1994 Fender Custom Shop Marilyn Monroe Playboy 40th Anniversary Stratocaster | MINT! | All Case Candy!

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this standout collector's gem: The 1994 Fender Stratocaster 40th Anniversary Playboy Marilyn Monroe Custom Shop Guitar. This exceptional piece is numbered 29 out of a limited series of 175 guitars.

The story of this Guitar begins in 1953 with the first issue of Playboy magazine, which featured Marilyn Monroe and set the standard for iconic glamour. Continuing this legacy, the Guitar was crafted by the skilled artisans of the Fender Custom Shop, led by John Page. California artist Pamelina H., known for her masterful airbrush and paintbrush techniques and for creating the Fender Custom Shop logo, hand-painted each of these guitars. Her work vividly brings to life Marilyn Monroe's charisma right on the face of the Guitar, surrounded by a complement of gold-plated hardware.

The Guitar also has unique features like LeRoy Neiman's Femlin character on the headstock and Art Paul's Playboy rabbit-head logo inlays highlight the maple fingerboard. 

Ranked as the #2 Fender Custom Shop Strat in the Fender Custom Shop Guitar Gallery and featured prominently on pages 122-123, this Guitar is not just an instrument but a piece of art. It remains in mint condition and has a certificate of authenticity, a luscious red Playboy leather guitar strap, a gold whammy bar and bridge cover, and other case candy.

This exquisite instrument is presented in an SKB form-fit hardshell case, accompanied by a red satin bag inspired by Hugh Hefner's famous smoking jacket, and includes a 100% genuine leather gig bag.

Details:

• Fender Custom Shop, 1993 40th Anniversary Playboy Stratocaster
• Marilyn Monroe Artwork by Pamelina H.
• Diamond Edition: Diamond on Headstock
• Headstock with Playboy Bunny
• Alder Body
• Birdseye Maple Neck
• Fingerboard includes Playboy Bunny Abalone Inlays
• 21 Frets
• 9.5" Fingerboard Radius
• 25.5" Scale Length
• 43 mm Nut Width
• Lace Sensor Pickups
• Master Volume
• Two Tone Controls
• Master Volume
• 5-Way Pickup Selector Switch
• Red Fender Logo on Headstock
• Gold Hardware
• Gold Hat Shaped Knobs
• Certificate of Authenticity signed by John Page
• Red Silk Body Cover
• Red Leather Gig Bag
• SKB Flight Case
• Red Leather Playboy Guitar Strap
• Body Sash

NOTE: The photos are of the actual guitar we are selling, so please use them as a reference when making your decision. The guitar is sold as-is.

The setup on any guitar is subjective & a matter of a player's taste, which varies for every player. While each instrument we sell is set up as playable, that setup may not be precise to your particular taste right out of the box. As with any stringed instrument) you should expect to possibly make adjustments to the action, string gauges, etc., to suit your exact tastes.

Please reach out to us with questions.

Ships to the Continental U.S. If you prefer USPS, please message us directly, as they charge considerably more than UPS.