Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster Rosewood Transparent Faded Sonic Blue

A Signature Rooted in Strat Heritage

Inspired by Fender's Golden Age models, this signature captures the codes of 1960s Strats while adapting them to Kenny Wayne Shepherd's modern blues-rock playing style. The chambered ash adds airiness to the tone and highlights the "Transparent Faded Sonic Blue" nitro finish, while the rosewood fingerboard and binding provide a premium look and a familiar feel under the fingers.

For Which Musician and Styles

Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, this Strat shines in blues, classic rock, funk, and pop, while remaining versatile enough for fusion and modern country. The C-shaped neck profile and jumbo frets facilitate expressive bends and wide vibratos both on stage and in the studio.

The Sound

The three Custom-Voiced KWS single-coils deliver an energetic Strat tone, with crisp highs, midrange that cuts through the mix, and tight lows. Positions 2 and 4 provide that elastic "quack" ideal for funky rhythms, while the bridge pickup offers a sharp attack for solos. The chambered ash/rosewood combination balances brightness and warmth, the nitro finish promotes the instrument's breathing, and the vintage 6-screw tremolo paired with Graph Tech saddles adds sustain and improved tuning stability.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve its character and playability, opt for electric guitar strings with a gauge of .010-.046 in nickel-plated steel (factory setup). Add a quality adjustable strap for stage use; the instrument comes with a Deluxe hardshell case, ready for travel.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Scalloped	Double
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Color	Blue
Nbr of strings	6

Shape	Stratocaster	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Body	Chambered ash	Bridge	Vintage-style synchronized tremolo with 6 saddles, Graph Tech saddles
Body finish	Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Tuners	Vintage style
Pickguard	4-ply White Pearloid	Hardware finish	Nickel/chrome
Knobs	White plastic	Pickup configuration	SSS
Neck material	Quarter-sawn maple	Pickups	Custom-Voiced Kenny Wayne Shepherd Single-Coil Strat (neck, middle, bridge)
Profile	Early 60s C shape	Selector switch	5-position blade
Fingerboard	Rosewood with binding	𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Inlays	White perloid blocks	▸ 1. Bridge pickup
Radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm	▸ 2. Bridge + middle pickups
Frets	21	▸ 3. Middle pickup
Fret type	Jumbo	▸ 4. Middle + neck pickups
Neck construction	Standard 4-bolt	▸ 5. Neck pickup
Neck finish	Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Controls	Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), Tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Nut material	Bone	Orientation	Right-handed
Nut width	1.65" / 42 mm	Case	Deluxe Hardshell