The guitar has an alder body, c shaped maple neck with a vintagestyle radius and fret size, three vintagestyle singlecoils, an this is a super rare 1997 fender custom shop monterey pop stratocaster, handpainted by pamelina to recreate the artwork on the strat played by. I already own an american deluxe stratocaster and a mexican made telecaster, so i know that the quality of the mexican made fenders at least. It was a powerful moment in pop culture something of an evolutionary turning point. Fender custom shop monterey pop stratocaster what were the. It has been like this for years however and still holds together fine. Fender jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster andertons. Fender jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster monterey pop. Hello friends on youtube, this is my piece of guitar fender monterrey jimi hendrix, i hope you like and if you want to see more work like this do not forget to leave your suggestions in the. Fender jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster electric guitar. Although the monterey pop stratocaster is definitely the better known of the two. This is an article about transforming a very average mexican strat into a killer instrument inspired by the guitar jimi hendrix played and burned at the 1967 monterey pop festival. His first public guitar smashing, where he cracked the headstock of his. Monterey stratocaster body that was made by axetreme creations in late 2015it is a 60s body hand painted with nitrocellulose.
Fender custom shop jimi hendrix monterey pop stratocaster probably the most collectable modernera strats of all time, an incredible tribute to the holy grail that was set on fire in the monterey pop festival, changing the rock scene forever. Published on 19 july 2017 fender jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster. This tribute is based off the the fender custom shop tribute done 1997 to commemorate the guitar jimi hendrix played at the monterey pop festival. Fender custom shop jimi hendrix monterey pop stratocaster. When fender announced this madeinmexico version, my attention was all the more raised that i still didnt have a strat with a pau ferro fingerboard, due to missing the opportunity to get the first version of the srv signature model as a result, im now the owner of the very first monterey strat. Axe heaven jh802 jimi hendrix photo tribute fender stratocaster miniature guitar replica collectible. Jimi hendrix performed at the monterey pop festical on june 18th, 1967. Jimi hendrix knelt down, sprayed his guitar with lighter fluid and then set fire to it before smashing it to pieces. In 1967, jimi hendrix played a show at the monterey pop music festival using a redandwhite custompainted fender stratocaster.
Otis at monterey 1986, as well as two hours of outtake performances, including some by bands not seen in the original film. Fender stratocaster jimi hendrix monterey pop strat wcustom. The history of the guitar is however far from established, and some even doubt its legitimacy since until just recently theres been proof of jimi only ever burning two guitars in his life both of which are accounted for. The performer had accidentally cracked his ax when climbing back on stage. This fender john mayer monterey pop strat is an killer instrument inspired by the guitar jimi hendrix played and burned at the 1967 monterey pop festival. High quality jimi hendrix monterey pop strat guitar tremolo. This custom shop stock model is the good ol strat with all the improvements youd want these include an alder or ash body depending on finish, v or c shaped neck, 22 frets, abalone dot inlays, sperzel trimlok tuners, custom shop vintage noiseless pickups, custom vintage 2point synchronized tremolo and 3ply parchment pickguard. Trying out the jimi hendrix strat at a local store. Is cracking your neck or popping your knuckles something to. This shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all boltnecked guitars bought online. I mean i know hes john mayer but is it a real one or not. And in 1967 hendrix gave a seminal performance at the legendary monterey pop festival, which also saw performances by janis joplin, the who, and the grateful dead. Fender jimi hendrix monterey artist series signature reverb. Hey i was just wondering if john mayers monterey pop strat is a real one or not.
Furthermore, the hendrix monerey pop strat clone that fender released in the 90s, had a small headstock and transition decal, which supports the claim that the guitar was from 64 or 65. We recently saw a documentary celebrating the 40th anniversary of the event, and the hendrix segment really blew us all away. Nov 27, 2017 the 1967 monterey pop festival would have been just another music festif not for jimi hendrixs stunt of torching his strat and then smashing it to bits. The 1997 monterey strat and the 2002 woodstock clone, both produced by the fender custom shop, were designed to recreate specific instruments played by hendrix with some intentional variation in the case of the monterey strat. The monterey stratocaster has a custom neck plate featuring an engraved image of hendrix. The joints that crack are the knuckles, knees, ankles, back, and neck. Axe heaven jh001 jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster mini replica guitar.
The festival is remembered for the first major american appearances by jimi hendrix and the who, as well as the first major public performances of janis joplin. On sunday june 18th 1967, the jimi hendrix experience took to stage of the monterey pop festival. Peppers strat 1965 fender jaguar black 196566 fender stratocaster black 1960s fender stratocaster sunburst, monterey 1967 fender stratocaster white 1967 gibson flying v handpainted 1960s fender stratocaster tortoiseshell 1960s fender jaguar blue mosrite joe. Jimi hendrix upstaged everyone at 1967s monterey international pop music festival by setting his strat on fire. In order to protect the health and safety of our employees and communities, the mod shop will cease to take orders effective on friday, march 20, 2020 until further notice. Fender stratocaster zappa 196364 fender stratocaster monterey pop 1960s fender stratocaster saville theater sgt. Unfollow monterey pop strat to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fender 2017 limited edition jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster. Jun 19, 2012 the monterey international pop music festival was a threeday concert event held june 16 to june 18, 1967 at the monterey county fairgrounds in monterey, california.
Fender jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster guitar lifestyle. Make offer 1997 fender custom shop jimi hendrix monterey pop stratocaster electric guitar. A trio of singlecoil stratocaster pickups give this strat its classic fender soundbelllike and articulate, it has plenty of singing sustain for soloing. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Famous jimi hendrix guitar gets a modern makeover pictures. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this milestone in music history, fender created the limitededition jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster. Mexican strat vs american strat guitar tone comparison. Prior to the concert jimi hand painted the body with white spray paint and fingernail polish.
Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. Rock god jimi hendrix is inextricably linked with the fender stratocaster guitar, an instrument he wailed on during legendary shows at woodstock and at the 1967 monterey pop. So, i have been shopping around for a strat, and it has come to my attention that there isnt a jimi hendrix signature stratocaster. The most stunning guitar neck i have ever seen, here are the specs.
Its been 50 years since jimi hendrix took the world by storm with his incredible monterey pop festival performance, which he concluded with the sacrificial burning of his nowiconic handpainted stratocaster. It is an exact recreation of the original guitar hendrix played and subsequently burned at the monterey pop festival. Fender have commemorated this iconic moment by releasing the jimi hendrix monterey signature strat. Back in issue 380, guitarist magazine reported on the acquisition of the black strat used by jimi hendrix at the monterey pop festival in 1967, by a british collector. This formerly red strat now features a handpainted white base and personal designs applied with nail polish by the young guitarist earlier in the day. The back plate is a usa sized back plate from japan. In 2002 monterey pop was released on dvd as part of a criterion collection box set, the complete monterey pop festival, that also includes pennebakers short films jimi plays monterey 1986 and shake. This guitar is built strictly for personal use and is not for sale. Jul 16, 2011 all the songs and artists from legendary, famous monterey pop festival in 1967. Another summer namm introduction by fender is the new jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster.
She is heavily relicdnaturally by heavy years of playing so the cracks actually look cool. The day jimi hendrix set his guitar on fire for the first time. The colorfully decorated strat that the guitar god played during his breakout performance at the monterey pop festival is famous for its short lifespan. You can clear coat the plate with several layers of lacquer to avoid scratches over the graphics, though this will serve its purpose without the process. The festival is remembered for the first major american appearances by the jimi hendrix experience, the who and ravi shankar, the first largescale public performance of janis joplin and the introduction of otis redding to a mass. Each hendrix monterey stratocaster replica style body is 100% hand painted and made one at a time, so you can be confident our artists dedicate hours painting each one just for you. Monterey pop strat, cheap strat guitar for sale replica specs price. Nov, 2008 squier strat painted as a tribute to the guitar hendrix played at the monterey pop festival. The neck was cracked off, the body was all fired, and the pickups were blistered and bubbled. Mim fender jimi hendrix monterey pop strat john mayer.
Jimi hendrixs 196465 fender stratocaster saville theater sgt. There have been two modifications to the guitar set up for a righthanded player. Amanda kooser cnet in 1967, rocker jimi hendrix knelt on the stage of the monterey pop festival, lit a match and set his fender stratocaster. Revolutionising the style and sound of the electric guitar, his short lived career featured many highly revered performances including his infamous set at the 1967 monterey pop festival. The jimi hendrix experience was a relatively unknown act in the united states. Fender hendrix monterey strat tribute custom shop quality. Even someone with just a passing interest in rock music knows that jimi hendrix is one of the most celebrated guitarists who ever lived. Fender releases limited edition jimi hendrix monterey. To celebrate jimi hendrixs iconic monterey pop festival performance, where jimi sacrificed his iconic handpainted stratocaster in a blaze of glory, fender has created the limitededition jimi. After he played a version of the song wild thing he then sacrificed what is now known as the monterey strat. The jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster a masterful replica of the instrument used by jimi hendrix during the climax of his seminal monterey pop festival performance. Using ozarkglassworks vinyl strat template and gitrbilder2010 paint masks.
The actual guitar that he painted and subsequently burned that evening was a 65 strat in fiesta red. I have put together this site for all of you that just want to know more about this model, as well as those of you who are interested in a possible purchase. Jimi hendrix first set his guitar aflame during a march 31, 1967 concert at. Few moments in modern music have become as iconic as jimi setting his handpainted strat ablaze 50 years ago at the monterey pop festival. Smashed guitars pete townshends guitar gear whotabs. I can understand the basis as the hendrix monterey pop strat was really a clever and unique design before jimi burned it at the monterey international pop festival on june 18th 1967. It is the one guitar id never part with because of its awesome tone,vibe and playability. Along with the who, ravi shankar was introduced to america at the monterey festival. A monterey pop strat, as its known, is nearly impossible to find for sale. How fender turned jimi hendrixs strat into a modern.
Dont you love how just when youve spent your last valuable nickel on acquiring a duplicate of everything you thought one of these artists plays, they go and shift gears into something else. Monterey pop festival tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. This is a monterey pop strat stratocaster body finished in 100% nitrocellulose lacquer. When you crack your neck or any joint in your body, the capsules around your joint are stretched. Aug 16, 2017 a showpiece for any musiclovers collection, the limitededition jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster not only preserves the memory of one of the most visually and sonically spectacular performances in all of rock history, but it also allows fans worldwide to have a true jimi hendrix experience with detailed artistry and craftsmanship all. Fender jimi hendrix monterey pop strat replica price. This shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all bolt necked guitars bought online. This guitar features the exact same artwork as jimis original strat but its not just the look that captures the hendrix vibe. Mim fender jimi hendrix monterey pop strat mim fender jimi hendrix monterey pop strat. Jimi hendrixs monterey stratocaster the colorfully decorated strat that the guitar god played during his breakout performance at the monterey pop festival is famous for its short lifespan. As i watched it the first time some 25 years ago i remember feeling like i was witnessing a natural birth. Hendrixs guitar from monterey, but it was from miami. Hey guys, ive been looking at getting a monterey strat for quite a long time, but just decided that i was for sure buying the next one i found a few months ago, and unfortunately none have popped up where ive been looking.
Jimi played on the third and final day of that historic festival. It has an alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard and vintage style pickups. The limitededition jimi hendrix monterey strat, is an homage to the handpainted original hendrix performed and sacrificed at the monterey pop festival. Monterey pop festival 1967 its amazing that a guitar that was played only once would go on to be one of the most recognized in history, but thats exactly the case with a oneofakind stratocaster that jimi hendrix sacrificed at the 1967 monterey pop. Since then, the guitar has been on show at seattles experience music project emp museum, which is also home to jimis white 68 woodstock strat, which was sold to.
Its been 50 years since the greatest guitarist in the world played an incredible show at the monterey pop festival which he ended by burning his handpainted stratocaster. A righthanded guitar strung lefthanded, the jimi hendrix monterey pop stratocaster also features a 1965style headstock, transition logo, backstage pass body graphic. Its part of the mechanism of your body and a sign that theres already. Clear nitrocellulose lacquer nitro protects all of the painted graphics. It has many scratches, dents, chips and even a fair amount of checking in the finish.
Generally, cracking joints or popping knuckles are not harmful habits. Extremely resonant body, it has that woody hendrix tone. On june 18, 1967 towards the end of his iconic monterey pop festival performance, jimi hendrix announced to the crowd that he was going to sacrifice something i love. Keep in mind that your body produces increased levels of the. Monterey was the first widely promoted and heavily attended rock festival, attracting an estimated 55,000 total attendees with up to 90,000 people present at the events peak at midnight on sunday. Hello guys, im looking for advices from those of you whove had experiences with cracked bodies, or have knowledge in guitar fixing. Fender jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster guitar world. I understand there was a monterey pop edition, but wasnt that a custom john mayer guitar.
Fender forums view topic jimi hendrix monterey pop strat. Fender custom shop jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster 1997. To celebrate that legendary performance, fender has created the limited edition jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster. This particular gig saw hendrix sporting a hand painted strat which he subsequently set on fire and smashed in the last. Fender stratocaster models that pay tribute to jimi.
By the end of the tour, it developed a crack across the body, from hendrix. Dont confuse it with 1997 custom shop jimi hendrix montrey pop stratocaster fender says its been 50 years since jimi hendrix took the world by storm with his incredible monterey pop festival performance, which he concluded with the sacrificial burning of his nowiconic handpainted stratocaster. Summoning the same fiery magic jimi evoked at the monterey pop festival, the fender limited edition jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster is a faithful recreation of the guitar that set the world on fire and altered the course of rock n roll. Otis redding, backed by the barelyseen booker t and the mg s booker t. Eighteen minutes of raga bhimpalasi, the final scene of the monterey pop film, was an excerpt from shankars fourhour performance at the 1967 monterey pop festival his first public concert in front of a new generation of music fans. The process is documented in hd as much as possible, starting with the disassembly of a used squier strat to the finished replica. Monterey pop strat in this article, we describe a custom build of a monterey pop festival stratocaster replica. A showpiece for any musiclovers collection, the limitededition jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster not only preserves the memory of one of the most visually and sonically spectacular performances in all of rock history, but it also allows fans worldwide to have a true jimi hendrix experience with detailed artistry and craftsmanship all. Monterey pop was very soon understood to be the comingofage party for the next generation of cultural leaders. The monterey international pop music festival was a threeday concert event held june 16 to june 18, 1967 at the monterey county fairgrounds in monterey, california. Reviews under the monterey heading, as i write this, include older editions and the more recent 2 cd edition.
This stratocaster was given to frank zappa by howard parker hendrixs roadie, at the 1968 miami pop festival. Fender limited edition jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jimi hendrix monterey pop festival 1965 fender stratocaster. Contoured alder strat profile with a limitededition finish modeled after jimis monterey pop guitar. Miller played monterey pop and remembers hendrix setting his stratocaster on fire that sunday in 1967. While im not a big hendrix fan, ive always liked the look of this monterey strat. Fender jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster wildwood. Hand made guitar body handpainted as the monterey pop strat, 4lbs3oz, all hand mixed nitrocellulose based paint, artwork is under of two coats of nitro clear. Your back may pop or grind on its own when you stretch or move in certain ways.
The 1967 monterey pop festival would have been just another music festif not for jimi hendrixs stunt of torching his strat and then smashing it to bits. After about a week of drying time for the fiesta red paint, we decided it was time to paint the white swath on the strat. Fender custom shop jimi hendrix voodoo child stratocaster nos black 2018. Fender monterey pop festival stratocaster was one of the most iconic moments in rock history. Jimi hendrix and his 1967 monterey pop festival performance. Jimi hendrix reaches the end of an already incendiary set at the 1967 monterey international pop festival, when he takes off his black stratocaster, and straps on another strat. While it wasnt the first time hendrix set a guitar on fire, its worth noting that hendrix handpainted that guitar prior to scorching it but used a different strat throughout his performance. Using our templates from coreldraw, we cut out the top and back patterns and aligned them to the guitar body.
Hardly any guitar performances are as legendary as the 1967 monterey pop festival where an artist unknown to an american audience proceeded to literally burn his way into immortality. This is for everyone jimi hendrix, 1967 moments before burning his guitar jimi hendrix took the world by storm with his incredible monterey pop festival performance, which he concluded with the sacrificial burning of his nowiconic handpainted stratocaster. The 1980 hendrix stratocaster and the 1991 67 reissue models are a lefthanded neck on a righthanded body. It is an early sixties style strat in fiesta red with a small headstock. Fender john mayer monterey pop strat for sale price. Fender jimi hendrix monterey stratocaster andertons music co.
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