This beautiful guitar is a preowned custom shop zebrawood strat, masterbuilt by john english in 2004. Fender custom shop masterbuilt clapton by john english youtube. Fender john english masterbuilt re1960 strat youtube. Fender custom shop masterbuilt john cruz 1952 heavy relic. John s legendary guitars are highly regarded as the best of the best from fenders original john page era custom shop. This guitar was built by legendary fender master builder john english, and the guitar features the initials j. Used 2004 fender custom shop masterbuilt john english 1968. Fender classic player 50s stratocaster desert sand the. The guitar appears to be very lightly played and has very little fret wear. There were only 100 of these 1954 vintage masterbuilt guitars made, and every detail of the original 1954 stratocaster was painstakingly reproduced, from the vintage radio shack style volume and tone knobs, the unique placement of the upper strap button, to the original rounded pickup covers and handwound 1954 pickups. This is an incredible handmade work of art by the late great fender custom shop senior masterbuilder john english. Get the best deals on fender masterbuilt when you shop the largest online selection at. Fender custom shop reissue 1959 stratocaster relic lake placid.
Fender nos 2002 namm masterbuilt john english 1955 relic reverb. John cruz 1960 ultimate relic fender masterbuilt momose strat hendrix left to right. Fender custom shop masterbuilt john cruz 1960 tele custom 3. Fender custom shop jaco tribute relic preowned this bass is in excellent condition. Other than changed tuners and some honest playing wear this guitar is original. Fender custom shop masterbuilt 50sstealth esquire by john. Fender cs masterbuilt john cruz 1955 stratocaster nos strat blue. This is a unique chance to own a clapton strat built to order by the venerable masterbuilder john cruz. Maken music mvp 1960s stratocaster masterbuilt, dark rosewood fingerboard, black more about maken music master vintage player series mvp 1960 stratocaster heavy relic masterbuilt. The new master vintage players series represents a unique and exciting project with maken music and the fender custom shop. For your consideration, garrett park guitars presents this 2005 fender custom shop john english stratocaster 59 relic stratocaster this strat oozes tone and. Now, fender s custom shop has released a limited run of only 150 spoton masterbuilt replicas 75 made for the usa, with no dealer allowed more than one guitar. Fender masterbuilt 1955 light relic stratocaster by john cruz,case.
Fender custom shop eric clapton blackie tribute stratocaster. This bass is part of a limited run built by english in 2004. John, 57, a master guitar builder for fender musical intruments corp. Fender custom shop eric clapton blackie tribute stratocaster mb john english.
Fender custom shop masterbuilt guitars 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. The masterbuilt will probably never loose value, but no matter how well made it is, it will always be a replica of the originals. See more of john english fender masterbuilder on facebook. Fsft fender custom shop masterbuilt by john english 55 p.
Shop for your fender custom shop guitar on our site now, or visit our showroom in new york. Fender even remanufactured the original strap and formfitting hardshell case that came with the originals. The guitar has a soft v neck profile, maple fretboard, 9. All of these guitars were great in every way, but one day i had the opportunity to purchase a mint john english masterbuilt strat from a friend and reputable gear junkie. A guitar built under leo fender, pre cbs is the guitar to own for most strat enthusiasts. Oct 24, 2014 so hes not much use to anyone in europe, is he. Frets are clean, and no extra play wear is visible, outside of original relicing. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. Fender stratocaster 56 relic masterbuilt by john english, this guitar is made in relic style, which means it is intended to look like its played for a long time, with gorgeous birdseye maple neck of the best quality i ever seen. This bass has a 14 sawn maple neck, custom shop pickups, relic finish, and a hardshell case. As i was reading the first post in this thread i was plucking random notes on my favorite strat a 2018 fender road worn 50s stratocaster with a set of fender pure vintage 54 alnico 3 strat pickups and thinking one thing.
I was wondering also if english did the inlays or they outsourced them. Fender custom telecaster custom shop masterbuilt john. The single pickup fender esquire, however, remains a much more mysterious beast. Fender custom shop masterbuilt 50sstealth esquire by. In mid june 2015 we got in touch with the folks at fender custom shop and specd up a new batch of fine guitars. Discussion in guitar emporium archive started by bplexico, jun 4, 2014. Fender masterbuilt jeff beck esquire telecaster john reverb.
An exact replica of claptons beloved fender stratocaster and masterbuilt by john english, this guitar is a painstaking replica of eric claptons famed blackie. This is a thread entitled masterbuilt vs custom shop. This custom shop stratocaster is modeled after a 1959 strat and has been relicd to appear aged. Fender custom shop master built instruments are made one at a time by a specific master builder from top to bottom. Here is a nos fender master built 55 relic precision bass from the late legendary john english. Master built stratocaster question discussion in guitars in general started by jnapo, dec 11, 2008.
This is the only one61 strat ever painted this color shoreline gold by john one of a kind. Fender custom shop reissue 52 telecaster heavy relic shell pink. But i hated the sound of it and it action felt stiff. Masterbuilt vs custom shop page 2 fender stratocaster. Fender custom shop vs masterbuilt page 2 telecaster. The color was a bit tricky to capture perfectly as this can look a little more blue or green depending on the angle and light. Fender custom shop javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Fender custom telecaster custom shop masterbuilt john english dice 2004 lake placid blue 1 of 1. Fender stratocaster 1960 masterbuilt heavy relic 2008. John english the legendary fender custom shop master builder carved a neck based on a late 1959 neck. Masterbuilt for sale in uk 58 secondhand masterbuilts. Fender custom shop masterbuilt 50th anniversary 1954. Beautiful example by possibly fender s best master builder ever.
It kills me to do this, but the holiday crunch coupled with my want for an old jazz leaves me no other choice. The music zoo is an authorized fender custom shop dealer. Fender masterbuilt guitars electric guitars from fender. John english masterbuilt page 2 fender stratocaster. A page for all pictures of the individual guitars from the 2004 fender custom shop 50th.
In casual conversation with john english, you might learn that he had. Guitars for sale amps for sale parts for sale contact us 1959 fender stratocaster original refinished. I do agree that you dont have to buy a masterbuilt to get a good fender,however the consistency is. We have here an amazing and unique guitar, masterbuilt by the greatest and most famous master builder from the fender custom shoop, john english, and completed in late 2005 as a prototype for the masterbuilt 50sstealth esquire that was to be produced in 2006. Fender custom shop masterbuilt greg fessler dealer select wildwood 10 55. Fender custom shop guitars fender masterbuilt guitars. This is even more special because the custom shop clapton strats are normally only built by masterbuilder todd krause, but we managed to get john cruz do one for us. Page 2 of 3 john english and they told me to get him. Fender 2004 fender stratocaster john english masterbuilt 50th. The thread feels like its been hijacked to provide free plugs for your favourite guitar tech.
Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping. Fender custom shop masterbuilt john english 1960 stratocaster. I dont think the fender masterbuilt program as we know it today existed in 1994. Masterbuilt discussion in guitars in general started by blink of an eye, jul 26. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers offering an incomparable shopping experience. Fender cs masterbuilt john cruz clapton stratocaster. For your consideration, garrett park guitars presents this 1991 fender custom shop john english masterbuilt. Awesome vintage looks paired with some modern playability, this is a used 2014 fender 60th anniversary classic player 50s strat with a desert sand nitrocellulose lacquer finish paired with gold hardware and an anodized aluminum pickguard. If you follow the fender custom shop at all you know that john cruzs guitars are highly sought after and are hard to come by.
Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the 2006 fender custom shop master built john english 59 stratocaster electric guitar in sonic blue finish. Among many diverse projects with english, smith worked on a pair of doubleneck stratocaster guitars for stone temple pilots guitarist dean deleo. Fender stratocaster 56 relic masterbuilt by john english. His guitars are extremely collectible and are sought after worldwide. Fender custom shop 1963 masterbuilt relic stratocaster black over sunburst john english. Im just curious if fender masterbuilt guitars are that far superior to the custom shop guitars. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Fender custom shop vs masterbuilt discussion in fender custom shop tele forum started by amon, nov 25, 2019. This alone guarantees that the jeff beck esquire will become one of the most collectible of all fender. Up for grabs is a custom shop 55 p, masterbuilt by the legendary john english, in the always killer ocean turquoise. Js057 an incredibly rare mid 90s john suhr masterbuilt fender custom shop strat. Find great deals on ebay for john english fender and fender masterbuilt. John english masterbuilt discussion in stratocaster discussion forum started by 79 vibes, jan 2, 2020.
Beautiful fender custom shop 1954 strat by the master. An exact replica of claptons beloved fender stratocaster and masterbuilt by john english, this guitar is a painstaking replica of eric claptons famed blackie guitar. Fender stratocaster 55 masterbuilt john english 2003. Lovies guitars is offering up a gorgeous and mint fender masterbuilt custom dice telecaster by the late great john english. Fender musical instruments corporation of scottsdale, arizona is a. John english masterbuilts often have a bit of a premium attached, but thats balanced by the majority of them being relics or models that mirrorrecall vintage guitars. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Since 1987, the fender custom shop has been a dream factory, producing guitars that are to playing what ferraris are to driving. Greg fessler built 54 50th anniversary masterbuilt strat reissue.
The fender custom shop masterbuilt john cruz 1960 tele custom 3 tone sunburst has an ash body, quartersawn maple neck, rosewood fretboard, vintagestyle bridge and tuners, custom shop handwound tele singlecoils, incl. Fender custom shop 64 jazz in vintage blonde with a relic finish. Electric fender custom shop masterbuilt the guitar store. Beautiful relic sunburst finish with all factory wear. Johns legendary guitars are highly regarded as the best of the best from fenders original john page era custom shopdream factory. Buy your next masterbuilt guitar online at the music zoo or visit our new york showroom to shop today were an authorized fender custom shop dealer, and remember, if you want to take things to the next level and customspec your own guitar, we are here to help with that too. A page for all pictures of the individual guitars from the 2004 fender. Beautiful fender custom shop 1959 reissue strat relic by the master. While i only now learned of the master builder john english, the price for his work is consistent with typical famous fender master builders and historically important works of art. Strat is an independent, member supported forum and is not affiliated with fender. John english masterbuilt fender stratocaster guitar forum. Fender first dreamed up the stealth idea with the fender marauder of the midsixties, but it never made it past the catalog shoot.
The guitar store will ask builders to make guitars for us that we believe to be very special from that craftsperson. I have a master built 66 jazz bass that was build by him for me in 2009 it is the most incredible bass that ive ever had the wood selection was done so fine and they do fit soooo well together, the finish was done nicely closet classic finish with some additional crackles. Appointments on the fender custom masterbuilt 50s stealth esquire include aged nickelchrome hardware, an ash tray bridge cover, white switch cover, special custom built john english fender u. Lightweight ash body, tort guard, gold hardware and a highly figured birdseye maple neck with rosewood board. The fender custom shop began in 1987, under the supervision of thenceo bill schultz and its first two master builders. John english was one of the very first master builders when fender opened the custom shop in 1987. Even if every word you said was true, its completely irrelevant to the subject of this thread. Jun 29, 2016 fender custom shop masterbuilt clapton stratocaster by john english. A salesman will say it is a stratocaster, a masterbuilt by john cruz. Shop fender custom shop and more at the original home of tone maken music. Michael is playing a fender masterbuilt john english 1957. Made for and shown at the 1994 namm, the aloha strat 001 was designed and masterbuilt by the late john english who loved hawaiian and deco art with the aloha strat, i wanted to go one step further he explained.
Horns, amplifiers, pa gear, mixers, patch bays, effects pedals, speakers, keyboards. An anniversary strat by the lategreat senior fender masterbuilder john english. Amplifiers, pa gear, mixers, patch bays, effects pedals, speakers, keyboards. Masterbuilt john cruz ultimate relic 1960 fender s.
Fender guitars 2005 fender john english masterbuilt esquire proto electric guitars. Smith joined the fender custom shop in 1995, and in 2006 completed a fiveyear apprenticeship under acclaimed senior master builder john english. Fender custom shop masterbuilt irish roots telecaster by. Fender custom shop master built one of a kind john english thinline stratocaster.
Private collection, unplayed guitar, comes with case and certificate of authenticity. The late john english was one of the fender custom shops most well renowned master builders and the instruments he designed and built for fender have become some of the most desired modern day fender classics. Fender custom shop 1963 masterbuilt sunburst john english. Dec 07, 2017 2006 fender custom shop 50s stealth esquire masterbuilt john english. Birth of a fender custom shop masterbuilt stratocaster. The fender custom shop masterbuilt john cruz 1952 heavy relic telecaster butterscotch blonde has an ash body, modern c maple neck, vintagestyle tuners and bridge, custom shop twisted tele pickups, incl. Imo, in general the only fender cs guitars that have demonstrated longterm price strength are early cunettoera relics, and some of the special editions like artist models. The guitar features finish checking and a few small dings but no major wear. Fender custom shop masterbuilt 50th anniversary 1954 stratocasters. Fender custom shop masterbuilt by john english reverb.