Fender 1988 Stratocaster Black Widow Painted by Pamelina H.

Fender 1988. Stratocaster Black Widow.

Painted by Pamelina Hovnatanian ©88

Custom Shop Body by Art Esparza.

Maple Neck and Fretboard by Herb Gastelum dated 15/7/1988.

3 Lace Sensor Chrome Dome Pickups.

#E473802.

Herb Gastelum was a Masterbuilder at Fender that later became a legend with the Fender Custom Shop;

He really was to necks what Abigail Ybarra was to winding pickups.

Herb retired at 77 years old November 16th 2017 after 56 years @ Fender!!!

Photo in Studio © Pamelina H.

Art Esparza Masterbuilder.

Herb Gastelum.

Herb Gastelum and John Cruz.