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Fender custom shop Strat, raffle item at Surf Guitar 101 fest
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25556 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A. 
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Posted on May 22 2024 03:09 PM
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Posted on Jun 07 2024 12:34 PM
Anybody? Jeff(bigtikidude) |
Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2347 San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Jun 07 2024 12:49 PM
Gorgeous guitar. I'm in!!! A huge thank you to Fender and Mark Kendrick (all all the great sponsors) for their support of the SG101 Festival. Bob Last edited: Jun 07, 2024 12:50:06 |
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Posted on Jun 07 2024 04:12 PM
Thanks Bob —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Posted on Jun 07 2024 05:29 PM
Hey Jeff, I've seen pictures of your bass guitar. For us bass players, why don't you go to Fender and see if they will do a "Jeff Hanson Signature" bass for the SG101 Festival! —Patrick |
Joined: Oct 28, 2018 Posts: 184 Quimper Peninsula, WA
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Posted on Jun 07 2024 09:10 PM
That is a beautiful guitar! I'll buy a ticket or two. I never win stuff, maybe this will turn that around! |
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Posted on Jun 09 2024 01:25 PM
Cool thanks —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Posted on Jun 19 2024 10:36 AM
Bump —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Posted on Jul 04 2024 04:04 PM
Bump —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25556 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 09 2024 03:38 PM
I have received the guitar. Hard to capture the beauty on a picture.
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Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2347 San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Jul 09 2024 04:02 PM
Stunningly gorgeous!!! —Bob |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25556 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 11 2024 12:20 AM
Custom shop strat, Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25556 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 15 2024 11:11 PM
Insert cricket sounds here —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25556 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 23 2024 05:36 PM
Bump —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Oct 28, 2018 Posts: 184 Quimper Peninsula, WA
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Posted on Jul 23 2024 06:50 PM
I'm not a strat-fan but I'd be willing to let that one convince me |
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Posted on Aug 01 2024 11:19 AM
Ivan won this. Crazy —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on Aug 01 2024 01:09 PM
YES, INDEED, I WON THIS INCREDIBLE INSTRUMENT! I can't even believe my luck. As soon as Jeff sent me a note a couple of months ago that this is the guitar for the raffle, I was in love! So, I had to enter it on Saturday, and was completely blown away that I won it. Here I am with it, and then a couple of close-up shots:
The guitar plays like a dream, truly, it's incredibly resonant, the neck ridiculously comfortable, and everything just feels perfect, like the best Strat I've ever held - seriously, I really mean that. I've only been able to plug it into a small practice amp so far, but I was amazed by how great it sounds, very lively and '60s vintage-y, deep, full sounds, with a wide-range of useful tone controls - which is something I never touch usually, but in this case, I would and will. In addition, it's got a push-push tone control switch which works in the bridge and bridge-middle pickup positions and activates the neck pickup - so it comes built-in with one of the most popular mods for surf guitarists playing a Strat, the ability to combine the neck and bridge pickups. The first Strat I've got that has that ability! The guitar now has just 9s on it, but even with that, I am blown away how good it feels to play unnplugged. I actually got goosebumps on Tuesday when I played it a bit UNPLUGGED. Ridiculous! I get that this isn't a very traditional-looking Strat, and for some people on here that might be a turn-off, but it sounds completely like a great '60s Strat, which is the main thing for a surf musician. The quilted maple top is soooooo gorgeous I find myself just staring at it close-up for minutes at the time! It's hypnotic! I know that's not something usually associated with Fenders, but I couldn't care less, it's so beauuutiful! This is the first Strat I've ever had with a big headstock, and I'm actually really digging it! It''s different but fun. And I finally get to channel Ritchie Blackmore, or even the '70s Hank Marvin! Talking with Jeff, here's the story of the guitar. First of all, it's a one-off, assembled by Mark Kendrick at Fender's Custom Shop. But it used mostly normal production line parts with the exception of the body, which my strong guess is that it is Custom Shop built, I don't know of any production line and even Mod Shop guitar that has that as an option. Otherwise, the specs are: American Performer neck - 9.5" radius, jumbo frets, modern C shape, satin finish As far as the pickups, I can't be sure what they are though I plan to inquire with Mr. Kendrick. What is obvious, though, is that they have staggered and hand-beveled poles, so they're probably either Custom Fat '50s or Fat '60s pickups, something like that, since I believe those are Fender's main pickups with hand-beveled poles. There you go! The most frustrating thing about this guitar is that I keep having to do other things and am not able to play it nearly as much as I would like! Arrghhh! A truly inspiring instrument! HUGE THANKS to Mark Kenrick at the Fender Custom Shop for making this remarkable instrument available for the SG101 Fest raffle, and to Jeff BTD for organizing it all! I'm deeply grateful to you both! I can assure you that the guitar ended up in the hands of somebody that will love it and cherish it for life!! Ivan Last edited: Aug 01, 2024 13:11:53 |
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Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2347 San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Aug 01 2024 01:49 PM
Congrats, Ivan! I'm very happy for you. I could get lost gazing into that quilted maple top! Thank you for describing all the details. From your description this is one of those "magical" guitars. I can't wait to hear it in action. —Bob |
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Posted on Aug 01 2024 03:03 PM
bigtikidude wrote:
As in Ivan P? Well, if anyone needs a Strat, it’s him. The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. |
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