal only features three knobs - volume, tone, and drive - and operates with classic stombox controls, so he musters up all the drive he needs at the flick of a switch.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Mooer Yellow Compressor Pedal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender achieves his tight, controlled sound with a compressor pedal. While he chops and changes compressors, one he has been known to use is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Mooer-MCS2-Yellow-Comp-Pedal\/2A7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mooer MCS2 Yellow comp pedal<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, an affordable, no-nonsense pedal that produces a polished sound. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_45945\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1330\"]<img class=\"wp-image-45945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Sam-Fender-live.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Fender live\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Boardmaster21_%2863%29_%2851386727809%29_%28cropped%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raph_PH<\/a>[\/caption]<hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Want to sound like Sam Fender?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are three setups that\u2019ll give you the alt-rock indie sound of Sam Fender. You\u2019ll be smashing out bangers and writing songs in no time with these rigs! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beginner\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-45946\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH MN, Daphne Blue\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>If you\u2019re after Sam Fender\u2019s sound without breaking the bank, Squier is a great place to start. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Squier guitars offer super affordable Jazzmasters that deliver balanced sound and that crucial alternative style. If you\u2019re a young guitarist or you simply want a small size, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Squier-Mini-Jazzmaster-HH-MN-Daphne-Blue\/3G3Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Squier Mini Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is perfect.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In terms of amps, you won\u2019t need full tube power at this level. Instead, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Frontman-20G-Guitar-Amp\/4N1I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Frontman 20G Guitar Amp<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Champion-II-25-Guitar-Amplifier-Combo-with-Effects\/6I1K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Champion II 25 Guitar Amplifier Combo with Effects<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">offer affordable alternatives with plenty of tonal adjustment options and reach decent volumes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, when it comes to pedals, you\u2019ll want something simple, which is perfect considering Sam Fender opts for no-nonsense pedals anyway! <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019d recommend the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/SubZero-Space-And-Time-Digital-Reverb-Pedal\/37I6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SubZero Space And Time Digital Reverb Pedal<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> - it\u2019ll give you that thick shimmering tone heard in many of his tracks. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Intermediate\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-45948\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-Player-II-Jazzmaster-RW-Coral-Red-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW, Coral Red\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>When you\u2019re ready to take your Sam Fender-inspired tone to the next level, you\u2019ll want to upgrade your Jazzmaster. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&filters%5b250%5d=26548&filters%5b251%5d=2362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Player II Jazzmasters<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are fantastic next steps. Made in Mexico, they offer solid specs such as rolled fingerboard edges, vintage-style tremolos, and Alnico single-coil pickups.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In terms of amps, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Champion-II-50-Guitar-Amplifier-Combo-with-Effects\/6I1H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Champion II 50 Guitar Amplifier Combo with Effects<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">keeps things affordable and features built-in reverb, chorus, delay, and tremolo - you can sculpt a Sam Fender-style tone from the amp alone. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since your amp provides a lot in the way of effects, you\u2019ll want a pedal that sends the most refined signal into it. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/MXR-Super-Comp-Compressor-Pedal\/251O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">MXR Super Comp Compressor Pedal<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">does just that. This nifty little super comp perfects your tone to professional standards.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Professional<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-45949\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster RW, 3-Tone Sunburst\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>At a pro level, you'll need the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-American-Professional-II-Jazzmaster-RW-3-Tone-Sunburst\/3IYV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the same guitar Fender uses. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With V-Mod II pickups, a deep \u201cC\u201d maple neck, and a rosewood board, it plays beautifully. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now you\u2019re ready to unleash pure tube power, and there\u2019s no better option than the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-68-Custom-Twin-Reverb\/129M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender 68 Custom Twin Reverb<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It gives you all the rock tones and reverb you\u2019ll need to recreate Sam Fender\u2019s sound perfectly. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rounding off this setup, we have the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Small-Clone-Analog-Chorus\/8WO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Electro Harmonix Small Clone Analog Chorus<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, also used by the man himself, so you can\u2019t really go wrong. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Small Clone provides the chimey chorus effect heard in many of Fender\u2019s songs. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Combine that with the reverb from the \u201968 Custom Twin amp and the warmth of the Jazzmaster, and you\u2019re good to go. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is Sam Fender a good guitarist?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender is an excellent guitar player. He picked up his first guitar when he was eight, so he\u2019s had plenty of time to hone his skills. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is Sam Fender\u2019s biggest hit?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender\u2019s biggest hit is \u201cSeventeen Going Under\u201d, released in 2021. It reached the third spot in the UK charts and received triple platinum certification. The song was also voted \u201cHottest Record of the Year 2021\u201d by BBC Radio One listeners. It\u2019s a belter of a track - if you haven\u2019t heard it yet, go and give it a listen. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What strings does Sam Fender use?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Fender uses D'Addario strings, and has done so since \u201cday one,\u201d a preference passed on by his dad. He specifically likes the\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/DAddario-NYXL1356W-Nickel-Wound-Medium-Wound-3rd-13-56\/2EHZ\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">NYXL 13-56 medium wound 3rd strings<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 saying that they \u201calways survived\u201d his rock shows when he was younger, even when he pushed them to their limits when playing leads. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Jazzmaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jazzmasters<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar_Amps\/Fender.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender amps<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Small-Clone-Analog-Chorus\/8WO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small clone<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Strymon-Big-Sky-Multi-Reverb-Pedal\/1LRO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strymon BigSky<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Geordie artist's gear mainly consists of a few core pieces and brands (namely Fender). <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you're looking for inspiration for your own setup, or just a Fender superfan, hopefully this article has given you a solid insight into the <strong>guitars Sam Fender plays<\/strong> as well as the amps and pedals that make up his wider rig.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,105],"tags":[108,160,290,107],"class_list":["post-45872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-guides","category-guitars-bass","tag-featured","tag-fender","tag-guide","tag-guitars"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Guitar Does Sam Fender Play? 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