Why We Love It
The Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signature Stratocaster is a masterclass in modern blues-rock optimization. Merging historical golden-era aesthetics with precision performance enhancements, this instrument is custom-built for players who demand maximum dynamic expression, effortless string bending, and a deep, resonant voice that cuts through any mix with authority.
Expert Note: The Chambered Ash & Vintage Radius Advantage
Unlike standard solidbody production models, this signature Strat features a premium chambered ash body. This design choice dramatically enhances the guitar’s natural acoustic resonance and airiness, while offering a comfortably lightweight gigging experience. Striking the perfect balance between vintage vibe and modern playability, Fender paired an early '60s "C"-shaped quartersawn maple neck with a historically accurate 7.25" radius bound rosewood fingerboard. Finished with stunning pearloid block inlays and a custom 12th-fret split block, it looks and plays like an elite custom build straight out of the Golden Age.
The Tone Profile
Sonically warm, exceptionally resonant, and highly articulate. The chambered body introduces a rounded sweetness to the traditional Stratocaster "spank." Loaded with a trio of custom-voiced KWS single-coil pickups, this guitar serves up a punchy, mid-forward presence heavily inspired by iconic Texas blues tones, while remaining dead quiet in positions 2 and 4 thanks to the reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup wiring.
Best For: Texas Blues; Modern Blues-Rock; Session Guitarists; Gigs requiring high-stamina comfort; Players seeking high-end Custom Shop appointments at a production price point.
Compared To: Provides a more open, resonant acoustic response than a standard solid ash Stratocaster. It offers a rounder, more vintage-correct chordal feel than a PRS Silver Sky or Fender American Ultra due to its 7.25" radius profile, while outperforming standard vintage reissues in tuning stability thanks to factory-installed Graph Tech saddles.
Stock Photos shown, individual color and grain will vary from guitar to guitar.
Body Wood: Chambered Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Transparent Faded Sonic Blue (with matching painted headcap)
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple (4-Bolt Standard)
Neck Profile: Early '60s "C" Shape
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with 1-Ply White Binding
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Fret Size / Number: 21 Jumbo Frets
Nut Material & Width: Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Blocks (Custom Split-Block at 12th Fret)
Bridge Pickup: Custom-Voiced Kenny Wayne Shepherd Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: Custom-Voiced Kenny Wayne Shepherd Single-Coil Strat® (RWRP)
Neck Pickup: Custom-Voiced Kenny Wayne Shepherd Single-Coil Strat®
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge), 5-Position Blade
Bridge Design: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Graph Tech® Saddles
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 4-Ply White Pearloid
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Case/Bag: Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
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