Fender's Master Builders showcase their formidable skills
Every year, the talented Master Builders of the Fender Custom Shop are given a challenge to each build a guitar with no boundaries. This is the result; the 2021 Prestige Collection of electric guitar (opens in new tab) and bass instruments. And they really are works of art.
Check them out, with the insight from the builders below.
Yuriy Shishkov: Leaves of Tears
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Scott Buehl: Acrylic Jazzmaster
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Dale Wilson: Tapestry Telecaster
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Jason Smith: Custom ‘60s P Bass Special
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Carlos Lopez: Double Neck Marauder
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Kyle McMillin: Custom Burled Redwood Strat
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Todd Krause: Box Top Tele
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Chris Fleming: Jazz Telecaster
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Vincent Van Trigt: Custom Flamingo Sunset Tele
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Paul Waller: Sugar Surprise Strat
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Dennis Galuszka: Custom ‘62 Precision Bass
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