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Fender Custom Shop Stays True to Timeless Electric Guitar Models
In the ever-evolving world of electric guitars, one thing remains constant: the timeless models produced by Fender's Custom Shop. Regardless of market trends, the blonde Telecaster, black Stratocaster, and sunburst Stratocaster continue to be the mainstay designs in their lineup, produced in the same quantities for their enduring appeal[4].
Recent releases from Fender Custom Shop, such as the '59 Journeyman Stratocaster and various 1950s and 1960s-style Stratocasters and Telecasters, underscore this focus on classic Fender models. These guitars often feature vintage specifications and finishes, honouring their historical designs[1][2][3].
Guthrie Govan, a renowned guitarist, reportedly claimed that an audience could hear a tonal difference during an experiment, reflecting the importance of these classic designs to players[5]. Meanwhile, other manufacturers are also focusing on their own iconic models. For example, Gibson's Dark Purple Burst has been extended to Epiphone Les Paul, and Jackson has revived the Surfacaster silhouette[6].
In the guitar world, players are becoming more discerning, able to hear the nuances of certain features, particularly in terms of pickups and tonewoods[7]. This is evident in the current trends, such as the stratospheric rise of rubber bridge guitars, championed by artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift[8].
However, the Fender Custom Shop is not just following trends. They are staying in front of them and maintaining good communication with dealers to ensure their products remain relevant[9]. The trends noticed by the Fender Custom Shop team are focused on components rather than aesthetics, with single 'bucker builds' currently surging in the metal guitar world[10].
Elsewhere, Aristides has launched its own offset guitar with Mike Stringer, and Paul Reed Smith has expressed that alternative tonewoods, such as Guatemalan fence posts, should not be dismissed[11]. As the electric guitar market continues to evolve, it's clear that manufacturers like Fender's Custom Shop will continue to innovate while staying true to their timeless designs.
Timeless Fender Custom Shop Electric Guitar Models - Blonde Telecaster - Black Stratocaster - Sunburst Stratocaster
[1] Fender Custom Shop releases '59 Journeyman Stratocaster [2] Fender Custom Shop unveils 1960s-style Telecaster [3] Fender Custom Shop introduces new 1950s-style Stratocaster [4] Fender Custom Shop's Timeless Models [5] Guthrie Govan's Tonal Experiment [6] Gibson's Dark Purple Burst extended to Epiphone Les Paul [7] Players' Knowledge of Guitar Nuances [8] Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift Champion Rubber Bridge Guitars [9] Fender Custom Shop's Approach to Trends [10] Metal Guitar Trend: Single 'Bucker Builds [11] Aristides Launches Offset Guitar with Mike Stringer [12] Paul Reed Smith on Alternative Tonewoods
- The Fender Custom Shop consistently creates electric guitars that are timeless, such as the blonde Telecaster and the black and sunburst Stratocaster.
- Guthrie Govan, a skilled guitarist, noted a noticeable difference in tone during an experiment involving classic Fender models.
- Gibson's Dark Purple Burst design has been expanded to Epiphone's Les Paul guitars, while Jackson has revived the Surfacaster silhouette, reflecting efforts from other manufacturers to focus on their iconic models.
- Today's players are increasingly discerning, recognizing the subtleties in features such as pickups and tonewoods.
- In the metal guitar world, single 'bucker builds' are currently trending, and Fender's Custom Shop is staying attuned to these industry shifts.
- Aristides and Paul Reed Smith are developing innovative guitar models, with Aristides introducing an offset guitar with Mike Stringer, and PRS advocating the use of alternative tonewoods.
- As the electric guitar market continues to evolve, manufacturers like Fender's Custom Shop will carry on innovating while remaining faithful to their classic designs.
