Fender's Artisan Series elevates the company's iconic designs to a refined, dare we say elegant, place that rivals the work of some of the best boutique makers. While top-notch build quality, playability, and tones are still at the heart of this Custom Shop Strat, the Artisan Series ups the visual aesthetic via a gorgeous quilted maple top,AAA flame maple neck, and chrome lipstick pickup covers & knobs.

Beyond the gorgeous looks, this is a fantastic Stratocaster by any measure. Snappy and loud acoustically, this 7lb 14oz alder bodied Strat feels great in hand. The Soft V neck carve is incredibly comfy to play and the 22 6105 frets show only faint signs of wear. 

Plugged in, the Fat 50s Custom Shop pickups deliver exactly what you'd expect - classic Fender bite, sweet top end, and great "cluck" in the in-between positions. Bonus points to the Custom Shop for housing these in lipstick covers. Such a cool look that we'd seen SRV and David Hidalgo of Los Lobos sporting...

Overall, a fantastic guitar that successfully marries great looks with a great build. Perfect for Fender fans looking for a standout to add to their collection. Priced with hardshell case, CoA, and case candy.

• 2015 Collection NAMM
• Quilt Maple Top Artisan Stratocaster
• Tiger Eye
• Quilt Maple  Top Wood 
• Alder  Body Wood 
• AAA Flame Maple  Neck Wood 
• Soft "V" Neck  Neck Shape (.850 1st - .990 12th)
• Maple  Fingerboard 
• 9.5"  Fingerboard Radius 
• 6105 frets, 22
  
• 25.5"  Scale Length 
• 1.6875" nut width, graphite nut
• Custom Shop Fat '50s Pickups with Lipstick Covers
• Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Way Switch
• 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
• Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered tuners with Ebony Buttons
• Case Black Hardshell Case w/CoA
• 7lbs 14oz
• SN CZ523623