Fender Pays Tribute To Iron Maiden’s 50th Anniversary By Releasing New Collection Of Signature Guitars

Fender has launched a new collection of signature guitars and basses celebrating Iron Maiden‘s 50th anniversary, featuring models representing guitarists Dave Murray and Janick Gers, and bassist Steve Harris. Highlights include the $11,000 Limited Edition Masterbuilt Dave Murray Stratocaster, crafted with Murray and masterbuilder Andy Hicks for high performance on tour, and more affordable Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Stratocasters for both Murray ($1,799.99) and Gers ($1,699.99) with customized pickups and vintage-inspired features. “Dave Murray has always been my favorite guitar hero,” said Hicks in a press release. “It was an absolute honor to build this guitar for him and I will never get over the excitement of seeing my favorite player from my favorite band playing one of my guitars.” The collection also includes the $1,699.99 Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Steve Harris Precision Bass, designed with Harris’s signature specs. Iron Maiden will continue to commemorate their 50th anniversary milestone with a North American tour next summer alongside Megadeth and Anthrax. (Consequence of Sound)