New Fender Fusion Series guitars: iconic shapes, metal makeover!

• Fender Fusion Series: key features
• Fusion Stratocaster HSS
• Fusion Telecaster HH Floyd Rose
• Fender Fusion Jaguar Baritone
• Fusion Precision Bass HH
• Fender Fusion guitars: specs compared
• Fender Fusion Series guitars on Andertons TV

The new Fender Fusion Series takes some of the most iconic guitar shapes of all time and “strips away everything that doesn’t serve the riff” — in Fender’s own words. These are trimmed-out, hot-rodded machines loaded with high-output pickups, shredder-thin necks and modern hardware built for full-throttle playing. There’s even a beastly baritone Jaguar in the lineup!

Put simply, the Fusion Series is Fender for players who like it loud and aren’t afraid to push boundaries. It’s the boldest bunch of guitars we’ve seen come out of the brand’s Ensenada factory in quite some time, and we’re gonna break down each model in detail — from the Floyd Rose-equipped Telecaster to the mighty dual-humbucker Precision Bass.

Fender Fusion Series: key features

Before we take a closer look at each guitar, here are the core specs that run across the whole Fender Fusion range:

• Slim Alder bodies: These provide the same balanced, resonant tone in a sleeker, lighter and comfier profile.
• Sculpted neck heels: High fret access is a breeze thanks to asymmetrical neck plates that give you a little extra room where it counts.
• Thin “C” Maple necks: Fast and finished in satin — perfect for ripping through technical riffs and leads without feeling held back.
• 12” radius Ebony fingerboards: Smooth, snappy and flatter than the traditional Fender ‘board radius with a cool, luxurious look.
• Jumbo frets: Help you go big with bends and a wide vibrato, great if you like to play with plenty of feel and precision.
• High-output humbuckers: Fender’s Player II Modified ‘buckers power the Strat, Tele and baritone Jag, while the P-Bass packs a pair of Fireball pickups that can cut through the densest wall of guitars.
• Deluxe gig bags included: Every Fender Fusion Series model comes with a gig bag, so you’re ready to hit the stage straight out of the box.

Fusion Stratocaster HSS

If a souped-up Strat is your cup ‘o tea, you’ll love this. The Fender Player Fusion HSS Stratocaster is designed for high-octane performance, with a versatile pickup configuration that gives you all the aggression you need for 21st century rock while keeping those classic Stratty tones on tap. Better yet, the single-coils are Noiseless models, so you can pile on the gain without the usual hum getting in the way.

There’s plenty of clever extras here too. A push/pull tone control lets you split the Player II Modified humbucker for spanky bridge tones, while the lone volume knob keeps the control layout uncluttered and easy to manage. Add in a 2-point synchronised tremolo and short-post locking tuners, and you can rock out on the whammy bar without worrying about tuning slips.

This guitar also looks the biz, with a white pearloid pickguard, all-black hardware and a painted headstock giving it loads of contemporary flair. Whether you go for the timeless Black finish or the fancier Olympic Pearl, you’re guaranteed to make a statement on stage wielding one of these.

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Fusion Telecaster HH Floyd Rose

The Fender Player Fusion Telecaster HH Floyd Rose is nothing like your typical Tele. This legendary model is famous for its twang, but the Fusion heads in the opposite direction entirely, with a pair of high-output humbuckers primed to handle copious amounts of gain and roar through your rig.

A Floyd on a Telecaster might also seem like sacrilege to some, but this Fender Fusion Series model happily flips the bird to tradition when it comes to hardware. The recessed system gives you the freedom to dive-bomb, squeal and flutter to your heart’s content — all while staying in tune.

Like the Strat, this Tele has a bit of bling with a pearloid pickguard, while the black hardware and pickup rings give it a clean, cohesive look. The inlay-free fingerboard is seriously cool too, as well as that vibrant Aura Metallic finish. We reckon Danish Pete’s got one on order already…

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Fender Fusion Jaguar Baritone

The Jaguar is famously known as Fender’s short-scale model, but this one couldn’t be further from it. Stretching that typically slinky 24″ scale all the way up to 27″, it’s made to handle a thunderous B-to-B tuning with ease. And with two high-output humbuckers at its core, the Fusion Jaguar Baritone delivers the kind of tonal assault that sits in a dense, down-tuned mix without disappearing.

The classic Jaguar rhythm circuit gets a clever upgrade too, now featuring “Spin-a-Split” wiring via Fender’s roller pots. This lets you gradually dial the humbuckers back into single-coil territory for a tighter, more cutting sound. Plus, there’s a TBX tone control onboard, allowing you to cut or boost frequencies for extra bite or warmth.

While this Jag has been beefed up in just about every way, the neck is still slim and built with riff-lords in mind. And with a fixed Adjusto-Matic bridge and locking machine heads, tuning stays solid even when you’re digging in with heavy palm-muted chugs. Doomers, how about that Silverburst finish, eh?

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Fusion Precision Bass HH

Fender hasn’t forgotten about bassists either. The new Fusion Precision Bass HH is a modded masterpiece that provides the kind of slick playability modern metal players and hard rockers demand.

You’ll still get a hint of that classic P-Bass thump, but this Fender Fusion Series model takes things to another level with twin Fireball humbuckers. They sound huge, and with a handy blend control, you can dial in everything from deep, rumbling lows to a tight, punchy midrange attack. There’s a master tone knob on hand too, letting you roll off the top-end for those moodier, mellower moments.

Another wicked feature is the HiMass bridge, which boosts sustain and gives every note a solid, planted feel. We’re also big fans of that classy Halo Metallic finish option up above!

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Fender Fusion guitars: specs compared

We’ve already gone to town on the standout features of each Fender Fusion Series guitar. But if you’re after a quick side-by-side overview, here’s a handy summary of what sets them apart:

Fender Fusion Series guitars on Andertons TV

Watch Lee and Pete test drive the new Fender Fusion guitars in our video:

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