Gallery: You Can Now Build the Fender of Your Dreams With Just a Few Clicks

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    Fender is launching Mod Shop, an online platform that lets you customize a guitar.
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    You can choose to customize four different models.
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    Fender developed a simple interface to walk you through the design process.
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    After you choose your custom components, your guitar is built and shipped to you within 30 days.
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