Despite being a collector and guitarist, Allen did not keep it in his possession. 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. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Isnt hindsight a wonderful thing? Hendrix's 1969 left-handed Stratocaster. Ok. Based on tons research I have done on Jimi Hendrix, I am going to have to say that Jimi never owned nor played this intrument. 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. 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. 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. MIKE E. who cares if there was a strap hole or not! Springsteen played this bass on the songs "Spirit, 1961 FENDER STRATOCASTER 'CONTOUR BODY' ELECTRIC GUITAR, #59802, 1961, L 39":1961 Fender Stratocaster 'Contour Body' electric guitar, #59802 (1961), Sunburst solid body with three pick-ups and vibrato. The Stratocasters lower weight, improved upper fret access, and more comfortable neck make it easier to play than the Les Paul. So Dweezle repaire it a had a custom made chrome pick guard put on it. It was completely stock and is said to be one of Jimi's favorite instruments. I owned since 1965. bought in Cheyenne. It has the most perfect of strat sounds to it. So it was no surprise that when a young man named Jimi Hendrix took the stage with his white Stratocaster, he turned the music world upside down. Jimi was already well-known when he recorded Curtis Knights album in 1967. 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. 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. This is one of the first Stratocasters Jimi owned. He still has the guitar and this person is trustworthy. 4. Paul Allen donated $2 million to have it installed at the Experience Music Project in Seattle, which is also the hometown of Jimi Hendrix. Amoroso confirmed the '63 Olympic White Fender Stratocaster was, in fact, played by Hendrix. NOTHING STOPS JIMI NOT A REVERSE NECK OR TREM BAR OR KNOBS ITS ALL ERELAVENT JIMI WAS SO GOOD IT DIDENT MATTER. tell your friend that this is not Jimi's guitar ? 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. The 1955 Gibson Les Paul Custom that Jimi owned in Nashville with his friend Larry Lee was purchased by Hendrix and his brother Tommy. This guitar comes with a notarized letter from Leon Hendrix stating that he is certain that this guitar L14985 belonged to his brother. 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. Fully documented. 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. Posted by WILD THING on Wed, 06/06/2007 - 14:58. In addition, there have been a number of guitars for sale in recent years that were less convincing. Guitars Jimi Hendrix Played. 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. The Fender S, Bradford J. Salamon, born 1963, American multi-disciplinary artist. The Official Reverb ShopGrab a piece of Polo & Pan's gear nowShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster (10-46) Very nice Guitar-Plays well. Very nice and light weight. This track was included on the album Axis: Bold As Love as well as a slew of other classics. The neck had been broken again after it dropped out of a vehicle. I wouldnt know if second number indicates how late in the year the guitar was made or not. Clapton and Jimmy Page are frequently mentioned in conversation as adversaries for the second spot. This particular Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster comes in a color known as " Olympic white .". Get it Feb 9 - 16. Cigarette burns were evident on the headstock; and there was staining from his shirt on the creamy-white finish. . 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. 1986 left-handed Jimmy Hendrix Fender Stratocaster, made in . 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. Thats a good point, it could be the case. This exact guitar was once held by Jimi in the very last known photograph of him. He practiced on this guitar in hotel rooms and played it on many occasions. If you wish REAL HARD Tinkerbelle will live too. The 1968 Olympic White Fender Stratocaster guitar he played on that day sold for $2 million in the 1990s, which he bought in a New York guitar shop. According to Clapton, Lee is one of the worlds greatest guitarists. Fender Strat, Stevie Ray Vaughan - $623,500 . If youre looking for the perfect guitar that will make you want to rock, this is it. 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. 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 . 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). This question is for testing whether you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. However, the strap would have to go past the neck to reach the existing horn connection. Please check the fields highlighted in red. A customer comes in with a 1963 Fender Stratocaster he claims was played by Hendrix and asks for $750,000 for it. And it should fetch anything up to USD$3Million plus. Amoroso estimated it was worth a million dollars at auction. Released in 2007. This isn't his guitar, he smashed it right? GroundGuitar counts on your criticism and feedback. Please provide the provenance of your friends guitar linking it to Jimi Hendrix. Dan. Taking a breather from the Les Pauls in Matthieu Lucas collection, we study a 1963 Fender Stratocaster, instead. The Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face is the most well-known example of Hendrixs influence. Cheers. Jimi Hendrix White Stratocaster Sold. Nuff said ! Posted by Makeety Makondo on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 14:20. . page 140, Noel Redding. I checked the Jam footage, and cant see the second Strat anywhere during the drum solo. South paw Jimi Hendrix created a legend when he flipped over a right-handed Fender Stratocaster, switched the strings round and then went about the business of becoming the greatest guitarist of all time. in New York City in 1970. 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. Affiliate Notice: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. No strap horn or even a hole where it was.I think that speaks for itself. Posted by mike E on Wed, 03/26/2008 - 08:06. The last guitar shown, which was given to Mitch Mitchell, has obviously been tampered with. This guitar is one of the most well-known in history and, at a price, is unquestionably one of the most expensive. Jimi at 80: Born in Seattle on November 27, 1942, Jimi Hendrix would have celebrated his 80th birthday this week. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. It is much more believable to me to take the word of Leon Hendrix who was nineteen at the time. One that would make the story of this guitar a lot more simple. Guitar body, back, 1962 Custom Fender Stratocaster Guitar With Case Serial #: 84187. According to my source, 1968 model is 210000 to 250000. This is one of the first Stratocasters Jimi owned. Bollocks, bollocks all bollocks! I completely agree with "allergic2stoopid" and you should to. I find it hard to believe that Hendrix would play that guitar with the nut being as is. I am not sure who played the white Stratocaster, but I enjoy the sound it produces. Who owns Jimi Hendrix black Stratocaster? The Jimi Hendrixs 1968 Fender Stratocaster Black Beauty is regarded as one of rocks most famous guitars. Posted by andrew, starter on Fri, 09/03/2010 - 09:15. - 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. 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. Posted by SW Mgmt. The only guitar tossed into the Woodstock audience was Pete Townsends 1968 cherry SG which was recovered by a crew member almost immediately afterward. Stewart Williams was my childhood friend and a childhood colleague who passed away on August 16th. Jimi rubbed it everywhere . 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. Image: James Andanson / Sygma via Getty Images. Only a few Hendrix Stratocaster guitars are left in the world. The black 1968 Fender Stratocaster guitar with a two-piece maple neck was made by Jimi Hendrix. but it is the tone that is most pleasing. The CAR fender has long been a popular choice among guitarists from the 1960s to the present, and we understand why. This confirms that the EMP Strat did, in fact, belong to Jimi, but it raises the question of why the guitar possibly wasnt used almost at all in 1970. The Hendrix estate is now worth $175 million, according to his estate. According to lot info for the Strat, this was one of Jimi's earliest owned Stratocasters. Stratocaster New! Posted by Mike from the Netherlands on Mon, 06/11/2007 - 23:00. wow i just stumbled on this.. 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. 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. In 2019, the guitar was sold at auction for $2 million, making it the most expensive Stratocaster ever sold. Jimi Hendrix gave it to me after he set fire to it with lighter fluid. - 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 Posted by The Axis on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 12:46. and if it realy was one of his fearst strats ever. Jimi gave it to his father Frank after the Monterey Fest. I worked at Juggy Sound on 54th st when I was 19 years old..Basically a gofer but wanted to know the recording industry ..I saw Hendrix there once when Steve Katz was the engineer, so I can verify he was there..Whether this is his guitar, who knowsJuggy sound didnt last much longer as it went to Sound Exchange Studio. 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. 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 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. Image 7 x 12.75", frame 25.75 x 31.75". i love to see strat with spaghetti decals.. it looks cool!! The most expensive guitar ever sold by a company was a *br* guitar. Colored marker pens on paper. Kollectico will commemorate the event with a new Jimi Hendrix bobblehead. Roger Mayer recalls how the Strats had evolved over time from rough treatment to soft treatment. Yeah, Ive come to agree with your point of view. Very nice Guitar-Plays . Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Olympic White) $898.86 $1,099.99 + $12.50 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? It has no notches where they are supposed to be. What are they top secret or something?? I am blind too. Dirt mark gone but same other scratch marks. Hendrix also burnt one other guitar. $1,362.00 . 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. Posted by Eoin on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 03:31. 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