Fender 1999 Stratocaster Hardtail Translucent Blonde Masterbuilt by J.W. Black

Fender 1999. Stratocaster Hardtail in Translucent Blonde Finish.

Masterbuilt by J.W. Black 04/1999 #JB 343.

Custom Shop.

1 Piece Figured Ash Hardtail Body.

1 Piece Birdseye Maple Neck with Rosewood Fretboard and Abalone Dots.

Tortoise Pickguard.

Gold Hardware.

This is the last guitar built by J.W. Black at the Fender Custom Shop.

See his logbook at last page with #JB343 sold to Mike Eldred.

Mike Eldred took the helm of the Custom Shop upon John Page’s departure in 1998, the launch of a long and successful tenure that lasted until his own departure in 2015.

Jay W. Black Master Builder. Photo Courtesy of John Page.