Fender introduces a Classic Player Special version of its Jaguar HH.

Fender has announced limited edition reissues of its late 1960s Pink Paisley and Blue Flower Telecaster models.

Fender announces the new Classic Player Jazzmaster Special guitar, a new model aimed at updating Fender's iconic Jazzmaster model with some thoroughly modern improvements, including hotter pickups, a new Adjusto-Matic™ bridge, a 9.5" fingerboard radius and a new neck pocket cut aimed at providing better pitch. The Trem plate was also moved closer to the bridge in order to increase break angle and sustain.

Charvel is back with not less than three new U.S.-made high-performance production guitars, namely the Strat-shaped San Dimas Style 1 2H and So-Cal Style 1 2H and Tele-shaped San Dimas Style 2 2H.

Fender announces its new Artist Series guitar, a Stratocaster designed to the specifications of the Smashing Pumpkins' frontman and six-stringer, Billy Corgan.

Gibson Guitar has released the new limited edition Gibson Les Paul and SG Robot guitar models in a new red Metallic finish to meet continued worldwide demand and to be featured at this year's Summer NAMM show in Nashville, June 20-22, 2008.

Paul Reed Smith Guitars introduces the Mira Maple Top model; an instrument that combines the retro vibe of the PRS Mira with figured maple tops.

Godin Guitars' new brand Richmond Guitars presents the Dorchester electric guitar, a retro-styled, vintage-looking model.