🎸 What Happens When a Fender Master Builder Leaves? | Inside the Custom Shop Chaos

When a Fender Master Builder walks away from the Custom Shop, it's not just the end of an era—it can throw a wrench into dozens of high-end guitar builds in progress. In this video, we break down what really happens behind the scenes when a legendary builder leaves Fender. What happens to the guitars already on order? Who picks up the pieces? Can you request a different builder—or do you start all over? We talk to dealers, insiders, and collectors about how these transitions affect timelines, pricing, and the legacy of instruments tied to names like Ron Thorn, Carlos Lopez, or Jason Smith. 🎯 Whether you're waiting on a dream build or just curious how the sausage gets made in Corona, this video pulls back the curtain. 🛠️ Topics we cover: How Fender handles unfinished Masterbuilt orders What dealers can (and can’t) do to reassign builds How it impacts customers waiting months—or years—for their dream guitar Whether the resale value changes after a builder leaves 📢 Let us know in the comments: Would you keep the build or ask for a different Master Builder? #FenderCustomShop #MasterBuilt #GuitarTalk #CasinoGuitars #FenderGuitars #BehindTheBuild