According to Clapton, Lee is one of the worlds greatest guitarists. Despite the fact that a blue strat was featured at gig in Lake Placid Blue, one flight of its headstock separated it from the rest of its body. It was a tidy sum but still far less than the $1.8 million fetched for Hendrix's Woodstock Strat. I will see if I can attach a picture I took that day. Exposure to the sun is never a good idea for a guitar. If youre looking for a distinctive style in a classic guitar, the Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster is certainly worth checking out. When Hendrix arrived in London in 1966, he met his new manager, Chas Chandler. we must consider that the stain could also be dirt and not an abrasion of the paint . You probably wont know him, you would have been to young back then. It was modeled after the Stratocaster guitars used by Jimi Hendrix and other musicians at the Monterey Pop Festival that year. Unless Jimi played this guitar sitting all the time. Even today, nearly 50 years after his untimely death, Hendrix continues to be a touchstone for guitarists of all styles. We've compiled a list of the Top 10 Most Expensive Guitars Sold At Auction, Let's get started! Edit: I just read the story about the neck being broken..and roadies replacing with a tele neck. The bobblehead is based on an original Jimi Hendrix drawing and will cost $39.99 USD. Anyways, I added a section about the guitar being cleaned, and pointed out the possibility that this was just a dirt mark. Copy the characters (respecting upper/lower case) from the image. Debuting in 2015, the Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster is part of the Fender Artist Series and offers custom modifications to capture the unique characteristics of Jimi's Olympic White Stratocaster that he played at Woodstock in 1969. This exact guitar was once held by Jimi in the very last known photograph of him. Visiting the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle is well worth the trip, as it houses the iconic white Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix used at Woodstock. During a performance at the Saville in Londons West End, Jimi Hendrix set fire to his black Stratocaster and smashed it against the stage. Harrison put up $450,000. 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: The last guitar shown, which was given to Mitch Mitchell, has obviously been tampered with. So it could be the whit EMP Strat lying behind Mitch when he I is drumming. Basedon the photos available, TheBakersfield Civic Auditoriumon October 26th was played on the black Strat and one of the older white Strat with a rosewood fretboard, while the next concert on November 1st at the Municipal Auditorium Arena in Kansas featured a white Strat with a maple neck. The thing that is confusing is that the Woodstock Strat is accounted for, and its currently sitting in the Museum of Pop Culture (formerly EMP Museum) in Seattle. Posted by The Ghost of Jimi Hendrix on Sat, 02/06/2021 - 04:43. Jimi Hendrix - 1963 personally owned and played Fender Stratocaster serial L14985 This 1963 white Fender Stratocaster was one of Jimi's earliest owned Stratocasters. Hendrixs younger brother Leon remembers seeing the guitar when the pair lived together for a time in 1968, while Seymour Duncan recalls working on the instruments pickups. You do know Jimi had more than one guitar, right? Posted by steven on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 23:21. It was weird to realize that the last person to do this might well have been Hendrix himself, as there are well-known photos of him doing it backstage before a gig. The Monterey Stratocaster was a limited edition electric guitar produced by Fender in 1967. i thot that the only thing the report said is that hey recorded with the strat. The guitar features an Olympic White finish, Fender's period correct "small" headstock, a mapl, 1997 Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix Body made in USA. LOL, All of Jimi's Strats that he played live had strap screws custom built into the low hornbecause he turned the strat upside down. The suit made for the Lord John Australian tailors outlet in Perth Australia. I saw a late 68 strat with 22xxx serial .. how is it possible that the 240981 attributed to Jimi was built before November 68?!? The guitar Jimi Hendrix is believed to have set alight in 1967 has been sold at auction for over 200,000. What became of Jimi Hendrixs stracrosses? American Vintage II Series New! He then opened up the Trem block to confirm that the black mark was there, thats the reason that he said the he was certain that this was his brothers guitar in his letter dated 6-28-06. So Dweezle repaire it a had a custom made chrome pick guard put on it. In 1990, the white Stratocaster used by Hendrix at the 1969 Woodstock Festival sold in a Sotheby's auction for $270,000, a record price at the time. These two guitars were pre 1966 Fender Stratocasters that Jimi Hendrix is known to have owned. Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/26/2014 - 03:07. Jimi Hendrix's 1968 Gibson J200 . Here are a few of the specs. I completely agree with "allergic2stoopid" and you should to. Happy to share more if it helps solve the mystery! One that would make the story of this guitar a lot more simple. With the introduction of the Candy Apple Red, the colors legacy began, and to this day, it is Fenders most popular finish (behind Black and Sunburst). Posted by cpubound on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 23:12. In May of 1970, just one month before his untimely death, Jimi Hendrix sold his iconic white Fender Stratocaster for $2,500 to his friend and fellow musician, Billy Cox. Commonly considered to be one of the best years for Stratocasters, 1962 Strats are highly, Displays are assembled AFTER payment is received, picture is a mock up of finished product. This isn't his guitar, he smashed it right? Taking a breather from the Les Pauls in Matthieu Lucas' collection, we study a 1963 Fender Stratocaster, instead. 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Throughout this week on Guitar World, we'll celebrate his genius and game-changing impact on the world of guitar playing. THE STRAP BUTTOM LOOKS AS THOW ITS BEEN PULLED IN THE DIRECTION BEING PLAYED UP SIDE DOWN, ***** SO YEAH JIMI JUST STRAPED IT ON TO IT AND PLAYED. If indeed this is the case, that there were two different white Strats in 1970, it means that the Woodstock Strat was not used in concerts from April1970, until Jimis death. Dweezle Zappa has the original Monterey Pop stratocaster of Jimi Hendrix. NOTHING STOPS JIMI NOT A REVERSE NECK OR TREM BAR OR KNOBS ITS ALL ERELAVENT JIMI WAS SO GOOD IT DIDENT MATTER. 7. I cut off the strings and threw them in the bin. Jimi Hendrix's Black Beauty Stratocaster Sells At Auction For $325 000. Colored marker pens on paper. Upon seeing this guitar my immediate thoughts were that it was almost identical to other known Jimi Hendrix guitars serial number 2573254 1963 white Fender Strat and serial number L89024 1965 White Fender Stratocaster. He practiced on this guitar in hotel rooms and played it on many occasions. Jimi at 80: Born in Seattle on November 27, 1942, Jimi Hendrix would have celebrated his 80th birthday this week. The black 1968 Fender Stratocaster with a white pickguard that Jimi Hendrix played most often was one of his favorite guitars, according to his last girlfriend, Monika Dannerman. SOLDLIMITED EDITION Jimi Hendrix Izabella Stratocaster Relic -Olympic White- 2019USED!! Jimi Hendrix gave it to me after he set fire to it with lighter fluid. Framed items will state they are framed in the name o, A group of three quarter-inch magnetic tape recordings (7.5ips) featuring tracks from the 1968 The Jimi Hendrix Experience album Electric Ladyland, together with five reel boxes bearing titles and rec, A 1963 Fender Precision Bass played by Bruce Springsteen on his debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (Columbia Records, 1973). Woodstock Strat at the EMP Museum (left) and the Strat used at Woodstock in 1968 (right). Posted by tjie on Sat, 08/04/2007 - 22:37. 100 year old Salvador Ibanez Guitar found amidst trash, VERY VERY ,COOL GUITAR JUST TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE ONES GUITAR WOW. Very nice Guitar-Plays well. Answer (1 of 5): Most of his iconic guitars are accounted for. From 1993 to 2001, Peter Blecha worked full-time for Paul Allen as a curator. Nuff said ! Possibly the most viewed and memorable guitar Jimi played was the 1968 white Fender Stratocaster he used at Woodstock in 1969. 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. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. No strap horn or even a hole where it was.I think that speaks for itself. In addition, there have been a number of guitars for sale in recent years that were less convincing. His strat definitely had its strap button on the lowest horn. Beautiful original Jimi Hendrix signature cream guitar body. Oh, well, I was open to the hypothesis in the double White Strat but I always thought that that mark on the body could have been simply dirt .. probably when Jimi was rubbing his guitar on the dirty tolex of some amp nothing easier , Didnt Jimi have a Hagstrom 8-string Bass? Jealous I guess. The white paint job is actually a very old refinish that may even have been done by Hendrix himself, who obviously had a preference for white Stratocasters. In May, a white one may have suffered some damage to the headstock join, possibly resulting in a break. I know someone who claims to have been at woodstock and a Stratocaster was thrown into the crowd by someone in his band or even Jimi he does not know who threw it. Linda Keith discovered Jimi Hendrix at Cafe Wha? The Montels played mostly in the U.K. from 1970s to the late-1980, Jimi Hendrix 1968 Fillmore East Concert Poster, Fine Condition, Fantastic! 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. During the early days of the program, he used the Octavia Fuzz as a prototype. To cut the long story short, from late 1968 to Jimi's last gig in September 1970 it was either this black Stratocaster or a different white one - aside from a few occasions when he picked up a Gibson. Serial #L64990. 53.32 + 27.25 P&P . Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 23:19. It is estimated that he most likely used at least 100 Marshall amplifiers. An example is a 1951 Epiphone FT79 acoustic, which came with a serial number that was not available in 1951. More information about formatting options. Posted by 55544 on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 06:55. I asked Leon in person in Las Vegas and he said he remembered this prior to seeing the guitar and mentioned it when he was shown the guitar at the Electric Lady Land studios. The guitar, which Hendrix had affectionately dubbed "Black Beauty," was his main stage and studio instrument during the last three years of his life. Visit store Contact. It seems unlikely that a piece of dirt would be so stubborn to attach itself to a smooth guitar finish, and remain there for months, but it is a possibility. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Yeah, its a shame that someone removed the cigarette burns, its such a nice detail. The finish of a guitar can be damaged if it comes into contact with sunlight, particularly nitro and poly finishes. Isnt hindsight a wonderful thing? 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. The Jimi Hendrixs 1968 Fender Stratocaster Black Beauty is regarded as one of rocks most famous guitars. If you wish REAL HARD Tinkerbelle will live too. If it did get in his way, he obviously found a way to cope with it, and he could have done the same with this guitar. Dan. The Monterey Pop Festival was a watershed moment in rock history in 1967, when Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire to protest what was perceived as unjust treatment of blacks. Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster. When Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen purchased the guitar in the 1990s, it was worth more than $2 million, making it one of the most expensive guitars ever purchased. I confirmed everything said by Leon Hendrix with him in person in Las Vegas and it is my opinion that this guitar was owned and played by Jimi Hendris The link below shows a Photo of Jimi with the strap on the low horn. I went to EMP right around 2016 to see that strat along with Claptons Brownie Strat he used to record Layla and many other hits. Kollectico will commemorate the event with a new Jimi Hendrix bobblehead. Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix Edition MIM Electric Guitar. Jimi's 63 Olympic White Strat! Clickhereto check out other rare guitars in Lucas collection. It has been revealed that Hendrix was a fan of this guitar during the time he died. Jimi Hendrixs first guitar was a white 1964 Fender Stratocaster. Jimis gravesite in Renton, Washington, has a monument in his honor. This is one of the first Stratocasters Jimi owned. Very nice Guitar-Plays . This guitar is almost identical to guitars 2573254 and L89024. During the Experiences tour of America in 1968, Jimi began using two new maple fingerboards on his newly designed Stratocasters. MIKE E. who cares if there was a strap hole or not! The Candy Apple Red model was one of the victims of the onstage commotion because it was only discovered to have a maple board.. you people make me angry. Ships from and sold by Cosmo Music - The Musical Instrument Superstore. What is the serial number of your friends guitar ? I recently bought a second US Fender Custom Shop 63 relic from eBay and found it was an exact copy of this 63 Hendrix strat. I suppose it couldve been the black strat or the second white. These are the kind of things that make us wonder about the authenticity of these instruments. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Olympic White) $898.86 $1,099.99 + $12.50 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? Roger Mayer was responsible for the design of Jimi Hendrixs iconic sound. That is a fake. $1,049.99 . But, please note that this is just a hypothesis, based on that small scratch on the body. Jimi didn't drill holes all the time bro. The Stratocaster remained in Coxs possession until his death in 2018. Perhaps that is the Woodstock Strat? Frank had it rebuilt a couple of times, New Neck and Headstock, he changed the pickguard a few times. 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. and/or, the sale of, 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 guitar had the larger head stock design. The dude wanted $750,000 and Rick from the pawn shop offered $600,000 and was turned down. Posted by Eoin on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 03:31. The CAR fender has long been a popular choice among guitarists from the 1960s to the present, and we understand why. Pictured here is Carmine Appice holding this guitar. 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. Evaluation of Jimi Hendrix owned 1963 Stratocaster serial #L14985 I examined the guitar you are all discussing in person and saw all the paperwork that came with the guitar. The worlds leading authority and resource for all things guitar. Posted by Makeety Makondo on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 14:20. Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes. Please provide the provenance of your friends guitar linking it to Jimi Hendrix. The detailed post on 2/04/11 provided a well thought out arguement for why the guitar is real. Sell now Shop with confidence Fender Authorized seller eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. In 2019, the guitar was sold at auction for $2 million, making it the most expensive Stratocaster ever sold. Today they alone would probably be worth 50,000 (with Jimis DNA all over them)! If this guitar was sold at auction in 2007 for $120,000 then the dude was an idiot for turning down $600,000! $869.99. Yeah, Ive come to agree with your point of view. Leon answered this question by saying he clearly remembered Jimi working on the guitar to modify it as he often would on his guitars. As is often the case with Jimis guitars, the onlyoption is tospeculate. If you ever visit Seattle, a trip to the city's Museum of Pop Culture is well worth your time - as here you'll find the iconic white Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix used during his performance at . Composed of a highly stylized 4 button front closure with flared cuf. Fender Strat, Stevie Ray Vaughan - $623,500 . Please provide us with. My first thoughts on this were that Leon Hendrix has sort of questionable background and may just put letters with guitars saying they are his brothers for money. Aside from his standard two-tone guitar, he also played a variety of other instruments on stage. That'd one hell of a stack of punch cards and miles of print out. . This guitar was widely used throughout 1969 and, until Jimis death, 1970 as well. Although it's not cheap, it's perfect for all fans of classic rock and vintage tones. It's right there! and you will see. Does anyone know. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The guitar that he smashed into pieces at Monterey is also (partially) accounted for, . Free shipping. 2. I dont think hendrix ever lived? He began his career as a radio talk show host, and he went on to a successful career as a TV news anchor. 4. 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. Posted by Tony on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 01:24. String bending gets stopped-dead. The guitar features a black finish with white pickguard and pearloid inlays. The guitar, which Hendrix nicknamed "Betty Jean," would become one of his most-played instruments. $999.00 + $59.83 shipping . Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 17:55. It could be just a stain, but I think thats less likely. Full of incendiary vintage tone and classic style, this extraordinary instrument features signature touches and unique appointments based on his distinctive "flipped-over" guitars. The Experience Music Project Museum, which Paul Allen founded in Hendrixs hometown of Seattle in 2000, houses the guitar and has been in safe keeping ever since, though the museum has now been renamed as the Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP. Posted by Mike from the Netherlands on Mon, 06/11/2007 - 23:00. What neck did Jimi Hendrix use? Jimi Hendrix was known for many things, including his love for Fender Stratocasters. The guitar last traded publicly at auction in April, 1990, when Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell entrusted the guitar to Sotheby's and it sold for 198,000 ($325,000), to become. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0VdLonQK8ULxcZUUhmQ8DhrqvXspGXabEN9WTv4Ff14shetFP93FY2Pisik7hBiN2l&id=100003523060139, Sorry Glen, I missed your comment. Jimi and his Experience played their final concert at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967. The only guitar tossed into the Woodstock audience was Pete Townsends 1968 cherry SG which was recovered by a crew member almost immediately afterward. 1968 Jimi Hendrix's Fender Stratocaster guitar is valued at $2,000,000. That's how he 'can' play 5 guitars at once! I am blind too. My final opinion is that this guitar did belong to Jimi Hendrix. He brought this guitar with him to London on his first visit. My 2 cents: If youve ever scraped your guitar neck along the front of an amp or mic stand (as I have), youll know that this results in tiny notches in some of the frets. Cheers. 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 . I looked for the notch One of many photos attached here. The guitar, which Hendrix nicknamed Betty Jean, would become one of his most-played instruments. Well, this appears to be a right handed guitar. Posted by mike E on Wed, 03/26/2008 - 08:06. on Sat, 06/09/2007 - 09:18. The guitar is currently on loan at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. . Chitarra Fender Vintage Originale modello Stratocaster nella colorazione rara e ricercatissima Olympic White con Maple Neck, anno 1971, una delle ultime 4 Bolts prodotte da Fender prima di passare al fissaggio del manico con 3 viti, se Jimi Hendrix il vostro mito questa chitarra pu essere quella giusta per voi! 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 . How many guitars did Jimi Hendrix own? According to lot info for the Strat, this was one of Jimi's earliest owned Stratocasters. The most expensive guitar ever sold by a company was a *br* guitar. Jimi also recorded with Noel Redding on the Nervous Breakdown sessions on which Skip engineered, Jimi used the guitar on two of the tracks, 'Blues in 3/4' and 'My Friend'. In the Video the Road to Woodstock, Jimi takes off his white strat and disappears behind the drums, the camera cuts to the audience, and then Jimi returns to stage carrying his white Strat and tunes it before breaking into Hey Joe. Both those guitars like guitar L14985 have Brazilian Rosewood neck. Isnt hindsight a wonderful thing? he was told by jimi's brother that it is in fact jimis guitar . I see some evidence that there was a notch there at some point. This bronze coated statue is a Limited Edition of only 500 pieces (#166/500). Where exactly should I be looking? Roger Mayer did some work on the strat, which Jimi had battered and bruised, in addition to his energetic stagecraft. If you notice a piece of gear missing, and you wanna add it yourself, you can do so on this page Add Gear to GroundGuitar. Shows to watch if you liked WEDNESDAY on Netflix, Marilyn Manson Arrested For Domestic Violence, Marilyn Manson: A Controversial Figure In The Music World, The Doors Jim Morrison: The Sex Symbol With The Curly Hair, Marilyn Manson To Guest Star On WGN Americas Salem. Kath is widely regarded as the worlds greatest guitarist. The guitar was then put up for auction by Coxs estate, with the proceeds going to charity. Although he attained so many instruments (more than 30 documented) during his brief . Hendrix played the Strat at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, including on his famous rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner". Mick Ralphs; Beach Boys *Misc; Dennis Wilson; Beatles So I assume someone redid it poorly. Jimi Hendrix 1968 Fillmore East concert poster, 1968 BG-105 Jimi Hendrix First Printing Poster CGC 6.5, 1968 G/G-680224A Jimi Hendrix CNE Coliseum Poster 9.4, Jimi Hendrix Electric Lady Control Room Monitors, Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar, 1957, 1962 Custom Fender Stratocaster Guitar With Case, Jimi Hendrix 1968 Fillmore East Concert Poster, Fine, Jimi Hendrix Original Artwork: "Psychedelic Expression, Jimi Hendrix Owned & Worn Lord John Suit c. Late 60's, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. The point is that if there's no hole for a strap button on the lower horn, then the authenticity of guitar as a Hendrix guitar is questionable. The white Stratocaster guitar that Jimi Hendrix used at the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair is regarded as one of the most iconic guitars in history, and it has now been worth millions of dollars. and if it realy was one of his fearst strats ever. It is much more believable to me to take the word of Leon Hendrix who was nineteen at the time. The Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster looks and sounds absolutely fantastic. The Limited Edition Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster is an accurate representation of the way the Olympic White Stratocaster looked when Hendrix strapped it on that Monday morning at Yasgur's Farm to serenade the rising sun. The guitar features an Olympic White finish, Fender's period correct "small" headstock, a maple neck carved to the company's B contour, and a Brazilian rosewood fretboard.The guitar still has the original pickguard which has developed the often seen patina that via Polymer/UV reaction converted the white pickguard to the very desirable shade of Mint Green, this is a process that would . Jimi was already well-known when he recorded Curtis Knights album in 1967. - Neck pickup reads 6.57 ohms - Middle pickup reads 5.86 ohms - Bridge pickup reads 5.68 ohms - Nut width is 1 5/8 of an inch - Weight is 7.6 lbs. Copyright 1999 - 2023 , All Rights Reserved. so let it go. The guitar will be returned to Cleveland in 2020. And well discover, theres could be some explanations for that notch. The 1955 Gibson Les Paul Custom that Jimi owned in Nashville with his friend Larry Lee was purchased by Hendrix and his brother Tommy. Posted by Hendrik Skye on Fri, 07/18/2008 - 23:08. Dweezle Zappa refuses to sell it at this point in his life. For players more fixated on tone than visual authenticity, the Hendrix Strat design is a great compromise. Introduced in 1954, the Strat didn't sell in droves until much later, when it was picked up by the likes of Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Eric Clapton and others. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. This guitar is one of the most well-known in history and, at a price, is unquestionably one of the most expensive. It was sold to Paul Allen in the 90s and now rests in one of the rooms of the Experience Music Project Museum in Seattle. Since Monikas death, her estate has been given possession of the strat she kept in her possession. She ships with the case candy shown and in its OHSC. Just look at Claptons Blackie, the guitar still has those marks and in my opinion, that makes it look a lot more authentic. A 1963 White Fender Stratocaster that was owned and played by Jimi Hendrix in the 1960's, serial #L14985. The Epiphone FT79 was purchased by Jimi Hendrix for $25 USD in 1967. Hi Scott. LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE THE ONE ON THE JIMMY HENDRICKS POSTER. Enjoy. Posted by Billy JEan on Sun, 06/26/2011 - 21:28. making appearances on Revolver and the White album. Strat in white. Hi Glen. [] I cut off the strings and threw them in the bin. Jimi Hendrix had many Stratocasters over the years. Posted by Andy Warden on Sun, 10/21/2007 - 18:33. Very nice and light weight. tell your friend that this is not Jimi's guitar ? Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster | Electric Guitars Sign In HOME Electrics Back FEATURED Mod Shop - Design Your Own Guitar Limited Edition H.E.R. The color of Jimi Hendrixs white/rosewood strat was Old English White, a British Motor Corporation (DMC) paint. threw it into the crowd and it had a poem on the back, and like someone said further up, wheres the screw whole??? The are all 1960s strats with small headstocks, Brazilian Rosewood necks and green pick guards. Its a lovely old Strat, but I must admit the absence of a strap button on the lower horn is suspect. The last 2 inches of the scrape angled abruptly at about a 20 degree angle. Posted by jimifanforlife on Sat, 04/12/2008 - 05:39. Remember before it went to the EMP museum a tech actually cleaned the whole guitar and stated after that was a mistake. Possibly the most viewed and memorable guitar Jimi played was the 1968 white Fender Stratocaster he used at Woodstock in 1969. 3. This led me to believe that Leon Hendrix could have remembered one of these guitars and may have mistakenly thought one those guitars was guitar L14985. $1,362.00 . If she had been willing to base this on some sort of fact then her word might have meant more, but she dismissed the guitar so quickly that her opinion cant be valued. Theres also photographic evidence of him playing a Jazzmaster live with Wilson Pickett in 1966 using the stock, right-handed strap-button orientation. He's Fender's tribute to the guitar master finished in Olympic white on a lefty guitar strung up for us right handed players. Seems a shame that someone modified this guitar, though Im sure the intentions were noble. This guitar first appeared on the scene in mid-October 1968, just as Jimi Hendrix began using it. Saying they dont match at all is a far bigger stretch, at least to me, than saying that they appear to match quite well. As a collector, I DEFINITELY WON'T be bidding on this Strat because Jimi would have had a strap button on the lower bout just for that reason the authenticity is TOTALLY in question, and lowers the value to the SAME as any other 1963 Strat in the same condition. Damn wish i could buy it, Strats from that era are great! Posted by guitarman on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 01:59. Guitar Strap, Bob Dylan's 1962 Gold Sparkle Fender Stratocaster, The Jimi Hendrix Experience Autographed Guitar, signed by all, Bruce Springsteen 1963 Fender Precision Bass, 1961 FENDER STRATOCASTER 'CONTOUR BODY' GUITAR. here's a few pics of Jimi with the strap button unmoveddid this guitar ever sell? After his death, she kept the guitar safe in her home until her death in 1996. eGift Card New Releases Beginner Guitars Left-handed Guitars Online Lessons Beginner's Hub Fender Custom Shop SHOP BY MODEL Stratocaster Telecaster Jaguar Watching Hendrix playing right now at his Isle of Wight Gig just befor he left this world. In May 1967, he had already played at least one sunburst tone and one rosewood board. Posted by Boston Rocker - Mark D on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 01:38. Jimi Hendrix Rock and Pop Memorabilia Christies, this photo of Jimi at the Open Air Love & Peace, Jimi Hendrix Week: I played Jimis Woodstock Strat, Jimi Hendrixs Woodstock Fender Stratocaster IconicAxes, Jimi Hendrix's 1968 Fender Stratocaster "Black Beauty", https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm20676321, https://www.google.com/search?q=hendrix+fehmarn&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjh8NmpuMH3AhW-k_0HHeIgBWMQ2-cCegQIABAB&oq=hendrix+fe&gs_lcp=ChJtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1pbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIECAAQHjIECAAQHjIECAAQHjIECAAQHjoCCCk6BAgpEBM6BAgAEAM6CAgAEIAEELEDOggIABCxAxCDAToECAAQQ1DjFli9M2CMQGgAcAB4AYAB9AGIAesFkgEFMy4yLjGYAQCgAQGwAQXAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-img&ei=KCJwYuG8Hr6n9u8P4sGUmAY&bih=741&biw=412&client=ms-android-samsung-rvo1&prmd=simvn#imgrc=S0NvST9Ue41h0M. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster LOADED BODY Strat US 65 Pickups, Olymp White! Sorry, had to wait a few days to get an HD copy of Woodstock. Janie Hendrix does not get along with her brother Leon this is a well documented fact. Jnr at Juggy's studios in New York City. . Related News: wouldent the idea of ading a strap button on the lower horn be alitlle retarded at fearst. In case you want to talk to me directly and privately, please use the Contact Form and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster - 3-Tone Sunburst with Maple Fingerboard Visit the Fender Store 12 ratings $1,09999 FREE Returns Color: 3-tone Sunburst See more About this item Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body 3 Single-coil Pickups - 3-tone Sunburst Maple Fingerboard Maple Neck + + Total price: $1,114.97 left handed electric guitar Posted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 13:32. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster gives you the same fiery tone and playing feel to wield as your own. . Dont forget That Larry Lee was there also..could of been his guitar youre talking about. The Experience Music Project (EMP) Museum in Seattle now houses a replica of Jimis white 68 Woodward strat, which was purchased by late Microsoft magnate Paul Allen in 1992. Displays are assembled AFTER payment is received, picture is a mock up of f, Squier Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix style strat guitar With Seymour Dunkcan Pickups missing parts Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to conta, Noel Redding Signed Fender Precision Bass Noel Redding, accomplished bass player for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, inscribed this instrument "To the Sunshine - Noel Redding '94." Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster demo 229,578 views Jan 12, 2016 2.7K Dislike Share Save Guitarist 296K subscribers Reviewed in Guitarist 403 Gear demos playlist: http://goo.gl/30cAf. in New York City in 1970. This figure is primarily attributed to the estates success in selling its music catalog, which includes works by Jimi Hendrix as well as covers by other artists. fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster (10-46) There is a picture of him playing the white strat and the grain in the headstock is clearly visible https://www.google.com/search?q=hendrix+fehmarn&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjh8NmpuMH3AhW-k_0HHeIgBWMQ2-cCegQIABAB&oq=hendrix+fe&gs_lcp=ChJtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1pbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIECAAQHjIECAAQHjIECAAQHjIECAAQHjoCCCk6BAgpEBM6BAgAEAM6CAgAEIAEELEDOggIABCxAxCDAToECAAQQ1DjFli9M2CMQGgAcAB4AYAB9AGIAesFkgEFMy4yLjGYAQCgAQGwAQXAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-img&ei=KCJwYuG8Hr6n9u8P4sGUmAY&bih=741&biw=412&client=ms-android-samsung-rvo1&prmd=simvn#imgrc=S0NvST9Ue41h0M. 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!". I was dumbfounded when not only could I not find the guitars but the young folks who worked right in the information booth had no idea what I was talking about when I started talking about the history of these iconic guitars.one of them said to me- Ya, I dont man, sometimes they dont display all of the items we have in the storage warehouse.But I didnt give up, I kept looking and wanting to puke seeing that they had given more importance to Pokemonthan why Paul Allen had that place built for in the first place-for Jimiany way I found them (Thank god) when I walked through a door that looked like the entrance to a Janitors closet. I PLAYED JIMI HENDRIX $10,000,000 GUITAR was uploaded to YouTube last Friday (3 December). DUH!!!! Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster - Olympic White w/ Maple FB - Used. Fender Artist Series Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Olympic White Electric Guitar . 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. Body was made the same year Fender released the first J, Has Personalized note next to the signature, "To jill(?) In case you notice anything wrong with the information posted on this page, or you have knowledge of something that you would like to share, be sure to leave a comment below. The guitar wassold once again after only two years toPaul Allen, Microsoft co-founder for an undisclosed amount. Posted by STARMAN on Sun, 06/03/2007 - 03:21. Although Jimi Hendrix is most commonly associated with the Fender Stratocaster he played during his time with the Jimi Hendrix Experience, he actually owned several different Stratocasters over the course of his career. Today, those strummed by the greats. Posted by SW Mgmt. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Stratocaster New! Posted by thyu gabi on Mon, 11/12/2007 - 06:02. I would love to see the video and the rest of the photos. How did he attach the strap? It seems that the guitar was used from around the same time as Jimis black Strat, around October 1969, but have gone out of rotation sometime in 1969 in favor of a different white Strat that looked nearly identical. But, I do NOT see a hole on the short horn. Janie Hendrix is the younger sister of Jimi Hendrix, they are 18 years apart in age. The 60s were a pivotal period in Hendrixs career, and his performance at Woodstock 69 is widely regarded as one of the greatest live performances in history. Cigarette burns were evident on the headstock; and there was staining from his shirt on the creamy-white finish. Whether the original was played by Hendrix or not, and I suspect that it was played by him, this copy is a delight for a Hendrix fan like me. There are plenty of unmistakably Jimi-inspired visual elements. Oh yeah and one more thing. Most notably featuring a reversed headstock and reverse-angle . Posted by SLotpoclet on Thu, 05/31/2007 - 09:26. Janie further has a history of disputing any item that is purported to be her brothers that the estate does not get proceeds from the sale of the item. Come with fully documentation, Custom display case and Picture of Jimi playing the guitar. It was relayed to me that Janie Hendrix was asked about this guitar L14985 and over the phone said that she did not think that this was one of Jimis guitars. It was used at the Woodstock Festival on August 18, 1969. One of the most iconic psychedelic concert posters of the 1960's, created by poster artist David Byrd for the Jimi Hendrix, AC-4 "Psychedelic Expression #2," Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970). Or, and heres a thought, just bare with me on this, They dont match at all. Posted by kirk on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 11:17. Below is the quote from the person who did the cleaning, explaining the state of the guitar at that point. That said, his brother remembers him being less than keen on the mint-green guard. I wouldnt know if second number indicates how late in the year the guitar was made or not. This confirmed for me that these were the type of guitars that Jimi liked to play and therefore L14985 could be authentic. For example, the guitar that he played at Woodstock is now owned by Paul Allen and can be seen on display at the Museum of Pop culture in Seattle. His first Fender guitar, a brand new blonde 1959 Duo-Sonic, was purchased in this 9 month period. Request condition report! Other than your friend was told something by Jimi's brother. So that we can research it and determine if it belonged to Jimi. The guitar comes equipped with three single-coil pickups and a five-way switch. Posted by SImjames on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 03:01. Two Senior, Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar, 1957. Purchased at Manny's Music in NYC in '68, this guitar (Serial Number 240981) was slightly modified to reflect Hendrix . Amoroso estimated it was worth a million dollars at auction. After Jimi's success with the Experience he returned to Juggy Sound to complete the Band of Gypsys album that was to be given to Ed Chalpin. Ash T-Style Guitar Body Double-Cut . He was a very good friend of Jimi Hendrix and Skip kept this special guitar for Jimi at the studio on his request. The three members of this group created an unforgettable sound unlike anything else the world had ever seen. Before he died, it is most likely the guitar he played in the final weeks of his life. It was completely stock and is said to be one of Jimi's favorite instruments. Claptons blackie, which was auctioned off for $959,500, was the most expensive guitar ever sold in an auction. This question is for testing whether you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. One day he will most likely put it up for Auction. It was sold at auction in 1998 for $1.3 million. 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. For a short period of time, in 1968 and 1969, it was played only by Hendrix for the song Red House; in 1969, the guitar was built for Jimi specifically. This renowned guitar was one of the instruments that Jimi Hendrix famously used at Woodstock. Hell, its just a guitar, i dont have to prove anything! holy shit thats a spicey meat ball. Please point out exactly where the screw hole is. Jimi's guitar for this performance was a 1968 Olympic White Fender Stratocaster (which he called Izabella and named his final single after) that is today known as the Woodstock Stratocaster and is one of the most iconic guitars in American music history. The guitar has been on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio since 2001, and it was recently loaned to the Experience Music Project for a three-year period beginning in July of 2015. This guitar was on a recent episode of the "Pawn Stars" on the History channel. The photograph was last seen in public in London on December 3, 1995. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Come with fully documentation, Custom display case and Picture of Jimi playing the guitar. Were going to look back at some of the most influential guitars in music history. Posted by Jake on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 21:01. Jimi Hendrix's Early Sixties Guitar Sells for $216,000 at Auction Future guitar god played Japanese sunburst electric guitar as R&B sideman and fledgling rocker in New York City By Daniel Kreps. The guitars sell for $899 in the US and can also be picked up in the UK for 689 and in Australia for AU$2,399. This guitar, in mint condition, was played by Jimi in his early career and gifted to Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America inductee, J.C. (Billy) Davis, who was a very close associate and guitar influence on Hendrix. This Stratocaster was originally built in 1965 and was painted white by Hendrix himself. Leon Hendrix may have a somewhat checkered past, but he has no history of putting letters with guitars and saying they were his brothers. Get the latest news, reviews and features to your inbox. You can look up a video of him playing it on Jimmy Fallon. 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]. This guitar had the larger head stock design. Leon said he remembered that a black mark was made on the inside of the trem block on this guitar. It probably continued being used in 1970,but this is where all the confusion begins. Posted by Doug on Sat, 06/27/2009 - 00:23. It was not only used on some of Hendrixs most iconic tracks, but it was also one of the most recognizable guitars ever made. Jimi Hendrix's 1968 Fender Stratocaster - $2,000,000 Jimi Hendrix, Eric Burdon and Noel Redding. That's how he was able to continue his career after breaking one, you see. Taking a breather from the Les Pauls in Matthieu Lucas collection, we study a 1963 Fender Stratocaster, instead. If you check other pics you can see the dirt on the front. I am not sure who played the white Stratocaster, but I enjoy the sound it produces. Jimi Hendrix White Stratocaster Sold. The strap button hole is their!! kgltoi wdjibctuz zahcklwi vfhg dwktlo lfyzs tqwpz. A new model included F-style tuning machines rather than Kluson tuners. One question that I had was that the one button on the guitar used to attach the guitar strap was the original one that came on a right handed guitar. And it should fetch anything up to USD$3Million plus. Why would Leon Hendrix put a notarized letter with guitar L 14985 stating it was his brothers and then Cox played the Stratocaster on stage with Hendrix at the guitarists final public performance, at the Isle of Wight Festival in England. On another note, I went to the EMP in 2016 and the Stratocaster was not on display. 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. 2023 Guitar.com is part of NME Networks. 1965 Fender Stratocaster, Al original WOW, if you have been searching for an unmolested 1965 Strat here ya go! Brownie Stratocaster, Eric Clapton - $450,000 . damn you people are simple minded. Despite being a collector and guitarist, Allen did not keep it in his possession. The white strat with the dirt is the woodstock strat. Posted by ray on Sat, 01/17/2015 - 00:52. The Fender S, Bradford J. Salamon, born 1963, American multi-disciplinary artist. In 1966, Jimi Hendrix purchased a sunburst Fender Stratocaster for $250 from a Seattle music store. The guitar features an Olympic White finish, Fender's period correct "small" headstock, a mapl See Sold Price Sold 2022 1997 Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix Body 1997 Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix Body made in USA. The Hendrix estate is now worth $175 million, according to his estate. The Strat that was used during Woodstock didnt have this notch, but that doesnt mean much since Woodstock obviouslytook place in August 1969, and more thana halfyear of use would allow for a few scratches to form on the body. Whether you're a beginner, or a more experienced player looking for a budget option to play around the campfire, you'll find just what you need in this guide. The Stratocaster, which features a classic alder and maple construction and boasts the instrument's original pickups, is locked in to hit the auction block on December 1, and is expected to fetch a price of US $300,000 - $500,000. the fuckin thing was owned by the best guitarist ever! Today they alone would probably be worth 50,000 (with Jimis DNA all over them)! During his most recent gig, he used an even more lethal set of saxophones because his onstage performances were wild. The Fender Stratocaster, a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, was released in 1997. Comes with a marble base, measures 9". This track was included on the album Axis: Bold As Love as well as a slew of other classics. Image 7 x 12.75", frame 25.75 x 31.75". Posted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/04/2011 - 05:25. 1965 Fender Stratocaster Guitar, All original!! It features an iconic reverse headstock, which impacts the sustain of the guitar. last I read online it was still up for sale. None of us here may be buying it, but that doesnt mean we cant simply discuss it. Skip Juried was the chief engineer at Juggy Sound studios. I examined the guitar you are all discussing in person and saw all the paperwork that came with the guitar. If you watch the footage you may see that at 6:54 Jimi will appear on the left side of the screen for 2/10 sec. Jimi was the one doing all the tweaks needed and unlike today, only he knew what was actually going on with the black and white 68 guitars, the 70 V, or how about the 69 sunburst V we hardly see mentioned ? He didnt like Hendrix and the new style of feedback Blues that he brought to the world. When the guitar was first discovered in 1990 and was in the process of getting ready to be auctioned, one very important mistake was made. The white guitar that Jimi used from around April1970 had a notch on the body, clearly visible in photos against the plain white color of the guitar. 2 on the British album charts in May 1967. and last time i heard you dont half to stand up to record. After being purchased at auction by Gabriele Ansaloni, the Italian TV personality and collector, the guitar was sold for 198,000. New . One of his first Stratocasters, Hendrix played this guitar when he visited Juggy Sound studios in New York, where he worked in 1965 after parting ways with Little Richard. However, given how strong the line of ownership is behind the Woodstock Strat, theres no reason to assume that its a fake. What year did Hendrix play at Monterey? In the early days of rock and roll, the electric guitar was often seen as a rebellious, dangerous instrument. That association has such a historic weight that any Strat that belonged to Hendrix . He could not compete with the guitar genious. GroundGuitar counts on your criticism and feedback. 1967 Fender Stratocaster that was owned and played by Jimi Hendrix. One of the rock icons very first Stratocasters. Professionally refinis, RARE Jimi Hendrix Knucklebonz (Bronze) Iconz Statue. Guitar body, back, 1962 Custom Fender Stratocaster Guitar With Case Serial #: 84187. Thewhite Strat seems to have been used most extensively during the 1969 North Americantour, which included the performance at the Woodstock Festival. I am sure if the vendor had said it was a copy of the 63 serial #L14985 then he could have got more for it. Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 14:10. At a Sothebys auction in 1990, the white Stratocaster guitar Hendrix used at the 1969 Woodstock Festival sold for $270,000, setting a new record price for an auction guitar. 410.11 . Hendrix used the Stratocaster on many of his most famous recordings, including "Purple Haze," "Fire," and "The Wind Cries Mary.". Jimi Hendrix is universally accepted across generations as the epitome of the guitar god. Posted by The Axis on Mon, 12/17/2007 - 05:06. This Hendrix CNE Auditorium Original First Printing poster is on everyone's short list of all t, Original pair (2) "Studio A" Control Room Monitor Speakers from the famed original Electric Lady Studios built on New York City's West 8th Street (52 W.8th Street) by Jimi Hendrix in 1968. . The voodoo child was the only one who could do everything he did with Leo Fender's famous invention, creating mysterious sounds that no one would have envisioned when the Strat was born in 1954, and that still seem forward-thinking to this day. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Upon seeing this guitar my immediate thoughts were that it was almost identical to other known Jimi Hendrix guitars serial number 2573254 1963 white Fender Strat and serial number L89024 1965 White Fender Stratocaster. Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983, comprising vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante.Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk, punk rock, hard rock, hip hop, and psychedelic rock.Their eclectic range has influenced genres such as funk metal, rap metal, rap rock, and nu metal. It was completely cleaned. 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. Serial # -22148. Please see the statement for more information. (Dan). If you watch the long video of jam back at the house, during the drum solo you can see a strat in the background. nice Guitar. Only 250 Monterey Strats were made, and they are now among the most valuable and collectible Stratocasters. Jimi Hendrix was known to have added a second button as he played the guitars left handed and flipped them over to play. Bollocks, bollocks all bollocks! He practiced on this guitar in hotel rooms and played it on many occasions. This photo shows him with all three, taken sometime in late 1968. I took some detailed photos (and video) of the Woodstock Strat last year, showing all of the woodgrain, scratches, and other detail. but it is the tone that is most pleasing. Without documentation this guitar is woth what a '63 strat would be worth. Dan. So when Jimi used them they may have been wiped down say as the strings got changed but not to any great extent so that would also mean nobody else was really going over the guitars too much and maybe thats why so little details are known. If so - look out for them. Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, paid $2 million for the guitar in question. The story told by Mr. Neil Kanoff and his letter referencing Skip Juried and Henry Juggy Murray and the chain of ownership of the guitar all check out. 140, John McDermott. Im starting to think Jimi had no guitar tech to speak of and the guitars just went back into the cases after the gigs and any work done was by Jimi himself. 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. It had the telltale scuff marks of the rough-riffing left hander, as well as historic photos, documents, and a serial number. Sold. From that point on, the Woodstock Strat is kept safe at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle,founded by Allen in 2000. Hi Aaron. If you look at the photo above, youll notice that in the process of cleaning, those burn marks from the headstock were completely removed. - Neck pickup reads 6.57 ohms - Middle pickup reads 5.86 ohms - Bridge pickup reads 5.68 ohms - Nut width is 1 5/8 of an inch - Weight is 7.6 lbs Product Specs Buying Guide Is it possible that Jimi could have used two white guitars at Woodstock? To get the pure electric tone that is an elemental part of Hendrix' legacy, we've equipped the Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster with three reverse-mounted American Vintage '65 single-coil Stratocaster . Cheers. The 1965 Stratocaster was apparently soaked in lighter fuel, and the resulting meter-high flames landed Hendrix in the hospital with burns on both hands. Posted by SImjames on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 03:12. Submitted by GSite_Editor on Sun, 05/31/2009 - 05:43. ", "Upon completing the Band of Gypsys album at Juggy Sound February/March 1970 this guitar was given to Skip Juried for his help and friendship throughout the years. Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970), known for developing blues in a modern context, Hendrix's main stage guitar through most of his short career was a Fender Stratocaster. Fender Jimi Hendrix Strat Olympic White. Collectors . It is also clear from photos I found of Jimi early in his career that Jimi used to play the guitar left handed and still run the strap to the button at the bottom of the guitar. You state with certainty that the guitar is "fake" but provide no facts. 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. Take care of my strap, love and kisses, Jimi Hendrix" with a heart. Let's dive deeper with research and find out what makes this guitar so special. As far as the stain, it is visible on numerous photos, so it would indicate it is indeed a permanent scratch. The post on 2/04/11 states that to everyones knowledge Leon has never put a letter with another guitar saying it was Jimi's. And eventually it ended up in the cupboard under the stairs. http://www.rockmine.com/Jimi4.html. The scarcity of left-handed Stratocaster guitars in the late 1960's required Jimi to flip over right-handed guitars and restring them to suit his southpaw faculties. No Strat. Rick gets music expert Jesse Amoroso to take a look, and he confirms that the. However, the strap would have to go past the neck to reach the existing horn connection. Released in 2007. Because he could sing in a lower register, his voice was less strained. Only a few Hendrix Stratocaster guitars are left in the world. What did Jimi Hendrix call his guitar? Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster - Olympic White with Maple | Reverb Electric Guitars Solid Body Fender Fender Stratocaster Nashville Used and New Music Nashville, TN, United States Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster - Olympic White with Maple Fingerboard Used - Mint $1,099.99 + $29 Shipping As low as $51/month Learn more Buy It Now Add to Cart Weird that that piece of footage is missing from the DVD release that I have. It is highly unlikely that Janie Hendrix could remember this guitar having been 7 years old at the time and never having lived with Jimi Hendrix in his L.A. home. The guitar featured in the video was most likely Jimi Hendrixs black Stratocaster, which he played at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: allstarromeo2013 (0) (0) by 6straing Nov 03, 2020. It was completely stock and is said to be one of Jimi's favorite instruments. What are they top secret or something?? He occasionally used different tones from the two positions near the three-way selectors pickups, as well as the full tone of the neck pickup, on occasion. Chas Chandler, a former bassist for the Animals, discovered him just as he was getting into management. I did see some of Hendrixs handwritten work and one of his acoustic guitars, but alas. I would agree you can see the notches/ scratch marks that still exist match up but the strumming dirt mark on the front towards the bottom is cleaned off. Jimi Full Details. For questions and any information about this guitar; were's the screw hole on the lower horn ! you'll never own it nor will i! The last sentence of my post should read "I confirmed everything said by Leon Hendrix with him in person in Las Vegas and it is my opinion that this guitar was owned and played by Jimi Hendrix." this is a fake , i know the guy that owns jimi's guitar and i have seen it . Jimi rubbed it everywhere . This one belonged to mercurial rock icon, Jimi Hendrix. In 2012, a Monterey guitar was auctioned off in London for $237,000. What do you mean Jon, they match pretty well to me. Even a "normal" one from that era is almost unaffordable and this one belonged to Jimi! Jimi Hendrixs Iconic Performance Of The Star-Spangled Banner At Woodstock, The Last Performance Of A Legend: Jimi Hendrix At The Isle Of Fehmarn Festival, Shows to watch if you liked WEDNESDAY on Netflix, Marilyn Manson Arrested For Domestic Violence, Marilyn Manson: A Controversial Figure In The Music World, The Doors Jim Morrison: The Sex Symbol With The Curly Hair, Marilyn Manson To Guest Star On WGN Americas Salem. At that point, it was sold through an auction for198,000 toGabriele Ansaloni, Italian TV host, and music critic. The seller wanted $750,000. Its body was made of alder and has a maple neck/fretboard setup. Only a few guitars owned by Jimi were ever used in his career. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm20676321 07:04 in. A 1963 White Fender Stratocaster that was owned and played by Jimi Hendrix in the 1960's, serial #L14985. 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. "In 1965 Jimi Hendrix was then known as Jimi James, he recorded frequently with Henry "Juggy" Murray. The serial number of your friends guitar. okay fearst of all. The date of the notarized letter from Leon Hendrix stating that your friends guitar belonged to Jimi ? This legendary guitar is a 1968 Olympic White Fender Stratocaster, bearing the serial number #240981, that he bought from a music store in New York. 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