Fender Custom 'Crash' Stratocaster - 49 of 50 - Masterbuilt Todd Krause

SOLD

We’re very happy to offer such a legendary guitar. Think about it as a work of art. Are you a fan of 80’s Street Art and Neoexpressionism? Fan of Clapton? Both things?

The legendary street artist John “Crash” Matos’ work has been greatly admired in the graffiti world, and has influenced many other artists. Eric Clapton was a big fan of his work, and between 2000 and 2004 got three painted for him by Crash. The Crashocaster was born. The third one (Crash-3) was sold at a Christies auction in 2004 for over $300,000.

Soon after that, Fender commissioned Crash a run of 50 one-offs, which took him nearly three years to complete. Each one depended entirely on his mood and inspiration at that moment, leaving behind a beautiful assortment of beauty and color, and some serious examples of graffiti street art and easily recognizable Crash artwork.

This one is certainly among the most beautiful ones from the run. You can click HERE to download a .zip file with all the 50 Crashocasters. Judge for yourself.

This is a unique chance for the collector to get his hands on a serious investment that will certainly rise in value with time, but a true work of art. It does sound beautiful (Masterbuilt by Todd Krause), but it is what it is: a work of art. I don't think you will see another one pop up for a long, long time, especially one of the nicest ones from the run (if not THE nicest).

It is in collector’s grade with the COA and the original Fender shipping box.


Details:

Model: Custom Crash Stratocaster
Part Number: 010-4406-(850)
Body: Alder (1960-style routing)
Neck: Straight-Grain Maple Neck (Custom ”V” Shape)
Machine Heads: Vintage Style
Fretboard: Maple, 9.5'' Radius
Frets: 21 Vintage Frets
Pickups: 3 Ceramic Noiseless Pickups w/Passive Circuit and Black Pickup Covers
Controls: Master Volume, Tone (Neck), Tone (Mid); Black Knobs and Switch Tip; Custom Black Anodized Control Plate
Bridge: Vintage Tremolo, Black Anodized Tremolo Cover
Pickup Switch: 5-Position Blade
Scale Length: 25.5'' (648 mm)
Neck Width at Nut: 1.650'' (42 mm)
Hardware: Chrome; Special Engraved Neckplate (CRASH’s engraved signature)
Colors: Custom Paint Job by John "Crash" Matos
PickGuard: 3-Ply Pickguard Custom Painted by John "Crash" Matos
Package: includes COA, unopened accessories bag, original hardshell case with orange interior, original shipping box