Fender released a new version of its already-successful Telecaster guitar in 1959. Called the Custom Telecaster, it featured top and back body binding, which, at the time, was a bold statement for Fender. It became a classic instrument. Thirty-five …
Read More
We thought you might want to take a little peek into the Dream Factory!!!
Fender® Custom Shop Master Builder Greg Fessler talks about his Master Design 1964 Gold Sparkle Stratocaster®.
In July the Fender® Custom Shop will begin shipping the eagerly anticipated second set of Limited Edition models to Showcase Dealers around the world. Included in this collection we reflect on unique eras in guitars in addition to introducing some …
Read More
Jeff Beck sits down and talks about his famed Esquire and a few other things.
Cardiano di Granarolo (Bo), June 2012 – It was in Autumn 1962, when Mr. Bauer, pioneer in musical instruments distribution in Italy, bought six Fender guitars (that will be followed by many, many others), and started tripping across Italy for …
Read More
Iconic guitar player Mary Kaye talks about Fender and her Tribute Stratocaster.
“I’ve got a project for you that’s right up your alley.” That was what Uber Builder Scott Buehl was told when given a cartoon design done by Jimmy Stout and a little plastic envelope of colored juices. Scott reflects, “The …
Read More
Abigail Yberra has earned the reputation of being the Queen of Tone around the Fender Custom Shop. Watch as she works on winding pickups.
After selling over 50 million records ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill knows a thing or two about Fender bass tone! The new Dusty Hill Signature P Bass is a thumping tone machine and is not just another P Bass. A custom …
Read More
