Jimi Hendrix - 1963 personally owned and played Fender Stratocaster serial L14985 This 1963 white Fender Stratocaster was one of Jimi's earliest owned Stratocasters. It approximates the shade of the guitar Hendrix famously played at the Woodstock music festival in 1969. do you think this serial is correct? 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. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Olympic White) $898.86 $1,099.99 + $12.50 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? 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. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Signature Electric Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst . Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/26/2014 - 03:07. If you wish REAL HARD Tinkerbelle will live too. Hell, its just a guitar, i dont have to prove anything! Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington. Visit store Contact. 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!". This is one of the first Stratocasters Jimi owned. Although I will agree there may have been another white strat through 69 and weather that was the one with the switched out tele neck who knows. This photo shows him with all three, taken sometime in late 1968. Posted by WILD THING on Wed, 06/06/2007 - 14:58. 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. 2 on the British album charts in May 1967. 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 particular Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster comes in a color known as " Olympic white .". Having cleaned the whole guitar and polished the frets the next step was to restring it and set the action. Meaning theyre not the same. 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. For me it has that dark, over-wound coil sound that is the holy grail of 60's Start sounds. Fender 099-0819-000 Strap Blocks (2 Pair) $3.99. Sold. Jimi's 63 Olympic White Strat! Take care of my strap, love and kisses, Jimi Hendrix" with a heart. Posted by jordan on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 21:38. 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." 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. Amoroso confirmed the '63 Olympic White Fender Stratocaster was, in fact, played by Hendrix. Fender Strat, Stevie Ray Vaughan - $623,500 . The man who restore, A 1962 Fender Stratocaster in extremely rare Gold Sparkle finish, previously owned by the legendary Bob Dylan. page 140, Noel Redding. The only guitar tossed into the Woodstock audience was Pete Townsends 1968 cherry SG which was recovered by a crew member almost immediately afterward. He may have brought along the stracross he was playing at the time. 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 . The Fender Stratocaster, a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, was released in 1997. Roger Mayer recalls how the Strats had evolved over time from rough treatment to soft treatment. The 1955 Gibson Les Paul Custom that Jimi owned in Nashville with his friend Larry Lee was purchased by Hendrix and his brother Tommy. Im really hoping they actually did. Jimi and his Experience played their final concert at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967. were's the screw hole on the lower horn ! Posted by thyu gabi on Mon, 11/12/2007 - 06:02. 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. The bobblehead is based on an original Jimi Hendrix drawing and will cost $39.99 USD. 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 guitar features an Olympic White finish, Fender's period correct "small" headstock, a mapl, 1997 Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix Body made in USA. 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. 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. On another note, I went to the EMP in 2016 and the Stratocaster was not on display. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Jimi Hendrix had many Stratocasters over the years. The guitar featured in the video was most likely Jimi Hendrixs black Stratocaster, which he played at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Rick gets music expert Jesse Amoroso to take a look, and he confirms that the. I suppose it couldve been the black strat or the second white. Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster | Electric Guitars Sign In HOME Electrics Back FEATURED Mod Shop - Design Your Own Guitar Limited Edition H.E.R. 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. Anyways, I added a section about the guitar being cleaned, and pointed out the possibility that this was just a dirt mark. The last guitar shown, which was given to Mitch Mitchell, has obviously been tampered with. This guitar was on a recent episode of the "Pawn Stars" on the History channel. So that we can research it and determine if it belonged to Jimi. Hendrix also burnt one other guitar. Hi Aaron. One is inclined to assume that this is the Woodstock Strat, although theres no actual way to prove 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. A 1963 White Fender Stratocaster that was owned and played by Jimi Hendrix in the 1960's, serial #L14985. The Guitar does appear to be strung upside down. the fuckin thing was owned by the best guitarist ever! Posted by Hendrik Skye on Fri, 07/18/2008 - 23:08. In all the pictures I have seen, Jimi has the strap attached to the short horn (he played a right handed guitar upside down.) Claptons blackie, which was auctioned off for $959,500, was the most expensive guitar ever sold in an auction. Despite being a collector and guitarist, Allen did not keep it in his possession. Jimi Hendrix was known for many things, including his love for Fender Stratocasters. That association has such a historic weight that any Strat that belonged to Hendrix . Free shipping . I agree. And well discover, theres could be some explanations for that notch. 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. Jimi Hendrix's 1968 Gibson J200 . So it could be the whit EMP Strat lying behind Mitch when he I is drumming. 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. 2023 Guitar.com is part of NME Networks. Saying they dont match at all is a far bigger stretch, at least to me, than saying that they appear to match quite well. Professionally refinis, RARE Jimi Hendrix Knucklebonz (Bronze) Iconz Statue. That'd one hell of a stack of punch cards and miles of print out. Please provide the provenance of your friends guitar linking it to Jimi Hendrix. In reference to Skip Juried: "Are You Experienced?" In the early days of rock and roll, the electric guitar was often seen as a rebellious, dangerous instrument. 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. Hendrix played the Strat at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, including on his famous rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner". When contacted about the guitar L14985 Janie wanted to hear no other information about the guitar, once she heard Leon had said it was Jimis guitar she was adamant that the guitar was not good. Posted by The Axis on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 12:46. 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. I looked for the notch One of many photos attached here. 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. Amoroso estimated it was worth a million dollars at auction. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. Cheers. The Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster looks and sounds absolutely fantastic. He played the black syrat and the white strat at his last concert in fehmarn. I took some detailed photos (and video) of the Woodstock Strat last year, showing all of the woodgrain, scratches, and other detail. 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]. Theres also photographic evidence of him playing a Jazzmaster live with Wilson Pickett in 1966 using the stock, right-handed strap-button orientation. look on the second photo, but it is a bit odd that the strings remain reversed and the starp button on the other side, but there is a bit of damage on the upper horn, where the straop button has been taken off and then out back on but for the lower horn..there is definately a hole! On July 15, 1969, just four days after his final performance at the New York Pop Festival, Jimi Hendrix's Stratocaster sold at auction for $325,000. Collectors . 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. please kindly email to: [emailprotected] At Woodstock in 1969, Jimi Hendrix performed a black and white guitar solo, as well as a white guitar solo. One could assume that if the notch on the body of the second Strat wasnt really a scratch but just a stubborn piece of dirt from Jimis fingers, it could be that it too was removed when the guitar was cleaned. Or, and heres a thought, just bare with me on this, They dont match at all. Posted by Mike from the Netherlands on Mon, 06/11/2007 - 23:00. 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. Posted by Eoin on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 03:31. So Dweezle repaire it a had a custom made chrome pick guard put on it. When Hendrix arrived in London in 1966, he met his new manager, Chas Chandler. Harrison put up $450,000. 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. Jimi was already well-known when he recorded Curtis Knights album in 1967. Hamish Stuart; Bad Company. 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. The granite dome that surrounds this sculpture includes a massive electric guitar carved into the top. Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster - Olympic White w/ Maple FB - Used. 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. This guitar first appeared on the scene in mid-October 1968, just as Jimi Hendrix began using it. Jimi Hendrix's 1967 Fender Stratocaster . 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 Full Details. Jimi Hendrix's Black Beauty Stratocaster Sells At Auction For $325 000. The most expensive guitar ever sold by a company was a *br* guitar. 1965 Fender Stratocaster Guitar, All original!! I will see if I can attach a picture I took that day. Why is that "simple minded"? My guitar reminds me of home. He could not compete with the guitar genious. Seems a shame that someone modified this guitar, though Im sure the intentions were noble. Janie Hendrix would have been 7 years old at the time Leon States he was living with Jimi and when he remembers seeing the guitar. No Strat. Posted by SLotpoclet on Thu, 05/31/2007 - 09:26. 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 Stratocaster remained in Coxs possession until his death in 2018. . 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. Very nice Guitar-Plays . However, the strap would have to go past the neck to reach the existing horn connection. The maple fretboards on this guitar reflect the evolution of Hendrix from Rosewood to Maple Ridge, and it was the first guitar he used. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. The guitar that he smashed into pieces at Monterey is also (partially) accounted for, . Guitars still remember Jimi Hendrixs 1968 Fender Stratocaster. MIKE E. who cares if there was a strap hole or not! 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 . 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