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Rob Laing

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I am Guitars Editor for MusicRadar.com, dad, singer of songs, general chancer.
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"A very persuasive showcase for Fender's dark horse guitar model": Fender Vintera III Mid '60s Mustang review

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Designed as a student guitar by Leo Fender and introduced in 1964, its potential for younger beginner players is still significant as a result of the compact dimensions and easier bends from the shorter 24" scale compared to the Strat, Tele and Jazzmaster's 25.5". The Squier Bullet and now Sonic series Mustang models have been a testament to that continuing appeal, but for me, the Mustang isn’t just an excellent 'beginner guitar' option; it’s my favourite Fender.
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"A very persuasive showcase for Fender's dark horse guitar model": Fender Vintera III Mid '60s Mustang review

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By Rob Laing Verified
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3 days ago Think that retro car design is a coincidence? Here are 5 modern cars that prove automakers are weaponizing nostalgia to win the ultimate war on your wallet. Have car companies weaponized our memories? Looking at the current automotive landscape, the answer is a resounding yes. Automakers are …
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"I remember it to this day, you know, exactly where I was when he said it": Paul McCartney's favourite song he's ever written is possibly the only one John Lennon ever complimented him on directly

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The Beatles posing together. From left to right: musicians George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, circa 1965. If you're Paul McCartney, picking favourites is a thankless task – the sheer breadth of his seven years of writing songs with the Beatles would be enough to dodge the question. But he does have a special place in his heart for one particular Revolver creation, and it showcases why his songwriting could be so different… and yet familiar.
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