![]() The Custom Shop Showmaster perimeter was a design supplied by John Suhr, another Senior master builder during that era. Early Showmaster models (prototypes) were originally labeled as Stratocasters on their headstocks and are very rare. ![]() Gene Baker, a master builder of Fender's Custom Shop at the time, was responsible for the creation of this set-neck, carved top version. The Showmaster was hence its most recent foray into the superstrat niche, and was introduced in 1998. This was partially due to Fender's previous CBS ownership, which caused a drastic loss in Fender's quality and market share. However, Fender itself had limited success thereabout. Most notable were the manufacturers Ibanez, Jackson/Charvel, Carvin and Yamaha. Soon, many guitar manufacturers began producing instruments with these modifications as standard. ![]() During the 1980s, superstrats were becoming popular amongst the many hard rock and metal guitarists, who needed the modifications to suit their individual playing styles.
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