With the Fame Motel RW Vanilla over Sunburst, the Masterbuilt Series presents a modern take on the classic T-style guitar. Offering a rich twang and quick response, this model delivers a vibrant vintage sound with a shimmering character that remains timeless. Alongside its eye-catching color-over-color finish, the guitar features modern upgrades such as a comfortable Modern C neck profile and locking tuners, combining vintage attitude with modern playability and practical quality-of-life features. Thanks to carefully selected tonewoods and solid construction, the Fame Motel is a dependable companion for the stage, studio or relaxed living room sessions.
The body is crafted from mahogany and paired with a bolt-on roasted maple neck, which sits comfortably in the hand thanks to its Modern C profile and is ideal for a wide range of playing styles. The rosewood fingerboard features a 13.75 inch radius, 22 frets and classic dot inlays, providing smooth handling for thick riffs, tight chord work and expressive solos in higher registers. The 3-saddle T-style bridge with vintage-style string saddles adds authentic tonal character, while six locking tuners ensure tuning stability and quick string changes.
The Fame Motel is equipped with two Fame single coil pickups in the neck and bridge positions, capturing the full spectrum of classic vintage tone. The neck pickup delivers warm cleans with a solid low end, making it perfect for rounded rhythm work. The bridge pickup, mounted directly into the bridge plate, impresses with its cutting twang and snappy attack. A 3-way switch, along with volume and tone controls, allows players to easily access the full range of traditional T-style sounds with clarity and character. The Fame Motel brings together classic tone and modern feel in a stylish, stage-ready package.