Masterbuilt by Dennis Galuszka: A Tribute to Stratocaster History
This exceptional guitar, crafted by Master Builder Dennis Galuszka, pays homage to a legendary moment in Stratocaster history—now within your reach. Featuring a lightweight, one-piece ash body finished in Black nitrocellulose lacquer, this Strat is a rare and highly sought-after treasure. The expertly aged finish authentically captures the natural wear patterns of decades of dedicated playing.
Its flat-sawn maple neck boasts a smooth, vintage feel, with a 1954 U-shaped profile, 7.25” radius, 21 frets, and a 25.5” scale length. Equipped with Custom Shop hand-wound ’55 single-coil pickups, this guitar delivers the unmistakable Stratocaster tone—rich, clear, and highly responsive.
Features all papers and goodie is like new and come with original case 
The Story Behind the Legend
In 1955, musician Howard Reed Jr. made history when he walked into McCord Music Company in Dallas, Texas, and requested a black Stratocaster instead of the usual 2-Color Sunburst. This unique order marked the creation of one of the earliest known custom-color Stratocasters, launching a tradition that continues to this day.
Reed joined Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps in 1958, making this custom Strat his primary guitar. Its iconic sound echoed across Texas, notably on the Big D Jamboree, a radio program broadcast by the local CBS affiliate.
Reed personalized the guitar by adding his initials with stick-on letters to the upper bout—a charming hallmark among Texas guitarists. After his passing in 1981, this historic instrument was displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame from 1998 to 2013 and now resides in a private collection.
With this meticulously recreated Masterbuilt Stratocaster, you’re not just owning a guitar—you’re holding a piece of musical history.