Kenny Wayne Shepherd has had a remarkable career with nine solo records, three of which are certified platinum. He's toured with legends like Buddy Guy, Van Halen, and The Rolling Stones and collaborates with The Rides. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster is a top - notch instrument. It has a chambered ash body that produces a vibrant and resonant tone. The Transparent Faded Sonic Blue lacquer finish showcases the beautiful ash grain. The '60s - inspired 'C' - shaped maple neck and bound rosewood fingerboard with a 7.25” radius offer great comfort and playability. Equipped with three custom Kenny Wayne Shepherd pickups, it delivers powerful and full - bodied Strat tones. Specifications include a Stratocaster body shape, chambered ash body material, transparent sonic blue body color, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, rosewood fretboard, 7.25' (184.1 mm) fretboard radius, 25.5' (648 mm) scale length, 21 frets, white pearloid block fretboard inlays, custom - voiced Kenny Wayne Shepherd single - coil Strat® pickups, a 6 - saddle vintage - style synchronized tremolo bridge with Graph Tech® saddles, a 4 - ply white pearloid pickguard, Fender® USA 250R nickel - plated steel strings, vintage - style tuning machines, nickel/chrome hardware finish, and comes with a deluxe hardshell case.
Using this Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signature Stratocaster is a breeze. Just plug it into your amplifier and start strumming or soloing. You'll love the smooth playability of the maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. When you're done playing, always keep it in the deluxe hardshell case to protect it from bumps and scratches. As for maintenance, wipe down the strings after each use to prevent rust. You can use a soft cloth to clean the body and fretboard. Make sure to keep the guitar in a place with stable humidity and temperature to avoid any warping or damage to the wood. Also, check the tuning machines regularly to ensure they're working properly. With proper care, this guitar will serve you well for years.
