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2015 Fay Model One, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Simon Fay’s Model One is easy on the eyes, easy on the hands, easy on the ears. This multiscale beauty comes to us from 2015 in impeccable shape, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, and German Spruce top. 25.5” on the bass to 25” on the treble, the fanned fretboard is a great candidate for standard pitch and more exotic tunings without confusing the left hand. Gold EVO frets insure longevity between fret jobs, and the slim neck profile is oh so smooth in hand. Bass response offers a sweet blooming effect after the initial attack, which lends itself well to DADGAD. This Simon Fay Model One is a prime example of the contemporary fingerstyle guitar: agile, responsive, and dynamic.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fay guitars, brazilain, ameritage, fingerpicking multi scale, fan fret, florentine cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Simon Fay Model One, Cuban Mahogany/Engelmann
It’s been several years since we’ve seen a Simon Fay guitar in the shop—and we’re tickled pink by this brand new Model One from Simon himself. This guitar exudes professionalism: the fit and finish are flawless, the aesthetic streamlined and quietly modern, and the voice is engineered with excellent note separation and sustain. With a short multiscale spread of half an inch (25.5” bass to 25” treble) and EVO frets, this Fay plays easily, and remains crisp and responsive when taken into altered and open tuning territory. We found DADF#AD to be a particular favorite.
Cuban Mahogany back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top, and a Redwood rosette to tie it together. Bois de Rose bridge, fossilized nut and saddle, Alessi tuners—Simon’s Model One is the complete package, and one we recommend heartily if you’re looking for a gorgeous instrument with clarity at the heart of its sound, and a trim punching weight of 4lbs 3oz to keep you playing more easily and for longer.
Our Fay Model One is a prize worth keeping.
Other keywords: engleman, mahagony, multi scale, ameritage case
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.5 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany - Cuban 
2011 Fay OM Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
It is hard to think of a more classy guitar than this Fay OM. Every detail in the design is well thought out, and perfectly done. In style we are reminded of the classical guitar. In tone however, its completely modern and unique, every string has its own gorgeous singing quality. The Brazilian and Adirondack Spruce is a time honored combination and brings sweetnes and clarity to the tonal pallete. This Fay really is something special.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Fay OM Amazon/Carpathian
Our first guitar from Simon stirred up quite a lot of interest and sold within days for the simple reason that he’s an exciting new builder with incredible tone, unique style and is currently offering our customers great introductory pricing. This new arrival is crafted from Amazon Rosewood and Carpathian Spruce, two woods with special character that joins forces brilliantly. The Amazon Rosewood has deep reddish hues which Simon accented by using Cocobolo bindings and headplate as well as a Red Myrtle Burl Rosette. The Master Grade Carpathian Spruce top has the power of Adirondack with just a hint more sweetness. Simon braces his tops with Adirondack spruce and employs Spanish Cedar kerfing and back bracing. The voice is powerful and lush and the sound seems to swell on it’s leaving the top. Another superb Simon Fay guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Amazon 
New Fay OM Claro Walnut/Sitka
For our first guitar from Simon he selected a rare and wondrous ‘Sinker’ Redwood top. This is rare Redwood salvaged after more than 100 years at the bottom of the Big River near Mendocini California. It is thought to have originally grown high up on the ridge in conditions that make it very stiff and strong. This Sinker Redwood can be made thinner than typical Redwood and we can tell you the voice is astonishing. The Sinker Redwood combines with the highly figured Walnut body to put forth a completely satisfying voice for fingerstyle or strumming. The notes are clear and articulate, yet round and warm. This top is definitely a bit more brilliant than usual on a Redwood guitar. We love the natural dark color which comes from mineral deposits in the river. We invite you to view the first of many Fay guitars.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Walnut - Claro 
1957 Fender Stratocaster
Premium 1957 Fender Strat, anyone? This beauty is well preserved, plays without effort, and sounds absurdly good. V neck profile for your left thumb to anchor on, original pickups and electronics, components, the works. Two-tone sunburst, white pickguard, some sweet fingerboard marks to prove its paid its dues. An heirloom offering that’s sure to be the centerpiece of your collection.
Other keywords: leo fender, 023851, 2 tone, sun burst, ohsc, duane simpson
2018 Fender Custom Shop Artisan Stratocaster, Alder/Spalted Maple
Like new, 2018 Custom Shop Artisan Collection Fender Strat, dressed up for painting the town red with champagne gold hardware throughout (right down to the aluminum pickguard), WW10 Wildwood handwound pickups, Roasted Alder body, and Spalted Maple top.
Other keywords: lutherie, stratocaster, cz531403
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Maple - Figured, Alder 
2016 Fender Thinline Telecaster Custom Shop, Tasmanian Blackwood/Koa
At Fender’s Custom Shop, the Artisan Series are each powerhouses. This 2016 Limited Edition Caballo Ligero Tele is a gem, dressed up with Tasmanian Blackwood body and Flame Koa top, Birdseye Maple neck (in their chunky “1963 C” profile), and amplified with a TV Jones classic neck pickup. Like new and ready for more action!
Other keywords: custom guitar, telecaster, cz529285, chicken picking, australian blackwood
2020 Fender LTD American Professional Stratocaster, Desert Sand
Often copied, but never surpassed, the Stratocaster is arguably the world’s most-loved electric guitar. Electrifying the music world since its debut in 1954, its natural, versatile sound made the Stratocaster the benchmark for exceptional guitar tones. The American Professional Stratocaster isn’t a re-imagining of the classic design; it’s the authentic original model, evolved.
Click here to hear this one played by our own Duane Simpson!
2012 Fender 50s Telecaster NOS, Paul Waller Masterbuilt
Now here’s a gorgeous powerhouse that plays like grass-fed butter: a Paul Waller Masterbuilt 50s Telecaster with NOS treatment. Waller, a veteran master builder at Fender’s Custom Shop since 2003, pulled this one off in 2012, and it’s been well-cared for ever since. ’57 soft V Maple neck done in high gloss to match the Ash body in two-color burst, plus a sweet Reverse Bridge pickup, Twisted Tele Neck pickup combo. Four-way switch plus volume and tone, and a ’52 Tele custom pickguard in white. This beauty weighs in a little over seven pounds, which feels natural and easy in hand and on the leg. We have both the G&G rectangular case and a fitted tweed case.
Other keywords: fender custom, electric, R60089, chicken picking, new old stock, custom build, masterbuild, coa, 50s
2012 Fender Stratocaster Pro Closet Classic
The Closet Classic series recreates those fabled vintage axes found under the bed or at the back of the closet—looking like stepping back in time. This beauty came out of the Fender Custom Shop in 2012 with Swamp Ash body plus Maple neck in a 60s-style C profile, 25.5” scale, and upgraded with Abby Red Hot pickups handwound by Abigail Ybarra. The tone is classic Strat, with some added heat for crispier attack and power. The two-tone sunburst has been finish checked in the Closet Classic style and wrapped ups with a three-ply w/b/w pickguard. And this gorgeous Strat comes delivered in a G&G case with COA!
Other keywords: fender custom, electric, 8167, new old stock, stratacaster
2014 Fender Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster
Fender tried—and Fender succeeded. Their custom shop phenoms pulled off a real showstopper with the 2014 Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Tele, a gorgeous tribute to the Hag himself. This Telecaster Thinline is modified with chambered Alder wings, laminated Maple top (gorgeous figure) and a Maple center block and set-neck setup, gold hardware throughout, and powerhouse Texas Special pickups at the bridge and neck. Four-way switching gives the player even more options, and the play feel of the Figured Maple neck is like organic, grass-fed butter.
Other keywords: fender custom, electric, us11080970, chicken picking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.05 in Woods Maple - Figured, Alder 
2009 Fender ’62 Strat Masterbuilt Jason Smith
Heavy relic in Coral Pink! Check out this gorgeous Fender Custom Shop ’62 Strat from Jason Smith if you’re looking for the real relic’d deal. Fender’s Smith built this beauty in 2009 with a custom heavy relic job in mind—and it sports the kind of play wear, exposed Alder, and glossy setup, that we’d expect from a dyed-in-the-wool road warrior. Coral Pink sets off the Maple neck and pickguard perfectly. The pickups are Custom Shop 60 Strat Relics with coffee white relic’d volume and tone knobs.
Here’s a note from Fender about custom shop builder Jason Smith: “Rock music and Fender are part of his DNA. Smith joined the Fender Custom Shop in 1995, and in 2006 completed a five-year apprenticeship under acclaimed Senior Master Builder John English. Among many diverse projects with English, Smith worked on a pair of double-neck Stratocaster guitars for Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo. He has since crafted fine instruments for players and acts including John 5, Michael Landau, Flea, Josh Klinghoffer, Geddy Lee, Steve Harris, Reggie Hamilton, Linkin Park, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Neon Trees and many others.”
Other keywords: electric guitar, reliced, stratacaster, kluson, duane simpson, #R45880
1963 Fender Stratocaster
Here’s a potent brew of elbow grease, vintage tone, and honest play wear. This 1963 Fender Strat has seen some miles, and then some, in its almost 60 years of music-making. The finish appears refinished in the 1970s and now quite worn, and the neck has a lovely combination of velvety finish at the back and worn smoothly down to the wood on the sides. Our repair folks have gone over this one with a fine tooth comb, in the process replacing the frets as well as fabricating a new pickguard from scratch and relic’ing it to perfectly match the Alder body’s play wear and patina.
It plays like vintage, grass-fed butter, with juicy tones to matchOther keywords: fender guitars, leo fender, strat, kluson, solidbody, stratacaster, 3-way
2009 Fender 1961 John Cruz Stratocaster Relic
The legendary relic artist John Cruz brings the 1961 Stratocaster to life in this beauty in black from 2009. It’s hard to closer to the real deal unless you’re prepared to search and search, and you’ve got an extra arm to pony up. Cruz relic’d the black finish for a well-used but cared-for look that feels right at home with the slightly worn through finish on the Maple neck. The tremolo is currently set up with John’s three spring system, and we have the standard spring system components to include with the G&G case. Weighs in at 7lbs 10oz, this ’61 Strat from 2009 is easy on the hands (ditto for the 1 5/8” nut and 2 1/8” saddle spacing).
Fender relic’d to perfection by John Cruz—worth it.Other keywords: electric guitar, reliced, jc1409, stratacaster, kluson, duane simpson