“This is an example of us pushing the boundaries of finishes. This is not traditional Fender in any way, shape or form”: Fender reveals its most successful modern finishes – and why it was worth the struggle to create them
Guitar finishes not only protect the very instrument they’ve been applied to – they also play a huge role in both enhancing its visual appeal and creating a distinct identity.
Whether it’s Rory Gallagher’s 1961 Strat with its accidental relic’d finish, Jimi Hendrix’s white Woodstock 1968 Strat, or Taylor Swift’s purple/pink Gibson acoustic from her Lover era, aesthetics are crucial in giving the instrument – and, by extension, its player – a unique and instantly recognizable quality.
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