Fender Starcaster

Fender's semi-hollow experiment that now screams retro cool.

Designed by Gene Fields in 1976, the Starcaster married Fender bolt-on construction with an offset semi-hollow maple body and Wide Range humbuckers. Though short-lived, its futuristic headstock and punchy tone earned a cult following among modern alternative players.

Introduced: 1976 (CBS-era Fender)
Signature traits: Offset semi-hollow body, bolt-on maple neck, Wide Range humbuckers
Notable players: Jonny Greenwood, Dave Keuning, Blake Sennett