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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 guitars, eventually becoming the sole builder of those instruments and, later, Ford’s personal builder. Fessler has built one-off Stratocaster and Telecaster models for a host of players, including Joe Bonnamasa, Jeff Healey, Hank Marvin, John Mayer, Rhonda Smith, Neil Schon and Pete Wentz, to name only a few. Fessler’s remarkable abilities as a Master Builder have earned him accolades from many Fender artists and from discerning customers worldwide. His meticulous attention to detail is exemplified in every instrument he creates, each of which is a perfect example of the intense commitment it takes to earn the title of Master Builder. Model: Fender Custom Shop Greg Fessler Masterbuilt 1962 StratocasterBuilder: Fender Custom Shop - Greg FesslerYear: 2024Body Type: Solid BodyBody Wood: AlderFinish Type: Nitrocellulose LacquerFinish Color: BlackAging: RelicBack Finish: Nitrocellulose LacquerNeck Wood: Rift Sawn MapleFingerboard: AAA Rosewood 9mmNeck Carve: 60 Style Oval "C"Scale Length: 25.5''Neck Dimensions: .820'' - .930''Neck Radius: 9.50'' - 12.0'' Compound RadiusFrets: 21 - Narrow Tall 6105Nut Width: 1.650''Nut Material: BoneNeck Finish: Medium TintInlays: Micarta White DotsSide Dots: DotsNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Josefina Hand-Wound 69' Strat PickupMiddle Pickup: Custom Shop Josefina Hand-Wound Fat 50's Mid Strat PickupBridge Pickup: Custom Shop Josefina Hand-Wound Texas Special Strat PickupPickguard: 3-Ply MintHardware: Nickel/ChromeBridge: American Vintage Synchronized TremoloTuners: Vintage Style with Fender LogoControls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone and 5-Way Blade SwitchCase: Fender Custom Shop G&G Deluxe Black Tolex CaseWeight: 7.40 Pounds (7 lbs 6 oz)

The Fender Stratocaster, debuted in 1954, stands as an iconic electric guitar renowned for its sleek design, versatile sound, and innovative features. With its contoured body, three single-coil pickups, and tremolo system, the Stratocaster has left an indelible mark on music history, spanning genres from rock and blues to pop and beyond.