Fender Gave a Church Pastor a Signature Guitar? | Lincoln Brewster '57 Aztec Gold Stratocaster

[@thedaver8]

Lincoln Brewster is a SERIOUS guitar player. Incredible. Good for him for getting this signature Strat. I want one now. 😬

[@froshanddink]

it sounds great but my anti-gold bias disinclines me toward gassing for it... but yes, lincoln is awesome and i'm really glad to see him getting a little recognition.

[@kidwajagstang]

I’m just glad he finally settled on a “finished” product! He started working with Fender on a signature Strat a LONG time ago. He’s had numerous prototypes that he’s been touring with for YEARS to figure out what his signature Strat was going to be. Each of his prototypes have been gigged so heavily, modded by his techs, and just played on so hard, they all look battered! And that’s not a custom shop relic job! Each of his prototypes looked brand new when he first received them. Honestly, with how long he’s been gigging with these prototypes, I thought he’d never actually get to the point of his signature Strat actually getting released!

[@thecatwrangler9448]

@@froshanddinkwell that’s your issue, he’s a pastor bro of course he’s going to love gold and all things lavish that’s the point of leading “his home”… to load your pockets!!

[@sonotdown998]

Hey Gibson, when can we expect the Sister Rosetta Tharpe signature SG?

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

SoNotDown, 😇😉

[@jerryfraker377]

That ladies guitar was super cool .

[@seanhershey3390]

THIS!

[@pineapplegator2807]

Not sure why they would do so, as that guitar would most likely be just a reissue of a 1961 SG Custom

[@ryanzeigler9763]

@@pineapplegator2807 i think there are more whys than why nots

[@danmar007]

Think of it. Almost 400 pastors could be playing a Gibson Firebird X.

[@dar3mor6]

An authentic defective super robot guitar???

[@presmasterflash7555]

Maybe if they pray over them in three days they will be resurrected...

[@dar3mor6]

@@presmasterflash7555 ... And then rise up to the skies

[@l3ertuz362]

time to move on...

[@sonotdown998]

😂

[@middle_pickup]

People who aren't involved in a church might not know this, but there is a massive market of church/worship musicians out there. I can speak to this subculture of music. I'm a worship guitarist myself. Most of us do it as a hobby/in service to our local churches. Also, church guitar players typically go WAY into buying gear. That being said, reguardless of what you think of church or religion in general, this was a smart business move by Fender.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

The biggest thing I don't understand is the difference between a "church/worship" guitar player and any other guitar player. Some even play extreme metal, so a lot of the alienation there seems a bit self-imposed.

[@middle_pickup]

@@neilpatrickhairless aren't all genres self-imposed? Not necessarily a negative thing as long as creative output is not being stifled. Would you agree?

[@rudybigboote3883]

Yeah man, I play at a large church in Texas and their are some of the best musicians that I have ever played with. Another thing, all of the musicians, other than the praise and worship leader, all have regular jobs so we can afford to buy the nice gear! All of us rock some really nice guitars!

[@middle_pickup]

@Underground Frenchy not sure how this relates with the topic, but okay.

[@ooferrell]

@@rudybigboote3883 Funny.....I always thought that most church players played some sort of ovation guitar based on the churches I've been to. I'm not really into the whole religion thing, but I would definitely pick this dude's car because it looks fantastic and it has a lot of awesome features in it. Oh yeah and he out in the work to deserve it as well!!!

[@jjdillon2007]

It has a lot of the features of both, the American Elite Strat, and Eric Clapton Strat.

[@jeffreyfreel9079]

Bought one. Best Strat I've ever owned for quality and playability. Tonality is very broad and useable on this guitar. Great purchase, would do it again!

[@jims5922]

Agreed! Have had mine a year and a half. Took me some time to get used to but now I've got it dialed in and it's the best playing Strat I've ever played.

[@SIGinElko]

I play guitar at my church and anytime we get a song that has a Lincoln Brewster version, I will ALWAYS model what I play after his version. He’s quite the player.

[@tel5690]

Buying for my birthday....I have been following Lincoln for over 20 years..Well deserve

[@kernelspy]

Did you purchase it? How was it? I alsp want it but the Aztec Gold and Lacquer finish is not something I like (easy to fade/ peel off)

[@droliver]

This is actually the coolest signature strat Fender has going. Looks amazing

[@engelsjn]

Great player and great guitar! When I tried one out it felt a lot like the Eric Johnson model. The mods are all super cool as well!

[@charvelshredder]

I would definitely rock that axe! I saw Lincoln when he toured with Steve Perry & he was outstanding!! This guy plays with so much feel it’s amazing & he can shred too!! He was playing through a couple old Marshall plexi heads live & his tone was incredible. Lincoln Brewster really is very worthy of a signature model guitar. Great vid!!

[@dar3mor6]

AMEN!!! May god be with you, Troglio!!!

[@seanuvan]

Most Definitely, this guy is refreshing. One of my longtime favorite artists.

[@matthewmartin7639]

I've been a fan of Lincoln for a long time now. I would totally rock that guitar and might just pick one up. Also his hometown of Homer (and Alaska in general) is BREATHTAKINGLY beautiful.

[@turdferguson9942]

It's always nice to see signature models that have more than just a different set of pickups. This has a lot of cool features and would definitely rock it.

[@danielclaxton191]

Been a Lincoln Brewster fan for years. Love his music and playing. If I had $2K to spend it would likely be on this bad boy. So glad Fender gave Linc a Signature model. Much deserved.

[@AB-vn2jc]

love the full house refference, that's my fav sitcom

[@tonyfoster986]

😂 it was actually a punky Brewster reference. Not full house lol

[@rs-xr3ty]

Lincoln Brewster is a monster player and his song lyrics bring a genuine Gospel message to the world. Great to see his musician side is getting out there more and more.

[@johnrosen7983]

You just showed the homer spit that’s literally where I live and I see that every single day of my life! Crazy glad I clicked on this video

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

Okay I did not know that he toured with the lead singer of Journey, I learned something new. Lincoln Brewster is super talented and even if you're not part of the church scene he is a really good singer and a really good guitarist. Honestly I would check out his music just from a talent standpoint Alone, look up the song Little Drummer Boy that he did because that version of the song is fantastic.

[@OpportunityInLife]

The lead singer for Journey married the lady pastor Paula White.

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

@@OpportunityInLife I did not know he was a Christian, interesting! Still doesn't stop the fact that they've written one of the most annoying and overly played songs and all of music history. Literally the only Journey song I know of his Don't Stop Believing and I hear it everywhere. I'm surprised I haven't heard it on the country station to be honest with you.

[@hkguitar1984]

That is a pretty cool Stratocaster. Heck Yeah, I'd Rock That. I'm gonna Pray for one of those guitars some day. Mr. Brewster is seriously Blessed with talent. I'm also glad Fender went ahead and built a Signature guitar for a Pastor. In this day and age somebody is always mad/upset about anything that is connected to Religion, good for Fender.

[@tylerwillison4962]

Monster player and a genuinely great man. Very nice to see Fender making a sig Strat!

[@jacksonhornady7474]

Heck Yes I would rock it. I love Lincoln Brewster!!!

[@1st_Proof]

This Strat is my brethren in rock & I would rock it come hell or high water! Much appreciate your efforts here bringing us great content- you’re on your way to getting your angel wings! God Bless you & yours!

[@palusguitar]

That's a nice lookin Strat. Yes. Yes, I would rock that.

[@alslespaul]

I'm pretty sure it's an Area 61 in the bridge and 58's in the other positions. Plus, Lincoln is also a contemporary Christian artist that does go on tour 😉.

[@tarkenton3895]

Man what a player. That demo video was amazing.

[@Connoryt2]

I’ve really looked up to him as a guitarist over the years, mostly cause when my worship band would play his songs I’d have to learn his solos and this dude SHREDS. Like no joke. Glad he got his own guitar.

[@kentbeery8653]

Another cool and informative video thanks Trog

[@KHOMSONWORLD]

Lincon Brewster, the​ one​ who​ can​ present​ 100% strat, greatest​ sound​ of​ strat💯 .... Strat​ king​

[@theaustralianhulk]

He’s a great musician and song writer. Very inspiring tunes with some killer licks on there. I’m happy for him.

[@DanRodriguez1]

I used to play at church,You were the cool kid whenever you played one of his solos,good stuff

[@chotolatte]

That’s crazy, I’m from Modesto and never even heard of the guy.

[@HavokTheToast]

Lol, I'm from Turlock and I got spooked when I heard Modesto.

[@saltymakerreed5983]

Havok The Toast holy cow. I’m from Turlock too. As soon as he mentioned Modesto I was like, who? & then the early 90’s came up & I was like “how did I miss this guy?” Super talented but no more church for me.

[@IAmattadams]

Turlock High School '87. ( I lived in Ceres too )

[@kidwajagstang]

Not surprising at all. While he did have a loyal following in the local punk scene before he turned to religion and if you know any old punkers in town, they will likely know who he is, even if they don’t know what happened to him and why he just “disappeared” years ago... Unless you regularly attend a church like Big Valley, First Baptist, Neighborhood, or Shelter Cove that plays a lot of contemporary Christian music during church events and during worship services and you actually pay attention to or find out what artist wrote the songs they play regularly ad nauseam, you wouldn’t have heard of him. He’s had quite a number of hit Christian songs, and dude is really talented. Still, he doesn’t play here hardly at all. The last time I did sound for him was at concert he did at Shelter Cove probably 5 years or so ago. Likely doesn’t at all like coming back here because prior to him finding religion, he was a hard core punk that did a lot of hard core drugs, and him being around his “old stomping grounds” probably isn’t the best when it comes to him keeping the right mindset to maintain sobriety. At least that’s my theory based on what I know about him.

[@tonlarj37]

Regardless of titles, Lincoln is an amazing guitarist. I’m not into the Golden Strat, but love the modifications! I’d still rock it!

[@samiam5557]

Troggy always has a surprise up his sleeve! 😀 I like the Golden Stratocaster. I'd ROCK IT! 😀

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

!!!!OMG I LOVE LINCOLN'S BREWSTER!!!!

[@gordonpenny1842]

Love the playing. Sounds nice. I think I’d attend his sermons quite happily.

[@danletter9357]

I like this strat. One of the best I’ve seen.

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit]

The edits in this video telling his life story were so good, genuinely made me laugh. Great video

[@monstrok]

Hallelujah!

[@DougE.phresh]

those dimarzio area pickups are really really good, had a whole set on my old strat, kept one for the neck pickup of my tele

[@darkinertia2]

i swear i can tell a worship player a mile away just from them jamming lol

[@eddiegodoy5120]

Delay + overdrive

[@darkinertia2]

@@eddiegodoy5120 lol not even that, just the technique no matter what style sounds like theyre shredding for jesus...i guess maybe its the major scale thing, darrell braun oozes that worship vibe

[@eddiegodoy5120]

Yeah, he does. Pretty much like u2 really

[@ajbowen9371]

Always happy happy happy gotta make that "joyful noise"

[@pedroloboantunes4017]

@@darkinertia2 Finally someone said what i have been thinking ever since i first heard him!

[@dustydan95]

I may not be a big strat guy, but the way that my favorite guitarist set the guitar up, i would use it in a heartbeat for the worship teams that i play with

[@Returnality]

I saw Lincoln play at Bayside for a Christmas service. Lincoln deserves a signature strat, the dude can seriously play.

[@timothydonaldson3801]

I love mine! One of the best guitars I’ve ever owned! I’ve owned a lot of great guitars, including several Fender Signature models… this blows them all out of the water. It’s just a great sounding Strat! When used in humbucker mode sounds just as heavy as my Gibson V. I’m using a Mesa Mark 5 90 watt head, and Mesa cab. Super versatile… you can also use in single coil mode and sounds like a normal Strat! Very impressed by this guitar

[@510jm]

I am going to check out this axe. I've followed LB for a long time and met him a couple times, too. A really nice guy who loves Jesus, but he can flat out play guitar. A definite VH influence in his playing, too.

[@kevrod8979]

I remember listening to him in the nineties. He was a seriously good guitar player.

[@kidwajagstang]

Lincoln has been working on this guitar for AGES! I’ve run sound for him numerous times and he’d let me play his prototype that he’d have with him for any given tour. The first time I played with one of his prototypes was easily 12 YEARS ago! Hopefully after such a LONG time that he’s spent refining his design, it’s turned out good. Honestly, I’m willing to bet it’s one of the best Strats Fender currently offers. Lincoln is a players player. He pays attention to the small things and I could see him not compromising on anything unless it’s perfect to him. I hope I get a chance to check one out. Sadly, I’m doubtful even our Guitar Center has one in stock. Oh, this makes more sense when I let you know that I live in Modesto CA!

[@kidwajagstang]

Actually, now that I’ve looked at the specs and see that it has the mid boost circuit, I honestly have to wonder if I didn’t influence that aspect of the design as the last time I ran sound for one of his shows a few years back his prototypes at the time did not have this feature and I was telling his guitar tech about how I have one in my Strat and how much versatility it added by being able to get those classic Strat clean tones AND be able to achieve FAR more distortion than normal without having to go one way or the other... hmmmm...

[@headstockharem4]

Absolutely an awesome Strat with so many unique features! U bet I would rock that thang! Lincoln has some very nice solos in his songs too!

[@TheWinstonConnor]

lincoln brewster is huge! i learned to play guitar in the worship band at my church and a lot of the first seriously challenging leads and guitar parts i ever learned were lincoln brewster licks. im not religious any more but i still gotta give it up to him. he's got chops

[@StratMatt777]

Listen to Steve Perry's 1994 album "For the Love of Strange Medicine" and be blown away by Lincoln's playing. If you want to hear more of that clean playing he was doing at the end the song is called "The Arms of My Savior" (if you think you can handle it). :P

[@allthingsclassicrock]

Personally, I think it’s pretty cool fender made a sig model for this guy. Are there guys that are more deserving? Probably. But I think it says a lot about fender that they did this.

[@suprchickn7745]

Good on you for mentioning Lincoln. He is the real deal and all I've heard of him is that he is great guy. Check out his work on Steve Perry's "For The Love of Strange Medicine" or any of his solo albums, particularly his self-titled album and "Today Is The Day" release.

[@vernonhoover1387]

I'm not the biggest fender fan,but I really dig the Aztec gold and the onboard preamp.sounds amazing! Pastor Lincoln rocks!!!

[@mxwx51]

Glad to see mostly positive comments here. I was shocked that Brewster got a signature model, but I'm a sucker for a goldtop... It's a nice looking axe and I can definitely see the usefulness of the features here.

[@Freespiritphil]

Lincoln Brewster is one of my favorite guitarists. His solo on "Another Hallelujah" (a variation of "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen) gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. He's known for his Strat playing style, so I'm really happy to finally see get a signature of his own. Well deserved.

[@strat0871]

Thanks Trogly for all that information, I saw yesterday his Fender video, and yes, I asked myself "who's that guy?" His signature strat has very nice features I think. And it's beautiful, I have a Jazz Bass same colour, with white pickups covers, It's a '67 replica made with Allparts body, and maple neck, old logo with reverse tuners, AND...super french handwound "Hepcat pickups" from Paris, sounds great, a little expensive but real vintage vibe, does great guitar pickups too !

[@indigos290]

The guy is an all out Beast!! Crazy guitarist!

[@ByMezo]

Father bless these riffs that are about come AMEN!

[@thomaskafafian2871]

I love the 57 for the neck shape. Finish is awesome on this one too. Pickups sound awesome, and the whammy bar seems to stay right where it needs to. Not falling all over like mine. I'd rock it for sure.

[@greghenderson4582]

Very cool ....guitar ...and he is a fine player ..and Fender is showing they are paying attention since live music clubs are going away ....so many of the churches in our area have some great players and they really are into gear !!

[@marcusharrigan6879]

Great story. Fender should consider a relaxed heel joint more often.

[@PANICBLADE]

After the first time I played one, I got literally furious. Like why are they holding out on us? It should be on every modern production electric guitar they make and the square heel should be reserved for vintage reissues only. It should have been this way the moment it was put on a single production model.

[@BretBunton]

Love lincoln Brewster. And love that guitar.

[@stoneglad]

You still need to do a show on one of these, I swear mine is better than any other non custom shop ever made! It’s like a super Eric Clapton Strat on steroids ! The best neck I’ve ever played with the Soft V profile and 10-14 fretboard radius. Mine also weighs about 6 1/2 pounds too with the select lightweight Ash body and the onboard booster is amazing !

[@mattbreaux9167]

I love it, I think it is very versatile for tones. I just wish they offered it in other colors

[@potterman83]

Never heard of him till I saw the video. Killer player for sure and the guitar has some interesting set of specs it sounds awesome and looks killer... Would definitely rock that guitar

[@TheKaappari]

If I had 2k to spend on a new guitar it would likely be this one.

[@lewisbeeman]

I think this guitar is awesome. And for all those who don’t know about Lincoln Brewster, look him up. He is an amazing guitarist.

[@mikemcdaniel8746]

Lincoln Brewster was a hired gun all through the late 80s, 90s and early 2000s. You'd be surprised to what he's been featured on, of corse he was muisc minister, youth pastor, and I guess now hes a pastor, but he played and toured with Mac Powell and Third day for years, along with other prominent Christian bands, and he even had a very scessful solo career as well. Alot of people call him the Christan Eddie Van Hallen, but Lincoln Brewster is also an incredible vocalist in his own right. Dude is the real deal. And yes i would rock his strat, its basically a super strat that looks like a regular strat, its the Clark Kent of super strats.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Whoa,cool! I heard about this guy through my dad,way back in the day! Crazy!

[@THUNDERWORX]

Wow, great Stratocaster. Lincoln is a great guy too.

[@johnromansky6834]

Lincoln is an amazing guitarist and a fantastic song writer. He plays some blistering solos in the Christian rock that he writes and plays. So he his definitely a lot more then just a worship pastor . Also and this is not a complaint but he he turned to a relationship with god and not followed religion. And yes Christians can have fun and enjoy good music even secular music too .

[@30smsuperstrat]

Didn't know he was a pastor, but definitely know he's a phenomenal shredder.

[@k.t.5864]

Correction, the guitar has a dimarzio area 61 in the bridge and two area 58's in the middle and neck positions.

[@chuckyz2]

The 9.5 to 14 and the contour where the neck meets the body has been out for a long time on the Strat and Tele. The Elite series all have them and does the Deluxe. Eric Johnson chose those on his sig model as well I believe,

[@massimospica8755]

I am buying one . Great player,great guitar !

[@b.rodclark7349]

Oh yes I surely would rock the Lincoln Strat...that Area 58 has impressed me as much as DiMarzio's Virtual Solo and having said that I'm looking for either one to make a complete set with a pair of Virtual Vintage Blues neck & middle pickups I already have for my current Strat!

[@gregleatherman3786]

I have seen Lincoln many times and he is worth the tribute. Watch Lincoln play the national anthem on you tube.

[@classicaxe1]

Well , Hell yeah ! I would rock it !

[@TheChadPad]

I used to cover his song "Everlasting God" in my church youth group regularly. It was one of the only songs I actually wanted to play because of the guitar solo

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Rock it. Love the understated look and the fact that it not a relic job...👍🐨🇦🇺

[@tosh-jakefinnigan1356]

This is exceptional!

[@MichaelBrown-ny3et]

That built in preamp is a cool feature.

[@michaelholmes5150]

A church going friend of mine turned me onto this guy. He is a killer player (and singer). Although I am not a believer, his playing is a mix of Hendrix, Eric Johnson, Satriani, Vai, SRV among others. Some might think God taught him the inspiration but really the guitar gods got him playing. He also came from a rough upbringing which probably influenced his faith and need to play.

[@atardisdu]

Totally would rock it. I feel like fender should start recessing the heels on all of their non-vintage/traditional models.

[@billnelson9413]

Punky Brewster lol. I’d totally rock this guitar and make use of the mods, though I usually like traditional designs. Aztec Gold is great too!

[@JWCFB]

Love Lincoln and love that color.

[@trushack]

I hadn't heard of the guy before I saw the video Fender made for the model. But the guy put together a really nice guitar with some really smart features and wasn't concerned about plastering his name all over it. Even if his genre/style ain't your thing, this is a Strat that can get it done for a lot of different types of players. I'm kinda tempted....

[@thecatwrangler9448]

WE LOVE OUT LINCOLN BREWSTER WOOOOOO! Wait, Punky Brewster**

[@maon7565]

Thanks, I was wondering who he was, I like his tone, but wish he'd chill a bit on the reverb. Guitar looks like fun.

[@gonzalooliveraalves]

I really dig his playing, super expressive! I'd swap the bridge for a Vega-Trem but that's something I'd definitely rock

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Is that kind of a buffed gold finish? Outside of the nut, this reminds of some of the looks Fender was using on early 1990s Strats. It's a good look, but an even better sound. Very similar to what David Gilmour used....before he sold all his Strats.

[@TheEddiez06]

Heaven yeahhh I would rock that Strat!

[@peted450]

Looks like a great guitar, definitly would get one. They should offer a vintage white with rosewood version and eliminate the string tree too.

[@peterdebad1]

Definitely would rock this one. Nice axe!! Thanks Austin!!

[@Annunaki_0517]

Must be something in the water in Homer AK, it’s a pretty small town, but Jewel is from Homer too.

[@Thamalucy]

Is it just a fancy way to get a HSS ? I need to look more into this one. Interesting.

[@FG-pr2ds]

Yes I would definitely play the Brewster

[@nellayema2455]

Rock! I put a Dimarzio stacked humbucker in my first guitar--a well used Olympic white 74 Strat. It sounded good.

[@kirkmckim2685]

Definitely would and definitely will rock this guitar 🎸