Another 1959 Strat? But something is off..

[@greggdavenport20]

I was born in 1959 she's old like me nice Peace

[@richardjohnson9702]

Take it apart, try and date it and refin it more authentically! Then refret! No brainer!

[@didierklein1328]

Sounds glorious, the body has a nice grain, which is not so common on alder, so I wouldn't put a solid color.

[@cedarbay3994]

Agree. Don’t cover the wood grain. Strip the refin if you want but keep a view of the wood.

[@theguitarelectric5218]

Sounds nice. I love that Bassman . There is nothing better than the bite of a vintage strat into a tweed amp. Great vid once again.....

[@colourlessbluethings]

I actually like the colour/finish. It does look a little weird in the side by side comparison but looks nice when you see it by itself.

[@synyster_nate]

Sent it to Chad and have him do an aged fiesta red 😍

[@PragmaticDany]

That would be so dope

[@mmonkeyman1403]

Such a unique color. I had a very rare reissue of one, practically a one-off that ended up in Michigan for some reason. I let it go a few years back, but it was awesome.

[@danielsgrunge]

Yesss

[@vadlasletta]

Daniel Souza I agree. Almost fiesta red faded to almost pink like that landau signature guitar!

[@christophersuggs8487]

Aged Fiesta Red!!!!

[@angusmackay7281]

Great tone as always. The guitar sounds lovely. Crying out for a Dakota Red journeyman refin'.

[@mwrable]

Nice guitar. It really deserves a refinish. How about Dakota Red? 👍🎸

[@coda1587]

Fiesta red instead

[@fernank017]

that grain is too beautiful for any solid color. Blonde or 3tone burst imo

[@randyheath8566]

I was also Born in 1959, Great looking Strats. Love your Channel and Content 👍👏✌

[@TREVORJB101]

Love the burst! 1959-64 had the best ones before looking like a bullseye.

[@LuisFGarcia89]

It does look a little funky with that refinish

[@szymonwierzbicki137]

Looks weird af, but sounds cool. I wouldn't feel too bad about selling it though, if i had that primary 59 of yours and that beautiful MK blond. I've been wathing your videos for a while now Matthew and i love it. It is so relaxing to watch them, I learnd a couple of new things too, and I keep coming back to some of your videos just to hear that beautiful strat sound. I think that this format in which you talk a bit about guitars and then u play is great. Keep up the good work man!

[@stevengonzalez4957]

Wow. You are swamped with projects! I was expecting to see an update on the natural '57 that you had recently posted. Great video and these little gems are great for someone that wants a good players grade guitar. Thank you, sir!

[@alexflores6620]

9:03-9:45 makes me want to cry lmao This guitar sounds amazing and I honestly think it deserves some tlc that only you can give man.

[@HeROsiNhEaVeN]

Hey Matt....you should consider doing some live streams....and teach us some of those SRV licks...👌🏻🙏🏻

[@georgemueh3273]

Yea make it a #2 It's got a real bright chimey tone to it. Really like that neck pickup, its kind of warm sounding. Keep the color the way it is. I would only give it what it needs (frets / mid pickup) Jumbos for sure. #1 is still my fave 🤘

[@timaves1504]

What did you do with this guitar in the end? Refret? Refin? New pickups? Is there a more up-to-date video please?

[@edou456]

The sunburst finish is AMAZING on this guitar

[@samson_BNR32]

worth $8,500 according to that piece of paper. jeez. how do you afford all these beauties?

[@Retro.Studio]

Hi Matt, nice video again. About the decal..I think it still there, but it's over polished so the color is gone? ✌🏼

[@BlackRoomful]

Looks like a 2 peace body solid black would look nice a re fret with stainless steel frets, can’t wait for the video of the tear down to see what is inside.. thanks for sharing mate

[@martb8022]

Refin in sonic blue!!! That aged guard, nice rosewood with clay dots... it would end up looking amazing IMO

[@gunkanjima3408]

Love sonic blue. I see some color choices people are saying that aren't era specific either..

[@danielsgrunge]

Yesss

[@fnersch3367]

Great playing and presentation. Minor work and refin are in order. This guitar is worth it. I'm presently building a Strat myself. Looking forward to the end product. Strats are endless fascination.

[@_RLP]

Hey man. She's pretty dope, for sure, and that board is amazing. Since it's been refinished, why not go for that black refin? Black strats are pretty dope... And get it refreted while your at it. Also, I'd get rid of that weird backplate and sand the neck. Didn't get what that second string tree hole is- did it have a second one at one point, is that it? Thanks for sharing all this cool stuff, mate. Amazing. Cheers Edit: count me in for the "under the hood video"!

[@monzo9999]

I think a black 59 strat would be great for a backup, I have mixed opinions on that sunburst it’s like a really really bright sienna burst

[@50Something]

I like the sound of the neck pickup but not the bridge. I'd be curious to see if they're original or not.

[@denboe2894]

Carefully look for a broke wire on that mid pickup. Try to peal a wind or 2 outta there, cross the wires or tie them, and hold a match. They might fuse together. I put some finger nail polish on there to stabilize and protect. I had luck like that and saved a PUP before replacing it. I'd try that Fender PUP into the neck position. That amp always sounds great.

[@TruthSurge]

wow, splotchy finish on that 2nd one. That looks absolutely unprofessionally done. You can even see the orangy color just globbing at the edge instead of fading like it should. How is that a '59 when it looks like it was made much later and maybe that is just a new finish but how? sloppy looking at any rate. 11:22 haha that feedback is doing a dom 7 in there. got a nice tone to it. I was thinking you might hit a few cliffs of dover lines.

[@rustymacneil3227]

You could play a shoebox with 3 stings and still get that beauty tone!! It's in your hands brother!!

[@ryanwalsh2455]

Bridge pickup is knarly that’s the sound I hear in my head when I think “vintage strat”

[@bipbipletucha]

Refin in Fiesta Red?

[@williamcooper6069]

I noticed you have some of the older fender strats for sale .how can I get ahold of you .

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

Sherwood green would be killer! Or maybe Fiesta red so long as whoever does the refin makes it look like a real vintage Fender color.

[@fredfloyd68]

Great stuff...Ya really make those guitars ring...Awesome playing.

[@dyamariv3628]

We need more videos like this one Matt, super cool Strat btw!! If it were mine I'd get it refined by a pro to match the original style burst, refret it putting it back to original as much as I could..replace the decal and the backplate as well. Peace!!

[@mikaelforss5725]

Even though it has issues as you say, visually it's stunning guitar, beautiful.

[@aaronparker1614]

Lot of potential here.. black refin would be cool, then some frets, and then it’d be another sweet guitar. Maybe a logo, but I kinda dig how it looks now

[@paulsharkey6576]

That's true about the plastic not matching. When they transitioned to the green guard, they had white vinyl pup covers left over. You know Leo. USE THEM!!!! So, they put green guards and white covers.

[@anthonysmithjr.7388]

Hi Matt, HELP!!! I have a 1964 strat spaghetti logo that was refined in candy apple red in the 80's. original owner said there is sunburst underneath. I want to remove the candy apple red to get to that original sunburst. what's the best way to do this?

[@lordgraga]

Would you consider shielding it with shielding paint?

[@dml510]

Did they refin the neck in poly??? Or is it an old nitro spray?

[@AlmostGrewMyHair]

My first thought was “is the body original?” But I like the neck a lot.

[@jonnybeck6723]

Either the middle pup's been turned around or the magnets have been fooled with IMHO... Always luv yer playin' Matthew

[@gto1607]

Hey Scott that doesn't look like a fender body. There should be a little hump in the bottom horn cut where the neck goes into the body. Compare it with yours side by side from the back.

[@Lakaiordie235]

Do you ever play slide? I'd love to see a video with some slide playing!

[@MakeGuitar]

Sounds great! The burst looks cool but it’s too pronounced when compared to your #1.

[@fender5247]

Beautiful guitar I would like to know what the deal is with the middle pickup thank you for sharing

[@RJD18437]

Just out of curiosity how much does a player grade vintage 59 strat go for ? Ball park?

[@hectorheath]

Stagged pole pieces or flat .Whats the best ?

[@OniDasAlagoas]

Show us the amps. I would love a review on the Blue Jr.

[@JamothonKeepitreal]

Sounds awesome great picking

[@stratplayr6997]

I agree, I love the player's grade instruments. I would definitely get that refinished in the right color burst and see about getting the logo reapplied. Do the frets if needed. It's got the potential to be a great guitar, I'd hang onto it. Although if you really are selling it, you can contact me!

[@TuesdaysJustAsBad]

Hey Matt, who would you sugggest for fretwork, including rolling the edges of the frets and the board itself?

[@b4she4144]

Definitely refinish it, worn black or red. Great tone and playing!

[@LuisFGarcia89]

Secret horde?! Lol i love it

[@robertclarkguitar]

Looks like 60s 3tone sunburst to me. And thinner rosewood fingerboard.

[@deanfox9823]

Awesome playing mate

[@tigertigerpantherfox3714]

Faded Fiesta Red would be AZMAZING with the mint guard & plastics. Keep the burst and use that as a base coat to keep the re-finish cost down. Once it's been played the black from the burst will eventually come through & give it some serious mojo. Defo a solid colour but my preference would be faded Fiesta Red.

[@finnancahill2644]

Shell pink re-fin?

[@aitken1965]

Every guitar you pick up sounds FUCKING AMAZING. Have it re-fretted and enjoy!

[@grafen3teiner]

I ask myself when Fender started to put the truss rod adjustment on Strats with rosewood board at the headstock. Could you help Matthew or someone else?

[@wildeman1253]

Somewhere around '71 or 2

[@Swinbad]

Hey man! Interested in you 59 refin. Would you consider a direct deal?

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Yes I would you can email me matthewscottlive@gmail

[@jackmilligan550]

I love the uniqueness and character to it. I reckon its worth doing a bit of work and having it as your no.2! One question I have: I have a similar problem with my 60s strat, where I play with a thick string gauge and high action and my vintage frets struggle to cope and tend to fret out during vibrato bends. Is it worth me learning to refret the guitar with jumbos myself or having a guitar tech do it? I'm on a budget you see. Cheers :)

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

I'd leave it as it is and play the hell out of it. It's been so messed around with that it doesnt matter too much so enjoy it.

[@victortheriault5021]

Are the 59s with a 5 way switch?? I thought it was a 3 way

[@IbervilleMusic]

It really deserves a refinish, I reckon black would look much cooler than this botched refin. And get rid of that weird back plate. Other than that, that is one fine guitar. Congrats and thanks for all the amazing content Matthew. cheers!

[@May-ms9wg]

Maybe a transparent black would be cool i haven't seen a strat with transparent black finish yet

[@babetteleblanc7620]

Jack koff - I agree, I really like the wood grain and a transparent black might still show that.

[@abdulalkhafaji4111]

Hey man, so I own a signature Eric Johnson strat that essentially has a Texas style setup, (without the f hole) and I’m just wondering if you know somewhat affordable fender amps that I can use to kinda get that similar Stevie tone. Not really looking for an actual 59’ bassman or anything like that, but something that will do the job. I’m also hooking up two tube screamers in my rig. (One for turning up to max volume and the other for some gain) if you have any suggestions of some nice affordable amps, let me know 👍🏽

[@lucascardozo7656]

that wied sunburst makes it unique and that cant be beaten

[@bengalvin9932]

the color of this reminds me of the sienna burst fender did for a while.

[@JubileeValence]

Awesome score! If Dick Gruhn has signed that thing off just simply proceed in your personalization ideas and make it your number two! -->Anything beats deluxe tuners-lose hokey back plate-save switch if it's robust-make sure ohms are straight/simpatico with every component when addressing middle coil and delight us again when you recreate this gem of a find! Color? bridge? decal? tree? Nahhh nobody cares as it's bordering as is into the modify realm and seems to rip just fine. JUMBOS????? LOL!!!! Yeah the skinny little brass guys can drive a maniac player even more crazy and thus I'll personally back you on that one!!! Can't wait to see your new '59 lil' brother!!! Cheers! JV Liken' & 'scribin!

[@jcburger733]

Sounds great, but I think that is because yo are playing it. Seems like it needs work but you are the best person to fix it if you decide to. Thank you for the video!

[@tobias2684]

beautiful guitar man

[@kenfernsler6507]

Sounds great!

[@LadyCroMag]

Can you play some Beiber?

[@kidglove100]

It's easy to sunburst I use a car paint touch up gun and spray light just keep adding coats to you darken it just like the 1959 then lacquer several coats flat razor scrap lighty to flatten the clear coat light sand and buff till your eyes bleed

[@brandonnavarre3360]

I personally really love that bright red burst colour, although i think it would look better if the transitions were more fluid. Great video man!

[@stevehogan8829]

Hey Matthew, what did you do with the 57 that had that unusual wear on the pickguard? Do you still have it. Are you going keep or sell it. Thanks.

[@pittbrat7963]

refin early 70's body?

[@TheLambLive]

Really nice guitar, clearly refinished,,,, and I'd have it refinished again. It will never be stock, but by god it can made to look like it is. I think it sounds better than the other one. More clarity, less spank.

[@wizz3974]

Where are you finding these guitars?

[@chuckmastrog7634]

Let us know where your going to sell that thing ?

[@pacovl46]

I’d go for a Porsche mint green if you wanna go solid color, or alternatively get a proper two tone tobacco burst.

[@yoraging3532]

Matt teach us the lick that you do at the start of every vid in the open

[@jameswilson3554]

You may keep that it sounds pretty awesome.. great video 2thumbs up

[@kravensoda6038]

Beautiful playin Matt! Thankx 4 sharing. Xheers! Likd 358

[@deadwolf2263]

if you ever put anything up for sale..post links

[@adrianonast3599]

Curious where you get the cash to buy these guitars?

[@LennyBonapart]

refin or red overspray?

[@bengalvin9932]

HEY MATTHEW!! yeah really don't like the color and i am a fan of the 3 tone sunburst but that does not look like any 3 tone sunburst i have ever seen it is more of a red burst?.

[@GuitarZhar]

What guitars do you have for sale.

[@trentbaugher60]

As always, very informative. Nice guitar, but yeah finish is kind of...off. Sounds tremendous though! Really enjoy your videos and hearing you play= Awesome!

[@bengalvin9932]

HEY MATTHEW! are you a fan of fiesta red and or surf/sea foam green?

[@lhsatch]

What strings and gauge did you use on this guitar.

[@Atttuner]

I've had similar ones with the logo's gone that were found to be flood/water damaged when we took them apart so check that out. Man what a dogs breakfast refin why didn't they just piss on it. So much work in rehabbing a guitar like that I guess it comes down to how much you're wanting to spend on it. If you've got poor providence to deal with as well as yet unseen problems that always come up once you begin I'd be thinking of moving it on too (pickup covers aren't orig, nor the output jack, and I'm concerned about the body itself). Great buy for someone just getting into vintage strats who wants to do the work themselves

[@alvarotexful]

Apart from refreting it, please Matt, don´t change anything. Its mods and maybe history have turned it into a unique piece. BTW, it sounds heavenly.

[@enkiea8322]

This is a prime candidate for a high end refinish. Light, light, light relic, closet classic type of feel. That line under the bridge/over the jack looks like the seam of a 2 piece body. That would lend itself to a solid color. Dakota red/old Sherwood green/Shoreline gold/old candy apple red. Sounds great.

[@j_freed]

Nothing wrong with Lake Placid Blue with a yellowed clear coat and some gentle wear.

[@enkiea8322]

@@j_freed That's exactly what I'm talking about 🤙

[@spaceshifterstereogunmachine]

is this an Ash Body strat? Right?.... sounds awesome... dont like em a lot cause they tend to be shrill, but this is very... juicy

[@ronfrey6639]

Neopolitan sunburst some of the 60s 70s guitars had that popsicle red finish. Take a meter set it to ohms and when you take the guitar apart test the back of the middle pickup where the wires are soldered in at. To see if its dead... Might just be a bad solder joint. If you need a proper decal let me know I have no use for these other then repair and if you need a fret job Ill do it for 250. N. Texas Pickup might just have a broken wire ive taken them apart and traced the wires back to find the break unwound some till the break then resoldered and they worked again could just be that or cold solder joint.. .. Possible it was refinished in 60s or 70s .

[@dezionlion]

Cool, it looks like a 59 with a 70s paint job! I’m sure you’ll do it justice.

[@anthonyclarke2076]

I like that sound honestly a bit more imo