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Description
Experience the sizzling power and spirit of Jimi Hendrix with the Fender Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster. This guitar, a faithful homage to the one that transformed the course of rock n' roll at the Monterey Pop Festival, is steeped in rock history and is ready to make some of its own. Its unique limited-edition finish captures the artistic essence of Hendrix's original Monterey Pop guitar, while its vintage-style single-coil Strat pickups ensure the legendary Fender tone.
Key Features:
- Body: Contoured alder Strat profile with a limited-edition finish, echoing Jimi's Monterey Pop guitar's iconic look.
- Neck: '60s "C" profile Maple neck coupled with a 7.25" Pau Ferro fretboard, offering a comfortable playing experience.
- Electronics: Equipped with vintage-style single-coil Strat pickups, master volume/dual tone knobs, and a five-way pickup switch, providing a broad array of tonal options.
- Extra Features: Features a commemorative neck plate and headstock signature, along with a six-saddle synchronized tremolo bridge for added versatility.
Product specs
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Festival Stratocaster |
| Finish | Monterey Pop Art |
| Year | 1997 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Artist | Jimi Hendrix |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Shape | S-Style |
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Bridge/Tailpiece Type | Tremolo Tailpiece |
| Color Family | Red, White |
| Finish Style | Gloss |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fretboard Radius | 7.25" |
| Model Family | Fender Stratocaster |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Number of Strings | 6-String |
| Offset Body | Non-Offset Body |
| Pickup Configuration | SSS |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Series | Fender Artist Series, Fender Custom Shop |
| Wood Top Style | Opaque |
FAQs
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What makes the Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster unique?
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This Stratocaster replicates the iconic guitar Hendrix played at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, featuring custom artwork and a vintage-style build that captures the essence of his legendary performance.
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What type of pickups does the Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster use?
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It features a single-coil SSS pickup configuration, providing the classic, bright, and versatile tones associated with Hendrix's signature sound.
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Is the neck profile of the Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster suitable for fast playing?
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The guitar has a 7.25" fretboard radius and a maple neck, offering a comfortable vintage feel that may require some adjustment for those accustomed to modern flatter necks but is suitable for expressive, nuanced playing.
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How does the tremolo system on this Stratocaster affect playability?
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The tremolo tailpiece allows for expressive vibrato effects, a key component of Hendrix's style, while maintaining tuning stability typical of vintage Stratocasters.
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Is the Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster suitable for left-handed players?
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This model is designed for right-handed players, reflecting the original setup Hendrix famously reversed for his left-handed playing style.
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Reviews
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Artist usage
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In this video John Mayer is seen using his Fender Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster during his sold-out performance "Where the Light Is", live at the Nokia Center in L.A.
He replaced the fretboard with a brazilian rosewood one, and sanded off its neck. A good close-up look at the guitar can be had around the 1:10 mark.
In this photo you can see Jimi Hendrix with his signature Monterey Pop Stratocaster, if that doesn't convince you enough his name is on it.
"Left to Right: stock Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signature Strat, Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signature Strat prototype, Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signature Strat with GraphTech Ghost pickup system (used for the "Blue on Black"), Fender Jimi Hendrix Monterrey Pop Limited Edition," reads this Premier Guitar rig rundown.
In this Instagram post, Orianthi shows her guitars on the sofa, where a Fender Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster can be seen fourth from the right in the photo.
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In this photo, taken before Stefanovski's performance in Dubrovnik, he is seen holding the Jimi Hendrix Monterrey Pop Stratocaster. He uses it for his performances with Vlatko Stefanovski Trio.
Album Usage
The Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster has been featured on the following albums:
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