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Description
The Handmade Stratocaster John Cruz by FP Guitars
A high-end handmade Stratocaster by legendary builder John Cruz (often referred to as a Custom Shop Handmade Stratocaster John Cruz in practice this is a Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Masterbuilt by John Cruz, a top-tier custom guitar.
The Matching Set John Cruz Masterbuilt 1960 Fender Stratocaster / similar John Cruz handmade Stratocaster is an elite-level, US-made Custom Shop electric guitar built by John Cruz, one of Fender’s most respected master builders.
These instruments are crafted with premium tonewoods, painstaking attention to detail, and hand-wound pickups, delivering classic Stratocaster tones with exceptional feel, resonance, and vintage-inspired playability.
Cruz guitars are highly sought by players and collectors alike, with long waiting lists and strong resale value.
Specs:
• Builder: Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt by John Cruz (handmade)
• Body: Select alder (sometimes ash on certain models)
• Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer with relic aging options available (vintage look)
• Neck: Quarter-sawn maple neck (Mid-‘60s Oval C profile typical)
• Scale Length: 25.5″ / 648 mm (standard Strat)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood (AAA or dark selection) with ~9.5″ radius (varies by model)
• Frets: 21 medium/6105 frets
• Pickups: Hand-wound John Cruz / Custom Shop single-coil set
• Controls: Master volume, 2 tone controls, 5-way switch (often with S-1 or blender options on some builds)
• Bridge: American Vintage synchronized tremolo
• Tuners: Vintage-style Fender tuners
• Hardware: Chrome/nickel finish
• Weight: ~3.4–3.6 kg (varies by wood and build)
• Case & Extras: Often includes Custom Shop hard case & certificate of authenticity
• Masterbuilt quality: Each guitar is individually crafted by John Cruz, known for meticulous setup and historic re-creation builds.
• Vintage-correct specs: Classic ‘60s feel and tone with modern reliability.
• Collector appeal: Extremely limited production and high demand.
Reviews
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Guitar made by a luthier
A Stratocaster SSS guitar made by a luthier for my friend. I liked it so much that I bought it from my friend. The wood and pickups are handmade, equivalent to a Fender Custom Shop.
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