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Design the perfect Fender Custom Shop guitar that's as unique as the music you make. It's simple and fast.

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Choose a Build Level
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Master Built
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Choose a Model
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Choose Finish Package
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Choose Custom Options
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Spec Your Guitar
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Is a Fender Custom Shop guitar right for me?

Great question! Do you play guitar? Do you prefer underwear that fits great, or bunches up? If you answered “Yes” and you prefer comfortable underwear, then a Fender Custom Shop guitar is probably the right choice. Whether you are looking for a vintage recreation or a modern take on a timeless classic, the flagship instruments produced in the Fender Custom Shop are designed to offer the ultimate in playability, a comfortable feel, great tone and beautiful looks. Special ordering a custom guitar that is tailor made to suit your needs is quick and easy. We also offer a great selection of models in stock with the most popular options. Whichever choice you make, I guarantee you’ll like it as much or more than your favorite pair of underwear.

 
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Step 1.) Choose a Build Level

What is the difference between Master Built and Custom Built?

The Fender Custom Shop offers two build levels – Custom Built and Masterbuilt. What is the difference between Master Built and Custom Built? The entire build process for a Masterbuilt guitar - from picking out the raw woods to final assembly and setup - is personally managed by one of Fender’s most senior luthiers – The Masterbuilder. This option is required for certain projects with more complex specifications or requirements (for example: cloning a particular vintage neck profile, specifying a maximum weight for your completed instrument, or building that double neck 6/12 Tele with a built-in ant farm that you’ve always dreamt about). You can also choose Masterbuilt if you just feel like having your guitar built by the same guy who builds for Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck or David Gilmour. Custom Built guitars are crafted in the Custom Shop by a team of Fender’s most experienced builders. For less complex instruments that may not require an additional level of personalized attention, this more efficient Custom Built process can provide an excellent value. Delivery time is usually shorter as well.

 
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Custom Built Guitars

Your dreams are what make the Fender Custom Shop the reality it is today. From its inception in 1987, the Custom Shop has grown from two builders to over fifty artisans—a veteran band of builders, each a specialist dedicated to their own area of expertise—working together to build your ideal Fender to your exact specifications. From neck shaping and fretwork to finishing and aging—every step of creation—each Custom Shop craftsperson brings years of hard-earned skill and dedication to bear on your custom-built guitar with one goal in mind—to create an instrument and playing experience that can only come from the Fender Custom Shop. [read more]

 
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Masterbuilt Guitars

In every art form, there are those who have mastered their craft so thoroughly, through years of training and experience, that their work routinely commands extra acclaim and admiration, not to mention outright awe. These astonishing artisans are the Master Builders of the Fender Custom Shop; a select group of the most talented builders recognized around the world for their matchless skill, limitless imagination and utter devotion to their craft. The build process for an exclusive Masterbuilt instrument is managed entirely, from conception to fruition, by the Master Builder of your choice.

 
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What model should I choose?

The Fender Custom Shop offers loads of different models, so how do you know which one to choose? Well – it’s actually not as complicated as it might seem. First, think about what body style and configuration you are going for – Something Vintage or something Modern? Next, choose the base model Fender Strat, Tele, Offset or Bass that most closely resembles what you want. Then customize it with the woods, specifications and other available options to suit your personal needs. The common denominator for all Fender Custom Shop guitar models is that they offer the utmost in quality, comfort and playability. The rest is up to you!

 
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What options do I need?

Loads of options are available. Choose your preferred Body-style, Woods, Electronics, Neck and Finish. Sound like a lot? Don’t be overwhelmed. Just think about the basics; like neck size, playability, and whether or not you prefer a vintage vibe or modern style. Pick from options that will suit your needs and the rest will fall into place. The Custom Spec Sheet offers a simple way to narrow down your choices. Just click the “Customize” button to open the sheet, use the drop downs to choose specs, and go in order from the beginning to the end. Be sure to fill in your contact info with an e-mail address and we will receive a copy of your completed spec sheet. If you have any questions about what to choose give us a call or an e-mail. We are here to help make sure you’ll get what you want.

 
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How to? How long? How much?

You’ve made it this far. But you're probably wondering – How do I order? How long will it take? And how much will it cost? Once we receive your Custom Spec Sheet we can get back to you with pricing and ETA, as well as answer any questions to help you dial in the specs. We take a small deposit upfront and the balance is due when your guitar is ready. Make’n Music is proud to be one of Fender’s premier, Showcase level dealers. If you can dream it we can help you build it!

 
 

About the Fender Custom Shop

A Fender Custom Shop instrument is extraordinary. You know it when you play one—it’s definitely more than the sum of its parts. It’s filled with intangible, electrifying elements that add a new dimension to your playing experience. It’s as if the instrument itself is imbued with history, alive with the spirit of the place where it was built and the devotion of those who crafted it.

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The Custom Shop is home to Fender’s most skilled and talented builders. It’s a bustling, noisy and creatively volcanic place that re-earns its nickname—the Dream Factory—every day. Custom Shop builders are completely dedicated to their art—part craftsman, part artist, part music fan and more often than not, part mad scientist. They’re the best at what they do, and they pour all of their passion, hard-earned knowledge and skill into every instrument they build. It’s no ordinary place, and the creations that come from it are no ordinary instruments. Welcome to the Fender Custom Shop.


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For players who wish to create a completely custom instrument—anything from a humbucking pickup-equipped banjo to a custom-engraved aluminum-bodied Strat®—we offer Masterbuilt, a singular experience working one-on-one with one of our Master Builders. Custom-Built is for those prefer to start with one of our time-honored models and personalize the specifications to meet your specific needs. Use this guide to design your very own Masterbuilt or Custom-Built Fender guitar and make your dreams come true.

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- About Us -

Did you know that Make'n Music is the 🥇 #1 dealer of Custom Fender Guitars in the world? Trust 50 Years of Tone!

Make'n Music has been the original home of tone since 1973 and for 50 years we've been committed to meeting the needs of our customers. As a top tier Fender Custom Shop Showcase dealer, Make'n Music can help you design and build the Fender Custom Shop guitar of your dreams. We also spec and stock a hand-picked selection of premium Custom Shop guitars. Our Chicago-area showroom in Northfield, IL is open and comfortable with private, soundproof demonstration rooms for a pleasant shopping environment, while our website is regularly updated with an incredible array of custom electric guitars, tube amplifiers and effects pedals. Knowledgeable and courteous sales professionals are always available to help make sure the gear you want is the best choice to suit your needs.

Whether you're looking to pick up a new hobby, push sonic boundaries or simply tweak your tone, Make'n Music is the place!

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