Fender Custom Shop Indian Stratocaster John English Masterbuilt 2004

John English built it in the Fender Custom Shop with a unique artistic vision. With Native American artwork and detailed fingerboard inlays, an instrument was created that is as much a collector's item as it is a playable guitar. 

John English is known for his precision work in the Fender Custom Shop, and this Stratocaster demonstrates exactly why. The pine body, adorned with Native American artwork, is a deliberate choice, one that gives the guitar character and a story. The fingerboard inlays in the same theme complete the picture perfectly with the same artistic attention. This is the work of someone who doesn't compromise! 

In 2006, this guitar found its way to the Netherlands as part of a set of two, where it has been cherished ever since by a dedicated collector. The Near Mint condition is a testament to this. This isn't a guitar that has been heavily played, but rather an instrument that has been treated with respect and admired. That speaks volumes about the value the owner placed on it. 

Where other Strats are standard, this one delivers versatility with personality. The three single-coil pickups with five-way switches open up a world of tonal possibilities, from the bright bridge tone to the full, warm neck pickup. The pine body delivers an open, luminous tone that perfectly complements the Strat philosophy. The C-profile neck with a rosewood fingerboard feels comfortable and offers plenty of room for expression. The tremolo is smooth and stable, as you would expect from craftsmanship at this level. 

This is more than an instrument. It represents a moment in time when Fender's Custom Shop still created individual works of art, built by masters like John English, with stories that go beyond technical specifications. For the collector who digs a little deeper, this is a piece of guitar history with a weight you can feel.