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In 1987, the Fender Custom Shop was formed to provide Iconic guitars and bass guitars with an increased attention to detail. Fender guitars have always been made with a philosophy of accessibility to all musicians, but more discerning players/connoisseurs lacked an outlet to express their creativity through master builders. Fender Custom Shop guitars are among the most sought-after electric guitars in the world, known for their exceptional quality and attention to detail. The Custom Shop offers a range of guitars, including the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, and Jaguar, all of which are available in a variety of limited-edition finishes. Each guitar is hand-built by a team of master builders, ensuring that every detail is perfect, from the fretboard to the pickups.
The Stratocaster, commonly shortened to “strat,” is one of the most popular guitars in the Fender Custom Shop lineup. The guitar features an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood or maple fingerboard, three iconic knobs, and is available in a range of historic finishes, including Olympic White, 3-Tone Sunburst, Fiesta Red, Sonic Blue and Surf Green. Leo Fender is known for inventing the two-point tremolo bridge system, redefining what was possible in a bolt on guitar. The Stratocaster is also available in heavy relic and journeyman relic finishes, which give the guitar a vintage, well-worn look. There is no shortage of famous strat player like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, and George Harrison.
The Telecaster, commonly shortened to “tele,” is another classic Fender guitar that is popular with guitarists of all levels. The guitar features a solid ash or alder body, maple neck, and rosewood or maple fingerboard, and is available in a variety of finishes, including Candy Apple, Daphne Blue, Shell Pink, and Lake Placid Blue. The Telecaster is also available in relic and heavy relic finishes, which give the guitar a vintage look.
The Fender Custom Shop also offers a range of limited edition guitars made by Master Builders. The Masterbuilt series of guitars features the highest quality construction available from the Fender Custom Shop. They specialize in closet classics and super heavy relics, giving the guitars a distinct and recognizable vintage feel. Made from beginning to end by one only luthier, you can rest assured you have the best possible Fender when you buy masterbuilt.
Fender Custom Shop is know for its incredible bass guitars including the Precision Bass and Jazz Bass. These bass guitars are designed for players who demand the highest level of quality and playability, and are available in a range of finishes and configurations. The Precision Bass features an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood or maple fingerboard, while the Jazz Bass features an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard.
Fender Custom Shop guitars are designed for players who demand the best. From the hand-built construction to the attention to detail, every aspect of these guitars is designed to provide the ultimate playing experience. While the Fender Custom Shop doesn’t make amps or pedals what they do with guitars is pure magic! Whether it’s a blonde Nocaster you want, or a Fiesta Red thinline telecaster relic; with a Fender Custom Shop guitar, players can be sure that they are getting the best possible instrument for their needs.