Neil Whitcher is Fender's Head of Artist Relations, EMEA.

"Fender is immensely proud of the work it has done in the name of Rory Gallagher. When we did an initial run of 40 replicas of his heavily-worn Stratocaster guitar, we were inundated with requests for more – a testament to Rory’s legacy. It was our honour to pay homage to a true and truly missed master. Rory will always be one of the great names in guitar."

The special Rory Gallagher 25th Anniversary Issue of Hot Press is available to order below – featuring reflections on Rory's legacy from President Michael D. Higgins, Imelda May, Johnny Marr, Mumford & Sons, Mick Fleetwood, Steve Van Zandt, Slash and many more.