Fender Japan Pokémon guitars feature an 8-bit sound mode

Fender Japan is marking the 30th anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green with a pair of themed guitars. The instruments include an 8-bit sound mode for recreating music from retro games.

Fender Japan Pokémon guitars feature an 8-bit sound mode

Key points

  • The two commemorative guitars pay tribute to Pokémon Red and Green.
  • Both the appearance and sound of the instruments reference the Pokémon world.
  • An 8-bit mode lets musicians cover music originating in classic video games.

Context

The products celebrate 30 years of Pokémon. Pokémon Red and Blue reached English-speaking markets in 1998, where they marked the beginning of the game series for many younger players.

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