2003 Fender Custom Shop Prototype ''Thumbs Carllile'' Stratocaster 1955 MB John English

In the Fender Bible *The Galaxy of Strats*, it can be found on page 130 under "Super Rare"; on Denmark Street, an original recently was sold for €145,000. Developed by Fender in 1955, this prototype is truly a rare bird! In the early 2000s, John English built five reissues for Yamano Music in Japan. This particular one made its way to Europe a few years ago, while the other four remain in the hands of Japanese collectors.
The model shown here is in good and original condition and comes with all factory accessories and the certificate for Japan.