In 2018, Fender's Parallel Universe Collection merged the designs of their most notable guitar and bass models to whole create new instruments that shook things up a bit. There was the Strat-Tele Hybrid, the Whiteguard Strat and the '51 Telecaster PJ Bass, just to name a few. Following on from that concept, Fender now brings you the Alternate Reality Series.

Launched at NAMM 2019, this is a limited-edition run of models where multiple Fender design elements are mixed and matched within a single instrument. A uniquely voiced guitar with a visual appeal, the freshly-designed Powercaster was built from the ground up for the ultimate in tonal versatility. Pairing the massive grunt of an Atomic humbucking pickup with the articulate voice of a P90 style single-coil soapbar, the Powercaster's tone has a bit of an edge to it that is ideal for cutting through to the front of a packed mix. The retro-inspired, but thoroughly modern offset alder body makes this a guitar that looks as formidable as it sounds.