The vintage-inspired guitar, named the "People Pleaser," showcases Lacy's craftsmanship.
Since his early days in The Internet, Steve Lacy has been rocking out on the guitar. Now, the California-born artist has a guitar of his own - and not just any guitar - but a Fender Stratocaster.
Lacy's signature Fender brings together function and sounds with a sleek yet personal design. Dubbed the "People Pleaser," the guitar is named after the artist's own playing style, nimbly adapting to melodies and chord changes across genres.
During the design process, the guitar was modeled after some of Lacy's own favorite vintage Fenders. Finished in a new "Chaos Burst" colorway, the form takes on an alder body for a balanced tone reminiscent of a well-used instrument, with each edition boasting its own unique sound. A neck plate comes printed with Lacy's original artwork, while a dice inlay serves as another nod to his signature aesthetic.
Lacy played the guitar during his Grammys performance and SNL set, describing creating his own Fender as a "full circle moment."
"My first guitar was a Squier Strat. It was the box set that came with an amp, case, quarter inch-the whole 9," he said. "The People Pleaser Strat, in a nutshell, is my dream guitar as a kid when I first started playing and my dream guitar as the guitarist I am today."
Steve Lacy's "People Pleaser" Stratocaster is priced at $1,399.99 USD and is available online now via the Fender store.
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