Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Wildwood 10 1961 Stratocaster by Paul Waller – Journeyman Relic
Masterbuilt Mojo
When a master craftsman builds an instrument by hand all by themselves from start to finish, it imbues the instrument with a special brand of magical mojo that is easy to see, hear, and feel but hard to quantify. They reflect the individual personality of the builder so much that they attain distinctly human quality that makes them feel like an old friend from the moment you pick them up. It’s almost as if they have souls of their own, and nowhere is this soulfulness more evident than in our collection of Fender Masterbuilt instruments.
Each of the instruments you see on this page is the product of decades of hard work and an endless supply of passion. The twelve people who currently hold the title of Masterbuilder have all spent years learning the ropes from the masters that came before them until they climbed the ranks and reached the upper echelon of elite guitar builders. They are some of the most adept craftspeople in the industry, and their skilled hands imbue the instruments they build with the sort of dynamic response and expressiveness that you normally only find in vintage instruments.
This guitar has been built to the exacting standards of Paul Waller, one of the most meticulous craftspeople in the world, and it has a heart and soul that reflects the personality of its builder. We’re proud to present this Masterbuilt Wildwood 10 1961 Stratocaster by Paul Waller, and we know its timeless tone and superior playability will provide you with years and years of musical joy.
The Perfect 10
Years ago, we approached our friends at the Fender Custom Shop with a proposal: would they build us guitars that combined the mojo of a true-to-vintage reissue with modern handfeel and comfy modern ergonomics? They were enthused about the idea, and the Wildwood 10 was born. Thanks to the Custom Shop’s incredible craftsmanship and artistry, these guitars look gorgeous, sound killer, and play like butter.
Each of these Custom Shop creations features a thin fifties-style nitrocellulose finish, which allows the voice of the resonant hand-selected tonewoods to shine through. They also have hand-wound Custom Shop pickups that are sure to inspire you to reach new heights on your sonic journey. Wildwood 10s feel great in your hands, too. Their modern 10” radius is suitable for a wide variety of styles and techniques, and their 6105 narrow-tall frets allow you to expend less energy with your left hand, especially when bending strings. To top it all off, they come with a limited edition Dealer Select Wildwood 10 hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity.
Supremely Fun Sixty-Ones
By 1961, the Stratocaster was fast on its way to becoming a cultural mainstay after Strat-slingers like Hank Marvin took the airwaves by storm. The sixties were also an exciting time for Stratocaster design, as Leo and company outfitted them with rosewood fretboards for the first time. The rosewood produced a sweet attack that spoke to everyone from Hendrix to SRV! Our Wildwood 10 1961 Stratocasters pay tribute to the great Strat boom of the sixties, and we think they embody the sweet sounds of that era to a T. We have a wide variety of colors, relic'd finishes, and neck profiles on tap, so we invite you to browse away and find a Strat that plucks your heartstrings. Once you do, we're sure you'll fall under the spell of the Wildwood 1961 Stratocaster.
Specifications:
Brand | Fender Custom Shop |
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Model | Masterbuilt Dealer Select Wildwood 10 1961 Strat |
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Masterbuilder | Paul Waller |
Finish Color | Candy Tangerine |
Aging | Journeyman Relic |
Finish Type | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Weight | 7.26 lbs. |
Body Wood | Alder |
Neck Wood | Quartersawn Maple |
Neck Profile | '60 Oval C |
Neck Dimensions | .800 1st - .920 12th |
Fingerboard Wood | AAA Indian Rosewood |
Fingerboard Radius | Exclusive Wildwood Custom 10" Radius |
Inlays | Micarta Dots |
Scale Length | 25.5" |
Width at Nut | 1.650" |
Nut Material | Bone |
Frets | 21 6105 Narrow-Tall |
Pickups | 3 Josefina Hand-Wound Wildwood 10 Strat Single-Coils |
Controls | 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Way Switch |
Hardware | Nickel/Chrome |
Bridge | Vintage Tremolo |
Tuners | Vintage-Style with Nickel Buttons |
Pickguard | 3-Ply Mint Green |
Case | Limited Edition Hardshell Case with Embroidered Custom Shop Logo |
COA | Yes |
Why Order from Wildwood Guitars?
An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.Click Here to learn more about what makes a Wildwood instrument so special...