Fender Custom Shop - News and Rumours
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Gear picks of Glastonbury 2022: What’s on our hit list?
02 Jul 2022 · With Glastonbury 2022 underway this past week, we take a look at some of the gear choices from the top acts appearing at the festival.
Josh Klinghoffer takes the Fender Custom Shop Double Neck Marauder for a spin in new video
09 Mar 2021 · Fender's new video takes a behind-the-scenes look at how its Custom Shop Double Neck Marauder came into being, with a demo from guitarist Josh Klinghoffer.
Four premium guitars you’ll (probably) never be able to afford
26 Mar 2020 · You're in the market for a new guitar and money is no problem. But you want something special, something truly unique. If so, here's a list of guitars that might tickle your fancy.
Fender Game of Thrones Custom Shop models: A Game of Tones?
16 Apr 2019 · The Game Of Thrones is nearly at the end, will the Whitewalkers take over the world? Or will the North triumph? Either way, Fender's Custom Shop has been busy working on these fiery beasts!
Fender Custom Shop launches Josefina hand-wound Tomatillo Stratocaster pickup set
15 Mar 2019 · The new Fender Custom Shop Josefina hand-wound Tomatillo Stratocaster pickup set is being touted by the company as its next big thing in '50s style Strat tone.
NAMM 2019: Fender Custom Shop Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster
23 Jan 2019 · It was an instant hit when first released and many players covet early production runs of the guitar. Now in 2019, the Fender Custom Shop is offering the Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Stratocaster
NAMM 2019: Fender Custom Shop Roasted Pine Double Esquire
23 Jan 2019 · Fender Custom Shop has a new stripped back tone machine on offer for 2019 the Limited Edition Roasted Pine Esquire relic and it looks sweet as pie.
Summer NAMM 2018: Fender Custom Shop Collection announced
29 Jun 2018 · Fender has unveiled its new Custom Shop models for 2018 and as expected there are some well made models dripping in vintage vibe amongst this lot. Any of these tickle your fancy?
NAMM 2018: Fender Custom Shop’s Yuri Shiskov’s Pinball Telecaster
24 Jan 2018 · Fender's Custom Shop pays homage 'unofficially' to The Who's classic Tommy album with an eye-bleeding Telecaster and matching custom based ’57 Custom Pro-Amp
Custom Shop vs USA vs Mexico: Which Telecaster sounds the best?
02 Dec 2017 · The great Telecaster Custom Shop/Mexico/Standard Shoot-out - Which has the best sound for the money? Get out some good headphones and hear how much difference those thousands of dollars really make...
Summer NAMM 2017: Fender Custom Shop Pacific Battle Strat and Tele
15 Jul 2017 · Inspired by the behemoth B-25 bombers of the Pacific battles, these two aviation inspired guitars actually have pieces of the plane incorporated into their design.
Summer NAMM 2017: Fender Custom Shop Front Row Legend Esquire
14 Jul 2017 · Just when you thought the Fender Custom Shop couldn't make anything more ridiculous, along comes a guitar that has seen more bottoms than an NHS proctologist.
Fender Custom Shop Summer Selection 2017: Relic meets Pink Paisley
30 Jun 2017 · Summer is almost upon us and the Fender Custom Shop is about to assault our wallets with these 'vintage' guitars that never actually existed!
Fender Cuervo Agave Stratocaster: Tequila!
28 Apr 2017 · A 100% plant based guitar? Well not really, but it does involve tequila and Stratocasters!
Fender Custom Shop honours Bob Bain with ‘Son of the Gun’ Telecaster
24 Mar 2017 · Session player Bob Bain played with many of the greats in his long career. Now Fender is celebrating his achievements by releasing a version of his heavily modded workhorse guitar.
Fender Custom Shop Founders Design 30th anniversary documentary
16 Mar 2017 · The Fender Custom Shop probably saved the company and created some memorable guitars along the way; this documentary is a must-see for all Fender fans.
NAMM 2017: Fender debuts Custom Shop Journeyman Relic Eric Clapton Strat
18 Jan 2017 · Eric Clapton and Fender have come up with a new Custom Shop Stratocaster - and it looks much like the sort of guitar that God would play.
Fender Custom Shop sets sail with ‘Old Ironsides’ show-piece amps
14 Jan 2017 · Fender Custom Shop have salvaged leftover wood from the USS Constitution, no less, and used it for two "Old Ironside" show-piece amps for NAMM 2017. Ahoy!
New Fender Custom Shop releases: Too heavy on the relics?
03 Jul 2016 · Yet more 'dull' fake mojo guitars from one of the world's leading guitar manufacturers. Please Fender Custom Shop do something original and take the company forward.
Summer NAMM 2016: Fender Custom Shop ’80 Proof’ Blues Junior Amp – Whiskey in the Jar?
24 Jun 2016 · Built from old solid oak bourbon casks and hand aged, this blues amp seems aimed at those that enjoy a good vintage. Or will it just leave you with the hangover from hell?
Fender Offset Telecaster Magnificent 7: Introducing the 8th wonder limited edition
08 Jun 2016 · US dealer Make'n Music are doing a limited run of this modern hybrid guitar design. Available now in a more traditional Fender colour scheme associated with vintage 1950s Telecasters.
Fender Gary Moore Stratocaster finally released!
23 May 2016 · A rumour come true: Gary Moore's Stratocaster now available as strictly limited Custom Shop model.