Description
Handbuilt in California by Gene Baker — one of Fender’s first Custom Shop Master Builders — the B3 SL Deluxe is a true boutique masterpiece that captures the soul of a late-’50s single-cut while offering modern precision, playability, and tone.
Finished in a gorgeous Ice Tea Burst nitrocellulose lacquer, the SL Deluxe features a one-piece mahogany body with a highly figured 4/5A flame maple top. Its mahogany neck is carved to a comfortable ’59 Soft V profile (.890″–.980″), paired with a rosewood fingerboard and 6105 stainless steel frets for exceptional feel and sustain.
Under the hood, you’ll find B3’s own PAF-style humbuckers with nickel covers, offering a vintage-inspired voice rich with clarity and warmth. Push/pull coil-tap wiring expands your tonal palette with single-coil sparkle at the flip of a switch. Nickel-aged hardware, cream binding, and the classic TonePros TOM bridge with stop tailpiece complete the build.
Each B3 from Vera Guitars receives a full professional setup — ensuring effortless playability and flawless performance from the moment you pick it up.
Highlights
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Built by Gene Baker, former Fender Custom Shop Master Builder
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Handcrafted in California, USA
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One-piece mahogany body with 4/5A flame maple top
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Nitrocellulose Ice Tea Burst finish
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Mahogany neck, ’59 Soft V (.890–.980)
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Rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, 12″ radius, 6105 stainless steel
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B3 PAF-style humbuckers with nickel covers
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Push/pull coil-tap wiring for expanded tone options
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TonePros TOM bridge and stop tailpiece
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Nickel-aged light hardware, cream binding
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Deluxe hardshell case included
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Professionally setup and stage-ready from day one
Why It’s Special
The SL Deluxe is Gene Baker’s boutique evolution of the single-cut classic — built with the same artistry and precision that defined his years at the Fender Custom Shop. It delivers a balanced, resonant tone with extraordinary sustain and response.
For players who demand timeless style and unmatched craftsmanship, the B3 SL Deluxe is a guitar that truly lives up to the “Masterbuilt” legacy.
Order & Availability
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Free shipping on all online orders
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Free Plek upgrade with purchase
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Only one available – demo it today at Vera Guitars
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