Fred Stuart Diamond Back Snake Head Maple Roswood Board Fiesta Red B-Stock 7.50lbs (7 lbs 8oz)

B-Stock – Minor blemish at neck pocket (cosmetic only)

The issue is purely cosmetic — it does not affect playability, stability, or tone in any way.
The neck joint is tight and structurally solid.

In 1995 Fred was a senior master builder in the Custom Shop at Fender, and He was assigned the project of recreating the 1946 prototype of what would evolve into the Telecaster.

Fred was fortunate enough to have access to a very comprehensive set of photos of the original, and also had access to the original guitar it’s self, and was able to make a set of tools and templates.

He made two examples, which showed at the 1996 NAMM show.

As a result of this project I had the great fortune of meeting and becoming friends with George Fullerton, who was heavily involved in the building of the original.

They were built with the traditional classic materials, the way they did it in the 40s and 50s.

The “Snake Head” headstock is derived from the Fender steel guitar, which is where Fender got its start.

These guitars are unique and highly collectible.

Features:
Thin Nitro Cellulose Lacquer Finish

Ash and Alder Bodies.

Quartersawn Maple Neck

They are fitted with Fred Stuart Hand Wound Pickups.