Mod Shop Stratocaster®

The Verdict The only minor critique of the Mod Shop path is that it remains a platform of "mass customization"—meaning it uses the same modern 2-point zinc-block hardware and standard production tolerances found on the American Professional line. However, as a structural foundation for a dream build, it is flawless. The wood combination alone makes it a unique, hyper-responsive machine. For a discerning player or a master tech looking to deploy targeted boutique hardware overhauls, this Mod Shop build isn't just a great guitar—it is the ultimate blueprint.

The guitar is perfect! The wait time was more than 30 days, but Fender shipped it Next Day, which is much appreciated!

They did a better job on this than my custom shop fender tele. This guitar is phenomenal and looks exactly the way I wanted it to look and plays even better.