Ordering A Fender Custom Shop Build

[@CasinoGuitars]

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[@littleredguitars2]

fender needs to get an online visual builder so you can get a rough idea of what you're building. sort of like warmoth does but more in depth

[@CasinoGuitars]

Agreed 100%! It would just make for a really fun experience and help guide the process better for the hours you would surely spend at home tweaking each and every detail. Thanks for the comment!

[@Yumemaru.]

YES EXACTLY!

[@phd1962]

littleredguitars2 100% agree with you ! A big lack

[@subzero308]

I 100% agree I bet they would have more people buying them if they did that.

[@normanbataille8865]

Absolutely! Maruszczyk that is less know brand has an amazing online builder. I want to order a bass and I can’t like that 🙈 is like calling someone with a wire and 2 cans in 2021!

[@worshipchrist1724]

That would be so cool, ordering a Fender Custom shop guitar through your store. I'm saving my pennies.

[@CasinoGuitars]

Thanks bunch and sorry about missing your comment until now. I'm saving my pennies as well for one to!

[@liorauf]

Fender Custom Shop are THE BEST!!! 🤘🏻❤️

[@allisonholmesmusic97]

I’m thinking about ordering a purple custom shop Strat as my reward for quitting smoking. I should be able to afford it in less than a year

[@JustAnotherINFJ]

That’s such a great idea, reward yourself with the savings:)

[@gigachadnumber7187]

congrats man you should be really proud of your self

[@ryanandring2688]

Congrats!

[@patbuchananfan964]

I'm hoping and praying to get a Fender Custom shop Master Built guitar. If that happens, I'll definitely be ordering it through your fine guitar shop.

[@MinivanMegafun100]

You guys are a joy to watch

[@CasinoGuitars]

MinivanMegafun100 sincere thanks for the kind words! We tend to have a lot of fun and are thrilled when anyone can enjoy it:) Best to you and again, many thanks from the funny looking one (Baxter).

[@LeanBackMac]

It's so crazy to see the progress of the videos over the past year and a half. Keep up the great content guys! when I come looking for a custom shop I am going to Casino.

[@540rbar3]

Such long wait times mentioned in the comments.. I received my custom order in November 2024 and the wait was under 6 months for a team built guitar. Everything was perfectly as per the spec sheet.

[@jakestadium]

They are the only modern guitars that truly feel magical when you pick them up. They somehow defy science.

[@BigPhi84]

Thanks for the very informative video! I’ve always dreamed about a Custom Shop model, but I think that I would drive myself crazy with all of the available options and the potential buyer’s remorse! 😂

[@CasinoGuitars]

It is really hard, agreed. I have been lucky enough to find the ones I loved in store and already built. Its also saved me the year wait:) Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@CasinoGuitars]

Thats what we are here for! It is scary but so cool when you get to crack that box open and finally see the custom shop creation.

[@DBSG1976]

Daphne Blue is without a doubt, one of the loveliest tone hues that you can have on a guitar.

[@CasinoGuitars]

Thats my fave as well! I love love love that shade:) Thanks for watching and sorry about the late reply!

[@Yumemaru.]

I love mystic seafoam green

[@matthewking8944]

that is a cool choice

[@moderndaygrinch]

That yellow strat in the background is sick

[@matthewking8944]

great video bax & jhon

[@jameswestervelt6808]

I have a custom shop 62 Precision and it is the greatest bass ever made.

[@pastorsprinkles]

every custom shop Fender I have ever played has haunted me for months to years after. Just never had the money for one when I was younger so I went the warmoth/allparts/usa custom route instead. But I still want custom shop. The first one i ever played was a set neck/mahogany body/spalted top in mint condition, it was glorious and was in my local shop at the time for $1800 and I wish I would have sold stuff to get it(it wasn't there long)

[@WS-bk7uu]

I'm digging Robert Smith era Baxter!

[@satirick__5]

I have not played to many different guitars. I dowt know what I like.

[@demeanor3704]

can you send them picture to how you would like your finish and relic to be?

[@CasinoGuitars]

You certainly can. When placing a build you can give them anything you have to lead the way. If you are going Masterbuilt level you will need to speak and email with the builder about your instrument as well. Thats really the fun and amazing part. You can for sure get your hands dirty on the design of these! Thanks for watching and please let me know if you have any other questions.

[@imannonymous7707]

If I didnt get the andy summers custom tele I guess I'd want a blackguard type tele with a neck carve I really dig

[@imannonymous7707]

One of many custom shop guitars I really want ....is the andy summers custom tele

[@DorseyFaught]

So I have a question. You mentioned that all of the guitars were custom shop team built with the exception of the one. I’m curious about the finishes. I’ve never seen for instance an option to have what looks like a gold sparkle that has been refinished and worn off to show the sparkle. How would you get something like that?

[@charlesbolton8471]

It is a color over color finish. I’m pretty sure it’s one of the Team Built options (at least it used to be).

[@ledzeppelinzoso]

Do you have to pay and then wait?

[@alexandreferreira6049]

Don't need custom shop when you have such a lovely shellpink tele

[@CasinoGuitars]

Oh agreed:) Thanks for watching!

[@ThinDreamer30]

I am jonesin’ quite hard for a Carlos Lopez Marauder. What would be the required deposit and other financing options, if any?

[@CasinoGuitars]

Hey Josh we have somen financeing options through synchrony. We usually do 20% down to start the build. We love Carlos as well he does great stuff. Feel free to shoot us an email and we can start the process and get you a quote.

[@ThinDreamer30]

Casino Guitars I obligated to two sizable gear purchases currently. But I will reach out - hopefully - in about six-to-eight months. Excited! Also, I dig the channel!

[@CasinoGuitars]

Joshua R. H. Parsons thank you very much and also, congratulations on your new gear coming! We look forward to hearing back from you when you’re ready!

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

I’ve looked at the mod-shop guitars, but my shade of green isn’t listed. Would they make a candy-green Telecaster? If so, I’m a buyer.

[@davidmacleod9313]

Jesus...get ON with it! Lol I just ordered a team built 70th Anniversary Broadcaster. (New Old Stock) Is it worth it? Didn’t want a relic. Any marks on it will come “honestly” like the knife hole in my ‘74 SG. Lol

[@MaxMiller614]

Love the vids

[@CasinoGuitars]

Thanks Max!

[@CasinoGuitars]

Thanks Max! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@billpholde4816]

Robert Smith's brother and Dave Grohl's brother do a guitar show.

[@zeeb0w]

i feel like i’ve been staring at your pink tele for a year...we can be twins one day! would they do a blank fretboard? why am i asking, slippery slope!

[@VoodooApex]

What’s the general pricing for a not completely crazy custom?

[@charlesbolton8471]

Team Built Custom Shops typically start in the $3,000-4,000 range and Master Built start around $5,000-6,000 if it’s just a Master Built from the standard Team Built options. The price goes up quickly once you start requesting options that aren’t in the Team Built building guide.

[@subzero308]

@@charlesbolton8471 which is ridiculous 3-4k$ should be the MAX u pay for a custom build smh. Especially for lefties cause custom shop is really all we have we don't get the luxury of going to a shop and trying out everything we want and just buying off the rack. Lefties need more love in the guitar world.

[@kabirgautam5832]

@casinoguitars hi could you tell me a rough price on ordering my own custom shop? Id go for a strat with flame maple roasted neck and alder body and a fiesta red finish maybe...how much will it be cost roughly or minimum ?

[@CasinoGuitars]

www.casinoguitars.com/build-your-custom-shop-fender.htm If you put your specs in this the guys will be able to get you an easy quote! My guess is right around that 4.5k price lots of factors though.

[@shanejur]

You get one. A Two year wait. Get an LsL Satacoy

[@greganten4564]

How much is an average master built

[@GMSade]

Anywhere from 8 grand to unlimited (depending on woods, finishes, etc). I've seen them as much as 300 grand (including diamonds, rubies, etc). I would say the "usual" range is 8 - 15 grand. Sometimes, a used one in great shape can be had for less. Hope that helps.

[@subzero308]

Depends but team build I'd say 3-4k$ and master could be up to like 5 maybe 6k$ depending how insane and crazy ur imagination goes lol. I personally feel no guitar ever should go over 3k$ unless its a all original Vintage guitar. But that's just me.

[@ianmiller5677]

Has anyone mentioned that Jonathan sounds like Danny McBride? I'm just imagining Jesse Gemstone going off about Relic'd Strats.

[@richardedwin5980]

I'm seriously considering having a Fender master build done on my dream guitar which is a black 72 or 74 Strat with a maple neck. My idol so to speak is the late, great Hughie Thomasson of The Outlaws. In my eyes there is nobody comparable that can play like he did. His right hand had a feather light touch and his fretting hand was strong!!! I had the pleasure of meeting Hughie before he died after a show and with paper & pen in hand I talked to him about this guitar. Unfortunately Hughie was either not much of gear head or just did such radical things to his guitars as far as pick-up configurations that it was never documented. I know he used telecaster volume & control knobs, Schaller tuning pegs and a brass nut. It was wired out of phase and the middle pick-up had been turned around. The guitar had a chrome plated shield according to Hughie due to the noise Strats make. Hugh said "it covers the guts on the inside and everything connects to it, even the bridge." Other than this information on his black/maple Strat, the types of pick-ups other than being hand wound I believe and everything else seem to be a mystery. I do know he used Dunlop Tortex .60 gauge picks. Some of his newer guitars have Duncan Humbuckers in the neck & bridge and rails in the middle while another has Fender noiseless pups. But alas I'm in search of that elusive black Strat!!!!! I like the larger headstock used in 72-74 as well as the heavy relic look on the neck and fret board. I don't have long fingers but have larger than average powerful hands so neck size and shape is important. I don't want the body to look like it's been beat to death so minor wear and blemishes are ok. Am I on an impossible mission? I know it can be done and I'm assuming that a lot of those custom options are done outside of Fender. Any help or additional information would be greatly appreciated as I embark on this journey. If ONLY I could've had it built and put in his hands just once prior to his passing...that would've been priceless. I know I've thrown a ton at you guys!!! Can ya handle these demands?

[@CasinoGuitars]

Richard hello! So sorry it took this long to get back to you, somehow I missed your question earlier and again, my apologies! That is a fantastic, specific, and very cool request. Everything listed in that could be done by the custom shop. It would have to be a Masterbuilder with those specifications but they could for sure do it. We in fact have a few builds going that are outrageously strange and fun from Jazzmaster/Bass hybrids to shrunken P Basses. Theres really nothing they cant do if you have the vision and perseverance to make something unique and special! Thanks for watching and again, my apologies for the late Reply!

[@richardedwin5980]

Casino Guitars so, I guess the next question is...where & how do I start? And do you have any additional info on Hughie's black Strat?

[@CasinoGuitars]

@@richardedwin5980 Richard Hello again. Great to hear back from you. The next step would be for us to talk. If you wouldn't mind giving me a shout at [e-mail] I can start the conversation with the custom shop and see who would be best suited for this build, get your brain and mine together, and just see where we can take this. I would love to help and I will wait to hear from you. Please include your tele and we can talk a bit as well about this sans typing:)

[@GDawg2K2]

Hey Baxter, it’s me, Pyramid/Bos. I just saw this clip and was wondering if you had any CS Strats in stock? I’ve got a few boutique and high end off the shelf gtrs that, for what ever reason I never played and am looking to sell or trade for a CS Strat. Question. I’m thinking of a 63/64 but with a modern rounded/shaped neck heel. Also, do you have any thoughts on modern two screw bridge posts vs 6 screw? Lastly, what are we looking at for a team build timeline in Covid times? Thx man..

[@residentredneck2907]

I heard Mr.Myers and my guitar teacher immediately came to mind

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Or go to Guitar Fetish, order all your guitar parts and have fun building! Then take it to your local tech/luthier and have him/her set it up properly and save THOUSANDS!😎

[@WS-bk7uu]

The best thing about relicing is that your wife doesn't think you bought a new guitar!

[@Brutalgruve]

So, I decided to buy a custom shop guitar (not a team or master build) and placed the order on 12-10-2018. I was quoted 6 to 9 months, at 9 months I called and was told it was final assembly. 2 months later I called again and silence, no return call for 2 weeks. Called again and was told they were going to look into it and get back to me ASAP, that was the end October (10 month mark). December, I had to call again and they said "not much longer now", and i responded "this is no longer fun, if I could cancel the order I would". They said again"yeahhh, it wont be much longer now". called today (February 19th) no ETA (14 months)..... I once considered myself a Fender guy, but what happened was, while I was waiting, experimented with other Strat style manufactures and well... this is my last Fender, and will probably sell this one, assuming I ever get it. I am not the only one with this story, Fender has lost its way.

[@CasinoGuitars]

Sorry to hear about your experience there! That is quite the herculean wait and your patience was strong. I have only had that kind of wait happen when there was an Artisan piece involved and it was simply a wood issue. I am glad you found another builder that you bonded with. I am curious, were you calling the customer or were you calling your dealer who placed the order? And most importantly, did you ever receive the guitar? I would love to hear about it and hear what you think of her if so. Thanks for taking the time to watch and sinker thank you for sharing your thoughts and your story! Best to you and yours right now as well.

[@Brutalgruve]

@@CasinoGuitars I still have not received it and expect months more in delays now due to California shelter in place. And I get that, understand the now (possible? How would I know when I have had zero communication from fender in 15 months) extended delay because of that. I am thinking that it might be the 2 year mark when I finally receive it, I do not think they build in order received, most likely by their priority and do not care about the little guy. I was talking with a dealer, they are doing there best and caught in the middle, attempts through Fender was.... Lets just say pointless. Thanks for the interest and best to you too.

[@CasinoGuitars]

@@BrutalgruveThanks Brutalgruve for filling me in and again, Terribly sorry to hear about the outrageous delay. I wouldn't mind looking into for it if you would like. I have a stellar relationship with the guys over there and can possibly get to the bottom of it for you. Fire me an email at [e-mail] and I will see what I can come up with. Everything is shut down out there now but we are still communicating every day and they are still shipping instruments. I would love to help if I can! Just let me know and best to you again.

[@JerryRiceBall]

I want a custom shop flock of seagulls haircut 💇‍♂️

[@CasinoGuitars]

That comes with bad genetics and questionable credit...thanks for watching!

[@TheTrollMastah]

Been saving up to get a Surf Burst Jaguar, hopefully it won’t be $10,000 I only got $4,500 saved lol

[@targetedindividual808]

Put some lipstick on Baxter and you have Robert Smith.

[@chriss2452]

Thomann has their own custom shop. Might be an idea if you're not a millionaire or don't want to wait two years for a build.

[@ahmad-pz1cc]

Waiting for three a half years ?

[@waltz9230]

3.5 YEARS TO GET YOUR GUITAR!? WHAT!?!?!?

[@CasinoGuitars]

I know...it's nuts! Certain classical guitars have a 15 year waiting list...Yikes! I don't know if I could wait that long either:) Now more importantly, fantastic handle! I loved Duke Nukem as a young human. "I'll rip your head off and "&^*" down your neck" I loved that line. Sorry about the late reply as well, somehow this one got missed:)

[@Yumemaru.]

Woah that's way too much, guess I'll just buy my guitar from the mod shop on the fender shop.

[@catthomas3097]

I've been waiting a year for mine xD

[@subzero308]

Yeah pretty ridiculous.

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

You lost me at 14 months! 😋

[@Jeffrie_Baer]

YES, That is just ridiculous.......

[@Jeffrie_Baer]

I could see weeks maybe.

[@CasinoGuitars]

It is pretty crazy on how long it takes, but just think of all the regular production guitars the custom shop is making for NAMM and other Special events. Good thing we have plenty to choose from at our shop!

[@charlesbolton8471]

That’s really not that long considering that Fender is one the biggest guitar companies in the world. I personally know smaller builders in my area (metro Nashville) that have wait times of 2+ years and their work is just as good as Fender. I also knew a guy in my hometown who ordered a Custom Shop Fender back in the early 90s right after they made it available to the general public. It took six months and cost about double the price of an American Standard Strat he did really ask for anything that wasn’t available on an existing Fender production model other than a custom color. I happened to be at the store he ordered it through the day he picked it up, and it was absolutely amazing. The guy liked so much that a little over a year later he ordered another one just like it. The second one took 18 months for Fender to build and cost almost double the price of the first one.

[@Yumemaru.]

Yeah man that's too much of a wait, I don't mind paying a shit ton of money for a custom guitar even though I'm broke but I'm not willing to wait that long for my first guitar.

[@Robert-dt3is]

11:46 - 😂

[@darrenc8776]

Man that's some wacky hair do.

[@dasdaro]

Hair

[@CasinoGuitars]

Finally! We were waiting for someone to comment! Baxter always goes in and get the strangest hair-dos and we always smile, wince, and get a good chuckle every time:) Thanks for the comment! T=You made a bunch of us happy:)

[@targetedindividual808]

It's "The Robert Smith."

[@southdank3190]

awesome..my good kidney is for sale if somebody is intrested....ohh no i live in south america so ill have to sell both

[@CasinoGuitars]

:) That was funny. And don't sell your kidneys please, they are important:) Thanks for watching and have a super day!

[@ocwaveoc69]

You guys chatter more than giving useful info. One of the most important thing when choosing a masterbuild is that there are some options (ie stainless steel frets) that are only available through masterbuild. Also, when you discuss choosing the base model, you need to mention that even if a base model has certain spec (ie neck radius), it can all be changed when you choose various components during customization. What is the use of this video if you don't tell people this? This video is not very informative.

[@ravecaster]

Fender Custom Shop: Because Fender only offers ugly colors otherwise.

[@CasinoGuitars]

That made me smile! Proper comment and thanks for watching!

[@ravecaster]

Honestly, the current Fender offerings inspired me to build my own T-Style instead using parts from Warmoth.

[@charlesbolton8471]

Raven Blackheart Fender Custom Shop: Because Fender only offers one choice of Hardtail Strat. Wait a minute, Hardtail Strats from the 70s are plentiful and cheaper than a Custom Shop I think I’ll go vintage instead!

[@CasinoGuitars]

@@charlesbolton8471 I would agree with that move for a 70's for sure. We have plenty of guys that want a CS form that period and we try to steer them to the vintage market as it is almost always less expensive.

[@subzero308]

For me its more like... Fender custom shop: because I'm a lefty player and cant ever find anything in stores lol. Love fender tho just wish Lefty's got a little more love.

[@robertcdrake5453]

Lots of money there not for the working musicians unless your doing well

[@Hellseeker1]

I don't care what anyone says, beat up looking guitars are not cool

[@LadyizraelRoM]

I'm currently in the process of putting together a custom order for a teambuilt strat and for me by far the most difficult part is the neck profile... since my dealer of choice is several hundred kilometres away I can't just go over there and try all kinds of neck profiles, so I have no idea which profile to choose. I'm not particularly fond of slims necks - I have several modern C's and I'd like the neck to be a little fatter even, so I might settle on a 59 John English neck, which would also fit since I'm building a '59 strat, but I don't have particularly large hands either so I'm a little unsure if the neck might even be a little too fat for hendrix style thumb playing with my hand size... I'd love to hear your suggestions for neck profiles you think are especially comfortable!

[@_RLP]

Hi. I'm not one to "chat" on here, but this is something I've been asked before. My advice is: either go with something a bit slimmer than what you think you want, or go with what you already have in you arsenal. Since you own a few C necks, I'm assuming they suit you. Therefore, it makes sense that you go with that. If they don't, or if you're constantly thinking that they'd fit you better if they had "a bit less/more of this or that", go with what you have in mind, but a tad thinner. It'll be easier to adapt to. If you go with something that ends up being too fat, you're more likely to not play the guitar. Last but not least, if you're ready to pull the trigger on a custom shop, you should drive up to that dealer and try a few, just the one time, regardless of how far it is. A custom shop is a major purchase. Hope this helps. Best of luck. Cheers

[@xArsVivendi]

Hey man, I don't know if you have ordered already, but I own a CS Strat with a 59 neck 0.79 - 0.98 and I'm able to play Hendrix chords with 19cm hand length, although I find it a little too beefy past the 10th fret. I think an early 60s C (0.79 - 0.93) or mid 60's C (0.83-0.95) would be a good fit for you, since you don't want a little more beef than a modern C (0.83 - 0.89)...

[@CasinoGuitars]

President 1303, terribly sorry I missed this question in the queue until now! Terribly sorry. I hope you have moved forward and maybe even found your dream guitar but if not, here's my two cents:) For a chunkier neck that is not too large I prefer a 10/56 carve. The secret sauce there as well if you want her to fit a bit better if you do not have large hands is to ask for it to be a slightly smaller 10/56. I have found that shape to be a magic bullet for both tone and comfort if paired with the right parts. Let me know if you have any other questions and I would love to try and help!