The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde launches her own Fender guitar
Chrissie Hynde has launched her own signature Fender guitar.The Pretenders frontwoman’s team-up with the US instruments manufacturer, which was announced yesterday (February 2), pays homage to the Ice Blue Metallic Telecaster she purchased in New York City nearly 40 years ago.Since the release of the band’s self-titled debut album (1980), Hynde has played the guitar on many subsequent studio records and live tours.Fender’s new Chrissie Hynde Telecaster, released as part of the company’s Artist Signature Series, allows fans worldwide to embody the axe-playing prowess of The Pretenders’ leader for the very first time.“My guitar tech, David Crubly, convinced me to launch a Fender Signature Telecaster by telling me it might encourage more