In 2010, he became the first Asian musician and the sixth in the world to be the recipient of a Fender Custom Shop Tribute Series guitar, joining Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Shin had used Fender guitars for much of his career.
In 2010, he became the first Asian musician and sixth in the world to be honored with a Fender Custom Shop Tribute Series guitar, joining legendary guitarists like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Shin had long relied on Fender guitars throughout his career.