B3 Blacktop SL Deluxe – Trans Charcoal (Handbuilt by Fender Master Builder Gene Baker)

The B3 Blacktop SL Deluxe represents the pinnacle of boutique craftsmanship. Handbuilt by Gene Baker — one of Fender’s first Custom Shop Master Builders — this instrument merges the best of classic single-cut design with modern precision and bold, performance-ready style. Featuring a Black Limba body with elegant maple binding, the Blacktop SL pairs vintage resonance with contemporary edge. Its Faded Charcoal nitrocellulose finish, ebony fingerboard, and all-black hardware give it a stealth look that perfectly matches its powerful, articulate tone. Outfitted with dual B3 PAF-style humbuckers and a Mann wrap-around bridge, this guitar delivers punchy mids, singing sustain, and a smooth top-end response that’s equally at home on stage or in the studio. Every detail — from fretwork to final setup — reflects Gene Baker’s legendary attention to tone and feel. Each B3 from Vera Guitars is professionally setup and stage-ready from day one. Highlights Built by Gene Baker, former Fender Cust