Fender Just Dropped Signature Models for Both Mark Speer and Laura Lee of Khruangbin – at the Same Time. Yes, Finally.
Alright, guitar and bass lovers – strap in, because Fender just made some history. For the first time ever, they’ve launched signature instruments for two members of the same band, at the same time. And not just any band – Khruangbin. That’s right: the dreamy, genre-defying trio that somehow channels Thai funk, Middle Eastern melodies, surf rock, and soul into one cohesive vibe that makes you feel cooler just by listening.
Mark Speer (Khruangbin’s tonal wizard on guitar) and Laura Lee (the effortless groove queen on bass) now have their own signature Fender models. And frankly? They’re as stylish and thoughtful as the music these two have been giving us for over a decade.
Let’s Talk Guitars: Mark Speer’s Signature Strat
Mark’s Strat is just chef’s kiss. It rocks an Aged Natural finish over a custom contoured ash body, all-white hardware, and pickups that mix vintage flavor with modern heat. Paired with DiMarzio Pro Tracks at the neck and bridge and a classic ’70s Strat pickup in the middle. The result? That unmistakable Khruangbin tone: warm, spacey, and ready to take you on a road trip across musical cultures.
Mark describes the guitar as basically an extension of his brain: “This guitar is the easiest way for me to get the musical idea from my head out into the world.” We believe it – he’s been sculpting cosmic soundscapes with that setup for years.
And the neck? Custom “C” shape with 21 frets on a 7.25” radius maple fingerboard. It plays like a Strat should – but with some extra magic under the hood.
Groove Royalty: The Laura Lee Fender Bass Is a Vintage-Modern Icon
Laura Lee’s bass is just as gorgeous – and just as intentional. It’s a Vintage White Jazz Bass with chrome appointments, and it looks like it was made to live under a disco ball. But don’t let the retro aesthetic fool you: this thing punches.
Under the hood, it’s loaded with DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pickups, giving you that signature Lee tone: rich low-end, punchy top, and harmonics that sing. Think “classic” meets “you haven’t heard this before.”
Laura puts it best: “A lot of the features on my bass look vintage, but they function in a modern way.” Just like Khruangbin’s music, timeless, but always fresh. Bonus points for the concentric volume/tone knobs (one for each pickup), a comfy “U”-shaped neck, and a rosewood board with 21 jumbo frets and a 9.5” radius.
The Price of Good Taste
Both instruments are priced at $1,499. Not cheap, but if you’re chasing that sound, or just want to play something built with genuine artistic input – it’s money well spent.
And hey, even if you’re not buying, it’s cool to see artists like Mark and Laura getting this kind of spotlight. They’ve built a sound that transcends genre, borders, and time. Now, Fender’s helping bottle that up, so the rest of us can try and touch a bit of that magic.
Both models are available now. Check out Fender’s site for the full specs, or just go listen to The Universe Smiles Upon You again and remember why this band matters.
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