You can always unsubscribe (so you won't receive any more e-mails) by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each e-mail. “It’s an honour to celebrate such an iconic musical moment and Jimi Hendrix’s legacy on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival,” said Justin Norvell, SVP, Fender Products. All rights reserved. We take a look back at Elephant – the duo’s heavy-hitting 2003 garage-rock masterpiece that unleashed rock’s last truly world-conquering riff. First revealed at Summer NAMM 2017 in Nashville, Tennesssee, and available only for the remainder of this year, the new limited edition Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster® celebrates the 50th anniversary of this milestone in music history. Other features include vintage-style “F” tuning machines, bone nut and wing string tree. A showpiece for any music-lover’s collection, the limited-edition 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 at an accessible price point. The period-accurate 3-ply Parchment pickguard is loaded with a trio of hand-wound ’69 Strat® pickups tied together with vintage-style wiring and a 3-way pickup switch. Jimi Hendrix wholly embraced the Fender Stratocaster as his preferred instrument. The October 2020 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! Five years on from the King Of The Blues’ death in 2015, aged 89, a new movie featuring Wendell Pierce as BB is in the works. Although little of the guitar remained afterward, a detailed examination of photos and video from the performance helped us develop our version of the original guitar, down to the detailed nail-polish artistry.”. This new compilation from Jack White’s Third Man Records is a treasure trove of 90s shoegaze and space-rock rarities from a set of Michigan bands indebted to the UK scene. Includes deluxe hardshell case, custom strap, custom headband, coiled cable, commemorative booklet and Certificate of Authenticity. From teenage ‘indie’ beginnings, Johnny Marr has flourished into one of the finest guitar stylists in rock music. Despite several vaccines on the horizon, is it still apocalypse right now for the UK live music industry? He’s famously driven and single-minded, constantly seeking out great instruments and unique sounds to build a unique catalogue of stellar guitar music. Copyright © 2020 Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. limited edition jimi hendrix™ stratocaster ® As an avowed Stratocaster fanatic, Jimi Hendrix had many of these iconic guitars pass through his hands—but one in particular stood out. 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Making it beautiful and attainable is a wonderful way to celebrate the anniversary of an incredible moment in time.”. We wanted Jimi enthusiasts from all walks of life to be able to enjoy the magic of his art in this form. 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. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Like no artist before or since, his imagination and unparalleled skill as a guitarist created seemingly infinite possibilities for the Stratocaster. We caught up with the man himself to talk tone, finding beauty in corners, and why there’s something very special about a black sparkle finish…, The mysterious multi-instrumentalist, producer and guitar-builder discusses his recently released EP, why guitars should look cooler than they sound, and being a body double for Sacha Baron Cohen. The most dangerous time of year for your wallets is here. Bell-like and articulate, it has plenty of singing sustain for soloing. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch of its newest addition to the Artist Signature Series: the Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster®; it honors the late and great rock icon, whose persona and legacy is not only synonymous with the Fender Stratocaster, but also rock ‘n’ roll at large. In our final part of our look at the stylings of the legendary Three Kings, we tackle the searing style of Freddie King. No bigger than a chunky stompbox, Orange’s latest Terror is a fully fledged 20-watt amplifier complete with valve preamp and (sort of) channel switching. Iconic performances at the Monterey International Pop Festival and Woodstock have inspired generations of guitarists everywhere to embrace the Stratocaster more than ever. “In many ways, it was a representation of who he was. The November 2020 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! Extreme boutique tones are on tap, unsurprisingly. Country music superstar Brad Paisley has a new signature Fender guitar - an Esquire with a secret weapon. From upstart beginnings in the early 60s, Eric Clapton soon established himself as one of the decades’ most lauded players. “Jimi created something amazing, embodied in Monterey with his now legendary hand-painted Fender Stratocaster,” said Janie Hendrix, CEO/President, Experience Hendrix LLC and Authentic Hendrix LLC. Here’s a Part 1 guide to the man jokingly dubbed Slowhand. Combining compression, boost and a powerful EQ section, could this unassuming grey box from Croatia be the ultimate tone-enhancer? The pedal is based around the searing tones of Tony Iommi.