Fender Custom Shop replica of Mike's 1959 (sorry 1960) Strat coming soon

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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,305
    if you are a musician who has been buying instruments for the past several years, $1900 (with discounts available) for a guitar with these appointments and with relic is not (unfortunately) overpriced.  At $1700, it is fairly priced for the current market and most dealers will give that 10-15% off.  

    And you get a nice case as well in a day where most manufacturers only provide a fabric shell in this price range. 
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  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,513
    https://www.spin.com/2023/09/mike-mccready-fender-stratocaster-pearl-jam-newl-album-interview/
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  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,559
    edited September 2023
    jomary said:
    Is the autograph really a “production” Polaroid???? So not hand signed…

    Also I would love to own a “replica” of one of Mike’s guitars but seriously…. I can buy a pawn shop guitar fender that sounds the same when I play it.  This whole obsession with the “special years” is just a supply demand thing where rich d bags buy up a lot of the limited market and it goes insane.

    There is no reason these guitars are this overpriced.  

    One of my favorite “fables” of Nirvana was Kurt Cobain shopped pawn shops looking for throw away pedals/guitars to make a crazy sound.  This is nothing but a money grab.

    If Mike ever want to actually sell his stage played guitar ill bid, but the replica thing is kinda just sad… why???
    Why? It’s fun and interesting, and holds emotional connection to a guitarist in your favorite band. That being said, I haven’t bought one…yet, because logically I know it’s more than the typical made in Mexico strat. Also these will probably be worth double in 15 years. 
  • Froggie
    Froggie Cork Posts: 240
    Go Beavers said:
    jomary said:
    Is the autograph really a “production” Polaroid???? So not hand signed…

    Also I would love to own a “replica” of one of Mike’s guitars but seriously…. I can buy a pawn shop guitar fender that sounds the same when I play it.  This whole obsession with the “special years” is just a supply demand thing where rich d bags buy up a lot of the limited market and it goes insane.

    There is no reason these guitars are this overpriced.  

    One of my favorite “fables” of Nirvana was Kurt Cobain shopped pawn shops looking for throw away pedals/guitars to make a crazy sound.  This is nothing but a money grab.

    If Mike ever want to actually sell his stage played guitar ill bid, but the replica thing is kinda just sad… why???
    Why? It’s fun and interesting, and holds emotional connection to a guitarist in your favorite band. That being said, I haven’t bought one…yet, because logically I know it’s more than the typical made in Mexico strat. Also these will probably be worth double in 15 years. 
    Absolutely. How is it sad?! A replica of Mikes best known guitar for under 2k. If it’s not your thing whatever but why the negatively around this. It’s far from a money grab. 
  • RoleModelsinBlood31
    RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,242
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  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    jomary said:
    Is the autograph really a “production” Polaroid???? So not hand signed…

    Also I would love to own a “replica” of one of Mike’s guitars but seriously…. I can buy a pawn shop guitar fender that sounds the same when I play it.  This whole obsession with the “special years” is just a supply demand thing where rich d bags buy up a lot of the limited market and it goes insane.

    There is no reason these guitars are this overpriced.  

    One of my favorite “fables” of Nirvana was Kurt Cobain shopped pawn shops looking for throw away pedals/guitars to make a crazy sound.  This is nothing but a money grab.

    If Mike ever want to actually sell his stage played guitar ill bid, but the replica thing is kinda just sad… why???

    Why do people collect Zippo lighters or Benaroya vinyl or anything? Why have I stockpiled enough running shoes to last me for the next 3-4years (I go through 6-7 pairs a year)?

    I wouldn't buy one of these for myself, but I got my husband a Tom Morello guitar a few years ago and he was psyched, and I bet he'll love this as well.
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  • SW6905
    SW6905 Posts: 13
    so I picked mine up yesterday.... I love it. Price is high, but I feel it will only go up in value over time. They did a real nice job with this one 
  • SW6905
    SW6905 Posts: 13
    I believe the USA custom shop went up a few grand in the used market
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,513
    SW6905 said:
    I believe the USA custom shop went up a few grand in the used market

    True. Originally sold for $15k, hard to find now for less than $22k
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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    I wonder if they do many runs of this guitar.  
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,559
    bootlegger10 said:
    I wonder if they do many runs of this guitar.  
    I was wondering that too. Fender is making it sound like it’ll happen with the “give us your email and we’ll contact you when it’s back in stock” button. 
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,373

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  • False_Belief
    False_Belief Cardiff Posts: 763
    Jason P said:
    And you get a nice case as well in a day where most manufacturers only provide a fabric shell in this price range. 
    Mine arrived this morning and this amplified my joy tenfold.   These cases aren’t cheap and despite buying a few £1k+ guitars over the years, this is the first time I’ve had one come with a solid case.   

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  • PJammer4life
    PJammer4life Los Angeles Posts: 2,669
    Go Beavers said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I wonder if they do many runs of this guitar.  
    I was wondering that too. Fender is making it sound like it’ll happen with the “give us your email and we’ll contact you when it’s back in stock” button. 
    I’ve already received 3 or 4 Fender advertising emails. 
    The first batch of these was limited to 500. Only 2 listed on Reverb right now are $2500 and $2700. Hope Fender can make enough so all who want one can eat.
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  • BGirl72
    BGirl72 Posts: 39
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  • BGirl72
    BGirl72 Posts: 39
    PJammer4life said:
    Go Beavers said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I wonder if they do many runs of this guitar.  
    I was wondering that too. Fender is making it sound like it’ll happen with the “give us your email and we’ll contact you when it’s back in stock” button. 
    I’ve already received 3 or 4 Fender advertising emails. 
    The first batch of these was limited to 500. Only 2 listed on Reverb right now are $2500 and $2700. Hope Fender can make enough so all who want one can eat.
    would you post a photo please ?  curious about the case too
    thank you 
    BB
  • andrew68
    andrew68 Toronto Posts: 1,845
    KV4053 said:


    hmm....do i really need two McCready guitars?
    deets ?!?!?
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  • PJammer4life
    PJammer4life Los Angeles Posts: 2,669
    BGirl72 said:
    PJammer4life said:
    Go Beavers said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I wonder if they do many runs of this guitar.  
    I was wondering that too. Fender is making it sound like it’ll happen with the “give us your email and we’ll contact you when it’s back in stock” button. 
    I’ve already received 3 or 4 Fender advertising emails. 
    The first batch of these was limited to 500. Only 2 listed on Reverb right now are $2500 and $2700. Hope Fender can make enough so all who want one can eat.
    would you post a photo please ?  curious about the case too
    thank you 
    BB

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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,373
    In stock over @ https://www.lamusic.com/products/fneder-mike-mccready-stratocaster-rosewood-fingerboard-3-color-sunburst-0145310700

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    demetrios Posts: 97,373
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