David Brown is a Master Builder at the world-renowned Fender Custom Shop in Corona, California — widely considered the highest honour in the guitar building craft. His journey began in the late '70s in Anaheim, playing in bands and learning guitar repair at a local store before going on to work as a guitar technician at Yamaha Music Corp. He first joined Fender in 2000, eventually moving into the Custom Shop in 2006, and has since become one of the most respected builders in the business. He has also led the G&L Custom Shop and built exclusive instruments for dealers and artists around the world. Follow his work
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