Kenny Wayne Shephard Signature Stratocaster

The Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster in Transparent Faded Sonic Blue is a signature Strat that blends classic Fender feel with stage-ready tone and looks. Built for fiery leads and meaty rhythms, this Strat offers a lively, resonant response with its chambered ash body, vintage-correct appointments, and a comfortable early-’60s style neck that feels instantly familiar in hand.

From the trio of Kenny Wayne Shepherd custom-spec pickups to the matching painted headcap, this Strat is ready to inspire, whether you’re chasing blues tones, rock grit, or glassy cleans.

Features:

Transparent Faded Sonic Blue with Matching Headcap: The lacquer finish highlights the ash body’s natural grain while the matching painted headcap completes the clean aesthetic.

Early '60s “C” Neck with Bound Rosewood Fingerboard: A maple neck paired with a bound rosewood fingerboard offers classic Fender comfort with a 7.25” radius and 21 jumbo frets, providing a vintage feel while remaining highly playable for modern styles.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Custom-Spec Pickups: This Strat comes loaded with three KWS single-coil pickups delivering punchy, full-throated Strat tones with excellent clarity across all positions.

Updated Vintage-Style Hardware: Equipped with a six-point synchronized tremolo bridge with Graph Tech® saddles and vintage-style tuning machines for stable performance while maintaining classic looks.

Very Good Condition with Original Case and Candy: This example is in very good condition, showing only minor points of wear from gentle use. It has been professionally set up in-house and is ready to go out of the case. Includes all original case candy and the original Fender hardshell case.

Why We Think You'll Love It:

Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s signature Strat offers a rare combination of modern punch and vintage soul while retaining a lively, resonant feel thanks to its chambered ash body and classic Strat appointments. Whether you’re after bold Texas blues tones or simply want a Strat that is inspiring to play and own, this one is dialed in and ready to hit the stage or studio.

Specs:

• Make and Model: Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster

• Location: Corona, California – USA

• Body Wood: Chambered Ash

• Finish: Transparent Faded Sonic Blue – Lacquer

• Neck Wood: Maple

• Neck Profile: Early '60s “C”

• Fretboard: Bound Rosewood

• Fretboard Radius: 7.25"

• Frets: 21 Jumbo

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Tuners: Vintage-Style

• Bridge: Six-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Graph Tech® Saddles

• Pickups: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Custom-Spec Single-Coil Stratocaster

• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel

• Condition: Very Good! (Minor Wear)

• Included: Original Fender Hardshell Case + Case Candy

• Shipping: Free Secure Shipping within CONUS

• STL Local?: Pick-up & Drop-off Available – Please contact to set an appointment

About Nick’s Hand-Picked Guitars:

Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Nick’s Hand-Picked Guitars specializes in offering exceptional instruments for players and collectors alike. We provide personalized service and professional setups to ensure every guitar meets our high standards.

Please Read Before Purchase:

This guitar is sold as-is, and we have made every effort to accurately describe its condition. Given its used nature, all sales are final 48 hours after delivery. We encourage you to review the detailed photos and description carefully, and feel free to reach out with any questions before making your purchase. By buying this guitar, you acknowledge and accept that it is a pre-owned instrument and may exhibit minor wear typical of guitars from this era. We offer a 48-hour inspection and return policy (read more here FAQf). No returns or refunds will be accepted for issues related to condition discrepancies that have been disclosed or are evident in the photographs provided.

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