This set consists of a '56 Stratocaster (#169 on neck heel, Serial #R15995) and a '51 Telecaster (#170 on neck heel, Serial #R16195), crafted by Kendrick 2004.
These were produced as a Masterbuilt pair from the Fender Custom Shop. Part of an export-only run for Yamano Japan, these instruments represent a rare build by Master Builder Mark Kendrick.
Based on Yamano 'NOS' templates, Kendrick elevated these instruments to the iconic 'Mary Kaye' aesthetic—featuring Ash bodies finished in White Blonde with all-gold hardware.
Both instruments feature internal hand-written signatures and date stamps (2.04/3.04) that confirm their sequential production and Masterbuilt status. Complete with their original tweed cases and Kendrick Certificates of Authenticity.
There are several technical discrepancies between the physical instruments and the provided administrative records. While the '56 Stratocaster (R15995, #169 neck heel marking) and '51 Telecaster (R16195, #170 neck heel marking) feature gold-plated hardware and Vintage White ash bodies, the accompanying Yamano spec sheets list nickel/chrome hardware. The internal neck heel and pocket markings (dated 2.04 and 3.04) and the Fender Portal (19/03/2004) confirm a March 2004 completion, the Certificates of Authenticity contain a 12-month date anomaly, with one printed as 2003 and the other 2004. Additionally, both certificates utilise the "Mary Kay" spelling variation, and the Telecaster is physically branded with a "Telecaster" headstock decal and matching COA despite being identified as a "Nocaster" within the digital portal and original export spec sheets.
The Fender Custom Shop Master Built Mark Kendrick '56 Mary Kaye Stratocaster #R15995 has an Ash Body, 10/'56 Birdseye Maple Neck, Birdseye Maple Fingerboard, Vintage Style Tuners, Vintage Style Bridge, 3 x Custom 50s Pickups, Incl. Original Tweed Hard Case. Trem arm present but retained in original sealed bag.
Specifications:
- Brand : Fender Custom Shop
- Model : Master Built Mark Kendrick '56 Mary Kaye Stratocaster
- Colour : Mary Kaye Vintage White
- Finish : Nitro
- Body Style : Stratocaster
- Body : Ash
- Neck : Birdseye Maple
- Neck Profile : 10/'56
- Fingerboard : Birdseye Maple
- Fingerboard Inlays : Pearl Dots
- Fingerboard Radius : 7.25"
- Nut Width : 1.650"
- Scale Length : 25.5"
- Frets : 21
- Pickguard : 1 Ply White
- Tuners : Vintage Style
- Bridge : Vintage Style
- Hardware : Gold
- Pickups : 3 x Custom 50s
- Controls : Volume, 2 x Tone, 5 Position Pickup Selector
- No. of Strings : 6
- Case/Gigbag : Original Tweed Hard Case
- Accessories : COA & Case Candy
- Condition : Pre-Owned, 2004, EC
The Fender Custom Shop Master Built Mark Kendrick '51 Mary Kaye Telecaster #R16195 has an Ash Body, U-Shape Birdseye Maple Neck, Birdseye Maple Fingerboard, Vintage Style Tuners, Vintage Style Bridge, 2 x "NoCaster" Vintage Tele (Custom Vintage Wiring Circuit) Pickups, Incl. Original Tweed Hard Case. COA Says 2003, date in neck pocket 2004 matching Strat
Specifications:
- Brand : Fender Custom Shop
- Model : Master Built Mark Kendrick '51 Mary Kaye Telecaster
- Colour : Mary Kaye Vintage White
- Finish : Nitro
- Body Style : Telecaster
- Body : Ash
- Neck : Birdseye Maple
- Neck Profile : U-Shape
- Fingerboard : Birdseye Maple
- Fingerboard Inlays : Pearl Dots
- Fingerboard Radius : 7.25"
- Nut Width : 1.650"
- Scale Length : 25.5"
- Frets : 21
- Pickguard : 1 Ply White
- Tuners : Vintage Style
- Bridge : Vintage Style
- Hardware : Gold
- Pickups : 2 x "NoCaster" Vintage Tele (Custom Vintage Wiring Circuit)
- Controls : Master Volume, Master Tone, 3 Position Pickup Selector
- No. of Strings : 6
- Case/Gigbag : Original Tweed Hard Case
- Accessories : COA & Case Candy
- Condition : Pre-Owned, 2004, EC
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