1950s Fender Strato-Tele Trash or Treasure?

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1959 Sunburst Stratocaster
1958 Mary Kaye Stratocaster
1958 Gibson Les Paul
1961 Olympic White Stratocaster
1964 Gibson Firebird I
1965 Gibson Dove
1959 Bassman
1965 Super Reverb
1968 Super Reverb
1969 Dual Showman

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

What a rad find.

[@molinamusic5110]

I want to win the jazzmaster bro.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks Robert!

[@hkguitar1984]

@@MatthewScottmusic Great score Matthew, she sounds great. While that was a considerable expense/investment I do believe it was a no-brainer purchase with your skills & knowledge.

[@cursivegalaxy345]

Hi

[@jeffbeliew438]

Mighty fine sounding guitar and playing. What kind of amplifier and speakers are you playing ?

[@drtap1477]

The only piece of gear we share is the cable

[@MatthewScottmusic]

And the pick*

[@drtap1477]

@@MatthewScottmusic true!

[@alexrush9797]

I need to find this man's trash bin.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

🤣

[@ngoodman5340]

Trash? Brother if you don’t want it, I’ll take it.

[@MrJohnr47]

I take it if he doesn’t give it to you!

[@bobboberts5183]

In line as well

[@camilo1455]

Where do we sign up?

[@arhrtu]

zup

[@MatthewScottmusic]

You sure it's not firewood?

[@mikeuk4130]

There was a Tele that toured Britain in the 60s and which broke its neck and was fixed with a Strat neck during the same tour. I wonder....

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Never know 👍🏻

[@ALT3REDB3AST]

Seriously??? Neck says Fender England. Uncanny. I think Matt already knows....

[@nicolasdelcastillo6497]

What's the lore?

[@alextheguitarist7282]

Whatever this guitar will be, it sounds pretty legendary. And in your hands....it just shines!!!

[@PC160]

Reminds me of Eric Clapton's Tele/Strat he played in the Hyde Park Blind Faith concert.

[@katai13]

Same :)

[@EKdlwoasred]

And it had binding with sunburst finish. Close tho

[@MatthewScottmusic]

It had a 56 neck on it! More on that later 😉

[@WilhelmWilder]

@@MatthewScottmusic are you saying what i think You're saying 😂

[@SkitWits]

@@MatthewScottmusic where did you find this guitar?

[@michaelgreer4790]

You know that beauty has lived many lives and has some great stories. So much personality.

[@duanewelsh5611]

Interesting guitar. Can't wait to see the tear down. The mysteries and possibilities are a good part of the fun!

[@suncoaster8578]

yep and everyone else who follows Matt.

[@SteveBjorck]

The constant sighing is making me feel breathless

[@cliffgassett6291]

Please don’t change it too much. It sounds amazing, the mod’s technically devalued it, but there is not another one like it on the planet! Definitely not trash.

[@CaseyJamesMusicOfficial]

Very big “life without you” vibes in the beginning. I swear you got the soul of SRV man

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Same chord change!

[@moss1transcendant]

That's the highest compliment you could give. I agree though, love the fresh origoinal.riff ideas and crisp tone. Keep on rockin we love your style.

[@Balloffuntoy]

One of his greatest songs to I swear theres not to many covers of that song are lessons you should cover it

[@scottieokorn4964]

You are the man. Very big inspiration for me. I am a recent college graduate who is facing a life of sitting at a desk. I've been playing guitar all my life and hope to find the balls to turn that into a career like you have. I wish you all the success Matthew!

[@mattstandardthree3660]

Don’t break this up. What a sound, surely it has been customised to the ear of the old session player. What a find Fender should issue this. Cheers 🍻

[@henrynagle2865]

I enjoy all your guitar adventures, but this one really caught my attention. That guitar sounds so darn good. Right from that first chord, and it just kept sounding great. There's something open in the mid-range that is really really sweet. I'm totally jealous.

[@keatonlusk3693]

I honestly love these kinds of guitars you find that were modified back in the day, it's so interesting to see the contrasts of what we mod now and what people used to do to get the most out of guitars. You can definitely tell they were tools of rock, not babied

[@caseysmith544]

I still see guitars like this, but they take instruments that are the $450--$500 Squire and do this more then to actual Fenders.

[@mattfrye9764]

I could be imagining things here but it looks almost as if that's a Stratocaster trem block recessed in there. I'd be pretty neat if it was. I'd leave the funny "Stratocaster England" on there (it might be your key to it's past) I love it man can't wait to see you take it apart

[@chogumchonsa]

I think it gorgeous. The tone is fantastic. Great find.

[@DeltaDonnaLynn]

Man, that has to be the purdiest sounding FrankenStrallie out there! That slim neck would work beautifully for my tiny little lady hands. My humble non-expert opinion is that it sits squarely in the treasure column. I don't think I'd change a thing on it, and I also don't think I'd sell it. Another awesome find.

[@jan-michaelnelson6571]

This just keeps getting better and better!!!! Congratulations!!!! Sounds Great!!!!! Happy Holidays, Everyone!!!! Still viewing and still learning!

[@pauliebots8914]

Can wait to view the follow up and the tone is incredible.

[@mikel92009]

Who else is here waiting for the next Goodwill 58 Les Paul video?🤓

[@ALTDOK667]

Always a great day when Matthew posts a video!

[@Retro.Studio]

You know when a new video of Matt pop’s up it’s always interesting. 👍🏼

[@MrSahlers1]

The original Partscaster! It reeks with the toil of raw emotions of life. I love its rich raw tone that exudes confidence with every note. Then again it could just be your playing. The gates are open and let the story unfold.

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Other than changing the headstock decal back and sorting the truss rod, I'd leave it exactly as it is. Serious vibe going on with it.

[@JonRaffety]

I love cool old quirky guitars!

[@dillio1999]

Super looking forward to the vid taking this thing apart... you always seem to find the most interesting gear and keep us on our toes! Another awesome find :)

[@WalkenDead]

The color of the inside of that case reminds me of the carpet in my parents house when I was growing up lol

[@jcburger733]

Thanks for another great video. That guitar sounds sweet. I think that is because you’re playing it. I can’t wait to see you strip it down and solve the mystery.

[@kyle.buss_guitar]

Maybe the body was a 59 top loader thats why they routed it?

[@eugenemccool3579]

That’s a really good possibility... dare I say, probability???.

[@eugenemccool3579]

Either that or it was one of the really early Broadcasters Bodies with the crooked string farrel holes (because, they drilled without a jig).

[@aaronparker1614]

Kind of my thoughts as well..

[@MatthewScottmusic]

I did not even think of that!

[@buttkrusher]

Just plain beautiful. Nothing like that tele sound and bite.

[@WilhelmWilder]

2:54 nothing better than a nice piece of ash

[@normancotterill7849]

Lovely piece of kit. ........... sounds and looks good👍

[@gungunggadung6792]

Love the channel, man. Always looking forward to the next video. Can’t wait to see what’s under there!

[@jonkomatsu8192]

Treasure! All the way! Great find, thanks for sharing.

[@erickleefeld4883]

The core of the Telecaster bridge pickup sound comes from the metal plate that’s on the underside of the pickup itself - which figures into how the electrical signal reacts inside the pickup - not from being mounted inside the metal bridge.

[@DavidHBurkart]

What a crazy find!

[@eriknorlander5814]

Really awesome find. The combination of pickguard, natural color and selector switch/knobs looks kind of 70's to me.

[@Gaslight.Guitar]

Lovely playing Matthew! I like its sound!

[@erickleefeld4883]

I like the modification to a front-mounted output jack. Leo Fender figured out as we along that this really was a much better design.

[@somearchitectTX]

Very cool find, and great playing! Thanks for sharing this stuff!

[@tylerjones2]

The string ferrule plug may be from string spacing differences between bridges. Also the truss rod sticking out of the bottom could be from shaving the neck heel down since Teles and Strats have different heels.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Very interesting ideas!

[@Questionable_Talent]

Strat heels fit into tele pockets without shaving.

[@tylerjones2]

@@Questionable_Talent That's true, but not if you have to change the scale length with a different bridge.

[@jerrytee2688]

@@tylerjones2 How would you change the scale length with the same fret-spacing?

[@tylerjones2]

@@jerrytee2688 nut to bridge is the scale length so if he shaved the heel then the nut would be closer to the bridge meaning the scale length was shorter. That's an intonation nightmare.

[@georgebentley-ricardo9445]

Very much enjoyed your video Matthew, you keep on reminding me of why I watch KZbin. PEACE 🤠🎸

[@lilschlagen]

That's some roadhouse playing right there

[@bluesyjazzcat31]

Idk why but this really drives home that strats and teles actually sound totally different. Killer tone as always! Keep up the good work, Matt!

[@kervinrodriguez1833]

It’s a cool guitar, I like how they installed the bridge pickup without the metal plate . Very creative

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

But that metal plate is literally what makes a Tele sound like a "Tele" though isn't it?

[@ces69]

That installation is very similar to that of Prince’s “Madcat” Tele!

[@ces69]

@@SimpleManGuitars1973 Sounds pretty authentic to me!

[@maldridge]

Great vid Matthew. Lovely sound and nice to know you are keeping these great instruments alive. This Fender has a lot of rich tones going on. History resonating. Looking forward to the Les Paul video.

[@JL-fs9wh]

Really love your channel and your passion for guitars/amps. Keep going. Look forward to watching every week and learning from you. Thank you!

[@madmod]

I love these "parts" guitars. Your vids are sweet and great playing.

[@saginawdan]

Matt...Nice slide at the end, thanks👍

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Love that axe Matt! Gr8 find!!!

[@FF-so3su]

Interesting. Looks great . Sounds fab👍🙂

[@FreddyFuFu]

been wanting to build a warmoth like that for 5 years now. It is certainly a treasure in your hands.

[@Exsomos]

Hey, i totally get that it can often be considered taboo to some people to talk about price, but I would bet a LOT of people would LOVE to know what you pay for a lot of your Vintage finds. I believe you have mentioned your purchase price/cost on an item in some videos here and there in the past, but I know I've always wondered what you've paid in like, ever video of yours I've watched. I am aware that the market for these changes often, but still, I find that information very intriguing. (I completely understand and respect if that is something you are not wanting to discuss in your videos) Oh, and I have always thoroughly enjoyed your choice of riffs/noodling in each of your videos. Your choice of riffs have always been perfectly appropriate for the Guitar or Amp that you are choosing to review or speak about. I am also guilty of stealing a riff or two from you as well! lol Thanks Matt!

[@debbiewhilden918]

Standing in the rain with his head hung low could couldn't get a ticket it was a sold out show.🙂 Hi buddy - I come in ✌🏻 you were one of the first people to show me big time support and I needed it.so I can't help loving you bro! Not to mention your songs are very powerful to me ! I love all of them! Your singing and your Rocking 59 strat is gonna lead the way because that one guitar 🎸 felt good in his hands it didn't take long to under stand!🙂❤️✌🏻🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼✨ oh yeah don't think I didn't notice the way you started out playing my favorite tune of all you are all right Matt 🙂❤️✌🏻🙏🏼Bw. happy thanks giving!

[@secretdaisy6484]

That is awesome! I am all about Stratocasters. I don't have any vintage because I can't afford it & I'm not knowledgeable like you. But I'm learning from your videos & thank you for that. I always thought it would be so kewl if the Stratocaster neck was an option for the Telecaster. That guitar just looks right and I really like a nice wood body with natural finish. That one is the bomb 💣! Whatever it takes to repair it do it & don't ever part with it. It sounds perfect. 🎵🎸👍☮️🌞

[@TheMidnightModder]

You know what, I love the look if this thing. It's beautiful with the Tele body and Strat neck!

[@TheHellacopters1991]

I've been really into your videos lately, they really got me inspired in my playing. I even resurrted my old strat. I'm a Fender guy, teles and strats are my main focus and I think that tele is killer with a strat neck! Cheers from Portugal!

[@Clapton803]

That’s sick, I’d love something like that

[@hybridnoisebloom]

What an awesome guitar. I immediately thought of Steve Morse.

[@jeffreyweber8006]

Well, first off...this thing sounds killer. Job 1 accomplished. I'd fix that jack, I'd put the control plate back to stock, do what you said about the logo and the dots, and play the hell out of it. That body is super grainy and beautiful.

[@matthewpierce8935]

What a character. That's an awesome guitar...

[@joshfine8941]

Love the tone brother!!! Sounds great

[@joelcabida]

A really nice piece of ASH... I chuckled...

[@phillipbrown4635]

Thanks mate! another informative video! If anyone can bring it back to life is definitely you!! Great slide at the end!! I think you will be successful in all you attempt with your can do attitude! You have talent to be able to restore and play guitars as well as sing and write your own music I think that makes you fairly unique in this world!! Thanks from Australia!👍

[@t2tarantula552]

It has a nice warm tone well done

[@patrickfoster4586]

Incredible find there bro!

[@morair]

Sounds incredible!

[@RJD0314]

25 thumbs down? What's not to like about this video? Great vid Matthew. Congrats on a cool find!

[@MetallicA29]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@manueldomato1121]

Oh my, that’s so cool man. That bridge can surely tune much better than any 3-saddle tele bridge but I guarantee the G string saddle is not in the right spot unless maybe you use a wound one. I’m sure it goes sharp at the first frets

[@jgoods2101]

Would not be mad if you released a weekly demo video on whatever you want! Love you playing style brotha

[@karst41]

That’s a real smart and solid build. The Repairs and etc etc is just a Franken tele, It just is what it be, a Rock me steady.

[@billyhorton1254]

Love how boomy the low is in that . Probably one of the coolsest sounds I've heard out of a Tele. Pure awesome.

[@niekemeir5207]

This is my dream guitar, I love the old roadworn butterscotch tele’s soooo much

[@slapitman]

I personally think the string through block was because it was a 58 top-load bridge. Take one of the ferrules out, it should have a larger hole which would be standard for the Strat hardtail ferrules. A concerning feature is the truss rod bolt, its too close to the surface of the board - that board has been sanded to buggery in a fret job. You can see it also at the plug end. The problem here is that the rod really doesn't have a lot of room to resist the wood when tightened. We see it often and they almost always give way eventually, sadly. I tend to think this may also explain the higher dots coming out - wood has moved slightly. . The blackguard has been moved forward to hide the rounded heel so it doesn't align with the control plate. I'm sure this was an instrument for a working pro who broke the original neck in the UK. That bridge surround in scratchplate ply is typical of English luthiery (Burns etc) in the 60/70's.

[@cgavin1]

+1 on this assessment. I've seen that scratchplate "fix" too many times to count and it's a peculiarly Limey habit.

[@TomMilleyMusic]

That's one of the best sounding Tele's I've ever heard to be honest. Neck pickup almost sounds like a Strat, and the bridge pickup has some nice beef to it, almost sounds like a low output humbucker or something.

[@MiroslavBujnoch]

Wow, this is a beauty. All those modifications make it one of a kind. 🤟

[@Waltos]

The tone you/that guitar get together,....is fantastic. WOW!

[@richieo1146]

Great find!!!

[@j_freed]

That is a great-looking, highly functional instrument it seems. Assiduously modified for whatever reason, but looks professional. Like what they used to do with Nashville Telecasters, adding the third pickup rout and installing blend circuitry, etc. All about function.

[@notdeadkev.4307]

Man you always find the funkiest stuff !

[@dietmarsimon]

I could melt away when I listen to that sacred tone 🙏🏻

[@sirstashalot7441]

plug the hole and leave it alone! It sounds great, and looks great! That wood grain is fantastic.

[@kevsnyder]

Please keep the bridge/pickup situation. That is a very cool mod. The back ferrule situation looks a little sketch though. Cool find, Matt!

[@GregTalksGuitars]

So cool. Loved and had the shit played out of it. Awesome find. Can't wait to see more of it.

[@edwardgriffin8092]

Ah Man, you NEVER play it long enough. I could listen to that all day and night 24/7. That guitar sound is what i dream about.

[@KaneGregory]

That might be the most beautiful guitar 🎸 I’ve ever seen I want a telecaster with a strat neck keep saving music 🎵 history my friend!

[@RTags77]

Holy crap that sounded great.

[@tonycannata7241]

Guitars sings well Matt, with your playing it of course. That guitar has character, Just needs some TLC.

[@shergold7726]

Another great find Matthew.

[@jarojasn]

Hey Matt, love the new Tele/Strat, sounds awesome, but then I love both Strats and Teles. Can’t wait to see the next video. I love following all your projects. Keep up the good work.

[@claysimon]

I would check the history before you took of the decal, etc it sounds great, and if it was owned by a session musician in LA, and played on a significant track you would kick yourself for changing it. Great content Mathew.

[@davidaspinall496]

It plays beautifully ...

[@briansavage932]

This thing is killer! I wouldn't do anything but a refresh on this thing.

[@BUNKERJR53]

Sounds fantastic. I've always loved Tele's with a Strat neck. A guy that I worked with in a band in the early 70's had one that he bought new. Natural finish. Played great!!!!!! Have no idea the exact date of it.

[@allendean9807]

Matthew Scott; giving hope to all of us that old school rock and blues are still very much alive in a world of EDM

[@charlesbolton8471]

It’s still very much alive and well. It is unfortunate that it isn’t in the mainstream and that some really great artists aren’t household names.

[@Евгений-с4к5я]

Постоянно удивляюсь! Спасибо! Обожаю игру!!!

[@jeffbarker1635]

That neck pickup sounds amazing!