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String Theory

TO A ROCK STAR, buying a readymade guitar hanging on a store wall is like grabbing a cheap suit off the rack. The pros require instruments designed to their personal specs, and for the ultimate craftsmanship and artistry, many commission Masterbuilt guitars from the Fender Custom Shop.

“Leo Fender loved artists, and as long as people have been playing guitars, there have been customizations,” says Mike Lewis, vice president, product development, at the 76-year-old California-based company. “In the early days, people would come to the shop and ask for new

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