NAMM 2017: Fender Custom Shop stand - in pictures
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Introduction
NAMM 2017: The Fender Custom Shop's showcase is always one of the highlights of the Winter NAMM event. We got in early to bring you a first look at some of the extraordinary guitars from Fender, Jackson, Charvel and Gretsch's master builders.
These instruments – the no-holds-barred products of the minds of Yuriy Shishkov, Todd Krause, John Cruz, Dale Wilson, 'Red' Dave Nichols and Greg Fessler, to name a few – will eventually wing their way to high-end guitar dealers and collectors around the world, but this is a rare chance to see the collected output of the Big F's most talented luthiers.
Browse the gallery to view the pictures and specifications of a selection of these Custom Shop instruments.
![#2002 Weiner Dog Strat NOS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/69e24a44f62c6de757d326c8ee819a8b-320-80.jpg)
#2002 Weiner Dog Strat NOS
- Master built by Todd Krause
- NOS 2-piece alder body
- Custom artwork by Sarah Gallenberger
- Tinted riff-sawn maple neck
![#563 1924 Grand Prix Strat Closet Classic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c0db30c1275a717040c595b9c82a1a6b-320-80.jpg)
#563 1924 Grand Prix Strat Closet Classic
- Master built by Yuriy Shishkov
- Custom Grand Prix paint job
- Includes limited edition Bugatti Type 35 model
- Select alder body
![#527 1968 Thinline Tele Journeyman Relic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/82717e54935e14b7ed4e5ab4f86431eb-320-80.jpg)
#527 1968 Thinline Tele Journeyman Relic
- Journeyman Relic Lacquer Lake Place Blue finish
- Select alder body
- Quarter-sawn maple neck
![#116 2017 Artisan Jazzmaster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c91884784d67230a78c258439a6f949d-320-80.jpg)
#116 2017 Artisan Jazzmaster
- Natural Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard
- AAA Birdseye maple neck
- Hand-wound Vintage Jazzmaster pickups
![#101 2017 Artisan Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aedff5237e3a29e3883133a0e3a9d8c7-320-80.jpg)
#101 2017 Artisan Strat
- Natural spalted maple
- AAA Birdseye maple neck
- Hand-wound 60/63 pickups with RWRP (reverse-wound, reverse-polarity) middle
![#095 Journeyman Relic Bass VI](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/49d42fbdcd22661ffa50ce47228526f2-320-80.jpg)
#095 Journeyman Relic Bass VI
- Aged Shell Pink
- Custom Shop Vintage pickups
- Journeyman Relic Lacquer finish
![#1001 2017 Prestige Frosted DUCO Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4b276932ababbb69c6568e4e398865b7-320-80.jpg)
#1001 2017 Prestige Frosted DUCO Strat
- Master built by Scott Buehl
- Frosted DUCO finish, select alder body
- Quartersawn maple neck
- Abigail Ybarra (Abby) hand-wound pickups
![#2005 Custom Cabronita NOS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0dd443a535ad1ce320f8d0df845e0fcf-320-80.jpg)
#2005 Custom Cabronita NOS
- Master built by Yuriy Shishkov
- Blue Agave NOS lacquer with WOLS undercoat
- 2-piece ash body
- TV Jones Powertron neck and bridge pickups, RWRP 1969 Stratocaster pickup
![#558 Katana Black and White Dot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0e98a507b28d32e0ef40830c7cee24d6-320-80.jpg)
#558 Katana Black and White Dot
- Master built by Todd Krause
- NOS urethene finish
- Rift-cut maple neck
![#1000 2017 Prestige Studioliner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/80682c6fd68d3291e02459a2cb0438c6-320-80.jpg)
#1000 2017 Prestige Studioliner
- Master built by Yuriy Shishkov
- Roasted alder body
- Engraved enamelled silver artwork
- 423 diamonds set in body top
- 462 diamonds in body back
- Ruby side dots, 115 diamonds set in neck
- Lawrence Mini Hum pickups
- 4A Birdseye maple neck
![#542 Irish Roots Tele Relic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/daf17bcc3da09fe0af004a58c2eb9373-320-80.jpg)
#542 Irish Roots Tele Relic
- Master built by John Cruz
- 200 year old pine body with relic oil finish
- Roaster quartersawn maple neck
- African Blackwood fretboard
![#560 1956 Strat Relic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f1b71a69ce25ae79b65013cad935345e-320-80.jpg)
#560 1956 Strat Relic
- Master built by Todd Krause
- Aged Olympic White relic lacquer finish
- Alder body
![#561 1969 Tele NOS PF Artwork](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/84ef91950ff8cd53a38c73e5740cb56d-320-80.jpg)
#561 1969 Tele NOS PF Artwork
- Master built by Todd Krause. Foil 'Spirit' Paisley by Paul Frank. Fretboard inlay by Ron Thorn
- Curtis Novak neck pickup
- Early 60s vintage hardware
![#520 Psychedelic Poster Art Tele](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6615e7a9e3fc720f3ecad13170178a1b-320-80.jpg)
#520 Psychedelic Poster Art Tele
- Master built by Dale Wilson, artwork by Madison Roy
- NOS urethene finish
- Alder body, 3A flame maple neck
![#536 Hand-painted Paisley Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fa93bc266129a3ed8eeddba96369f2bb-320-80.jpg)
#536 Hand-painted Paisley Strat
- Master built by Greg Fessler. Artwork by Sarah Gallenberger
- Lightweight alder body
- Custom '64 Strat neck
![#519 Psychedelic Poster Art Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fc7dbb9165c448f7904c1a469e690219-320-80.jpg)
#519 Psychedelic Poster Art Strat
- Master built by Dale Wilson. Artwork by Madison Roy
- NOS lacquer finish
- 3A flame neck with maple cap
![#276 1960s Heavy Relic/Compound Radius Telecaster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1d2b384001a6e9b20b870914a724e8fa-320-80.jpg)
#276 1960s Heavy Relic/Compound Radius Telecaster
- NAMM Limited Edition
- Sea Foam Sparkle, Heavy Relic lacquer
- AA flame maple neck
- Hand-wound Twisted Tele pickups
![#535 Hand-painted Paisley Tele](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/001c7a76441095dcc87fd429a535d969-320-80.jpg)
#535 Hand-painted Paisley Tele
- Master built by Greg Fessler. Artwork by Sarah Gallenberger
- NOS lacquer finish
- Hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups
![#518 Filigree Sun Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/70a30c2a3271a2f6904b99baca5ceeb4-320-80.jpg)
#518 Filigree Sun Strat
- Master built by Dale Wilson. Artwork by Pamelina H.
- Roasted ash body
- 4A flame maple neck
![#562 Copper Sparkle Tele](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/94e80ea6e1ee9e7a545c5d0c2e0b7f62-320-80.jpg)
#562 Copper Sparkle Tele
- Master built by Yuriy Shishkov
- Urethene finish
- Broadcaster bridge pickup, Seymour Duncan '59 neck pickup
![#550 30th Anniversary P-Bass NOS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/da56583008ca790d74b206d6092a5bc4-320-80.jpg)
#550 30th Anniversary P-Bass NOS
- Master built by Jason Smith
- Tinted 3A Birdseye maple
- Pearl White polyurethane finish
![#505 New American Classic Tele](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bcb88f9eb05b8e1cf360acc1f699400a-320-80.jpg)
#505 New American Classic Tele
- Master built by Dale Wilson
- NOS lacquer Stratosphere Blue Sparkle finish
- Alder body
- Checkerboard top binding
![#529 Thunderbird Tele Relic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6516f547dc818a2cf55d73c14d727834-320-80.jpg)
#529 Thunderbird Tele Relic
- Master built by Greg Fessler. Artwork by Dave Newman
- Relic lacquer finish
- Select ash body
![#504 1969 Bubble Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fdee66acf3c04f4d3581a275f46c2f61-320-80.jpg)
#504 1969 Bubble Strat
- Master built by Dennis Galuzska
- NOS urethane Black over Silver Sparkle finish
- One piece WLS quartersawn maple neck
![#549 30th Anniversary Sparkle Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bf9f8bd5a9fbfb771405aa9ff3c99b2-320-80.jpg)
#549 30th Anniversary Sparkle Strat
- Master built by Jason Smith
- NOS sparkle polyurethane finish
- Select alder body
![#541 Cherry Blossom Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/76c5bb4adc675c454ce6f2c75943431f-320-80.jpg)
#541 Cherry Blossom Strat
- Master built by John Cruz. Graphics by Pamelina H. Inlay by Thorn Custom
- NOS urethane finish
- Lightweight alder body
![#547 Charcoal Frost Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f1f0dfdbca362b12e9edc69f2a163456-320-80.jpg)
#547 Charcoal Frost Strat
- Master built by Jason Smith
- WLS satin finish
- One-piece 2A flame maple neck
![#554 1960s Paisley Tele Journeyman Relic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cea2e833345ccd3abff8972049ef51d4-320-80.jpg)
#554 1960s Paisley Tele Journeyman Relic
- Master built by Paul Waller
- Lacquer finish
- 3A flame maple neck
![#528 Smokin' Good Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b98e3d117b27f7809b29e8859941ad7e-320-80.jpg)
#528 Smokin' Good Strat
- Master built by Greg Fessler. Artwork by Dave Newman
- Relic lacquer finish
- Select alder body
![#509 1951 Paisley Precision Bass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/04969718b14d3db07103d3b2ef6cf1d8-320-80.jpg)
#509 1951 Paisley Precision Bass
- Master built by Dale Wilson. Artwork by Sarah Gallenberger
- NOS urethane finish
- Two-piece ash body
![#540 Med. Mermaid Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/04f37092acc59a0e3f9b2464b567f947-320-80.jpg)
#540 Med. Mermaid Strat
- Master built by John Cruz. Artwork by Pamelina H.
- NOS urethane finish
- Lightweight alder body
![#500 & #501 Old Ironsides Champ 120Vs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9b1c849a5584088bd032b9c54be317d2-320-80.jpg)
#500 & #501 Old Ironsides Champ 120Vs
- Master built by Shawn Greene and Jim Dolmage
- Cabinet fashioned from centuries-old oak planking from U.S.S. Constitution
- Distinctive dock-cleat and rope handle
- Brass top panel and control knobs
![#1002 2017 Prestige Jazzmaster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c9d7baf62f8f0142f72620c5ba460007-320-80.jpg)
#1002 2017 Prestige Jazzmaster
- Master built by Dennis Galuzska. Custom flame art by Brian Bock
- NOS urethan finish
- Two-piece alder body
![Gretsch Custom Shop G6131MY-CS Malcolm Young 'Salute' Jet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b3a703d31c6204c14fb6ce355befd94f-320-80.jpg)
Gretsch Custom Shop G6131MY-CS Malcolm Young 'Salute' Jet
- Master built by Stephen Stern
- Limited to 40 pieces worldwide
- Distressed lacquer finish
- Chambered mahogany body
![#600 Jackson F-Bird Black](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/97e0e27555c3119d0e47fb0cc4d97eab-320-80.jpg)
#600 Jackson F-Bird Black
- Master built by Mike Shannon and Pat McGarry
- Quartersawn maple neck-thru-alder body
- Seymour Duncan pickups
![#601 Jackson F-Bird Mahogany](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/469b2739d8ad9dd41c83a3b3b126c3e4-320-80.jpg)
#601 Jackson F-Bird Mahogany
- Master built by Mike Shannon
- Quartersawn maple neck-thru mahogany body
- Reversed pearl sharkfin inlay
![#606 Jackson Soloist Relic PG Surf Green](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c9c977d701b2decbecd8b49f8c425e3e-320-80.jpg)
#606 Jackson Soloist Relic PG Surf Green
- Master built by Joe Williams
- Relic nitro lacquer finish
- Quartersawn maple neck-thru alder body
![#607 Jackson Soloist Fan Fret 7-String Walnut Top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4d0f570afb69213e698553465254754e-320-80.jpg)
#607 Jackson Soloist Fan Fret 7-String Walnut Top
- Master built by Joe Williams
- Premium ash body with claro walnut top
- Birdseye maple fingerboard
![#608 Jackson White Monarkh](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/883dca6befa021c98444ff278f291f4e-320-80.jpg)
#608 Jackson White Monarkh
- Master built by Mike Shannon
- Quartersawn maple neck-thru alder body
- Original Floyd Rose top mount bridge
![#609 Jackson Black Monarkh](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/67faff538c83ed4228803475b94b250a-320-80.jpg)
#609 Jackson Black Monarkh
- Master built by Mike Shannon
- Mahogany neck-thru mahogany body
- Seymour Duncan SH4 and SH1 pickups
![#611 Jackson B7 Hard Tail Quilt Top Chlorine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aac7d6843bb1768132f4067c354895a6-320-80.jpg)
#611 Jackson B7 Hard Tail Quilt Top Chlorine
- Quartersawn maple neck
- Ebony fingerboard
![#612 Jackson Roswell Alien Wreck](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/332393a33a879724fe053d119df3fec2-320-80.jpg)
#612 Jackson Roswell Alien Wreck
- Poplar body
- Ebony fingerboard
- Quartersawn maple neck
![#615 X-Stroyer Vanilla Shake](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ad3fb99b93e8d2cd424332c683742da7-320-80.jpg)
#615 X-Stroyer Vanilla Shake
- Master built by Mike Shannon
- Mahogany maple neck-thru mahogany body
- Ebony fingerboard
![#616 Jackson Dinky Zombie Zoo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d904828bde915aedd9c955ec75fc2ad6-320-80.jpg)
#616 Jackson Dinky Zombie Zoo
- Custom-painted by Brian Bock
- Ash body
- Ebony fingerboard
![#708 Jackson San Dimas Big Mouth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/756ec9be8fe898d7600fbfdbf0a5ebf8-320-80.jpg)
#708 Jackson San Dimas Big Mouth
- Master built by 'Red' Dave Nichols
- Alder body
- Seymour Duncan pickups
![#707 Jackson Style 2 Cherry Burst](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/81884b778d23b186e1a0b686f51ef3ed-320-80.jpg)
#707 Jackson Style 2 Cherry Burst
- Master built by 'Red' Dave Nichols
- Ash body
- DiMarzio Chopper pickups
- Caramelized flame maple neck
![#706 Charvel Surfcaster Dart Swinger Brown](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d61b863465e660817a039919fba0ff6a-320-80.jpg)
#706 Charvel Surfcaster Dart Swinger Brown
- Master built by 'Red' Dave Nichols
- Alder body
- Quartersawn maple neck
![#710 Charvel San Dimas HSH Sandblast](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5a58085ab143904bdbde8e9be6d4d896-320-80.jpg)
#710 Charvel San Dimas HSH Sandblast
- Master built by 'Red' Dave Nichols
- Sandblasted ash body with satin grainfill finish
- Floyd Rose Lo Pro bridge
![#711 Charvel San Dimas Sandblast](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fe96f0a1a2095f4a86ea0c8894394491-320-80.jpg)
#711 Charvel San Dimas Sandblast
- Master built by 'Red' Dave Nichols
- Sandblasted ash body with satin grainfill finish
- Bare Knuckle Holy Diver pickups
![#700 Charvel So-Cal Scallop Relic Black](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ac731c7206753ebd038f50dca6bba34-320-80.jpg)
#700 Charvel So-Cal Scallop Relic Black
- Master built by 'Red' Dave Nichols
- Relic lacquer finish
- Scallop fingerboard