Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt 1961 Stratocaster by Greg Fessler - Journeyman Relic

When a master craftsman builds an instrument by hand all by themselves from start to finish, it imbues the instrument with a special brand of magical mojo that is easy to see, hear, and feel but hard to quantify. They reflect the individual personality of the builder so much that they attain distinctly human quality that makes them feel like an old friend from the moment you pick them up. It’s almost as if they have souls of their own, and nowhere is this soulfulness more evident than in our collection of Fender Masterbuilt instruments.

Each of the instruments you see on this page is the product of decades of hard work and an endless supply of passion. The people who currently hold the title of Masterbuilder have all spent years learning the ropes from the masters that came before them until they climbed the ranks and reached the upper echelon of elite guitar builders. They are some of the most adept craftspeople in the industry, and their skilled hands imbue the instruments they build with the sort of dynamic response and expressiveness that you normally only find in vintage instruments.

This guitar has been built to the exacting standards of Greg Fessler, one of the most meticulous craftspeople in the world, and it has a heart and soul that reflects the personality of its builder. We’re proud to present this Masterbuilt 1961 Stratocaster by Greg Fessler, and we know its timeless tone and superior playability will provide you with years and years of musical joy.

• Brand Name: Fender Custom Shop
• Model Name: Masterbuilt 1961 Stratocaster
• Finish Color: Inca Silver
• Finish Type: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Weight: 7.77 lbs.
• Body Wood: Alder
• Neck Dimensions: .790 1st - .940 12th
• Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Shape: '60 Oval C
• Fingerboard Wood: AAA Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Micarta Dot
• Frets: 21 6105 Narrow-Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Width at Nut: 1.650"
• Pickups: 3 Josefina Hand-Wound Tomatillo Single-Coils
• Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-way Selector Switch
• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
• Tuners: Vintage-Style with Nickel Buttons
• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Pickguard: 3-ply Mint Green
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Brown Hardshell Case with Embroidered Custom Shop Logo