# Musician-Backed Custom Guitars Steve Lacy Launches a Custom Version of the Fender Stratocaster By Kanesa D | Published 2023-05-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steve-lacy References: [clashmusic](https://www.clashmusic.com/news/steve-lacy-has-launched-his-own-fender-stratocaster/) & [fender](https://www.fender.com/en/steve-lacy-people-pleaser.html?rdl=true)  Steve Lacy has launched a new [Fender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-x-fender-stratocaster) [Stratocaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-vintage-turntable) in collaboration with the guitar brand Fender. The new guitar design updates the [classic Fender Stratocaster instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs), bringing in Lacy's unique style and influences to convey his journey and experiences with the guitar. "This guitar means so much to me. It’s 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 nine. Now I have my very own Fender Stratocaster guitar," said Lacy in a statement. The new guitar will arrive on the Fender website in the near future. Interested parties can view the guitar's 'People Pleaser' trailer ahead of the instrument's release. Image Credit: Fender ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Musician-collaborated Instruments:** Collaborating with popular and contemporary musicians for instrument designs presents an opportunity for music instrument makers to create unique and innovative designs that speak to the music culture and experiences. - **Personalized Instrument Design:** Allowing customers to personalize their instrument design preferences presents an opportunity for music instrument makers to create a memorable and intimate experience. - **Revamped Classic Instruments:** Updating classic instruments with modern styles and designs presents an opportunity for music instrument makers to leverage nostalgia while appealing to contemporary aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Musical Instruments:** The musical instruments industry can leverage collaborations with popular artists and personalized instrument designs to create unique and innovative products. - **Music Production:** Music production industry professionals can partner with instrument makers to create custom designs that suit their artists' specific needs and preferences. - **Music Merchandising:** The music merchandising industry can collaborate with instrument makers to create limited edition personalized instruments for artists and fans alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Fashion House Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-x-fender-stratocaster.md) - [Exclusive Musician-Inspired Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Limited-Edition-HER-STRATOCASTER-Guitar.md) - [Musician-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-1.md) - [Beginner-Friendly Guitar Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-x-loog-collection-for-kids.md) - [High-End Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/player-plus-meteora.md) - [Artist-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boygenius.md) - [Streetwear-Influenced Guitar Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragment.md) - [Playful Music Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty.md) - [Affordable Retro-Style Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrostyle-guitar.md)