Painted Neck Stratocasters? These Fender Custom Shop models put a distinct – and divisive – twist on the traditional template

Fender x Music Zoo Painted Neck Stratocaster.

Music Zoo has partnered with Fender for a collection of 1957 Custom Shop Stratocasters that sport some, erm, potentially divisive design choices.

Now, we know what you’re thinking. ‘If they’re Strats, what’s not to like?!’ or, ‘How divisive can a Fender be?!’ Well, we’d be inclined to agree – the Strat is, after all, universally loved by most players – but Music Zoo has put a colorful twist on the template that might divide opinion.