1965/66 Fender Catalogue: Thanks once again to the hugely well-researched Vintage Guitar and Bass for these shots of the 1965/66 Fender catalogue - the description for the Stratocaster's on page 4: "Perfection in a . None of us here may be buying it, but that doesnt mean we cant simply discuss it. Time to go All Along the Watchtower. Posted by tjie on Sat, 08/04/2007 - 22:37. 1968 Fender Strat, Jimi Hendrix - $2,000,000 . Pepper's Strat), 1965/66 Fender Stratocaster (Black, Monterey), 1960s Fender Stratocaster (Tortoiseshell), Fender Stratocaster (Red, Masonic Temple), 1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom (Fillmore West, Miami Pop), 1960s Fender Stratocaster (Telecaster neck, Newport), 1968 Fender Stratocaster (black, left-handed), 1970 Gibson Flying V (Left-handed, Black), 1970 Fender Stratocaster (sunburst, maple), Jimi Hendrix's 1970s Fender Stratocaster (white, left-handed), 1970s Fender Stratocaster (black, left-handed). Woodstock Strat at the EMP Museum (left) and the Strat used at Woodstock in 1968 (right). http://www.flickr.com/photos/bpfallon/4304026975/. Just a bit on the subject of the legitimacy of the guitar currently held at MoPoP - a note from a different auction of one of Jimi's guitars reads that two guitars were found in the Electric Lady studios by Jimi's management around the time of his death - a sunburst Stratocaster that was the subject of the auction, and a white maple Stratocaster with the serial number 240981 (same as the EMP Strat) [Jimi Hendrix Rock and Pop Memorabilia - Christie's] Jeff Beck Fender Stratocaster Guitar W/COA, Jimi Hendrix Experience Mitch Mitchell Koss Headphones, Jimi Hendrix Experience Mitch Mitchell Bolex Microphone, Vinyl LP records including The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland, The Doors, The Doobie, Jimi Hendrix Fillmore East David Byrd Signed Concept Art, Beautiful Jimi Hendrix Signed Autograph With His Address PSA DNA MINT 9, Jimi Hendrix 1978-79 Vinyl LP Albums, CD - The Essential 2 Volume LP 2RS2245 + Essential Vol. Posted by jordan on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 21:38. Throughout this week on Guitar World, we'll celebrate his genius and game-changing impact on the world of guitar playing. In fact quite to the contrary he has vigorously attacked others who have come forth with guitars saying they were his brothers that he did not believe were genuine. 1986 left-handed Jimmy Hendrix Fender Stratocaster, made in Japan, all original with non-original hard shell case Excellent condition . . At first, I posted the guitars on separate pages to see if some more information will resurface about this potential second Strat, but all the information that did come to light just confirms that this is the same guitar. Sorry for the Typo in Jimi's last name. Without documentation this guitar is woth what a '63 strat would be worth. Perhaps Jimi left it in Electric Lady Studios in late 1969/1970 when he was in New York playing Fillmore East and never bothered to pick it back. I looked for the notch One of many photos attached here. Clapton and Jimmy Page are frequently mentioned in conversation as adversaries for the second spot. You state with certainty that the guitar is "fake" but provide no facts. One that would make the story of this guitar a lot more simple. An important part of rock history, the the black Fender Stratocaster was made famous after Hendrix set fire to it at the Monterey International Pop Festival in 1967. Taking a breather from the Les Pauls in Matthieu Lucas' collection, we study a 1963 Fender Stratocaster, instead. It was modeled after the Stratocaster guitars used by Jimi Hendrix and other musicians at the Monterey Pop Festival that year. JIMI WE MISS SO MUCH this one is not, I'm a bit confused - it seems to me that the knob you attach the guitar strap to is on the wrong side for a lefty. A left-handed strap button was never added, but this might be explained by the fact that Jimi mainly played the guitar in the studio. Amoroso confirmed the '63 Olympic White Fender Stratocaster was, in fact, played by Hendrix. This is important to note because it is often mentioned in various articles and booksthat the Woodstock Strat was used on the last Experience concertat the Open Air Love & Peace Festival in Fehmarn, Germany on September 6, 1970. Hi Aaron. Take care of my strap, love and kisses, Jimi Hendrix" with a heart. The guitar Jimi Hendrix is believed to have set alight in 1967 has been sold at auction for over 200,000. According to lot info for the Strat, this was one of Jimi's earliest owned Stratocasters. It was the late 60s, and he was only reacting to a dearth of decent left-handed guitars, but Jimi's iconic compromise subtly altered the feel . Thats the authenticity of it, given the many repairs andrebuilds its had. [Jimi Hendrixs Woodstock Fender Stratocaster IconicAxes]. Its body was made of alder and has a maple neck/fretboard setup. He could not compete with the guitar genious. The guitar, which Hendrix had used on many of his most famous recordings, including "Purple Haze" and "The Wind Cries Mary," was sold to Cox with the stipulation that he never sell it. Free shipping. Of course, you need to take into regard different exposure and contrast of the photos, and it just seems that a lot of details (wood patterns) are lost in the Woodstock footage. He brought this guitar with him to London on his first visit. One could assume that if the notch on the body of the second Strat wasnt really a scratch but just a stubborn piece of dirt from Jimis fingers, it could be that it too was removed when the guitar was cleaned. Nuff said ! The answer to this question became apparent to me upon further research that this guitar was played in studio by Jimi Hendrix where he would be seated so there was no need to add the second button. When he was just starting out in his career, Hendrix received a Supro Ozark electric guitar from his father, who gave it to him back in 1959. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Comes with a marble base, measures 9". Frank nodded, it belonged to a good friend of mine. It approximates the shade of the guitar Hendrix famously played at the Woodstock music festival in 1969. This guitar is one of the most well-known in history and, at a price, is unquestionably one of the most expensive. 140, John McDermott. He has kept it in its burnt discolouring. in New York City in 1970. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster gives you the same fiery tone and playing feel to wield as your own. In 1966, Jimi Hendrix purchased a sunburst Fender Stratocaster for $250 from a Seattle music store. The 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic guitar, which Kurt Cobain wore during Nirvanas MTV Unplugged performance, has the most expensive price tag ever sold at auction. Hendrix used the Stratocaster on many of his most famous recordings, including Purple Haze, Fire, and The Wind Cries Mary. In 1970, just two years before his death, Hendrix gave the guitar to his friend Billy Cox. Jimi Hendrix's 1967 Fender Stratocaster . The guitar will be returned to Cleveland in 2020. 1965 Fender Stratocaster Guitar, All original!! Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Posted by Jake on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 21:01. Dweezle Zappa refuses to sell it at this point in his life. wouldent the idea of ading a strap button on the lower horn be alitlle retarded at fearst. Posted by Tony on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 01:24. It's right there! Kath is widely regarded as the worlds greatest guitarist. The last 2 inches of the scrape angled abruptly at about a 20 degree angle. Have a look, http://www.last.fm/music/Jimi+Hendrix/+images/39335275. I took some detailed photos (and video) of the Woodstock Strat last year, showing all of the woodgrain, scratches, and other detail. If lets say Jimi used the scratched Strat on one date, than picked up the Woodstock Strat, and then went back to the scratched one again, that would give some weight to the theory that they were separate guitars. This is an exact reproduction of Jimi Hendrix owned guitar strap given to David Gilmour of Pink Floyd by his wife Polly Samson in 2006. These are the kind of things that make us wonder about the authenticity of these instruments. On July 15, 1969, just four days after his final performance at the New York Pop Festival, Jimi Hendrix's Stratocaster sold at auction for $325,000. Fender Vintage Bass Guitars, Fender White Electric Guitars, Fender Vintage Electric Guitars, And eventually it ended up in the cupboard under the stairs. I cant see that mark visible on the white Strat at Berlin 70. The estate of Jimi Hendrix is one of the most valuable in the world, in terms of money. His strat definitely had its strap button on the lowest horn. Roger Mayer was responsible for the design of Jimi Hendrixs iconic sound. Posted by Loewie on Wed, 06/06/2007 - 22:48. Warm Audio Centavo review a faithful Klone that you wont mind gigging, To people who like pop music, it sounds harsh, but to me our songs are pure melody how Fucked Ups hooks set them apart from the hardcore crowd. $1,049.99 . This guitar is now available to a serious potential owner by contacting, Harvey Robbins, President and Founder of the Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America at [emailprotected]. Other than that it looked almost new. Ships from and sold by Cosmo Music - The Musical Instrument Superstore. Although he attained so many instruments (more than 30 documented) during his brief . Hendrix used the Stratocaster on many of his most famous recordings, including "Purple Haze," "Fire," and "The Wind Cries Mary.". During the early days of the program, he used the Octavia Fuzz as a prototype. Frank had it rebuilt a couple of times, New Neck and Headstock, he changed the pickguard a few times. Cox kept the guitar for nearly 50 years, until 2018, when he sold it at auction for $1 million. The 1968 Stratocaster that was auctioned off by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is one of those rare models, and it cost him $2 million to purchase. DUH!!!! Who owns Jimi Hendrix black Stratocaster? The alder body is painted in Woodstock-style Olympic white (black is also available) and the pickup covers and hardware knobs are a faded, antique white. Sorry, had to wait a few days to get an HD copy of Woodstock. This particular Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster comes in a color known as " Olympic white .". Yeah, Ive come to agree with your point of view. Possibly the most viewed and memorable guitar Jimi played was the 1968 white Fender Stratocaster he used at Woodstock in 1969. It was 1967, in the Dressing Room, before Jimmi Hendrix went on to perform at the Monterey Pop Festival, he sprayed part of his 1965 Fiesta Red coloured Stratocaster Guitar white & then using black, turquoise & red Nail Varnish, he painted a series swirls & patterns on the body & pickguard of the guitar. You can look up a video of him playing it on Jimmy Fallon. 1. Janie Hendrix does not get along with her brother Leon this is a well documented fact. Leggera poich pesa solo kg 3,25 e completamente originale, di Only 250 Monterey Strats were made, and they are now among the most valuable and collectible Stratocasters. Honoring the electrifying "Voodoo Chile" who popularized the Stratocaster guitar and its tremendous sonic flexibility, the Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster gives you the same fiery tone and playing feel to wield as your own. Jimi Hendrix arrived in London from New York City in September 1966 with his new manager, Chas Chandler, the ex-bass player from The Animals. Cox played the Stratocaster on stage with Hendrix at the guitarists final public performance, at the Isle of Wight Festival in England. You do know Jimi had more than one guitar, right? 53.32 + 27.25 P&P . It had the telltale scuff marks of the rough-riffing left hander, as well as historic photos, documents, and a serial number. But quite to the contrary Leon made nothing for putting a letter with this guitar. Does anyone know. This exact guitar was once held by Jimi in the very last known photograph of him. Image: James Andanson / Sygma via Getty Images. The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Linda Keith discovered Jimi Hendrix at Cafe Wha? so let it go. Were going to look back at some of the most influential guitars in music history. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster The only way Jimi could have played standing up without that would be if he tied the strap around the headstock, and I've never seen any pictures of him doing that. Why the tele neck? This guitar first appeared on the scene in mid-October 1968, just as Jimi Hendrix began using it. Posted by Boston Rocker - Mark D on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 01:38. i love to see strat with spaghetti decals.. it looks cool!! More information about formatting options. The white Stratocaster is one of the most associated guitars with Jimi Hendrix, and the story of which of the two start stories he ended up keeping is something that we'll never know as pointed out by his former girlfriend Kathy Etchingham in her book, Through Gypsy Eyes, where she stated: 2. On July 27th 1965 Jimi signed his first exclusive recording artists contract with Sue Records at the Sue offices on 265 West 54th Street, New York City, with Juggy Murray. The mark on the strat is from dirt on his finger tips as you will notice his hands strumming position and with a little research you can see in photos he clearly drops his fingers over that area when strumming all the time. 1965 Fender Stratocaster, Al original WOW, if you have been searching for an unmolested 1965 Strat here ya go! Taking a breather from the Les Pauls in Matthieu Lucas collection, we study a 1963 Fender Stratocaster, instead. The Hendrix estate is now worth $175 million, according to his estate. The History of The Fender Stratocaster - The 1960s: From Fender themselves - the players, the specs, the evolutions.And "It must have seemed like Jimi Hendrix came out of nowhere!". Despite the fact that Jimi possessed over 30 instruments during his short career, it appears that not many stayed with him for the duration of his work. Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 17:55. we must consider that the stain could also be dirt and not an abrasion of the paint . I suppose it couldve been the black strat or the second white. The guitar was then put up for auction by Coxs estate, with the proceeds going to charity. MIKE E. who cares if there was a strap hole or not! Jimi Hendrixs first guitar was a white 1964 Fender Stratocaster. Posted by SLotpoclet on Thu, 05/31/2007 - 09:26.