fender custom shop "zebra relic"
masterbuilt by greg fessler
SPECS.
- Quartersawn maple 10/'56 V neck with a 12'' radius ebony fretboard. Large 1969 headstock, painted white.
- Brass "Custom Shop V" on the 12th fret, brass side dots
- Fender custom wound neck pickup (fully-loaded bobbin)
- DiMarzio X2N bridge
- Black Floyd Rose, FU Tone Brass block and additional upgrades
- Contoured neck heel with custom signature neck plate
- Master tone, independent volume knobs, 3-way toggle
- Custom made Couch guitar strap
BACKSTORY
The main idea was to have contrast in color (extremes of black and white) and in dimension (distinct spacial layers). Greg Fessler decided to apply wood grain filler to the painted half, which gave it an additional contrast in texture. The result was stunning!
The rest of the spec is 80's inspired with a few twists. There's plenty of bold detail and brass everywhere. Josephina packed the neck pickup with as much wire as it could fit as a nod to 80's excess. It was meant to be a joke, but I really like the sound of it. The 12'' radius 10/56 neck is super chunky and I blame it for shifting the tone. It was supposed to be a screaming 80's sound but it became a full death metal chug.
If you want to know more about the actual build process, the full story and progress photos can be found on the Behind the Build page. Click the button below to go straight to that page.
- Quartersawn maple 10/'56 V neck with a 12'' radius ebony fretboard. Large 1969 headstock, painted white.
- Brass "Custom Shop V" on the 12th fret, brass side dots
- Fender custom wound neck pickup (fully-loaded bobbin)
- DiMarzio X2N bridge
- Black Floyd Rose, FU Tone Brass block and additional upgrades
- Contoured neck heel with custom signature neck plate
- Master tone, independent volume knobs, 3-way toggle
- Custom made Couch guitar strap
BACKSTORY
The main idea was to have contrast in color (extremes of black and white) and in dimension (distinct spacial layers). Greg Fessler decided to apply wood grain filler to the painted half, which gave it an additional contrast in texture. The result was stunning!
The rest of the spec is 80's inspired with a few twists. There's plenty of bold detail and brass everywhere. Josephina packed the neck pickup with as much wire as it could fit as a nod to 80's excess. It was meant to be a joke, but I really like the sound of it. The 12'' radius 10/56 neck is super chunky and I blame it for shifting the tone. It was supposed to be a screaming 80's sound but it became a full death metal chug.
If you want to know more about the actual build process, the full story and progress photos can be found on the Behind the Build page. Click the button below to go straight to that page.
EXTRA DETAILS
It has a custom Couch strap! Contrasting stitching on every bit of vinyl.
It has a custom Couch strap! Contrasting stitching on every bit of vinyl.