One of the best Fender Stratocaster find of the last 20 years. An important piece of Fender history discovered in 2024.
Roy Howard Lanham was an American guitarist best known for his work with the Western-style band and also played in Sons Of The Pioneers. He had a long career spanning from the pre-war years all the way to his death. His main playing style was early country and western swing, although he also played jazz remarkably well.
Roy Lanham had a close relationship with Leo Fender and the Fender company back in the 50’s, which is why he got this special Stratocaster made for him directly from the factory.
After 1958, Lanham became an official promoter of the Fender Jazzmaster, that was introduced in 1958. He was therefore not seen playing his 1957 Stratocaster hereafter. Roy Lanham kept a close relationsship to Leo Fender up until the 1970’s.
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