Italy, March 11, 2026
Our Commitment: Transparency, Values, and Legal Compliance
At Luke’s Guitars and Nitro Ale, we build our instruments based on three fundamental pillars: honesty, transparency, and respect for the rules. We believe that great craftsmanship must go hand in hand with legal integrity to protect our work and, most importantly, you as our customer.
The Facts: The Düsseldorf Ruling
Regarding the landmark ruling issued by the Düsseldorf Regional Court on March 9, 2026, which recognizes copyright protection for the “Stratocaster” body design as a work of applied art within the European Union, we have chosen to act with immediacy and clarity.
Iconic Shapes, Finally 100% Legal
We are excited to announce that this regulatory change allows us to offer you an even more exclusive and secure service. By choosing to use exclusively Allparts components for the S-Style guitars (a manufacturer officially licensed by Fender), we can now create S-type guitars for you that faithfully respect the iconic original shapes, including the famous headstock, in total legal serenity.
S-Type Models: Future models will be crafted using officially licensed Allparts necks and bodies. You will have the legendary design you love, with the guarantee of a product fully compliant with the laws in force in the EU market.
T-Style Models: Production of our T-Style models continues regularly, maintaining our brand identity with the original Luke’s headstock.
Historical Archive: All work produced prior to the announcement on March 9, 2026, is part of our historical archive, created in full compliance with the legal framework existing at that time.
A Choice of Value for the Customer
Acting with honesty and immediately aligning with new standards is not just a duty, but a promise of reliability. Choosing a Luke’s or a Nitro Ale today means investing in an instrument that protects your purchase over time, guaranteeing you a piece of music history crafted with the utmost respect for intellectual property.
Disclaimer and Transparency
Luke’s Guitars and Nitro Ale are independent laboratories and are not affiliated, associated, authorized, or connected in any way with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) or any of its subsidiaries. The use of original licensed Allparts components is solely intended to ensure respect for intellectual property and the highest quality for the end user.