Fender custom shop Strat, raffle item at Surf Guitar 101 fest

Sonichris

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Posted on Aug 01 2024 03:10 PM

The story of Ivan winning this is actually a story in itself. I think I'll let BTD or Ivan tell it. Let's just say I didn't win the Surfy Fuzz pedal.

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synchro

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Posted on Aug 01 2024 03:20 PM

Sonichris wrote:

The story of Ivan winning this is actually a story in itself. I think I'll let BTD or Ivan tell it. Let's just say I didn't win the Surfy Fuzz pedal.

One thing I know for sure is that Ivan will put it to good use. Congrats, Ivan. It’s gone to a good home.

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Padraig

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Posted on Aug 01 2024 05:42 PM

Ivan is the stalwart defender of the Stratocaster for surf, in the midst of disagreement from some "offset" aficionados. It is truly in the right hands. Congratulations Ivan!

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synchro

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Posted on Aug 01 2024 05:46 PM

Padraig wrote:

Ivan is the stalwart defender of the Stratocaster for surf, in the midst of disagreement from some "offset" aficionados. It is truly in the right hands. Congratulations Ivan!

Imagine how good he would sound if he played an Offset. Just kidding. Ivan’s sound is as good as it gets.

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zunrj5

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Posted on Aug 01 2024 09:10 PM

This is exactly what the SG101 forum needs! Ivan talking about Strats as only he can!!! I’m all in —

-John

The Seatopians 2017-
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Padraig

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Posted on Aug 01 2024 11:23 PM

I don't want to derail this thread but I wanted to say to John that I saw the Seatopians set in the PCH Club at the festival and really enjoyed it!

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zunrj5

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Posted on Aug 02 2024 09:24 AM

Padraig wrote:

I don't want to derail this thread but I wanted to say to John that I saw the Seatopians set in the PCH Club at the festival and really enjoyed it!

Thanks for stopping by Patrick, I’m glad you enjoyed it! We were playing opposite some really great bands so that means a lot!

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-John

The Seatopians 2017-
The Seatopians on bandcamp

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Joelman

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Posted on Aug 04 2024 09:24 PM

The top looks like flowing water.
Very pretty.
Congrats Ivan!

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IvanP

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Posted on Aug 05 2024 12:16 PM

Thanks very much to all that offered congratulations and shared some kind words! I deeply appreciate it. And I guess it's true that I have emerged over the years as one of the main defenders of the Strat in surf, including writing a pretty in-depth article about it in the Reverb International magazine #1 earlier this year. So, maybe due to all the pro-Strat energy I've been putting out into the Universe, the Universe rewarded me with another Strat! And let's face it, there are NEVER enough Strats! Especially when they're this gorgeous and great! I still can't put it down, despite all sorts of obligations tugging at my time... (And that's with the guitar still featuring only 9-gauge strings.)

Anyway, thanks so very much again, all!

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Ivan
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bigtikidude

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Posted on Aug 14 2024 02:54 PM

Congrats again Ivan

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Sonichris Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 1892 Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies	Posted on Aug 01 2024 03:10 PM The story of Ivan winning this is actually a story in itself. I think I'll let BTD or Ivan tell it. Let's just say I didn't win the Surfy Fuzz pedal. — "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been" Last edited: Aug 01, 2024 15:11:16 Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4446 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Aug 01 2024 03:20 PM Sonichris wrote: The story of Ivan winning this is actually a story in itself. I think I'll let BTD or Ivan tell it. Let's just say I didn't win the Surfy Fuzz pedal. One thing I know for sure is that Ivan will put it to good use. Congrats, Ivan. It’s gone to a good home. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Padraig Joined: Feb 26, 2022 Posts: 399 Dollars, Taxes	Posted on Aug 01 2024 05:42 PM Ivan is the stalwart defender of the Stratocaster for surf, in the midst of disagreement from some "offset" aficionados. It is truly in the right hands. Congratulations Ivan! — Patrick Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4446 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Aug 01 2024 05:46 PM Padraig wrote: Ivan is the stalwart defender of the Stratocaster for surf, in the midst of disagreement from some "offset" aficionados. It is truly in the right hands. Congratulations Ivan! Imagine how good he would sound if he played an Offset. Just kidding. Ivan’s sound is as good as it gets. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
zunrj5 Joined: Jul 16, 2015 Posts: 259 ID	Posted on Aug 01 2024 09:10 PM This is exactly what the SG101 forum needs! Ivan talking about Strats as only he can!!! I’m all in — -John The Seatopians 2017- The Seatopians on bandcamp Top
Padraig Joined: Feb 26, 2022 Posts: 399 Dollars, Taxes	Posted on Aug 01 2024 11:23 PM I don't want to derail this thread but I wanted to say to John that I saw the Seatopians set in the PCH Club at the festival and really enjoyed it! — Patrick Top
zunrj5 Joined: Jul 16, 2015 Posts: 259 ID	Posted on Aug 02 2024 09:24 AM Padraig wrote: I don't want to derail this thread but I wanted to say to John that I saw the Seatopians set in the PCH Club at the festival and really enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by Patrick, I’m glad you enjoyed it! We were playing opposite some really great bands so that means a lot! — -John The Seatopians 2017- The Seatopians on bandcamp Last edited: Aug 02, 2024 09:25:00 Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1489 Redlands, CA	Posted on Aug 04 2024 09:24 PM The top looks like flowing water. Very pretty. Congrats Ivan! Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan	Posted on Aug 05 2024 12:16 PM Thanks very much to all that offered congratulations and shared some kind words! I deeply appreciate it. And I guess it's true that I have emerged over the years as one of the main defenders of the Strat in surf, including writing a pretty in-depth article about it in the Reverb International magazine #1 earlier this year. So, maybe due to all the pro-Strat energy I've been putting out into the Universe, the Universe rewarded me with another Strat! And let's face it, there are NEVER enough Strats! Especially when they're this gorgeous and great! I still can't put it down, despite all sorts of obligations tugging at my time... (And that's with the guitar still featuring only 9-gauge strings.) Anyway, thanks so very much again, all! — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25556 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Aug 14 2024 02:54 PM Congrats again Ivan — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top

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