This 1963 Fender Stratocaster is just ridiculously cool in its original Blue Sparkle finish! This well preserved example shows thick blue sparkles complimented by some hints of green to give this gem an “aqua” appearance. As we’ve said with Sparkles before, these unique finishes were often...

Biggest necks on rosewood 'board Strats are late '62 - early '63 and this one has a manly neck for sure. I had Joe Knaggs do a nitro refinish on the body about 30 years ago, looks even better in person. Had to buff out some overspray on the headstock, you can still see some of it. Great refret,...

Fender Custom Shop Greg Fessler Masterbuilt 1963 Stratocaster Josefina Hand-Wound Pickups Relic Faded Dakota Red 7.45 LBS GREG FESSLER Greg Fessler came to the Fender Custom Shop in 1990, working his way up through the ranks as an apprentice. He assisted with the Robben Ford signature line of...

Presenting the Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic, this one in Sea Foam Green.The Alder 2-Piece '62 Style Strat Body with Deep Contours is done with a lightly aged Nitro Finish.The Maple Neck features their classic 60s Style Oval "C" neck shape, capped with a Rosewood Fingerboard...

Fender Custom Shop Dennis Galuszka Masterbuilt 1963 Stratocaster Josefina Hand-Wound Pickups Journeyman Relic Olympic White DENNIS GALUSZKA Like Fender itself, Dennis Galuszka is a Southern California native. Combining his dual passions for music and woodworking, he began building high-end...

Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 1963 63' Stratocaster Roasted Quartersawn Maple Neck Relic Super Faded Aged Shell Pink 7.65 LBS Relic® Lacquer Finish; 2-Piece Select Alder Body; Roasted Quartersawn Maple Neck with ‘63 Style “C” Back-Shape; Round-Lam Rosewood Fingerboard; 9.5” Radius; 21 Narrow...

Fender Custom Shop Ron Thorn Masterbuilt 1963 Stratocaster Relic Black RON THORN Ron Thorn brings decades of expertise in guitar luthiery, namely inlay work, to the Fender Custom Shop. Thorn’s relationship with the Fender Custom Shop team stems from his wildly successful inlay business,Thorn...

Fender Custom Shop Greg Fessler Masterbuilt 1963 Stratocaster Brazilian Rosewood Board Josefina Hand-Wound Pickups Relic Sea Foam Green GREG FESSLER Greg Fessler came to the Fender Custom Shop in 1990, working his way up through the ranks as an apprentice. He assisted with the Robben Ford...

Fender Custom Shop Vincent Van Trigt Masterbuilt 1963 Stratocaster Relic Aged Daphne Blue 7.65 LBS VINCENT VAN TRIGT Originally from the Netherlands, Vincent moved to California in 2005 and began working for Fender immediately. After wearing a variety of hats in different departments, he started...

FENDER Stratocaster, ca 1959 with a '66 Jazzmaster neck, the neck plate serial # 98848, this has a sunburst Fender factory refinish done ca 1965-66 with bold Fender markings stamped into the body, neck is stamped “13 Sept 66 B”, someone has carefully overlaid...

Fender Custom Shop Dale Wilson Masterbuilt 1961 Stratocaster Hand-Wound Pickups Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard Relic Vintage White 7.35 LBS (US Only / No International Shipping) DALE WILSON Dale Wilson arrived at Fender in 2003, joined the Custom Shop in 2005 and became a Master Builder in 2011....

World-renowned session ace Michael Landau has played on hundreds of albums since the early 1980s, with artists as varied as Joni Mitchell, Seal, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, B.B. King, Pink Floyd and Miles Davis, to name only a few. He has also fronted several bands, including the Raging Honkies,...

Many a fine and fiery guitarist has hailed from Boston, and the Custom Shop is Proud to honor one of the City on the Hill's finest guitarist/songwriters with the Johnny A. Signature Stratocaster. The guitar's special Time Capsule flash-coat lacquer finish comes in striking Lydian Gold Metallic with...

The name “Custom Shop Showcase Dealer” is not handed out lightly. Or often. This name signifies dealers who have earned the title, and many of them are delighted to offer special Custom Shop models created specifically for them. These outstandingly crafted Dealer Select instruments are truly...

Distinguishing itself from its 50’s predecessors, the 1964 Strat® introduced a slew of updates to players. Strutting a round-lam rosewood fingerboard, and a beautiful Aged Black Finish on a two-piece alder body, the debut of modern Strat features garnishes this ’64 Relic in eye-catching fashion. To...

Distinguishing itself from its 50’s predecessors, the 1964 Strat® introduced a slew of updates to players. Strutting a round-lam rosewood fingerboard, 3-ply parchment pickguard and a more dramatic Super Faded Aged Shell Pink on a two-piece alder body, the debut of modern Strat features garnishes...

Distinguishing itself from its 50’s predecessors, the 1964 Strat® introduced a slew of updates to players. Strutting a round-lam rosewood fingerboard, 3-ply parchment pickguard and a more dramatic sunburst on a two-piece alder body, the debut of modern Strat features garnishes this ’64 Relic in...

Many a fine and fiery guitarist has hailed from Boston, and the Custom Shop is Proud to honor one of the City on the Hill's finest guitarist/songwriters with the Johnny A. Signature Stratocaster. The guitar's special Time Capsule flash-coat lacquer finish comes in striking Lydian Gold Metallic with...

Many a fine and fiery guitarist has hailed from Boston, and the Custom Shop is Proud to honor one of the City on the Hill's finest guitarist/songwriters with the Johnny A. Signature Stratocaster. The guitar's special Time Capsule flash-coat lacquer finish comes in striking Lydian Gold Metallic with...

One of the Most Attractive Telecasters Ever Produced by the Fender Custom Shop 2021 Fender Color Chart Telecaster This is one of just two Fender Custom Shop 'Color Chart' 1963 'Slab Board' Telecaster's ever produced. The guitar is a perfect weight at just 7.60 lbs and features a solid alder...

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...

Here's a stunning example of an original 1983 Fender Stratocaster in original White finish. Guitar plays and sounds fantastic with that classic Fender Strat bell tone. Completely original with very little signs of wear. Neck is straight and plays great with a good action and no buzz. ...

This Fender Stratocaster was made in the USA in 1961. The body was originally blond but has been refinished Olympic White by Coop guitars. The original finish is in the neck pocket and pickup cavities. The neck finish and decal are original. The guitar is mostly original but the neck pickup is a...

- Fender Custom Shop Guitar 2013 Reissue - Includes OHSC - Includes Case Candy - Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz

One of our "Rare & Dream Collection", our stock number VG-3385. '60 original custom color "Olympic White" Slab Rose neck, 100% original (Never touched any solider joints) in Mint condition. Only a few small tipping and playing wears on body edge and back, otherwise clean and shining and body color...

One of our "Rare & Dream Collection". Pur stock number VG-3338. Alder body 1961 original custom color "Olympic White" Slab Rose neck. 100% original, never touched any solider joints, except original owner added extra strap button at 1st string side. Only a few small tipping at body edge,...

Who couldn’t love this worn-in 1966 Fender Stratocaster in Olympic White with a bound neck?! With Fender’s new ownership in full swing, the Stratocaster saw several changes in 1966, with a couple of these seen on this very guitar! First (and most noticeable) was the introduction of...

One of our "Rare & Dream Collection" our stock number VG-3282. '65 original custom color "Olympic White" Rose neck. 100% original in Near mint condition, only a few small wears at body edge. Body color still keep "White" and shining. With original Tortoiseshell pickguard. Super rare, perfect...

Here we have a spectacular 1965 Fender Stratocaster in its original Olympic White finish! This guitar is special because it’s one of the earliest examples to feature a “maple cap” fretboard with the traditional smaller headstock! Having used rosewood veneer for several years, Fender began...