Bollocks, bollocks all bollocks! I completely agree with "allergic2stoopid" and you should to. Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster. If so - look out for them. Request condition report! but it is the tone that is most pleasing. Hendrix's 1969 left-handed Stratocaster. A 1992 black and white print of Jimi Hendrix, an American rock musician. 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). It was also revealed to me that this guitar was owned relatively early in his career by Jimi Hendrix, as the Letter From Leon Hendrix states he remembers the guitar around 1968 when he was living with Jimi. Its like a lightbulb finally went off. I suppose it couldve been the black strat or the second white. This photo shows him with all three, taken sometime in late 1968. The maple fretboards on this guitar reflect the evolution of Hendrix from Rosewood to Maple Ridge, and it was the first guitar he used. 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. Other than your friend was told something by Jimi's brother. What is the serial number of your friends guitar ? 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. Jimi gave it to his father Frank after the Monterey Fest. 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. MIKE E. who cares if there was a strap hole or not! 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. Posted by violet haze on Sat, 05/31/2008 - 13:24. Posted by Boston Rocker - Mark D on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 01:38. The Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face is the most well-known example of Hendrixs influence. 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. Cox kept the guitar for nearly 50 years, until 2018, when he sold it at auction for $1 million. In the early days of rock and roll, the electric guitar was often seen as a rebellious, dangerous instrument. His story and body of work has elevated him from mere rock star to an American folk hero. 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. . I think a person who wanted to buy the guitar would care about the strap button. The finish of a guitar can be damaged if it comes into contact with sunlight, particularly nitro and poly finishes. and/or, the sale of, :-D. OK: 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. Posted by bitch on Sun, 06/10/2007 - 21:41. 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. 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. I owned since 1965. bought in Cheyenne. Here are a few of the specs. That's how he 'can' play 5 guitars at once! [] I cut off the strings and threw them in the bin. 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 content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Thank you. 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]. GroundGuitar counts on your criticism and feedback. 3. 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. Still other mysteries exist and why with this famous of an artist was nothing documented properly other that the few serial numbers that exist. Which was broken beyond repair. He began his career as a radio talk show host, and he went on to a successful career as a TV news anchor. Who owns Jimi Hendrix black Stratocaster? The scrape scratched the finish but did not go through to the wood.The color was a bit brighter cream yellow than what I expected. 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'. 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. During the Experiences tour of America in 1968, Jimi began using two new maple fingerboards on his newly designed Stratocasters. Yeah, its a shame that someone removed the cigarette burns, its such a nice detail. 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. Leon said he remembered that a black mark was made on the inside of the trem block on this guitar. According to my source, 1968 model is 210000 to 250000. Jimi Hendrix is universally accepted across generations as the epitome of the guitar god. I've heard jimmy was a computer model and not a real person, and the music was generated by computer too. There they were next to each other and also Duane Allmans Les Paul. October 27, 2022 by Sidney. 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. But quite to the contrary Leon made nothing for putting a letter with this guitar. The guitar Jimi Hendrix played in the early 1960s sold at auction for $216,000, according to the auction house. These posts are juvenile. Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 17:55. 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. Jimis gravesite in Renton, Washington, has a monument in his honor. 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. One that would make the story of this guitar a lot more simple. 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. I saw a late 68 strat with 22xxx serial .. how is it possible that the 240981 attributed to Jimi was built before November 68?!? Jimi Hendrixs black Stratocaster guitar and Kurt Cobains Unplugged guitar are among the items on display at the Experience Music Project Museum of Pop Culture. Very nice Guitar-Plays well. 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. He practiced on this guitar in hotel rooms and played it on many occasions. Why is that "simple minded"? Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. Collectors . "In 1965 Jimi Hendrix was then known as Jimi James, he recorded frequently with Henry "Juggy" Murray. Posted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 13:32. In short, the guitar was given to Mitch Mitchell at some point in 1970 by Hendrix, who kept it in his possession until 1991. If youre looking for a distinctive style in a classic guitar, the Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster is certainly worth checking out. Amoroso estimated it was worth a million dollars at auction. Kollectico will commemorate the event with a new Jimi Hendrix bobblehead. Posted by Jake on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 21:01. The guitar wassold once again after only two years toPaul Allen, Microsoft co-founder for an undisclosed amount. It approximates the shade of the guitar Hendrix famously played at the Woodstock music festival in 1969. GroundGuitar is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Janie Hendrix does not get along with her brother Leon this is a well documented fact. One of the most famous is the white Stratocaster he used during his legendary performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. All of the gigs played from November 1968 to August 1969, were played on either the black Strat, the white Strat, oroccasionally afew differentGibson guitars. It was not only used on some of Hendrixs most iconic tracks, but it was also one of the most recognizable guitars ever made. I cant see that mark visible on the white Strat at Berlin 70. Although it's not cheap, it's perfect for all fans of classic rock and vintage tones. Posted by Billbill on Sun, 12/02/2012 - 07:54. You do know Jimi had more than one guitar, right? 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 dude wanted $750,000 and Rick from the pawn shop offered $600,000 and was turned down. This isn't his guitar, he smashed it right? She ships with the case candy shown and in its OHSC. Kath is widely regarded as the worlds greatest guitarist. That is a fake. 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). Were going to look back at some of the most influential guitars in music history. kgltoi wdjibctuz zahcklwi vfhg dwktlo lfyzs tqwpz. She was involved in and lost a lawsuit on another guitar in which she emphatically asserted was not her brothers only to be proven wrong in court and held liable for damages. Strat in white. Displays are not framed, and can be framed for a cost. These are the kind of things that make us wonder about the authenticity of these instruments. fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster (10-46) So it could be the whit EMP Strat lying behind Mitch when he I is drumming. It could be just a stain, but I think thats less likely. I wouldnt know if second number indicates how late in the year the guitar was made or not. 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. 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. 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. This Stratocaster was originally built in 1965 and was painted white by Hendrix himself. That guitar changes things somewhat, thanks for sending the video! 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 detailed post on 2/04/11 provided a well thought out arguement for why the guitar is real. The Fender Stratocaster, a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, was released in 1997. This guitar first appeared on the scene in mid-October 1968, just as Jimi Hendrix began using it. It probably continued being used in 1970,but this is where all the confusion begins. Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, paid $2 million for the guitar in question. Fully documented. 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. Jimi Hendrix - 1963 personally owned and played Fender Stratocaster serial L14985 This 1963 white Fender Stratocaster was one of Jimi's earliest owned Stratocasters. Happy to share more if it helps solve the mystery! tell your friend that this is not Jimi's guitar ? American Vintage II Series New! Do not include any spaces in your answer. Evaluation of Jimi Hendrix owned 1963 Stratocaster serial #L14985. For players more fixated on tone than visual authenticity, the Hendrix Strat design is a great compromise. Professionally refinis, RARE Jimi Hendrix Knucklebonz (Bronze) Iconz Statue. The guitar features a black finish with white pickguard and pearloid inlays. Frank had it rebuilt a couple of times, New Neck and Headstock, he changed the pickguard a few times. Copyright 1999 - 2023 , All Rights Reserved. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Jeff Beck Fender Stratocaster Guitar W/COA, Jimi Hendrix Experience Mitch Mitchell Koss Headphones, Jimi Hendrix Experience Mitch Mitchell Bolex Microphone, Vinyl LP records including The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland, The Doors, The Doobie, Jimi Hendrix Fillmore East David Byrd Signed Concept Art, Beautiful Jimi Hendrix Signed Autograph With His Address PSA DNA MINT 9, Jimi Hendrix 1978-79 Vinyl LP Albums, CD - The Essential 2 Volume LP 2RS2245 + Essential Vol. The wood grain does seem to match quite well, meaning that the EMP Strat is likely the real deal.. He practiced on this guitar in hotel rooms and played it on many occasions. You can see a bunch of pics in 70 but one of the easiest to see is a colour shot from Maui 70 with the dirt and this is supposed to be the EMP guitar all cleaned up. Very nice Guitar-Plays . Posted by Jake on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 20:56. 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." Guitars still remember Jimi Hendrixs 1968 Fender Stratocaster. According to lot info for the Strat, this was one of Jimi's earliest owned Stratocasters. page 140, Noel Redding. the fuckin thing was owned by the best guitarist ever! Dweezle Zappa refuses to sell it at this point in his life. The CAR fender has long been a popular choice among guitarists from the 1960s to the present, and we understand why. New . 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. Today they alone would probably be worth 50,000 (with Jimis DNA all over them)! Lesson learned! The guitar, which Hendrix nicknamed Betty Jean, would become one of his most-played instruments. The strap button hole is their!! 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. well at least this is what I read in his biography bit Sharon Lawrence. Posted by The Axis on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 12:46. In addition, there have been a number of guitars for sale in recent years that were less convincing. Bidders note that this work has been carefully double-matted in a larg, A multi coloured suit owned and worn by Jimi Hendrix. 53.32 + 27.25 P&P . Oops, looks like you forgot something. String bending gets stopped-dead. 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. I think it was in 2016 when the guitar was on loan Kenny Wayne Shepherd, so maybe that was it. Here are a few of the specs. Only a few Hendrix Stratocaster guitars are left in the world. At the Monterrey International Pop Festival in 1967, he is said to have played this guitar, which is now considered a less valuable model. 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. This is probably the best-known guitar of Jimis. A 1963 White Fender Stratocaster that was owned and played by Jimi Hendrix in the 1960's, serial #L14985. 7. 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. As is often the case with Jimis guitars, the onlyoption is tospeculate. Fender 099-0819-000 Strap Blocks (2 Pair) $3.99. Posted by SImjames on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 03:01. We recommend reading it since it also containsa full transcript of Mitch Mitchells letter of provenance provided to Sothebys (the auction house). 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. Possibly the most viewed and memorable guitar Jimi played was the 1968 white Fender Stratocaster he used at Woodstock in 1969. Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 20:28. 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. last I read online it was still up for sale. A new model included F-style tuning machines rather than Kluson tuners. 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