{"product_id":"used-fender-custom-shop-masterbuilt-greg-fessler-closet-classic-1960-strat-surf-green-electric-guitar","title":"Pre Owned 2012 Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Greg Fessler '60 Stratocaster Closet Classic Aged Surf Green Abigail Pickups","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe just took in a killer Custom Shop Masterbuilt 1960 Strat in the classic color of Surf Green.  Built by Greg Fessler for the 2012 Custom Shop Summer Showcase Event, and originally purchased here at Truetone Music, it's a single-owner guitar that came to us as part of a larger collection.  The previous owner barely played - he was more of a collector - so this has very few miles on it.  And with the pickups it has in it, this is a very special guitar.....\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt's a straight ahead vintage style Strat with the feel of a modern guitar.  The neck is super comfortable, with a 60's Oval C neck shape, topped with a dark rosewood fretboard that has a 9.5\" radius and 6105 (Narrow Tall) frets.  The lightweight alder body is very resonant.  It's a Closet Classic finish, with Heavy Checking, so it's aged looking but not abused looking.  We loved how it came out back in 2012, and in the 10 years since, it's only gotten better!  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKey Feature: this guitar is loaded with Custom Shop Fat 60's pickups, Handwound by Abigail Ybarra.  Yes, it has Abby Handwounds in it.  These are very hard to get and high in demand since she retired in 2013, after 50 years of winding pickups at Fender.  That means in the long history of the company, this is one of the last guitars that she did the pickups for.  Not only does that make this very collectible, but also the pickups alone are worth a lot of money.  Of course, they sound great too!   These were given extra winds to give an extra dose of power with the classic 60's Strat sound of glistening highs and warm, punchy lows.  Vintage stagger, Alnico 2 magnets and formvar wire recreate the vintage tone that players have loved for years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreg Fessler came to the Fender Custom Shop in 1990, working his way up through the ranks as an apprentice. He assisted with the Robben Ford signature line of guitars, eventually becoming the sole builder of those instruments and, later, Ford’s personal builder. Fessler has built one-off Stratocaster and Telecaster models for a host of players, including Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Healey, Hank Marvin, John Mayer, Rhonda Smith, Neil Schon and more, to name only a few.  Fessler’s remarkable abilities as a Master Builder have earned him accolades from many Fender artists and from discerning customers worldwide. His meticulous attention to detail is exemplified in every instrument he creates, each of which is a perfect example of the intense commitment it takes to earn the title of Master Builder.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe guitar is in excellent condition, and has been vetted and set up to play perfectly by the techs in our shop.  It comes with the original hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity, Showcase Display Card and other case candy.  Everything on the guitar is original.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is one of the better Strat's we have here right now, as it should be - it's a Masterbuilt!  For those that know, Masterbuilt Strats are hard to come by and can take anywhere from 1 to 5 years to get one after ordering.  Here's an opportunity to get a great one now, at a great price.  Don't sleep on it, as it may go fast!  Come to Club Fender at Truetone Music to experience this one today, or order right here to be shipped to your home.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSerial # R63589\u003cbr\u003ePart # 9211001179\u003cbr\u003eFinish Package: Closet Classic with Heavy Checking\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFinish: Nitro Lacquer\u003cbr\u003eColor:  Aged Surf Green\u003cbr\u003ePickguard: 3 Ply Parchment\u003cbr\u003eBody: Select Alder; Sort for Lightweight\u003cbr\u003eNeck: Quartersawn Maple\u003cbr\u003eFretboard: AAA Rosewood; Sort for Dark\u003cbr\u003eTint: Light\u003cbr\u003eNeck Shape: Mid 60's Oval C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNeck Thickness at 1st Fret:  .790\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Thickness at 12th Fret:  .930\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Nut Width: 1.650\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Butt Width: 2.200\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDots: Micarta White\u003cbr\u003eFrets: 21\u003cbr\u003eFretwire: 6105 Narrow Tall\u003cbr\u003eRadius: 9.5\"\u003cbr\u003eBone Nut\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup:  Custom Shop Hand-wound by Abigail Ybarra Fat 60's Strat\u003cbr\u003eMiddle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound by Abigail Ybarra Fat 60's Strat\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup:  Custom Shop Hand-Wound by Abigail Ybarra Fat 60's Strat\u003cbr\u003eHardware: Chrome\/Nickel\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Vintage\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Vintage\u003cbr\u003eNeck plate: Vintage Style (just serial number)\u003cbr\u003eCase: Custom Shop Deluxe Brown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41157791776949,"sku":"50FCS013","price":5999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/products\/1-DSCF7442.jpg?v=1655756196","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/used-fender-custom-shop-masterbuilt-greg-fessler-closet-classic-1960-strat-surf-green-electric-guitar","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}