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. Posted by jimifanforlife on Sat, 04/12/2008 - 05:39. The serial number of your friends guitar. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Signature Electric Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst . so let it go. Posted by Tony on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 01:24. The Strat previously belonged to studio owner and R&B producer Henry Juggy Murray Jr.It generally stayed at the studio, although Hendrix took it along to various other sessions and it even made its way to his fathers house in Seattle. In 2019, the guitar was sold at auction for $2 million, making it the most expensive Stratocaster ever sold. Fender Vintage Bass Guitars, Fender White Electric Guitars, Fender Vintage Electric Guitars, 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. Its a lovely old Strat, but I must admit the absence of a strap button on the lower horn is suspect. Hi Glen. ", "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. This guitar first appeared on the scene in mid-October 1968, just as Jimi Hendrix began using it. Find Gear; Find Dealer; Gear Radar; Events; Blog; Join; Login; Create a Store; Help; 1986 Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster (Lefty) Description. When Hendrix arrived in London in 1966, he met his new manager, Chas Chandler. The guitar is currently on loan at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The guitar was then put up for auction by Coxs estate, with the proceeds going to charity. Licensing and investment deals with Hendrixs estate are estimated to be worth millions of dollars. 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. were's the screw hole on the lower horn ! Request condition report! One day he will most likely put it up for Auction. 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. The dude wanted $750,000 and Rick from the pawn shop offered $600,000 and was turned down. The guitar, which Hendrix had affectionately dubbed "Black Beauty," was his main stage and studio instrument during the last three years of his life. De Gier Surfer - Crowdsourced Strat It has the most perfect of strat sounds to it. Posted by STARMAN on Sun, 06/03/2007 - 03:21. Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 14:10. 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 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. NOTHING STOPS JIMI NOT A REVERSE NECK OR TREM BAR OR KNOBS ITS ALL ERELAVENT JIMI WAS SO GOOD IT DIDENT MATTER. Jimi Hendrix gave it to me after he set fire to it with lighter fluid. Jimi Hendrix's personally owned and played white 1963 Fender Stratocaster (serial L14985) is expected to pull over 120 thousand US dollars at auction. The majority of his strats were purchased new, and he preferred the color black or white on a maple fretboard. 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. I suppose it couldve been the black strat or the second white. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. He's Fender's tribute to the guitar master finished in Olympic white on a lefty guitar strung up for us right handed players. So there either had to have been two nearly identical white maple neck Stratocasters in 1970, or theres something else at play. The most expensive guitar ever sold by a company was a *br* guitar. We love Jimi - Just look at our shop name! He may have brought along the stracross he was playing at the time. In May, a white one may have suffered some damage to the headstock join, possibly resulting in a break. 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. 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. and you will see. If youre looking for a distinctive style in a classic guitar, the Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster is certainly worth checking out. Until a replacement strat neck was found (or the frets were filed down), the tele neck remained. 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 ? Why the tele neck? 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. The guitar Jimi Hendrix is believed to have set alight in 1967 has been sold at auction for over 200,000. He practiced on this guitar in hotel rooms and played it on many occasions. 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. eGift Card New Releases Beginner Guitars Left-handed Guitars Online Lessons Beginner's Hub Fender Custom Shop SHOP BY MODEL Stratocaster Telecaster Jaguar Fender Artist Series Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Olympic White Electric Guitar . The worlds leading authority and resource for all things guitar. 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. This track was included on the album Axis: Bold As Love as well as a slew of other classics. This guitar is ideal for both beginners and experts, and it has a lot of potential. Which was broken beyond repair. I did make some Asian tourist laugh when I got on my hands and knees and started chanting I am not worthy I am not worthy.LOL. In the early days of rock and roll, the electric guitar was often seen as a rebellious, dangerous instrument. Cox kept the guitar for nearly 50 years, until 2018, when he sold it at auction for $1 million. Chas Chandler, a former bassist for the Animals, discovered him just as he was getting into management. Janie Hendrix does not get along with her brother Leon this is a well documented fact. 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. I think it was in 2016 when the guitar was on loan Kenny Wayne Shepherd, so maybe that was it. Only 250 Monterey Strats were made, and they are now among the most valuable and collectible Stratocasters. Dirt mark gone but same other scratch marks. Joshua I am not positive but I think you may have missed the boat. The Stratocasters lower weight, improved upper fret access, and more comfortable neck make it easier to play than the Les Paul. An example is a 1951 Epiphone FT79 acoustic, which came with a serial number that was not available in 1951. Learn more Shop Sweetwater Sound on eBay 99.5% Positive feedback Save this seller 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. 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. 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. 1965 Fender Stratocaster, Al original WOW, if you have been searching for an unmolested 1965 Strat here ya go! 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. Isnt hindsight a wonderful thing? Evaluation of Jimi Hendrix owned 1963 Stratocaster serial #L14985. 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 . This bronze coated statue is a Limited Edition of only 500 pieces (#166/500). You do know Jimi had more than one guitar, right? I see some evidence that there was a notch there at some point. Noel Redding, a bassist, and Mitchell, a drummer, were tapped by Chandler to play with Hendrix. 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. 1960s Fender Stratocaster (black, Darlington), 1963/64 Fender Stratocaster (Monterey Pop), 1960s Fender Stratocaster (Saville Theater / Sgt. Meaning theyre not the same. His story and body of work has elevated him from mere rock star to an American folk hero. Here are a few of the specs. 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 . The guitar features a black finish with white pickguard and pearloid inlays. In 1966, Jimi Hendrix purchased a sunburst Fender Stratocaster for $250 from a Seattle music store. 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. The detailed post on 2/04/11 provided a well thought out arguement for why the guitar is real. Posted by Jake on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 20:56. Kath is widely regarded as the worlds greatest guitarist. I bet that thing would go for a million on pawn stars. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tutu/3564788166/, that guitar is still worth a ton of money, http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=31152&start=45. During a performance at the Saville in Londons West End, Jimi Hendrix set fire to his black Stratocaster and smashed it against the stage. He began his career as a radio talk show host, and he went on to a successful career as a TV news anchor. 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. This is one of the first Stratocasters Jimi owned. Jimi Hendrix's 1968 Fender Stratocaster - $2,000,000 Jimi Hendrix, Eric Burdon and Noel Redding. The Jimi Hendrixs 1968 Fender Stratocaster Black Beauty is regarded as one of rocks most famous guitars. ;). 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. Just a bit on the subject of the legitimacy of the guitar currently held at MoPoP anote from a different auction of one of Jimis guitars reads that two guitars were found in the Electric Lady studios by Jimis 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 number240981 (same as the EMP Strat) [Jimi Hendrix Rock and Pop Memorabilia Christies]. An original vintage poster designed by D.W. Beeghly advertising a concert with The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Vanilla Fudge, The Amboy Dukes, and The Soft Machine, held on Satu, 1962 Fender Stratocaster, refinished, unbelievable woody tone, figured Brazilian rosewood neck, no case, Jimi Hendrix 1968 Fillmore East concert poster, Friday, May 10th, 1968, original pre-concert first printing, artist David Byrd, lithograph, beneath the date and times "Fantasy Unlimited 1968, Bill Gra, Original Pre-Concert FIRST Printing! Rick Griffin’s masterpiece, the "Flying Eyeball", BG-105 is considered by many collectors to be the most famous concert poster from the 1960’s. Th, We are pleased to offer this amazing piece by legendary Grande Ballroom poster artist Gary Grimshaw. 1986 left-handed Jimmy Hendrix Fender Stratocaster, made in Japan, all original with non-original hard shell case Excellent condition . The auction closes Jun-02-07 17:00:00 PDT. 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] This isn't his guitar, he smashed it right? Unless Jimi played this guitar sitting all the time. Posted by 55544 on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 06:55. This is probably the best-known guitar of Jimis. Woodstock Strat at the EMP Museum (left) and the Strat used at Woodstock in 1968 (right). 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. Hell, its just a guitar, i dont have to prove anything! This may sound incredulous but during a visit to London in 1971, I was shown a white Strat by a British Roadie who told me that it was Hendrixs and that he had stolen it while working at Woodstock. There they were next to each other and also Duane Allmans Les Paul. Posted by steven on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 23:21. And someone mentioned the strap button, i've seen pics of Jimi in the early days and there where pics with the strap attached to the longest horn but with the strat flipped upside down. The strap button hole is their!! That charred guitar sold at auction for a whopping 280,000 on September 4, 2008. You state with certainty that the guitar is "fake" but provide no facts. The Fender Stratocaster, a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, was released in 1997. 7. Paul Allen paid 29,700 at a Sothebys auction in London in 1992 for a white strat guitar. Damn wish i could buy it, Strats from that era are great! That's how he 'can' play 5 guitars at once! Possibly the most viewed and memorable guitar Jimi played was the 1968 white Fender Stratocaster he used at Woodstock in 1969. 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. Colored marker pens on paper. This guitar is almost identical to guitars 2573254 and L89024. Strat in white. Thats the authenticity of it, given the many repairs andrebuilds its had. 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. The CAR fender has long been a popular choice among guitarists from the 1960s to the present, and we understand why. I actually touched the headstock on the woodstock strat at EMP in 2000, I also noticed it had a roughly 6 inch scrape on the top of body above the pick guard(would be below pick guard for Jimi because he played it upside down.) Does anyone know. Posted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/04/2011 - 05:25. Take care of my strap, love and kisses, Jimi Hendrix" with a heart. If this guitar was sold at auction in 2007 for $120,000 then the dude was an idiot for turning down $600,000! This is one of the first Stratocasters Jimi owned. The Hendrix estate is now worth $175 million, according to his estate. 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. This means you have to file the frets until the strings no longer catch/get stopped by those notches. 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. What became of Jimi Hendrixs stracrosses? 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. Hamish Stuart; Bad Company. 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. 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." These posts are juvenile. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster gives you the same fiery tone and playing feel to wield as your own. 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. It is estimated that he most likely used at least 100 Marshall amplifiers. 2 on the British album charts in May 1967. Corbin from IconicAxes has done a great job of telling the story behind the auction of this guitar. Claptons blackie, which was auctioned off for $959,500, was the most expensive guitar ever sold in an auction. Do not include any spaces in your answer. According to reports, the estate of the late rock musician Jimi Hendrix is worth $175 million. tell your friend that this is not Jimi's guitar ? Oh yeah and one more thing. From that point on, the Woodstock Strat is kept safe at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle,founded by Allen in 2000. - 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 The museum was established by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who bought the white '68 Strat that Jimi played at Woodstock and other later-period gigs. I dont think hendrix ever lived? The maple fretboards on this guitar reflect the evolution of Hendrix from Rosewood to Maple Ridge, and it was the first guitar he used. Get the latest news, reviews and features to your inbox. But quite to the contrary Leon made nothing for putting a letter with this guitar. Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: allstarromeo2013 (0) (0) by 6straing Nov 03, 2020. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Olympic White) $898.86 $1,099.99 + $12.50 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? 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. The white strat with the dirt is the woodstock strat. 4. Jimi Hendrix's 1968 Gibson J200 . Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster LOADED BODY Strat US 65 Pickups, Olymp White! Jealous I guess. At Woodstock in 1969, Jimi Hendrix performed a black and white guitar solo, as well as a white guitar solo. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. In 2012, a Monterey guitar was auctioned off in London for $237,000. 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. 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. 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. 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! The seller wanted $750,000. holy shit thats a spicey meat ball. http://www.rockmine.com/Jimi4.html. This one belonged to mercurial rock icon, Jimi Hendrix. . Let's take a brief look at two of the best surviving Hendrix Stratocasters, both owned by MoPOP, the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington.The museum was established by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who bought the white '68 Strat that Jimi played at Woodstock and other later-period gigs. Which from string to string is not spaced correct. 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). Kollectico is releasing a new Jimi Hendrix bobblehead to commemorate the guitarists infamous performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Posted by Jake on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 21:01. November 12, 2022 Peter. Fender Strat, Stevie Ray Vaughan - $623,500 . Without documentation this guitar is woth what a '63 strat would be worth. The finish of a guitar can be damaged if it comes into contact with sunlight, particularly nitro and poly finishes. No guitar player has done as much for the Strat as Jimi Hendrix. Studio 54 opened across the street and the rest is history. 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. Other than that it looked almost new. 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. 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. 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. The print copies of famous photographs of the artist. The guitar features an Olympic White finish, Fender's period correct "small" headstock, a mapl, 1997 Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix Body made in USA. 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. fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster (10-46) 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. Edit: I just read the story about the neck being broken..and roadies replacing with a tele neck. 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