Matthew I love watching your videos. This guitar is badass. I'm 56yrs old with not much time left on this earth. Cancer is kicking my ass. Your videos help get me through my day. Thank you. Chris.
Yes, I would for sure leave it (color) as is. The beauty of the wood; the aging of the finish; it's wear; it's character, vibe - not retrievable once painted.
I was raised in the 70's and remember that color showing up in many ways and when you reference the 70's vibe, you are spot on. I hate when people think of 70's in a clown way, the 70's was dirty and cool and rock n roll smokey. This guitar is a thing of pure beauty my friend good score
I thought the same, it looks awesome that colour - it suits the colour of the headstock very well. I do get why Matt wants to change it to black though, as a massive Hendrix fan its always a dream as a kid having the black or white strat with the 70s headstock 😍
Unboxing a guitar delivery is comparable to being a kid on Christmas morning! I don't believe " Too many guitars " fits in a players vocabulary! Nice Score! Thanks for sharing brother! Be Well Matthew!
@@mmonkeyman1403 like more or less than $3000? Looking at a ball park figure, I never seen to be able to get lucky on vintage guitars like this guy Matt. Would love to know what he pays and further more where he gets his money from, I mean he's either wealthy or inherited some wealth, hard to figure he's got a job that pays well enough at his age, but heck who am I to judge
Geoff Caldarone - what he does may be irrelevant, affording anything is a matter of priorities. I have friends who spend excess thousands a year just financing new cars, live in bigger homes than they need but they claim to be cash poor and they never do anything! You don't NEED to keep getting new cars, some people just feel safer with them for no good reason, just roll new cars and boats and furniture into the mortgage renewal - but they might never have any fun or travel somewhere exciting while they are still young. Debt bubble delusional thinking in my view. So there you have it, priorities. Put your dreams first. If you have a will, there's easily a way to finance a piddly 20 K guitar collection. And it's not going anywhere - since the vintage market has come down and stayed down, you will probably lose way less money on the ownership of a 62 or 69 Stratocaster or a choice old Martin than you will buying most any car. Not all of you might agree, but someone did ask the question. Have a life you want fellas! Cheers.
*Matthew when you check out the pickups see if the initials AY are written on them. Abigail Ybarra was winding pickups during the time the bighead Stratocaster's were being made and she wrote her initials on the pickups she winded. Nice Stratocaster haul.*
Dude, I would love to take you back to the 70s with me. You’re like all my friends I had back then. So refreshing to find someone young today like that 👍👌👋🎼🎸⚡️
This is not too far from Walter Trout's 1973 White Stratocaster, both in production year and in the way they have aged. And, he actually wrote a song about it! Thanks for sharing...
I like the sound of this guitar, it just has that classic sound from the 1960's that I love so much, that kind of fat strat sound. Im a huge hendrix fan as well. He was such a influential guitarist even though he was only around for such a short time, I really wish he had lived longer because I cant even imagine what else we would have got from him.
My old guitar teacher told me, always pick guitars that looked like they were loved... and that one my friend looks like that!!! By far most wear I ever seen on a rosewood board!.. can't wait fur more!!✌✌
I just bought an all original 1958 Fender Stratocaster with its original Fender, hard shell, tweed case. The guitar was a 2 owner guitar that had been sitting in its case, inside of a bedroom closet since 1981. The second owner knew the original owner and played the guitar a few times and then stored it. The original owner also played it very little and also stored it in his bedroom closet inside of its case. Everything on the guitar is original and working and had never been disassembled after being originally assembled by Fender and shipped out. Every vintage Fender expert that has seen the detailed photos of the guitar believes it and its case are both, possibly the most well preserved 58’ Strat and tweed case in existence.
The finish on the body matching the headstock, with natural tint not color, and the fact it's very different and looks like furniture from the 70's I think is what gives it that 70's look. Plus the larger headstock, this a is all 70's! People who know guitars who see this on stage will think, "That is fucking awesome." I think it shined with the tube screamer too which makes it great live as well. This may become the guitar you are synonymous with in years to come, things work out weird in this world!
I've learned that Fender used Nitro-cellular lacquer on top of their headstocks; even during the late 60's, when CBS was using Polyester finishes on their necks & bodies. The reason being that the Poly finishes evidently adversely affected the waterslide decals beneath. And since lacquer did not do that, they stuck with nitro. And of course, that lacquer would yellow and darken with exposure to light, etc.
Hey Matt I own a 1969 Strat that I bought brand new back in 1970 and it is by far the best Strat I've ever owned and let me tell you I have owned more than you can imagine.
I have the same guitar. Its like you found the twin to mine. Best feeling neck Ive ever played. My fret board isnt quite as played as yours. Great find dude!
Great video as always. Would love if you could make a video solely based around vintage guitar shopping, and how to come out with a good deal. What types of details do you look for in a 60’s strat, how to look for original parts, where to shop, etc. If you could make a guide to vintage guitar buying that would be awesome and I think greatly appreciated by your audience. Much love and keep up the great content.
This late 60's strat is cool, but honestly you got the prettiest 59' i have ever seen. when i think about a 59', it's yours that i have in mind. It's the quintessential 59' strat.
I inherited some of my cousins guitars. He lived in view of the SF bay. I lived in the valley. I remember us getting some guitars at around the same time but all his guitars have a nice vintage patina to the hardware and even some checking on the finish. My gear still looks relatively new. So if you’re into the reliced look, take your guitar to the beach on a foggy morning and expose it to the elements. It will probably show signs of “aging” by the afternoon.
Very cool. It reminds me of my blk/blk/blk/maple hardtail 78. I don't know but that thing is as heavy as a L.P. it took forever to get it in shape but it freaking screams like hell now! I love the 1/2 step tuning. It sounds nice and sinister! Good score! The fat cbs logo, and Fs everywhere (tuners, neck plate) add tons of coolness! I can't wait to see what you do to it! Oh, this is strange. In the sun, my black 78 gives off this weird dark green hue for some reason. Have you ever seen that?
Hi Matthew, I really enjoy your videos. Although I play a little rhythm guitar, I am primarily a drummer. I just enjoy practicing my drums and watching you as I play. Best wishes.
Mike McCourtHey man, just wanna let you know how much I appreciate this vid.oh my,the tone.....your control is sick.....I have always wanted to feel and drive the real deal......
@@MatthewScottmusic Most of them (opinion alert) are fairly lame, but you find cool stuff that sounds good. Perhaps we can see an update video at some point. Peace
Great guitar, I’m a big headstock guy, Jimi, Ritchie, Uli, all those guys. I have a 72 Strat with a fat well worn neck which had a white refin before I got it and a 79 that I bought new when I was young. The 72 has the same aged vibe and colour on the neck as yours. That sounds sweet man, just get that refret and it will be awesome!
It must have been that era - my uncle just gave me his 1969 and he refinished it natural and painted all the plastic black in about 74. But the tone and vibe is unreal.
I love how much you love your guitars, you're the next gen, keeping it alive kiddo! Keep on pickin'. That's what Joe Pass said to me one day and he wrote it on a cocktail coaster for me too :P peace.
Oh man........this is the first guitar I've seen of yours where I wouldn't touch the body at all - clean it up, for sure and do what ya gotta do with the frets and inside the body but yeah - I love the finish of this guitar and that fret board....bloody hell man that fret board came outta the case talking stories lol. I'm looking forward to further videos of this guitar :-)
Badass piece indeed! I'm a Hendrix freak as well, thats just one reason why I'd love to have a '69 strat, the other is its my birth year. Would I refinish? I'd have to think about that... Can't wait to see more of this one! Rite on & Rock on bro!
Plzzzz I beg U Matthew never finish it :) maybe just frets that's it it looks so authentic and cool and sounds so good with these guitars whenever you hold them you winder how many hands and lives it's been through how many stories are hidden that we will never know about it's almost a living thing who decided to stay silent and yet speak on your own sweet voice just enjoy dude 🤠
OMG, I worked in a shop in Houston that my friend had, & was so worried about the vintage ones on the top row would fall, an ex girlfriend got mad at my friend & she knocked one down & several others hit the floor too, lets just say my friend didn't respond to that like a gentleman. lol The stories I could tell.
@@jettramel Really sorry to hear that, I hate it when once-significant others react by hurting your passion. On the other hand... maybe she helped him out and made the guitars... even more... vintage? lol Sorry to hear, man.
Nice alder body with a rosewood fingerboard. Best wishes with it. I recently grabbed a 75 tele with the rosewood board off of reverb. Original case. It had grovers on it, so I put on a set of 'F' tuners and some conversion bushings.
Matthew I love watching your videos.
This guitar is badass.
I'm 56yrs old with not much time left on this earth. Cancer is kicking my ass.
Your videos help get me through my day.
Thank you.
Chris.
Chris Sending prayers for you. Stay strong brother. Pick up your guitar and play.
From one Chris to another, hang in there brother!
Stay strong Chris, we will hang with you. I'm here.
Chris May tx for sharing your story and much love to you Bro. Yes, Matthew is the real deal...
Chris, this comment meant so much to me. I will be keeping you in my thoughts my friend.
-Matthew
I would refret and touch nothing else. Painting/refinning would just kill a lot of the vibe this thing has.
I so agree with you. Refret and call it a day. Anything else and the Mojo will be gone. If it's not broke, don't fix it. As the saying goes.
Exactly my thought. The wear and those dings on the body and neck are what make that guitar special.
Guitar body should be refinned to a historically accurate colour. Hippy natural is just wrong....
@@AlienSexGod adding colors sounds like a thing a hippie would do 🤓
Yes, I would for sure leave it (color) as is. The beauty of the wood; the aging of the finish; it's wear; it's character, vibe - not retrievable once painted.
I was raised in the 70's and remember that color showing up in many ways and when you reference the 70's vibe, you are spot on. I hate when people think of 70's in a clown way, the 70's was dirty and cool and rock n roll smokey. This guitar is a thing of pure beauty my friend good score
Keep that natural for sure!! looks sick!
I think so. It looks too damn cool. Has a vibe.
Agreed, leave as is! Just a refret man!
I thought the same, it looks awesome that colour - it suits the colour of the headstock very well. I do get why Matt wants to change it to black though, as a massive Hendrix fan its always a dream as a kid having the black or white strat with the 70s headstock 😍
Make it playable and enjoy! Love that Strat. Looking myself... I hope to be so lucky.
I love how you said to go outside of your comfort zone. Wise advice for someone so young. You have to take a chance. Another great guitar Matthew.
Thanks Chris.. theres a big chance I'll be taking next month..
Hell, that sounds awesome! Don't ruin the magic, dude, leave it as it is!
Fair enough PEACE!
Aside from frets!
@@russclark6780
What frets?
Unboxing a guitar delivery is comparable to being a kid on Christmas morning! I don't believe " Too many guitars " fits in a players vocabulary! Nice Score! Thanks for sharing brother!
Be Well Matthew!
So you're the guy who bought it? I had it on my watch list. Good buy on your part.
What was the asking price, couldn't find it in the sold search on reverb?
@@gcalda62 I dont exactly recall, but a little bit more than youd want to pay for a refin CBS strat.
@@mmonkeyman1403 like more or less than $3000? Looking at a ball park figure, I never seen to be able to get lucky on vintage guitars like this guy Matt. Would love to know what he pays and further more where he gets his money from, I mean he's either wealthy or inherited some wealth, hard to figure he's got a job that pays well enough at his age, but heck who am I to judge
@@gcalda62 I would stick to partscasters if you want the vintage appeal for a lower price. You could easily get a 1970s partscaster for $1400-1800
Geoff Caldarone - what he does may be irrelevant, affording anything is a matter of priorities.
I have friends who spend excess thousands a year just financing new cars, live in bigger homes than they need but they claim to be cash poor and they never do anything!
You don't NEED to keep getting new cars, some people just feel safer with them for no good reason, just roll new cars and boats and furniture into the mortgage renewal - but they might never have any fun or travel somewhere exciting while they are still young. Debt bubble delusional thinking in my view.
So there you have it, priorities. Put your dreams first. If you have a will, there's easily a way to finance a piddly 20 K guitar collection. And it's not going anywhere - since the vintage market has come down and stayed down, you will probably lose way less money on the ownership of a 62 or 69 Stratocaster or a choice old Martin than you will buying most any car.
Not all of you might agree, but someone did ask the question. Have a life you want fellas! Cheers.
*Matthew when you check out the pickups see if the initials AY are written on them. Abigail Ybarra was winding pickups during the time the bighead Stratocaster's were being made and she wrote her initials on the pickups she winded. Nice Stratocaster haul.*
Looks amazing... and the sound both unplugged and clean into the Bassman's 4 tens... in a word? 'Delicious (!) ...and another cool video done done
Dude, I would love to take you back to the 70s with me. You’re like all my friends I had back then. So refreshing to find someone young today like that 👍👌👋🎼🎸⚡️
This is not too far from Walter Trout's 1973 White Stratocaster, both in production year and in the way they have aged. And, he actually wrote a song about it! Thanks for sharing...
That guitar found the right home. You two were made for each other.
I like the sound of this guitar, it just has that classic sound from the 1960's that I love so much, that kind of fat strat sound. Im a huge hendrix fan as well. He was such a influential guitarist even though he was only around for such a short time, I really wish he had lived longer because I cant even imagine what else we would have got from him.
I can already tell this is a badass guitar....screw falls out.
K B wood IKR....nah, easy fix.....wood glue and toothpick piece. still badass!
My old guitar teacher told me, always pick guitars that looked like they were loved... and that one my friend looks like that!!! By far most wear I ever seen on a rosewood board!.. can't wait fur more!!✌✌
I just bought an all original 1958 Fender Stratocaster with its original Fender, hard shell, tweed case. The guitar was a 2 owner guitar that had been sitting in its case, inside of a bedroom closet since 1981. The second owner knew the original owner and played the guitar a few times and then stored it. The original owner also played it very little and also stored it in his bedroom closet inside of its case.
Everything on the guitar is original and working and had never been disassembled after being originally assembled by Fender and shipped out.
Every vintage Fender expert that has seen the detailed photos of the guitar believes it and its case are both, possibly the most well preserved 58’ Strat and tweed case in existence.
The finish on the body matching the headstock, with natural tint not color, and the fact it's very different and looks like furniture from the 70's I think is what gives it that 70's look. Plus the larger headstock, this a is all 70's! People who know guitars who see this on stage will think, "That is fucking awesome." I think it shined with the tube screamer too which makes it great live as well. This may become the guitar you are synonymous with in years to come, things work out weird in this world!
I've learned that Fender used Nitro-cellular lacquer on top of their headstocks; even during the late 60's, when CBS was using Polyester finishes on their necks & bodies. The reason being that the Poly finishes evidently adversely affected the waterslide decals beneath. And since lacquer did not do that, they stuck with nitro. And of course, that lacquer would yellow and darken with exposure to light, etc.
The many colors on that headstock is stunning ,nice find 👍
Your enthusiasm is intoxicatingly exciting!!!
Wooooo! Refret only Bro. DO NOT kill the MOJO. Great find!
It already looks relic treated. Change the frets and play it.
That sparkle in your eyes, unboxing the guitar...explains everything..
I'd leave the finish as is. The whole guitar looks nice.
Such a cool strat! I can already feel some strong Hendrix vibes coming from that in the future! Keep playing great Mr. Scott!!
Hey Matt I own a 1969 Strat that I bought brand new back in 1970 and it is by far the best Strat I've ever owned and let me tell you I have owned more than you can imagine.
I have the same guitar. Its like you found the twin to mine. Best feeling neck Ive ever played. My fret board isnt quite as played as yours. Great find dude!
some bad ass playing at the end too, amazing so much vintage for such a young man
Matthew, your passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of the old Strats is infectious. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for the great content.
Thank you ✌🏻✌🏻
can't wait to hear its sound. gonna be AWESOME!!!
Glad someone like you is finding and taking care of a classic guitar like that
The little dents on the back makes it gorgeous
Dude, you definitely got the "it" factor when playing. A lot of guys got shitloads of technique, but no style. You got it. The soul comes thru.
Really killer sound. Look forward to project videos!!
I agree.. sounds stunning👍👍🇬🇧
Sick guitar, sick playing bro!!!!
Great video as always. Would love if you could make a video solely based around vintage guitar shopping, and how to come out with a good deal. What types of details do you look for in a 60’s strat, how to look for original parts, where to shop, etc. If you could make a guide to vintage guitar buying that would be awesome and I think greatly appreciated by your audience. Much love and keep up the great content.
This late 60's strat is cool, but honestly you got the prettiest 59' i have ever seen. when i think about a 59', it's yours that i have in mind. It's the quintessential 59' strat.
Hands down best I've herd since Stevie.
I inherited some of my cousins guitars. He lived in view of the SF bay. I lived in the valley.
I remember us getting some guitars at around the same time but all his guitars have a nice vintage patina to the hardware and even some checking on the finish. My gear still looks relatively new.
So if you’re into the reliced look, take your guitar to the beach on a foggy morning and expose it to the elements. It will probably show signs of “aging” by the afternoon.
I'm not a fan of the modern fake relicing, but when you have the real deal it's pretty awesome. Nice find!
Very cool. It reminds me of my blk/blk/blk/maple hardtail 78. I don't know but that thing is as heavy as a L.P. it took forever to get it in shape but it freaking screams like hell now!
I love the 1/2 step tuning. It sounds nice and sinister!
Good score! The fat cbs logo, and Fs everywhere (tuners, neck plate) add tons of coolness!
I can't wait to see what you do to it!
Oh, this is strange. In the sun, my black 78 gives off this weird dark green hue for some reason. Have you ever seen that?
So much mojo. It’s got a real Rory Gallagher vibe about it. Different colours obviously but the wear n tear gives it a special look. Love it.
Hi Matthew, I really enjoy your videos.
Although I play a little rhythm guitar, I am primarily a drummer. I just enjoy practicing my drums and watching you as I play.
Best wishes.
'Get out of your comfort zone.. make something happen'. .. yep.. I'm going all in! Cheers Matt !
I agree about stepping outside your comfort zone and figuring it out later. Stuff like this finds you, you think you find them.
I know it was a marketing gimmick but I love that big headstock!!!
Not enough fret-wire left to level and crown?
Great find, Matthew! There’s something very special about this one. Excited to see what you plan to do with it.
I think that something soecial is the stunning sound👍👍🇬🇧
Finally an unboxing video that isn't boorish. Very cool stuff man. Refret it, change those saddles, and leave it!
Cool I wonder if they are stupid..🤔🤔 the unboxing videos that is
Mike McCourtHey man, just wanna let you know how much I appreciate this vid.oh my,the tone.....your control is sick.....I have always wanted to feel and drive the real deal......
I dig the the fat head stocks.....that tone is worth the money! Once you get her back on the road.......it will be a magic sword for sure.
@@MatthewScottmusic Most of them (opinion alert) are fairly lame, but you find cool stuff that sounds good. Perhaps we can see an update video at some point. Peace
Nice Strat I have 73 natural and my favorite out of my collection is a cream color which is a 1971. Very nice strats you have keep rockin.
Sick ass guitar and playing man. Could listen to you jam all day. Keep it up.
Fantastic. I've been playing my Oly white Am. Special with the big head a lot here lately. So I hear ya with the Jimi vibe
Bro it looks amazing! Looking forward to the progress videos!
"Wooo!"
When the test drive becomes a road trip.
One word: awesome. Maybe I'm crazy, but there's something special about 1970s guitars.
It sounds as if it's being played live at a huge gig. That is one great frontman's guitar, dude, so just re-fret it and play it all night long!
That thing is a monster, it reminds me of the one Ritchie Blackmore played at the California Jam
That strat is sick!!!! So much road wear. Awesome video 👍
Great guitar, I’m a big headstock guy, Jimi, Ritchie, Uli, all those guys. I have a 72 Strat with a fat well worn neck which had a white refin before I got it and a 79 that I bought new when I was young. The 72 has the same aged vibe and colour on the neck as yours. That sounds sweet man, just get that refret and it will be awesome!
I got jealous watching this... Lucky dude!
I love your videos. I love the look of the natural wood of thos guitar.
I wish I’m that lucky.
Sounds out of this world.
It must have been that era - my uncle just gave me his 1969 and he refinished it natural and painted all the plastic black in about 74. But the tone and vibe is unreal.
I love how much you love your guitars, you're the next gen, keeping it alive kiddo! Keep on pickin'. That's what Joe Pass said to me one day and he wrote it on a cocktail coaster for me too :P peace.
Oh man........this is the first guitar I've seen of yours where I wouldn't touch the body at all - clean it up, for sure and do what ya gotta do with the frets and inside the body but yeah - I love the finish of this guitar and that fret board....bloody hell man that fret board came outta the case talking stories lol. I'm looking forward to further videos of this guitar :-)
Love that fuckin tone!! Great find man👍 Beautiful color as well
Sounds so good. The grain on it is beautiful ☺️
Badass piece indeed! I'm a Hendrix freak as well, thats just one reason why I'd love to have a '69 strat, the other is its my birth year. Would I refinish? I'd have to think about that... Can't wait to see more of this one! Rite on & Rock on bro!
Don't dare change anything on that guitar.that guitar is pure.
I love that natural finish. What a sexy guitar
I love the aged natural finish. That is a badass guitar!👍😎🎸🎶
I like the simple, honest, natural wood, instead of all the paint jobs.
Leave it that way.
Plzzzz I beg U Matthew never finish it :) maybe just frets that's it it looks so authentic and cool and sounds so good with these guitars whenever you hold them you winder how many hands and lives it's been through how many stories are hidden that we will never know about it's almost a living thing who decided to stay silent and yet speak on your own sweet voice just enjoy dude 🤠
that fret board is amazing
In the time I've been watching you, your playing has really progressed. Sounds great.
What a great tone. Well done.
The natural wood looks stunning 😃🎸
Ritchie Backmore played a very similar looking Strat in the 70s. Very nice!
Cool, looks like you found another great guitar to bring back to life. Can’t wait to see how you resurrect this new project!
Refret it and leave it alone. It is cool as shit the way it is.
What a sound! So sweet!
Matt I just started watching your videos. I don't know what's more impressive you're knowledge about guitars or you're playing!!! Keep it up man!!!
BIG BIG SOUND. FANTASTIC GUITAR.
Man that thing is cool. One of my dream guitars.
Beautiful beast, nice Tone on the Amp and TubeScreamer
That look sweet proper player strat
wow sweet axe mang! I noticed the frets worn, send that puppy to me I'll re-fret it the right way! :)
Is that so??
Painting that guitar would be a SIN!
Matthew man your awesome player and singer keep it up i watch all your videos I play also and love watching u jam
Badass big dog! That thing is gorgeous!
I’d leave it in the color it is!
Another GR8 find Matt! Leave her just like she is man, finish wise!
I would just refret, replace the saddles and play the snot out of it...again!
That Beauty is a Beast! Great find
I keep seeing the guitars standing on the couch cushions and I’m like “don’t drop them.” lol
OMG, I worked in a shop in Houston that my friend had, & was so worried about the vintage ones on the top row would fall, an ex girlfriend got mad at my friend & she knocked one down & several others hit the floor too, lets just say my friend didn't respond to that like a gentleman. lol The stories I could tell.
@@jettramel
Really sorry to hear that, I hate it when once-significant others react by hurting your passion.
On the other hand... maybe she helped him out and made the guitars... even more... vintage? lol
Sorry to hear, man.
Nice alder body with a rosewood fingerboard. Best wishes with it. I recently grabbed a 75 tele with the rosewood board off of reverb. Original case. It had grovers on it, so I put on a set of 'F' tuners and some conversion bushings.
Matt in a Doug Demuro style: Thiiisssss is my dream guitar.
1959 Strat: Am I joke to you? 🤔
hey matthew . Thank you for sharing with us this kind of thing. Greetings from Brazil
Greetings from here in Oklahoma😎
Another sweet axe in the arsenal! Nice find.
Stratocasters are the best I hope to own one in the future