MASTERBUILT
In every art form, there are those who have mastered their craft so thoroughly, through years of training and experience, their work routinely commands extra acclaim and admiration, not to mention outright awe. These astonishing artisans are the Master Builders of the Fender Custom Shop; a select group of the most talented builders recognized around the world for their matchless skill, limitless imagination and utter devotion to their art.
The seven guitars shown here are available in Australia today, and represent a rare opportunity to experience an instrument of this calibre.
Masterbuilt Chris Flemming
'60 TELECASTER® CUSTOM JOURNEYMAN RELIC®
One of the final Chris Fleming builds prior to his retirement is an early
60's Telecaster Custom with a bright attack, sweet resonance and lighter weight.
FEATURES:
• Lake Placid Blue with Journeyman Relic Lacquer Finish
• 2-Piece Select Ash Body with White Nitro Binding
• Flame Maple Neck with 60s Oval "C" Back-Shape
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• 9.5" Radius with 21 Medium Jumbo (6150) Frets
• Josefina Hand-Wound '63 Tele Pickups
• 3-Way Switch
• Modern Tele Wiring
• 3-Ply Mint Green Pickguard
Masterbuilt Greg Fessler
'57 STRATOCASTER®
WITH GOLD HARDWARE HEAVY RELIC®
A combination of electronics and woods that provide classic Strat tone,
with added versatility and a look thats tough to beat.
FEATURES:
• Fiesta Red NOS Lacquer Finish
• Gold Hardware
• Roasted Ash Body
• 1-Piece Roasted Quartersawn Maple Neck with 1957 Soft "V" Back-Shape
• 9.5" Radius with 21 Narrow Tall (6105) Frets
• Josefina Hand-Wound Fat '50s Strat® Pickups with RWRP Middle
• 5-Way Switch
• Strat 1/2 Blender Wiring
Masterbuilt Kyle McMillin
70TH ANNIVERSARY NOCASTER® RELIC®
A vintage correct tribute to the legendary Fender Nocaster
FEATURES:
• Honey Blonde Relic® Lacquer Finish
• 2-Piece Select Ash Body
• 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck with Nocaster® "U" Back-Shape
• 7.25" Radius
• 21 Narrow Tall (6105) Frets
• Josefina Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster® Pickups
• 3-Way Switch
• 51 Nocaster Wiring
• 1-Ply Black Phenolic Pickguard
• 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele® Bridge with Brass Barrel Saddles
Masterbuilt Paul Waller
50's STRATOCASTER® NOS
A stunning classic guitar at first glance reveals a set of Twisted Tele pickups
and other unique appointments to give it a true custom feel.
FEATURES:
• Dark Navy Blue NOS WLS Finish
• 2-Piece Select Alder Body
• 5A Birdseye Maple Neck with 1953 Soft "V" Back-Shape
• 9.5" Radius
• 21 Vintage-Style Frets
• Trio of Josefina Hand-Wound Twisted Tele® Neck Pickups
• 5-Way Switch
• Vintage Modified #2 Wiring with Tone-Saver Bleed
• 3-Ply White Pickguard
• American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Masterbuilt Ron Thorn
FEBRUARY '51 NOCASTER® RELIC®
In Feb 1951, Fender began slicing the word "Broadcaster" off the decals,
giving birth to the inimitable Nocaster model
which is recreated here in all its original glory.
FEATURES:
Relic® Lacquer Finish
• 2-Piece Offset Seam Ash Body
• 1-Piece 2A Flame Maple Neck with 1950 Blackguard Back-Shape
• 7.25" to 9.5" Compound Radius
• 21 Medium Vintage (47095) Frets
• Josefina Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard Pickups
• 3-Way Switch
• 1950 Original Blackguard Wiring
• 1-Ply Black Phenolic Pickguard
• 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele® Bridge with Brass Barrel Saddles
Masterbuilt Todd Krause
'68 STRATOCASTER® RELIC®
This unique build celebrates two great era's of rock'n'roll by blending late 60's features with a custom 50's finish.
FEATURES:
• Aged Desert Sand Relic® Lacquer Finish
• 2-Piece Select Alder Body
• Roasted Quartersawn Maple Neck with 1966 Oval "C" Back-Shape
• Round-Lam Maple Fingerboard
• 9.5" Radius with 21 Narrow Tall (6105) Frets
• Josefina Hand-Wound Fat '60s Strat® Pickups with RWRP Middle
• 3-Way Switch with Vintage Wiring
Masterbuilt Todd Krause
NOCASTER® RELIC®
FADED OLYMPIC WHITE BLACKGUARD
A straight forward Nocaster with a unique look and enhanced playability.
The Faded Olympic White finish, Black pickguard and Roasted Maple neck
create a unique contrasting colour pallette courtesy.
FEATURES:
• Faded Olympic White Relic® Lacquer Finish
• 2-Piece Offset Seam Ash Body
• 1-Piece Maple Neck with 1950 Blackguard Back-Shape
• 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius
• 21 Medium Vintage (47095) Frets
• Josefina Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster® Pickups
• 3-Way Switch
• Modern Tele® Wiring
ONE OF A KIND NAMM 2021 PRESTIGE SERIES
JASON SMITH MASTERBUILT BASS
The weatherd appearance of this one-of-a-kind bass draws its inspiration from old western ghost towns, honouring the anniversary of the PBass with modern feel and playablity. The body is reclaimed pine from an old Minnesota elevator, complete with original nail and bolt holes, and the handpainted tooled western leather pickguard adds a hint of colour.
FEATURES:
• Relic® Sandblasted Lacquer Finish
• Reclaimed Roasted Pine Body
• 1-Piece Flat Sawn Maple Neck with 1960 P-Bass Oval "C" Back-Shape
• 9.5" Radius
• 20 Medium Jumbo (6150) Frets
• Josefina Hand-Wound Vintage Jazz Bass® (Bridge) and '62 Precision Bass® (Middle) Pickups
• Vintage Concentric Wiring
• Hand-Painted Tooled Leather Pickguard
• 4-Saddle Vintage-Style Bridge with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
• Bone Nut
• Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Strap
• Certificate of Authenticity.