This week we have the postmodern trans emerald green. See more ideas about fender custom shop, fender guitars and. The dream factory is the third in a series of hardcover books, joining the awardwinning titles the stratocaster chronicles and the soul of tone by authorhistorian tom wheeler. The fender custom shop 1970 relic stratocaster delivers the authentic style and sound of the era when the strat ascended to world dominance on the charts and concert stages everywhere. In episode 2 of the series, master builder carlos lopez tells the story of the marauder an experimental 60s offset. Scottsdale, az january 5, 2012 fenders acclaimed custom shop is known worldwide for producing the highestquality, most rare collection of fine instruments. Mahogany body, black grain filler, tobacco burst, black binding, duncan stacked p90 neck pickup and tele bridge pickup, rosewood neck oil finished, ebony fretboard, rsd bridge, and gold hardware. Fender custom shop introduces new custom collection fenders dream factory introduces new striking time machine, pro and custom deluxe models scottsdale, ariz. Shop fender custom shop and more at the original home of tone maken music.
Welcome to the dream factory, the epicenter of guitarbuilding innovation. Learn how the fender custom shop, originally intended to employ just two master craftsmen, grew into the most prolific custom instrument shop in the music industry. The fender custom shop has long been referred to as the dream factory for good reason. In over 600 pages, learn the fascinating tale of the fender custom shop and its illustrious artisans as only tom wheeler can tell it. The fender custom shop and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Page 2 for since 1987 the fender custom shop has been a dream factory producing guitars that are to playing what ferraris are to driving the skilled craftsmen fender custom shop page 2 exeter showroom closed, online shopping still open. Fender custom shop custom deluxe stratocaster vintage. Get the guaranteed best price on biographies like the fender the dream factory. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers offering an incomparable shopping experience. Learn how the fender custom shop, originally intended to book. Apr 21, 2017 the dream factory directors cut by ross haines tells the incredible story of the renowned fender custom shop through the eyes of eight master builders who founded the shop. In nearly 600 pages, the dream factory features hundreds of fullcolor photos of incredibly rare, collectible, and limitededition handcrafted guitars.
Fender mod shop allows players to select the look, feel, and sound of their instrument by choosing from one of four fender modelsthe telecaster, stratocaster, precision bass or jazz. Any orders received during the level 4 lock down period will be fulfilled as soon as possible. The dream factory, the amazing story of the people behind. Fender forums view topic fender custom shop stratocaster. Fenders custom shop employs master builders, people who have. Fender custom shop announces 2015 collection at namm show. The fender custom shop, based in corona, calif, is known worldwide. Learn how the fender custom shop, originally intended to employ just two master craftsmen, grew into the most prolific custom instrument shop in. Jan 22, 2015 the fender custom shop 2015 american custom telecaster fm takes a doublebound early60s classic and decks it out with knockout appointments that make it a dazzling performer.
Its a bustling, noisy and creatively volcanic place that reearns its nicknamethe dream factoryevery day. Designed for the working musician, with customized features found on limited edition custom shop instruments. Seriously, i think they both make great highend guitars, but if i want a strat, im buyin an anderson or suhr or tyler, if i want a les paul, im buyin a prs. Cmc guitars fender custom shop fender relic fender. Hal leonard dream factory fender custom thomann belgie. This look behind the doors of the fender custom shop features hundreds of fullcolor photos of collectible and limited edition handcrafted guitars. If youre like me, youll take it to your tech and adjust what needs adjusting.
In episode 1 of this new series, fender s connections to automotive manufacturing. Since 1987, the fender custom shop has been making dreams come true producing guitars that are the best of the best. The dream factory fender custom shop this third in a series of hardcover books joins the awardwinning titles the stratocaster chronicles and. Fender factory setup fender stratocaster guitar forum. Strings by mail the dream factory fender s custom shop hardcover within a 10 by 10 deluxe slipcase author. New for 2015, the fender custom shop is releasing the fender custom shop 1955 limited edition relic stratocaster.
From its inception in 1987, the custom shop has grown from two builders to todays more than 50 artisansa veteran band of builders, each a specialist dedicated to their own area of expertiseworking together to build your ideal fender to your exact specifications. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. View the large selection of fender custom shop telecaster guitars currently available online at wildwood guitars. Finely crafted guitars and basses created by artists, for the artist. Beautiful, fender custom shop, limited edition ww10 62 custom tele, 3tb, zero fret wear, in near mint condition. Fender custom shop stratocaster 1 dream factory fender. Features include an alder body, quartersawn maple neck with 1969 u profile and large headstock, 9. Nzs covid19 alert level will reduce to level 3 from tuesday 28th april 2020 and we will reopen for business. Fender custom shop telecaster guitars electrics from. Great coffee table book about some of the greatest guitars every produced.
The custom shop honors the famous nocaster with the release of the 1951 new old stock nos nocaster and the. In nearly 600 pages, the dream factory features hundreds of fullcolor photos of incredibly rare, collectible, and limitededition handcrafted. The twopiece lightweight ash body has a gorgeous twopiece bookmatched aaa flame maple top, with parchment top and back body binding. Its a bustling, noisy and creatively volcanic place that reearns its nicknamethe dream factory every day. Building the saleen stratocaster 1 dream factory fender. The dream factory directors cut by ross haines tells the incredible story of the renowned fender custom shop through the eyes of eight master builders who founded the shop. Upon arrival, id play it for a day or so and she how she feels. Featuring lightweight ash bodies with lacquer relic finishes in either 2color sunburst or dirty white blonde, these guitars will take you back to the strats original era. Building the marauder dream factory fender youtube. The back of the headstock does have the fender custom shop logo, as does the back plate. The dream factory joins the awardwinning series of hardcover books by authorhistorian tom wheeler, including the stratocaster chronicles and the soul of tone. The fender mod shop was on display at the 2017 winter namm show and allowed guests to enter an immersive digital studio experience and design their dream guitar. The custom shop is home to fender s most skilled and talented builders.
Im not worried that its not an actual custom shop guitar, i know the seller pretty well, and dont doubt his word. Work directly with our team of worldclass luthiers and master builders in corona, ca to create your dream instrument. So, naturally, they go to the ends of the earth to try and find the best tonewoods on the planet. Strings by mail the dream factory fenders custom shop hardcover within a 10 by 10 deluxe slipcase author. Fender 0995501016 the dream factory, custom shop, wheeler wheeler, tom on. Each man recounted the emotional ups and downs of the company, the crazy startup environment, and most importantly the pride of craftsmanship. Apr 06, 2017 this year, the fender custom shop turns 30. Im not worried that its not an actual custom shop guitar, i. The custom deluxe stratocaster comes in select alder and premium ashbody models. The dream factory features hundreds of fullcolor photos of incredibly rare, collectible, and limited edition handcrafted guitars. Fender custom shop marks 30 years vintage guitar magazine. Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the fender custom shop custom shop limited edition rosewood telecaster electric guitar at musicians friend. To celebrate the legendary shop that has built guitars for the likes of eric clapton, johnny cash, merle haggard, the stones, jimmy page and bob dylan, director ross haines has made a short documentary dedicated to the nirvana for guitar lovers. Yngwie malmsteen fenders play loud trailer duration.
Fender custom shop limited edition wildwood 10 62 custom. Fender 2016 dealer select wildwood 10 62 custom telecaster, nos beautiful, fender custom shop, limited edition ww10 62 custom tele, 3tb, zero fret wear, in near mint condition. It uses quartersawn, as opposed to flatsawn maple for the neck i might have that reversed, it has a one piece swamp ash body as opposed to several pieces glued together, and other than that its mostly just the level of craftsmanship that goes into the whole. Mahogany body, black grain filler, tobacco burst, black binding, duncan stacked p90 neck pickup and tele bridge pickup, rosewood neck oil finished, ebony.
Fender custom shop guitars have been crafted for and with the input of the world s finest players names like clapton, beck, burton, cray, gilmour, townshend and vaughan, to name just a few. Fender custom shop custom shop limited edition rosewood. Black, george blanda, mark kendrick, fred stuart, alan hamel, and gene baker. See more ideas about fender custom shop, fender guitars and guitar. The dream factory, the amazing story of the people behind the. More than 630 images illustrating the first master builders and their humble beginnings through the many changes up to. You can have your guitar built at the same factory where eric clapton s guitar is built.
In episode 1 of this new series, fenders connections to automotive. Tom wheeler this third in a series of hardcover books joins the awardwinning titles the. The 2012 limited collection is no exception, and sees the arrival of 10 new exotic models. This completes the trilogy of the lord of the strings series by tom wheeler and. The dream factory fenders custom shop strings by mail. Fender custom shop by tom wheeler foreword by billy f gibbons published by hal leonard books october 18, 2011 ordering information. Occasionally in their travels, they encounter wood so exotic and rare that it practically demands to be the centerpiece of a build. In over 600 pages, the dream factory features hundreds of fullcolor photos of incredibly rare, collectible, and. Fender the dream factory limited edition custom shop. Fender custom shop artisan series wildwood guitars. Fender custom shop telecaster guitars electrics from fender. The les pauls out of the fender custom shop are as bad as the strats out of the gibson custom shop.
Custom shop builders are completely dedicated to their artpart craftsman, part artist, part music fan and, more often than not, part mad scientist. Wills telecaster obsession continues in the latest chapter of custom shop sunday. Heres a tele tuesday treat from master builder kyle mcmillin. The inlays on the fretboard also appear to be similar to the american deluxe series abalone type. In episode 1 of this new series, fender s connections to automotive manufacturing are explored as principal master builder ron thorn and saleen automotive founder steve saleen tell the story of stratocaster 1 a carbonfiber strat designed to complement the saleen 1 supercar. Learn how the fender custom shop, originally intended to employ. Dave brought the genuine relic to the fender custom shop so they could check it out. Fender custom shop limited edition closet classic hle reverb. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Since 1987, the fender custom shop has been a dream factory, producing guitars that are to playing what ferraris are to driving. The dream factory features hundreds of fullcolour photos of incredibly rare, collectible, and limited edition handcrafted guitars. Customdesign your own fender instrument from your laptop, mobile device or favorite retailer. The fender custom shop is a division of fender musical instruments corporation, housed within their headquarters complex in corona, riverside county, california. About fender with an illustrious history dating back to 1946, fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre.
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