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Who actually owns a Custom Shop Fender?
How many of you own Fender Custom Shop guitars? if you own one, what do you honestly think of it? Are they worth buying?
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I have a 2005 NOS sonic blue 1961 strat, which I bought second hand for about 2,300€ or $2,500. I would not have bought it new, and I was lucky that it had the exact specification, including colour, that I wanted. Quality of build, feel and sound is very close to the 1962 sonic blue strat I had many years ago. It was definitely worth it for me, and I play it a lot - almost as much as my 2016 Ibanez 2619 Artist Prestige (MIJ)
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I too have a second hand one .Mine too was about £2300.
It is a lush closet classic ,and whoever owed it before certainly looked after it. I wouldn’t by one new unless you wanted one built to your own personal specifications. It certainly has a quality feel to it as opposed to my other ‘run of the mill’ guitars that I own . |
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as long as one understands the neck profile, they ae great guitars
if you don't like vintage frets and neck radius, don't buy a custom shop reissue, you won't get a long with it. I had a gorgeous 57 time machine strat, I could not get past the small frets and the time period correct neck radius. |
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I have three, but they were acquired before the prices went up.
Very nice guitars...but for the same amount of bucks I would be tempted to try something else like a Suhr. |
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I don't own a CS Fender guitar, but I did buy an '07 Fender '57 AVRI Strat which is spec'd like a CS, and is right under CS quality.
I found it in a pawnshop a few years ago for $400. I think I paid what I feel it's worth in my opinion, and I'd NEVER pay the going market rate. I only bought it because I knew it was an AVRI. I don't play the guitar at all, as I can't get along with the 7.25 radius, the small vintage frets, and the very sticky neck. It's been a case queen since I bought it. I'll eventually sell it, but I'm going to wait a few years since I'm in no hurry.
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I have 3 CS Fenders. All bought in the late 80's and early 90's. According to the "Custom Shop" book, they are the first 3 models produced in multiples. Paid way less then compared to the current CS pricing. Currently, I'm lusting after a relic CS Nocaster or Broadcaster. I won't pay $3,500 or more for a new one. I'd pay $2,500 or less for a used one.
they are fantastic guitars. the tri-gold is my most used electric. Played in bands and used a lot for recording. In addition, I have 3 Andersons that get a lot of playing time. I would say they are comparable in build, playability, etc. My first Fender was a new 1980 black strat. Weighs a ton and is not really fun to play. I bought that in the depths of Fender's downturn. That's why I don't play the stock market.
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I recently saw my old 35 anniversary strat on Reverb.com beings sold by a dealer. I recognized the serial # and almost bought it back. It was one of the early quilted maple ones. Last edited by Bluside; 02-12-2021 at 09:07 AM. |
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Small world Bluside! Here's my 35th. Also flamed maple.
It's funny that the least fancy of the three (the HLE) is my favorite and the one you still have. I changed the gold anodized pickguard out for the white one that came with it. Gold one is still in the case.
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I assume (but do not know for certain) made in the custom shop
I have a Fender Limited Edition Telecaster 90 Guitar, Blackwood Top, Flamed Maple Fret Board .
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Very small world! I used to have 3 of the 35th anniv strats, still have one...
Also had a 40th anniv tele in natural, unique because they forgot to drill the top for one of the screw holes for the control plate. |
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I had a 1997 Fender Custom Shop '58 Reissue Stratocaster. That was back when prices were fairly accessible.
Certainly was a decent guitar, very nice neck and good quality build. I don't remember what I paid (used) but it was most likely in the mid teens. I see that same guitar now advertised for $3k to $4k. |
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Great point. Fender Custom Shop makes some great guitars but it's worth checking out the competition at that price point too, like Suhr.
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Although it's a great looking and most likely great sounding guitar, I'm pretty sure that is not a custom shop guitar. Typically the neck plate and back of the neck will identify custom shop guitars. I remember getting a newsletter from Fender USA about these guitars.
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