Specification: Fender Cabronita prototype c. 2009 Rosewood Neck Single TV Jones Pickup Aged Blonde Sperzel Machineheads with pearloid buttons (Similar to John's Black one Strat) Fixed Bridge Optional Pickguards (White and Black, supplied) Condition - Used and Played Original Road Case History This instrument was one of just two prototype Fender Cabronitas produced by Fender Custom Shop, both carrying the same detailed build and construction specification with the only difference being that the one or two pickup combination John Mayer The prototype Fender twin pickup Cabronita is one of John Mayer's most favoured instruments, that he uses for stage and recording purposes, including Perfectly Lonely from the Battle Studies era. John Mayer Quote “The Cabronita. Yeah I love that guitar. It took me 10 years to, no more than 10 years, 15 Years, to really be able to put a Strat down and play something else." Fender's Mike Eldred Quote "John was actually the first one to receive this guitar model, and they are the only rosewood neck ones produced" Verification The above instrument comes with official Verification from Mike Eldred confirming it was one of Two prototype Cabronitas produced, one of which is now owned and favoured by John Mayer for both live and recording purposes Comments The above instrument will be of interest to both players and collectors who want to acquire an instrument that has direct links to one of the world’s most respected guitarists, John Mayer |