One of the greatest privileges of working with the Fender Custom Shop is our access to their incredible roster of Masterbuilders. As passionate supporters of the boutique guitar industry, we particularly appreciate the Masterbuilder department, where each instrument is handcrafted from start to finish by a single artisan—bringing a truly boutique experience to the Custom Shop.

One of the rising stars of the Custom Shop is a young builder named Levi Perry. Levi's take on a 1969 Stratocaster is the 2nd guitar we've received from the newest Masterbuilder and it's a stunner on every level.

Beyond its undeniable aesthetic appeal— and let's be clear, it's exceptionally cool looking—this guitar exemplifies why Masterbuilt instruments are so revered. True to the spirit of boutique craftsmanship, this '69 Strat goes beyond the standard specifications of its era. Levi has expertly curated and combined his favorite features from various decades, resulting in a truly extraordinary instrument that transcends traditional design.

The 2 piece Ash body and roasted flame maple neck combine to create a very lightweight, acoustically loud, and sustain-rich guitar - and this is just when playing acoustically. The aging on the body, which doesn't use pore filler to create a more textured finish, gives off the vibe of a well-loved Strat that's seem more than a few stages and studios.