1997 Fender Custom Shop Master Built Gene Baker Left-Hand 1963 Telecaster Custom (1963 reissue)

In 1993, Gene was hired to work in the Fender Custom Shop buffing department, where he worked his way up from Masters’ Apprentice to Senior Master Builder, becoming a test pilot for the team build concept. During Gene’s time at the shop, he was involved in the Robben Ford project collaboration; the prototyping of the first contemporary carved Stratocaster guitars; the reissue of mid-late ‘60s big headstock Stratocasters; as well as collaboration on the production of round-lam necks, twelve strings, double necks, Bajo Sextos, the Showmaster Strat® and the John Jorgenson signature model.

Baker currently owns the b3 brand, along with being a partner in Roscoe Guitars.

Other specifications include:

Body Shape: Telecaster®
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Slim "C"

Neck Depth: .082-.097"
12th Fret Width: 2.06"
Scale Length: 25.5"

Number of Frets: 21

Nut Width: 1.660"
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Pickups: Bill Lawrence

Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: SS
Tuning Machines: Vintage Fender
Orientation: Left Hand
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: White Pearloid
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tips: Top Hat Style, Black
Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, COA
Lefty Strung Righty
7 lbs 4 oz
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