What are Fender Custom Shop guitars?

Fender Custom shop guitars are High end, finely crafted guitar or bass guitars which focuses on superior build quality, customisation, special-order guitars and limited edition models.

Where are Fender Custom Shop guitars made?

Fender Custom Shop guitars are made in the USA at Fender's headquarters complex in Corona, California.

Who are the Fender Custom Shop guitar builders?

Fender’s most skilled and dedicated builders create Fender Custom shop guitars. Their craftmanship has been noted by many professional players over the years. Fender Custom shop's main builders are Dale Wilson, Jason Smith, Dennis Galuszka, Austin MacNutt, Levi Perry, David Brown, Kyle McMillin, Todd Krause, Paul Waller, Yuriy Shishkov, Greg Fessler and Andy Hicks.

Is a Fender Custom Shop guitar worth it?

Yes. A Fender Custom Shop guitar is a high end, customisable, top spec and master build quality Fender guitar. They are highly desirable, hold their valve and to many guitarist, to own a Fender Custom shop guitar would be the ultimate dream guitar.

Who plays a Fender Custom Shop guitar?

Big names in the guitar world have played Fender Custom shop guitars with some of these artist even having their own signature Fender Custom shop guitars. Professional musicians such as John 5, Rory Gallagher, Jeff Beck, Albert Collins, Eric Clapton, Yngwie Malmsteen, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmy Page all have their own models available, part of the Fender Custom Shop artists series.

Can I order my own dream Custom Shop Fender guitar through guitarguitar?

Yes you can! We are experienced Fender Custom Shop dealers. No one is better at guiding you through the process of ordering your own custom built Fender guitar or bass. We will be with you every step of the way to ensure that the whole experience is fun, exciting and rewarding. Visit your closest guitarguitar store and talk to a staff member. Every store has at least one team member with the correct training and experience to see you through this amazing time.

What are the names of the different Relic processes?

Here are all of the terms for Fender Custom Shop's Ageing styles, from the lightest to the most extreme: New Old Stock (NOS), Closet Classic, Lush Closet Classic, Journeyman Relic, Relic, Heavy Relic. There is also an 'Ultimate Relic' process which is offered occasionally.

Which Fender guitar models can I get from the Custom Shop?

There is a wide range of what the Custom Shop call 'base models' and they are almost always connected with a date. For example, the Stratocaster is available in 7 different base models including 1955, 1956, 1963 and 1969 models as well as the Elite model. So, in total there are currently 7 Stratocaster and 9 Telecaster base models along with one each for the Jazzmaster and the Jaguar.

Do Fender Custom Shop Guitars hold their value?

Fender Custom Shop models are a good investment as they are built by the finest luthiers around and have many features not found elsewhere. With each guitar being uniquely crafted, this means they are always seen as extra special and very desirable instruments.