Fender Custom Shop Master Built Quilted Maple Top Stratocaster - Transparent Blue

The Fender Custom Shop Master Built Quilted Maple Top Stratocaster in Transparent Blue stands as a breathtaking expression of artistry, craftsmanship, and tone. Built by the revered Dale Wilson, this instrument carries the unmistakable mark of one of the Custom Shop’s most sought-after Master Builders. It is a Stratocaster that transcends its heritage, radiating both beauty and soul, with every detail chosen and executed to perfection.

The body begins with solid ash, carefully sorted for light weight, ensuring a lively acoustic response and remarkable resonance. Draped in a AAA Quilted Maple top, its surface undulates like liquid glass beneath the Transparent Blue finish, revealing depth and movement that seem almost oceanic. The matching AAA Quilted Maple pickguard completes the visual poetry, catching the light in ripples of figure that shift and shimmer with every angle. The high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives the guitar a vintage warmth and tactile familiarity, allowing the wood to breathe and age gracefully over time.

The neck, carved from a single piece of AAA Birdseye Maple, gleams with intricate figuring, each swirling grain marking nature’s own signature. It features a 10/56 “V” profile that feels substantial yet fluid, measuring .880" at the first fret and .980" at the twelfth, striking a balance between strength and comfort. The compound 7.25"–10" fingerboard radius invites effortless playability across its 22 frets, with 6105 fret wire offering precision and clarity. Subtle mother of pearl dots grace both the fingerboard and its sides, lending a quiet elegance that matches the guitar’s refined spirit.

At its heart, a set of hand-wired 50’s Stratocaster pickups delivers the voice of vintage Fender magic. The SSS configuration produces tones that are glassy, articulate, and soulful, ranging from the bell-like shimmer of the neck position to the fiery bite of the bridge. The wiring and components have been crafted by hand, ensuring that every note rings true to the classic Stratocaster tradition, yet with the nuance and responsiveness that only a Master Built creation can provide.

Every appointment reflects Wilson’s meticulous care and Fender’s legacy of innovation. The American Vintage tremolo bridge, vintage staggered tuning machines, and nickel/chrome hardware add period-correct authenticity, while the chrome Harley knobs and switch tip bring a subtle touch of modern artistry. Presented in a Fender Custom Shop tweed case, this Stratocaster weighs a perfectly balanced 7 lbs 7 oz, light enough to sing freely yet substantial enough to sustain with power and authority.

The Dale Wilson Master Built Quilted Maple Top Stratocaster is not merely an instrument but a masterwork—a fusion of rare tonewoods, inspired craftsmanship, and the unmistakable character of Fender’s golden era. It embodies a voice that is at once vintage and timeless, shimmering with clarity, depth, and grace, ready to carry the player into realms of pure musical expression.

Other features include:

• Master Built by Dale Wilson
• AAA Quilted Maple Top
• AAA Quilted Maple Pickguard
• Solid Ash Body - Sorted for Light Weight
• 1-Piece AAA Birdseye Maple Neck - 22 Frets
• 7.25" - 10" Compound Fingerboard Radius
• 10/56 V Neck Profile - .880" @ 1st Fret - .980" @ 12th Fret
• 25.5" Scale Length
• Hand Wired 50's Strat Pickups - SSS Configuration
• High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish
• High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Neck Finish
• Mother of Pearl Fingerboard Face & Sides Dots
• 6105 Frets
• New Old Stock (NOS) Finish Package
• American Vintage Tremolo Bridge
• Vintage Staggered Tuning Machines
• Chrome Harley Knobs & Switch Tip
• Nickel/Chrome Hardware
• Fender Custom Shop Tweed Case
• 7 lbs 7 oz
• Model #9216200412
• #CZ587512

For more information about the Fender Custom Shop Master Built Quilted Maple Top Stratocaster, please contact us.

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