Hi guys,

I realise that this isn't strictly the area of the forum to post this but, I was just wondering if any of you knew of where I might be able to find a list of Fender Custom Shop dealers here in the UK?

I have looked on the Fender UK site and tried using their 'Dealer Finder' but all that it seems to give is a general list of all places that stock anything to do with Fender in the UK.

If you take a look at the FAQ section, link:

http://www.fender.com/uk/support/faqs.php#q3

And check the question:

Can I order a "one-off" instrument directly from the Fender Custom Shop?

Which is the third one down the list, it seems to try and explain how to find the actual dealers which sell Custom Shop guitars, but if you follow their instructions, it doesn't really seem to tell you anything at all other than the same old list of Fender dealers.

Just wondering if anyone may be able to help, or tell me if where I'm going wrong here?

Thanks as always for any advise

Russ

Well start by looking on the Customhop site. Though Ceri and I both gave you a few places to try.

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I have looked on the Custom Shop website and all they list is the Custom Shop dealers in the US and Canada.

I have tried a couple of Dealers which were recommended but none of which seem to be able to give me an answer to a question I was asking.

Basically, all I wanted to know is if I could order a Custom Deluxe Stratocaster but have it fitted with the locking Schaller tuners as they were until January of this year (they are now fitted with standard)

Mike Eldred says that it should be no problem, but actually getting a positive answer from a Custom Shop dealer is a different matter. Mike suggested I contact Fender UK. I have sent an email but I'm still waiting for a reply as yet.

I just wanted to know which of the Fender dealers within my local(ish) area actually dealt with the Custom Shop so I could try getting in touch with a few more dealers and hopefully get an answer. Surely it is quite a straight forward request?

Thanks

Russ

Have you tried guitarguitar.co.uk? They are certainly selling Fender Custom Shop guitars but I don't know if they provide the service you want. They have a shop in Birmingham, which is not too far from you. Might be worth using their freephone on 0800 456 1959 to see if they can provide a list of dealers in the UK.

I hope that helps.

Mike

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