Fender Custom Shop 2026 NAMM #419 Master Built by Austin Macnutt Journeyman Relic 1966 5A Birdseye Maple Neck Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Pewter with Orange Competition Stripes with Hardshell Case

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The Fender Custom Shop is synonymous with craftsmanship, innovation, and rare artistry, and this 2026 NAMM #419 Stratocaster is a shining example. Master Built by Austin Macnutt — one of the newer rising stars in Fender’s Custom Shop who has quickly earned a reputation for his technical precision and creative vision — this guitar is a piece of playable art, purpose-built to debut at the prestigious NAMM Show where the industry’s finest designs are unveiled. These NAMM-labeled guitars are extremely limited and often feature unique specs, exotic tonewoods, and experimental finishes that elevate them above even the standard Custom Shop line. With a Journeyman Relic lacquer finish and a racing-inspired Pewter and Orange Competition Stripe aesthetic, this '66 Strat is both visually striking and historically resonant.

The body is constructed from a select 2-piece alder for balanced resonance, and it’s paired with a stunning 5A Birdseye Maple neck — one of the most prized neck woods in the industry. A 60s-style Oval "C" neck profile offers comfort and vintage familiarity, while a modern 9.5" fingerboard radius and 22 vintage upgrade frets make it ideal for today's expressive players. The AAA rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and richness, while relic'd hardware and subtle finish checking lend the guitar that perfectly worn-in feel. From the moment you pick it up, it feels like an old friend.

Under the hood, the sonic capabilities are equally impressive. A set of Custom Shop hand-wound Josefina Campos Texas Special pickups deliver bold, articulate tones with signature midrange punch and clarity. The RWRP middle pickup ensures hum-canceling in positions 2 and 4, and the Strat Blender wiring opens up even more tonal territory, allowing you to blend the neck and bridge pickups together. This guitar covers everything from vintage blues and classic rock to funk, alt, and modern indie tones with authentic Fender chime and snap. The tone is further enhanced by solid shaft 250k pots and a tone saver to maintain clarity even when rolling back the volume.

As a Master Built instrument, this Stratocaster represents the pinnacle of Fender’s guitar-building capabilities. Whether you're a player looking for unparalleled tone and playability or a collector seeking a rare and visually arresting piece, this 2026 NAMM Custom Shop Stratocaster is truly one-of-a-kind — and it’s available right now at Haggerty’s Music. Ships with a hardshell case.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom Shop Artist / NAMM Master Built
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Pewter with Orange Competition Stripes

Body

• Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
• Body Finish: Journeyman Relic Lacquer
• Body Shape: Stratocaster (’66 Strat)
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Stratocaster (Matching)
• Neck Material: 5A Birdseye Maple
• Neck Shape: 60s Style Oval "C"
• Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Relic)
• Neck Depth: 0.790" at 1st Fret, 0.930" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: AAA Rosewood
• Position Inlays: White Micarta
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Bi-Flex
• Truss Rod Nut: American Standard Headstock Access
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.65"
• Fret Size: Vintage Upgrade
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Vintage Tremolo Bridge Cover (Included, Not Installed)
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw
• Pickguard: Anodized Aluminum
• Pickup Covers: Chrome Lipstick
• Control Knobs: Half-Knurled Harley Chrome
• Switch Tip: Black
• Hardware Finish: Relic Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo (Relic Aging)
• String Trees: American Vintage '59-'64 Style
• Strings: .010 - .046
• Tremolo Arm: Vintage Upgraded 60s Relic Style
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Austin Macnutt Signature
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4"

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina Texas Special
• Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina Texas Special (RWRP)
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina Texas Special
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Bridge)
• Switching: 5-Position Blade
• Auxiliary Electronics: Strat Blender Wiring with Tone Saver

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Strap, Trem Arm, Bridge Cover, Adjustment Tools
• Case/Gig Bag: Fender Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: AM0110
• Manufacture Date: 2025