IMHO I hate the fact that Fender has their signature series lines……this seems like a heck of a lot of money for the average individual to shuck out on a pre customized guitar. Professional musicians would never shell out this kind of money on a “clone” instrument. They have their own that they cut their teeth on. The only thing that I can do with this latest news is appreciate Fender’s efforts, to finally recognize David that is long overdue.

In all actuality Fender should donate a proceeds of the monies received on this instrument to one of David’s many charities, that would be money well spent!

But again imho what makes a guitar a guitar is what it does for the individual. Finding the right instrument takes a long time, and there are a million different factors that you have to consider before you bring the guitar that is right for you home.

LOL! That was pretty lame. Whoever writes the Latest News should try and keep up with the rest of us, LOL!

[Come on, be fair. You now know that 'Remember That Night' will be on HBO across Latin America a whole fortnight before the first broadcast. That's unusually swift. - FEd]

I mean, I think serious guitar players here know that this guitar is a Fender Custom Shop model and they cost that much and much more, actually. Now, this guitar is not a Christmas present for a DG fanboy (or fangirl), it is, at least I hope so very much, a high-end professional instrument which has its price.

If it was meant to be affordable for everyone playing electric guitar it would not have the quality standard David was after. You can not get an affordable Mercedes just because David drives one and You are a fan. Affordability in a world of custom Fender guitars has never meant “for everyone to buy”, it always means a serious investment.

That is the way it is with Fender and many other famous guitar makers for many years now – the only really decent sounding and well crafted guitars come from the Custom Shop, the standard models have to be heavily modified to get where You want them as a pro player. (And then they already cost around 1500 US$!!!)

Some good reading on the blog about this topic, reminds me of a guy I know whose genuine 57 Strat is worth more than his house…. and I thought he was bullshitting me.

A Fender American standard Strat it is then.

BTW. Never got to see the game on Saturday. 4-0 was a great result.

And that should be the last word on the topic.

Thanks.

Andrew

[Early warning, there. A refreshing change, I say. - FEd]

[Mine, too. Let's be realistic here: the people that thrashed out this deal (if that doesn't make them sound far more passionate and lively than many of them really are) live in a very, very different world and, frankly, don't give a stuff if you, or I, can afford to play with their toys or not. They'll still do very well out of the deal, just as they've done very well out of all the other items that fans have been invited to snap up at regular intervals. It's the same old story and always will be. It's all very well saying, "If you can't afford it, don't buy it." That implies that you actually have some say in the matter. If you can afford it, but think you're being fooled into buying a whole host of things that you don't want, either because you already have them or plan to purchase a more extensive version, don't buy it. If you can afford it and think it's a good deal all in all, good luck to you. Any unwanted extras will make fine Christmas presents and, as has been said many times, the guitar itself wouldn't be available at all if it wasn't of the very highest quality. You will get a beautiful, well-made instrument from Fender... Eventually. - FEd]

… well, as for many on this blog, it looks like I can’t afford it. I’m sure it is worth each penny, and I hope that a lot good guitar players will buy it, but I won’t unless a good promotion is in sight.

I hope they’ll still build it when I can afford it. ;-)

Best regards,

Taki
Bavaria

Due to no other information being forthcoming from any other official sources (thanks for your efforts in trying to get this to us though FEd) I used those US prices and the current UK price lists to calculate possible UK prices for the two models.

My considered guesses (including VAT) are therefore:

NOS: £2,349.99
Relic: £2,799.99

I’d rather drink Jack Daniels with Rudders than tea.

Very nice looking display Rudders.

ash X