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FENDER LTD ED. TOM DELONGE STRAT & STEVE LACY PEOPLE PLEASER STRAT

Fender’s artist range reads like a who’s who of rock royalty, and whether it’s the flamboyant Jimmy Page Tele, the metal-ready Jim Root Jazzmaster or Kurt Cobain’s southpaw Jag, there’s always been something for every type of player – a fact exemplified by the Californian giant’s latest releases. While on the surface, it may look like this duo of signature Strats are just simple variations on the tried and true formula from 1954, in reality, they showcase just how much can be done with this classic design – and how important an artist’s vision is to their signature instrument.

The first of these new six-strings comes courtesy of R&B superstar, Grammy-winner and songwriter extraordinaire, Steve Lacy. This eye-catching Strat perfectly

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