The Limited Edition Mark Speer Stratocaster features DiMarzio Pro Track pickups, while the Laura Lee Jazz Bass Boasts Dimarzio Ultra Noiseless Jazz Bass Pickups and Vintage - style Chrome Covers.
Today, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is proud to announce the Limited Edition Mark Speer Stratocaster and Limited Edition Laura Lee Jazz Bass® from the iconic band, Khruangbin. For the first time in its nearly 80-year history, Fender is introducing a signature bass and signature guitar for the same band, released simultaneously.
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Known for their psychedelic melodies and a genre-blending sound that draws from funk, rock, and soul, Khruangbin has carved out a distinct musical identity. The breakthrough trio— bassist Laura Lee, guitarist Mark Speer, and drummer Donald “DJ” Johnson Jr.— is celebrating their 10th anniversary of the band’s debut album, The Universe Smiles Upon You; to mark the milestone, the band is teaming up with Fender for something truly special. Fender guitars have been a core part of the band’s sound since its inception, shaping the tones that define their music. Designed to capture the essence of a decade’s worth of tone, style, and innovation, these guitars invite musicians to carve out sonic paths while channeling the sound that helped define a generation.
Limited Edition Mark Speer Stratocaster
- Aged natural finish with custom-contoured ash body
- All-white hardware for a striking visual
- DiMarzio® Pro Track™ pickups (neck/bridge), 70s Strat® middle pickup
- Custom “C” neck profile, 7.25” radius, 21 jumbo frets
- Vintage-style tremolo, Graph Tech® saddles & string trees
Limited Edition Laura Lee Jazz Bass
- Classic Vintage White finish with chrome details
- DiMarzio® Ultra Jazz™ pickups for wide tonal range
- Vintage-style concentric knobs
- Custom “U” neck, rosewood fingerboard, 9.5” radius, 21 jumbo frets
“Khruangbin is a band that has made a huge mark on modern music— they blend cultures, genres, and eras into something entirely their own,” said Justin Norvell, EVP of Product at Fender. “Mark and Laura had built their trademark sound with some unique specs and features on their primary instruments and with these signature models, we wanted to be able to share that with the universe of musicians and fans.”
Drawing from a wide palette of worldly influences, Mark Speer’s innovative guitar playing with Khruangbin has established him as one of the most original and distinctive guitarists of his generation. The music is a stunning mix of psychedelia, soul, rock, and country with all of Mark’s smooth, reverb-drenched riffs and melodies played on a single guitar: the same original Fender Stratocaster he’s played since the band’s inception.
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