Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster!

[@johnnymossville]

Leo and his buddies at Fender made a masterpiece. 1000 years from now, people will still be playing his gifts to humanity.

[@guyfawkes8873]

a 1000 years is a long time xD too long to be making predictions, that's for certain xD

[@richgrothaus5971]

Nope, everything will be AI generated garbage.

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

1000 years from now the world be will gone

[@joshL28]

1000 years from now humanity will prob be extinct. Even if we still fine, most mainstream musicians like pop artists today rely on sims/software and not playing actual instruments, what makes u think they will that far ahead in the future?

[@7171jay]

@TheRealD Bigsby's design probably did indeed influence Leo just as O.W. Appleton's guitar (1941) predated and were "borrowed" by Les Paul and Gibson. Pretty common practice that the public knows about the people who made an invention popular and far fewer know of the original innovators who unfortunately get lost to history by most. Rickenbacker predates all these building small numbers of solid body electro-spanish guitars back in the mid 1930s. Leo certainly deserves the award for popularizing the solid body electric but he certainly did not invent it and neither did Les Paul although he was certainly an amazing player and innovator in his own right.

[@dinosaursr]

Imagine if a car from 1954 was still sold in 2024 with minimal changes to the design. The word classic is overused by marketers today but the Fender Stratocaster is truly worthy.

[@stringrip]

Modern cars are shaped like bugs.

[@pads-zr9ln]

You mean like the average Harley Davidson

[@kyledriscollmusic]

and not only is the same design still sold constantly, everyone else has their own rip off of it

[@RoadKing-ky2bs]

​@@pads-zr9lnor Norton or Triumph or Indian. They all are guilty of that, just not Harley-Davidson.

[@pads-zr9ln]

@@RoadKing-ky2bs rubbish, triumph do some fantastic modern designs with modern engines, speed and street triples, Daytona, sprint, tiger and the bonnie, Norton have gone bust more times than I can remember and are a tiny company

[@Hammerman48]

A Strat looks soooo cool in 2024….can you imagine what it would have been like in 1954? Crazy! Leo got it so right. Some things in history are just classic and groundbreaking…..the Strat is one of those.

[@richarddickinson6230]

I was 1 years old in 1954. Been playing Strats since 1969.

[@johnmundt7834]

Nice

[@bradenrodriguez5183]

Was it the summer of 69?

[@08Barclay]

Me too! 😊👍🏻😎

[@JonnyDee123]

Got mine in '73. Would never sell it. The perfect guitar. Iconic and timeless.

[@Lez325]

Agreed I have 2

[@bigdaddystinkeye]

@@Lez325 That's the year I bought my used '68.Still have it, also.

[@ianhart8101]

Intro jam was EPIC

[@douglaspate9314]

It was!

[@prashunaryal4719]

THAT INTRO JAM WAS SO DOPE

[@DaerianAntilles]

I’d love to see a video comparing the 40th/50th/60th/70th anniversary Strats. Would be rad, and I’m super curious how they compare.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

You can't go wrong with any good Strat. Amazing guitars.

[@snowbloodx]

Sorry but for the price they are asking in 2024 and the ongoing QC issues you can get way more value and quality for your money when looking at other brands like Ibanez, Schecter, Sire, Harley Benton just to name a few. I ordered 3 american made strats over 2000€ which all had terrible QC issues. Sharp frets, scratches, badly mounted pickups just to name a few issues .

[@alinsandu7190]

Just buy a JET js300. Try it and tell me Im wrong.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Most versatile guitar ever made = any genre of Music . . . it just works !!!

[@deaconddd]

I was never able to connect with the Stratocaster…ever and I was a BIG Jimi Hendrix die hard and had to concede that the Telecaster to me, is really the perfect electric guitar. I can however appreciate the Genius of the instrument and its legacy. Here’s to 70 more!

[@404err0r]

Nice opening jam guys, great tones

[@miniaturefun-guy]

As a kid I was all about Stratocasters. As I get older the guitar I always reach for is my telecaster. It is a fancy one with a contoured body which helps.

[@pepmasters-999]

I know what you mean. I like to look at stratocasters, and I like to listen to people playing stratocasters. But I prefer playing a tele.

[@ES-qm5hr]

My assumption was Fender being thrifty already had a ton of 3 way switches, so he just put them in the Stratocasters and Telecasters. You can imagine that a part like that which goes in every guitar being the same would have helped reduce costs, and made logistics easier. They have the same pots too.

[@EdHeinzelman]

I have always been a Tele player but was thinking about a Pro II Strat. The 70th Ann with the maple top and tortoise shell pick guard sealed the deal. Picked one up last week and it is incredible. Particularly like being able to engage the neck pickup in all settings. And the neck feels perfect.

[@StratBurst92]

Loved Strats since I first saw them. Bought my 2011 American Standard in that year and recently bought a new American Professional II.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Leo Fender liked to work with a French Curve set when designing, because he was trained as an engineer and French Curves were commonly used. Check out a set and you see every curve on the Strat and Telecaster. Leo was genius enough to put it all together, which is stunning this many years later, when both are hugely popular guitars.

[@thedreadtones]

I had a Player series Strat that I liked which I traded in to get a Vintera II 60’s Strat when they first came out. BEST decision I ever made. Absolutely love my Vintera II Strat.

[@MartinStrang]

The strat is turning 70 for a reason, it is just a perfect guitar that works in every scenario and genre. But besides that it is the perfect canvas for mods. Mine was born like a US Highway One 2008, Got it used at a store and I choose this one from other 12 available in every price range. It just felt great (Besides the previous owner dropped custom shop texas specials pickups. Many years later and after the capable hands of my luthier, this guitar has new paint, new plastic kits, New paint job, HSS conversion (Suhr Aldrige / Texas Specials/Texas Specials, fender locking tuners, babicz full contact bridge, shaller, strap locks, gotoh plug. This guitar plays like a custom shop without effort, but it was my project, it is my strat!

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

The dual pickup setup on a Telecaster was to buck the hum. At that time many bars did not have earthed wallwarts. So there was often this 60 cycle hum. Accentuated by single coils. In that instance a humbucking solution was a savior.

[@STERNWAERTS]

0:34 - 0:38 man i really like this simple lick, especially on that bridge/middle pickup

[@knockoutguitarist087]

The infusion of legendary strat songs in the jam! I see you!!! Layla and Haze! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@elyssa.c90]

The Strat is such a timeless and all-encompassing guitar that can easily cover any style of music with the right pickup setup. The only nitpick I have is the placement of the volume knob so close to the bridge. But that's definitely a me-problem, since my picking hand really goes wild sometimes.

[@jeffreysurette1901]

That is fantastic Pete, and Captain.

[@rockers2rockers616]

The two maple neck sunburst Stratocaster sound SO GOOD!

[@chriscolabella880]

Can't believe you didn't get a genuine vintage strat to throw into the mix. I would have lent you my '58. I'd love to see how it would stack up to tree modern stuff. I've owned a ridiculous amount of Stratocasters but nothing else feels, sounds, looks or smells (yes really!) like that guitar.

[@gohamm8629]

The Amethyst ultra HSS is calling my name!!!

[@jeffreysurette1901]

Mine is the 75th. Fender started in 1946, but they made amps only.

[@jaediccacairns4754]

Loved the opening jam where they visit some of the Strats finest moments in pop history.

[@calcariachimera]

Guys that intro, damn, You flipping rock and I love it!

[@golfrick007]

Sounding good today 👏👏👏👏

[@AllanGildea]

Cinematic opening jam - top class!

[@andrest-pierre6710]

Well, Lee you're wrong about the Tele : it did not either had the two pickups together position until 1967, it wasn't possible to dial in both pickup together before that!

[@renodavid]

Oh, you’re right. They had that weird position with the capacitor on the rhythm pickup for so many years. Crazy how long it took for them to get rid if that.

[@andrest-pierre6710]

@@renodavid there was no solid body bass back then, it was meant to be used as a bass, but it soon became unnecessary with the introduction of the P bass

[@simonaspinall3]

Absolutely searing opening jam! Made my hairs stand up...Best one yet! ❤

[@larrydj549]

Not bad for a 70 year old! 😍

[@Deadhansome]

I do love a good strat but my go to is definitely a Tele

[@aux-box]

Lee: I feel I feel Pete: Like a woman thanks for an informative entertaining video of the worlds best guitar guys

[@renodavid]

I’ve pretty much convinced myself that the 1954 version has been imbued with a just a little bit of Leo magic. I was born the same year, so I hope I have too! Beautiful instrument.👍

[@markmcdonald5711]

I was born in Oct 1954, for my 50th birthday in 2004 I got a G&L George Fullerton Strat as a birthday present. Might have to get me a Fender Strat for my 70th birthday.

[@renodavid]

@@markmcdonald5711 Makes perfect sense to me. You deserve it!😉👍

[@wabbadu1]

The tobacco burst always reminds me of the great Buddy Holly

[@seanzinger]

The Tele didn’t truly have both pickups together as an option until 67. That is more insane to me than the Strat not having the in between positions.

[@rocket69218]

Yeah, it was bridge w tone, Neck w tone, neck with dark cap. I'm sure Lee knows this and just says this stuff on purpose to make people like us comment to drive the 'engagement' algorithm.

[@blockingthesunmusic]

Dang, great opening jam gents!

[@jasonswitzer1748]

I wanted to see the Nebula Noir model. It’s for 50s voiced pickups, right? So a unique color and unique pickups compare to standard Player Strats. Maybe make an addendum short video?

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

Danish Pete with the "Ricky Stanicky" out of nowhere @ 29:36 😅👌

[@NoobOnATele]

Hahahahahahah

[@worthmoremusic]

The Fender Strat and ME...born in the same year. Yup...we old ! ☺

[@ookami692]

The picture on Pete's walrus tuner is FANTASTIC 🤣🤣🤣

[@themaninthesuitcase]

Those were some quality jams

[@ozarkpipertony8396]

Fender Strats! Ill keep my 1997 MIJ with Seymour Duncan noiseless pickups!!! Great video as always.

[@nightsdew8136]

Wow that ending.

[@wabbadu1]

Sweet jam! Sounds great!

[@che2335]

Got my first strat at 2 yrs old Im 72 now!

[@pepmasters-999]

George Benson tells a story of how at the age of seven, he was given a guitar, but he says it was just too big for his hands. You at two years old, however, had no such problem...

[@abhinandanghosh2028]

Nice Clapton and Hendrix inspired tunes . Loved how u moved from cocaine to bad love to purple haze to layla. Just touching upon the tunes and moving on to the next

[@MichaelWatts-h3v]

There is no doubt that the Fender Stratocaster is the icon electric guitar that it is. I think that Fender in many ways has lost the plot since they got it right first time around. Produced as an affordable guitar for the masses. Why now are there so many different series, variations and specifications and options available when all is needed is a high quality instrument true to the original and at an affordable price, far from the crazy custom shop prices. This video demonstrates this by showing the 70th anniversary model in all its guises without touching on the Customshop and Masterbuilt models. Well that's my gripe for the day.😊

[@captainkempo460]

favorite guitar youtube channel

[@OL-Electric]

I've missed couple of videos but have you done something to your mixing and producing of the jams? The mix, instruments and of course the guitar tones seem super good in this one

[@Patrick.B223]

Awesome intro! Slow hand 2.0

[@Patrick-k8o6s]

Pete plays the Strat like it’s a Tele. If you know what I mean. Most people grab a Strat and right away launch into some Hendrix styled stuff. Or some Stevie Ray stuff.

[@이태원-u5r]

MIM Vintera II 70s Strat also looking to added on the list soon. Coming soon in April. It has 70s large head, a serial number on the face of head stock and even starts with 'S- ' just like late 70s strats, 3 bolt neck plate with 70th anniversary logo on it, and unique Antigua finish plus hardtail. I'm very happy because I'm a big fan of 70s strats, especially late 70s. Good to see one added on the anniversary line up. Some would say why the hell 70s CBS era strats are added on 70th anniversary, but it's close enough to good old strats, far better than AmPro2 or Ultra strats IMO.

[@mickhaslam3847]

Mike McCready and John Squire are my fave Strat players

[@walterppk1989]

That look on Lee's face when they were talking about the middle position 😂

[@martinj40m]

Steve Hillage, Rory Gallagher, Robin Trower

[@CliffGulle-dx8ey]

I wish there'd been a Squier 70 anniv. Strat! 😆😆😆😆 Aside from their 40th.

[@exp-eri-mental]

I'm getting pre-shoot drinkies vibes from this one! XD great video.

[@Tomekkplk]

I’ll celebrate with my 87’ Torino red Strat

[@fishyian]

I've got the 40th anniversary strat

[@edwinmoreton2136]

The 3-way switch was a pre-existing component.

[@mpactdesignmedia]

Even though I'm American, I will always be linked to Anderton's. In '64, Anderton's was born, in '64, I was born. Yikes, 60! AND, it's by far one of my fave KZbin channels. "Funny how - time fliiiiiiies." ~ TFF

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Lee's analogy is why I watch Andertons more than I have breakfast. And I eat a lot of Oatmeal

[@Halljamz]

When will you get the Amethyst Ultra to review?!!

[@C-DM96]

I would love to see you guys do a custom mod challenge like you did years ago with Chappers, but this time with Pete and maybe a higher budget? miss those type of challenge videos

[@redrobbo2004]

Another great video! @Lee. You should get Ben over at Crimson to un-relic the fretboard on your Strat!

[@classicraceruk1337]

That anniversary is nearly as old as me!!!!

[@douglaspate9314]

I love these reviews!! I agree ref the car

[@marlonje]

Love how they start to play prob the most famous riffs played on strats but stop all the time due to gema and stuff 🫡

[@concero]

Pete you love a Stratocaster.

[@Hammerman48]

I have a 2012 vintage US reissue of a 1959 Strat. It's a sunburst with a maple neck. It's based on the very last of the maple necks before the change to rosewood boards. There was also a 59 reissue with a rosewood board. I would never part with mine. I also love Teles! Leo was a genius!!

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

Still love good strats

[@jerrylee087]

Dream 🎸🎉

[@AragornCF]

According to Wikipedia - which we all know is never wrong, ahem! 😜- the 5-way switch was only officially introduced in 1976, so during the CBS era. However, many guitarists would file down the metal dents between the notches on the switch themselves so as to stabilize the in-between positions, effectively creating "3+2" switches - when used normally, they still felt like 3-way switches, but it was then fairly easy to position the switch in between the 3 main positions and keep it there. Likewise, aftermarket companies also started offering such "3+2" switches, probably before 1976. Another mod that I've seen on a few Strats --- albeit not that many - was to use individual on/off mini-toggles for each pickup, an approach which during the 1980s would also appear on many superstrat-type guitars. I'm not sure who the first guitarist was to discover that you could get a different sound when moving the switch in between the three positions, but the three names you'll commonly come across as using the in-between sounds long before 5-way switches arrived are Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy. 😉

[@codyjanzen2874]

Great job guys but can you move to db meter in the corner out from behind the lamp and plant , please and thank you

[@JestersTear1]

The Masterbuilt strap button is correct in the position

[@orkuncolak]

I just want to buy Pete’s skills.

[@PhreddCrintt]

Opening session sensational. My compliments on this you two but... where was 'Apache'???!!

[@denmar355]

Outro jam was cool.

[@milolassiter]

Great job guys, You really are responsible for opinion creating

[@stephencarey6114]

Can we please have Andertons t shirts with "it sounds like a strat man!" On the front please?

[@dinkodelic]

Jeff Beck & Clapton making a jam... 😉 ❤

[@MrAjCalderon]

Ugh I was really hoping to see the Ultra in action!!

[@Squirki]

Interesting jam on Layla :)

[@paulcochrane1028]

Nice riff references!

[@paulsharp5473]

Got to wait until August for the antiqua colour though.

[@lasserichardt2260]

Hej Peter ••••• kigger forbi Andertons den 19 eller 20 april - er du på job der? Bedste hilsner Lasse 😊

[@mudwiser1391]

Sitting there surrounded by assorted Strats... kinda like experiencing Heaven or earth.

[@pickingpower]

I like the Nebula Noir Player 70th anniversary.

[@mattiouvinen9138]

The intro jam had a swampy feel, Tony Joe White vibes.

[@fishypaw]

Hey Pete. My mum says "hello". 21:39 😏

[@NorbertNagyNorc]

Shiit, not already!? The neck on my partscaster is 40th anniversary, already 30? The Captain is getting real good, tasty playing. There's hope, I only need a leading music shop for a living, and a Dane.

[@BharatLagali]

5:47 - "the knobs are smaller... the tips are smaller..."

[@pads-zr9ln]

I really want an antuiga burst

[@Big.E]

Elvis Presley was the first person to be seen playing a Strat in a film. I think it was Girl Happy 👍

[@mikeaaron2819]

I just think that maple has that extra snap that rosewood misses. However I definitely prefer the feel of rosewood so.. One of each please.