Fender Custom Shop Artisan Series

The fine people of the Fender Custom Shop are on a never-ending quest to achieve the ultimate in guitar tone. So, naturally, they go to the ends of the Earth to try and find the best tonewoods on the planet. Occasionally in their travels, they encounter wood so exotic and rare that it practically demands to be the centerpiece of a build. Those choice cuts of wood eventually become guitars in the Artisan Series.

The Artisan Series is a collection of guitars that aim to highlight the natural beauty of hard-to-find woods like ziricote, spalted maple, Tamo ash, flamed koa, figured mahogany, and claro walnut. Though none of them would look out of place in an art gallery, they are much more than mere pretty faces. They come loaded with Custom Shop electronics that complement the inspiring tone of the wood beautifully, so they are true sonic titans. And, their ergonomics are top-notch thanks to their comfortable neck profiles and modern neck specifications.