I Got my Dream Custom Stratocaster!

[@jasonbeard4713]

The fret inlays look like jewels!! What a beautiful guitar. Congratulations!

[@VitalityMassage]

The upper waist of the instrument fits her perfectly. 2:35

[@Paul-rt4ix]

😅😅😅

[@BenjaminMcCall86]

The building portion really showed off the grain and the light coating. Gorgeous

[@travisnorman]

I'm really glad you took the time to show Tommy unboxing and assembling it. As fun as it was to see your excitement upon unboxing your dream guitar, I've always wondered what it takes to build a guitar from a kit (without dropping the cash for one myself!) 😊

[@deanallen927]

It's a royal PIA if, like me you don't have a decent work bench. I still get them built though, because while Fenders are great, they don't make a guitar I find "just right". But in the end, it's very gratifying.

[@kenster865]

@@deanallen927 No it's not!! I built Strat's and Tele's in the late 2000's and even did my own body painting on a few examples. One just has to be organized, pay attention to details, and know how to do simple soldering. Finally you really need to know how to properly set up a guitar once built for great playability. These are NOT hard skills to learn... just sayin'...

[@Piyanis_CeMo]

Güle güle kullan❤

[@TLBJ24]

Congrats! Nothing like getting the gear you really want! Happy playing!

[@user-David-Alan]

Congrats! That's one beautiful guitar. Have fun. Can't wait to hear you play it.

[@robertbaker3126]

What's better than the guitar is having friends that will go that extra mile to make you that happy

[@philfrank5601]

Congratulations on the new Strat, Mimi! It's always a great day! Great choice for the jumbo frets, too.

[@z3pp9]

Congratulations on your new Stratocaster. He is gorgeous.

[@UPdan]

You even got the special pink foamies. Beautiful guitar.

[@lotuseater7247]

yeah because this is paid for content, even the dress matches it. She advertises the products with her good guitar skills and bouncy pillows. And then men watch it.

[@mimisounds2843]

@@lotuseater7247 no one paid me for this

[@ronniebroussard3751]

@@mimisounds2843 yes that was not necessary specially when you don’t have fax to back it up. Beautiful Guitar mini congratulations I bet you couldn’t wait till it arrived lol. Oh, and I really like seeing lady guitarist specially one that can play.😊

[@jonshaw9472]

​@@lotuseater7247some of us men are here for the guitar content..having played heavy metal guitar ( mainly Iron Maiden) all my life I want to get more into slower blues playing with focus on vibrato and improvisation which she plays very well...even at 58 you can learn from 21 year olds.

[@georgemoore7231]

With Fender celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Stratocaster and you celebrating your birthday, what a great time to get this iconic guitar. That Daphne blue color with the grain of the ash wood body showing through along with those blue abalone neck inlays gives the guitar a truly stunning look. The locking tuners and all those original Fender parts will pay dividends for years to come. It was so generous of Tommy to share his guitar skills and build the guitar for you. He is such a wonderful and talented individual. It always warms my heart to see a fellow guitar enthusiast acquire a new guitar that brings them joy and inspiration. Looking forward to hearing those vintage ‘59 pickups in another video

[@alextaylor6216]

I wouldn't exactly call it a counterfeit Fender "iconic", using copies of a Fender body and neck, Fender branded parts and a cheating decal. Beautiful guitar, but it shouldn't wear "Fender" on the headstock when it simply isn't one.

[@Williamk492]

That colour, with a maple fretboard. It just looks perfect 🫶🏻

[@andreic8498]

Thanks

[@mimisounds2843]

thank you so much ❤️💖

[@saxophool]

Love the Daphne Blue. Happy Birthday again! 🎉

[@bryanmead1142]

Congratulations on the new Strat, hope you enjoy it for years too come.

[@curlyfries5095]

Mia, that guitar looks “Stratastic!” And the look on your face while opening it reminded me of Christmas mornings, you were so excited! Enjoy your new guitar, can’t wait to hear you play! 😊

[@visualdragon]

Congratulations on your new guitar. It is stunning. The abalone inlays are sublime. May it serve you well for many years to come.

[@seanspeed164]

That's a great looking guitar, and I'm glad you went with a maple fretboard instead of rosewood or ebony. It adds to the brightness of that blue and pickguard and the inlays. Enjoy your new Strat!

[@edmchenry3454]

Very excited for you....a great, fun video to watch! Best of luck to you. Keep playin'! EMc

[@RahimMadon]

hopefully u enjoy playing ur new guitar 🎸🎶 next part we want to see & listen ur playing that guitar with nice & relex music 🎵🎶

[@ApeLikeCreature]

Wow! Gorgeous. I made a partscaster Strat in Daphne Blue, my favorite solid color. All Fender Electronics, but with various other parts, it plays really well. I designed the headstock decal and named the guitar "Surfcaster." Keep rockin!

[@Trauts17]

Great job cleaning up this axe. What a demonstration of patience. The body style and silver color does give me an "alien" vibe for some reason. The fact that it is aluminum really makes it unique. It sounds really good also. Extra bonus points for the Mama's Boys T-shirt.

[@adamhenry6840]

congrats! It's a beauty! Sounds great too! Spec'ing out your guitar is a super fun experience. I went the MJT/Musikraft/Callaham/Lollar route and couldn't be happier. Congrats again!

[@girlfan7527]

That COLOR!!!!!!!! Loved watching it all come together, too! (esp as a non-player). Thx❤

[@guyatwood6969]

I don’t really know much about guitars but you had it made for you and it’s awesome. I just loved watching you unpack that beauty. In the end, cost is nothing. You will enjoy it for the rest of your life. Enjoy. Greetings from America. 😎

[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

Love the maple neck! Your guitar looks gorgeous! Matches the owner! Of course! Be sure to take care of it. I have an older 1982 Start. Yeah Mia...I inherited a MiM Fender neck...pretty nice. I had a Fender Start body made by MJT for it. Blue burst. You can see the alder wood grain. While I wish I could've afforded ash, the alder was really pretty. And putting Fat 50s into it was neat. Shortly after, Fender themselves did come out with a stock guitar with Fat 50s. Go figure! Mine only cost around $750.00 to make. But my neck was given to me. Now I have two Startocasters! Along with my B-Bender Tele! Rock on woman! Fun watching you unbox it.

[@mikeoxley4458]

Cool video! Liked the sped-up part for the pickguard build! Beautiful guitar!

[@allanmakela3011]

That is a real jewell,everything matches,getting a new Stratocaster is Serendipity,love them

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

Looks great. Putting Assembling a Fender style bolt on guitar is pretty straightforward, they were well designed to be practical and user friendly. I look forward to hearing you play it!

[@Ibantar]

That is absolutely AMAZING!!!!! Congratulations to you!!!!

[@Steinstra-vj7wl]

Congrats! It needs Highwood saddles though.

[@jacksonrich6398]

🔥 What a BEAUTIFUL Strat!!! 🤘🏼

[@ArthurPhipps]

Mimi, congrats on your new strat! Watching it get put together reminded me of my journey of putting my partscaster together. And when I plugged it in and played it, it played and sounded great, a strat that I put together dialed in just perfectly. Once again, congrats on that beautiful strat. Love your videos.

[@1olddoggie]

Thank you for sharing your special guitar. She is a beauty...And so are you! And you are such a great artist!

[@danhooper3819]

I built a 61 sonic blue Strat with a flamed maple neck, very flamed on the board and the back of the neck. I gave it to one of my nephews, I also gave him a badass shell pink tele build. His children are into them as well.

[@dustylover100]

Good to see you get a custom guitar that you like. You've come so far.

[@JDMI-]

As a Strat lover myself, it's the most beautiful one I've ever seen! Definitely a lifetime keeper.

[@GROCK619]

Congrats !! We've all been waiting to see this beauty !!

[@jlore6344]

That all looks great, truly custom. Well done!! TBH though, at first, when I saw it was a licensed neck and a MJT body, I was thinking that the Fender logo might be out of place but then seeing all the parts ...well ... I now think that there are probably more Fender products on that guitar than most Fenders out there. It works. Congrats on this and enjoy.

[@JeffreyHi]

The blue inlays are sick! Congrats 🎉

[@JimSwanson-eo2un]

Daphne Blue is such an awesome color. I got a Custom Shope 1959 reissue with fat 50’s pickups and same color.

[@PaulKeil]

Beautiful guitar. Surprised it didn't come in a case though.

[@OhGawdHesGotAGun]

I'm so happy to see someone else digging the colors I do. I have two strats, one is daphne blue with a maple neck much like yours, the other is seafoam green with a maple neck. I like them bright-looking. Your new guitar's proven me wrong in a few ways. I used to scoff internally (perhaps that's a burp?) when people would opt for an SSS config rather than taking advantage of the extra tonal variety of a HSS config, but after playing my brother's '06 (I think?) American Standard, I now see why SSS is not missing out. I never thought abalone inlays would look ok for a maple neck, but there they go doing so. Seeing the woodgrain through the paint is something I never thought I'd like, since it looks like primer, somehow incomplete, in photos - and especially with such an 'intentional' color - it does look like the ocean 'in person'. Reminds me of some of the cool Suhr paint jobs. I'd have left that protective plastic on the pickguard for possibly 8yrs though, lol. There's such a huge aftermarket for Strats, it's still strange to me that someone can build one, even from their own spec, but not immediately come at it with tools & about 15 alterations. I attacked my American Performer HSS Strat (2018) on all fronts - replace the nut with TUSQ, put an anodyzed aluminum pick guard on it, add top-tier locking Schaller tuners, add Schaller strap locks too, adding my favorite "Floyd Rose Rail-Tail" trem (filling all 5 spring hooks too), adding a Shawbucker2 to the bridge, along with an Obsidian wire kit. Even 'roller' string guides on the headstock. Then comes my 9.5 - 44 Ernie Ball strings & I proceed to make some of the worst sounds possible, because I've got no talent whatsoever, lol. Congrats on your new addition! Pardon my rambling post, I just love new gear.

[@missingremote4388]

Sign up for music lesson. At a local guitar store. It's never to late to learn 😊

[@Grumpyoldman60]

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Its as beautiful as the way you play it.

[@scottruffner7744]

I love that guitar!!! The inlays are amazing. That guitar really fits your vibe!!! It's very ethereal looking, and it's sounds amazing. I'm glad you have a new friend. I'm sure you will have years of enjoyment out of her!!!

[@Bobert3659]

Wow! That smile made my day. Really happy for you Mia

[@BluesBeliever]

Watching the unboxing Tommy did makes me feel like a kid on Christmas Day. I’m like, “Ooh! What’s next?” Every time something else comes out of the box. I’m glad you finally got it set up to your liking though. That’s so cool

[@c.r.6172]

That one lucky guitar❤

[@NickManCuso59]

Year's ago I bought my son a used Fender Stratocaster very similar to that one. Enjoy your new guitar !

[@bobbybo3458]

I love seeing the smile on someone's face when they see a guitar they acquire for the first time. And I know the feeling myself. Hope you enjoy it for years to come!

[@markroylance1584]

Lovely guitar Mimi! I built a partscaster about 25 years ago....that's the great thing- putting what you want on it! I put 50s custom shop pickups in it thinking I might change them but they're still in it!! If you get the chance, put it through a vibroking- bet it will be sensational !! Keep twanging !

[@josephrobbins6848]

That looks like an awesome guitar Mimi

[@metatron333ascension]

it looks like the one i have. except for the color on the fret inlays. Im happy for you mimi. I have a 1960s strat copy the same color

[@fraenkiboii]

The mimi signature strat! I love it!

[@damien2729]

I love watching your excitement, I feel the joy you have for it. I get the same way with new guitars.

[@nickkey5274]

Glad you got your new Strat!!!! It is beautiful. You remind me of one of my granddaughters. 👍🏼

[@LookinUp2001]

A stunning guitar for sure! The fret inlays look so much nicer then my Ultra. Congrats, I look forward to your next video.

[@BillyE5150]

Congrats! Great video… this is why many of us build our famous “partscasters”… for a few hundred bucks we can build some that play like the “premium” guitars!

[@MikeBrown-hd3bt]

love the fret inlays

[@lbarj]

Yeah that is very nice . thanks and cheers for NGD.

[@thegaindane]

You guys did a fantastic job on that custom stratocaster, Well done! 👍

[@tideslider664]

I think it really cool that Tommy put it together that’s awesome

[@meridian7143]

Congrats! It's a beautiful instrument!

[@Frank-cr2jh]

I love the baby blue with white and maple fingerboard!! 😊

[@kevinvanrensburg2468]

Congrats, enjoy playing it.😊

[@craigtilton8957]

Absolutely Stunning. You will really like that neck too.

[@boinknook]

Hi mimi! Sounds like a texas blues guitar.🤭 I'm a drummer and last month I just got a brand new supraphonic 6.5 ludwig LM-402 snare drum! Date created: may 31, 2024 fresh off the monroe, north Carolina factory. Each one contains a one of a kind serial number and it's mine for life! Ludwig even knows who purchased it from the serial number! I know the excitement you feel because I love ludwig since the early 70's! What's so great about the LM-402? It's the same snare drum that john Bonham used! Yep, ludwig still makes them today. Damn expensive but it sounds amazing! When you hear that snare on just about every led zep album, it actually sounds like a "pop". The reason why is because the studio technology used back then. In person mimi, this snare is loud, deep, full of bass. Think def Leppard "pyromania ". Oh, btw, rick allen recorded a supraphonic 6.5 ludwig black beauty. Have fun!🎼🎵

[@marshallohio5512]

Looks like all other $1200 strat !!! Custom strat in bubble wrap 😊

[@glenmaurizio630]

Saw your band last year in old Saybrook Ct. Awesome nite!! And we all let you know it!!!

[@Nicholas-dreamlove]

It's beautiful Mimi, best of luck with it and rock on!

[@larryburwell8550]

glad your happy with your new strat not sure whats custom about it. looks like a over the counter fender strat to me its not really a fender its a parts caster, with fender decals

[@gregusjay]

Congratulations Mimi !! looks and sounds awesome . . so happy for you !

[@manmanchan3546]

Mimi. that's a very beautiful guitar, congratulations and I'm so happy for you!

[@brianbrino4310]

Yes a little jewel of a guitar and with fender parts! Awesome!❤

[@mimisounds2843]

🥰🥰

[@brianbrino4310]

@@mimisounds2843 thank you awesome player! ❤️❤️

[@johnwingert7038]

What great job they did on your guitar. She really is a beautiful piece of work. That color and those inlays really make it pop. 😀

[@nitrousninja882]

Mimi I also own a Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster made in 1995. It is 16 of 20 and is Sea Foam Green with a maple neck. The headstock is also painted green. I think it is the most beautiful Stratocaster I have ever seen. Yours is also very nice. No aging on mine and she still looks brand new 29 years later. I don't use it because I have a 1970 CBS era Stratocaster that I use to save the green beauty.

[@jftman53]

Is that the RB Classic run? Fender and Rich Biere also did 20 very sweet Telecasters in Red having three different pickups with those 1960? strats. RB was the triState salesman NY, Ohio, Pa

[@nitrousninja882]

Yes, it says RB Classic Series on the neck plate. I bought it at Pianos-N-Stuff new in 1995. This music store is in the Pittsburgh, PA area. It is still in mint condition because I use my 1970 CBS strat as my playing guitar. The neck is highly figured birds-eye maple and is a thing of beauty.

[@jftman53]

Just for general info, the Teles have the info on the back of the headstock, also the year 1994. they have color matched necks and the necks are setneck. The guitars sets were done in the Fender Custom Shop. So your Strat has a four bolt neck?@@nitrousninja882

[@ariamartinez7355]

Beautiful strat! I’m happy for you!!🩵

[@gonzorudeboy]

Your enthusiasm is so satisfying. 😊

[@Jaysthename]

1000x this.

[@mrcards169]

Custom guitar came with no hard case ?

[@mimisounds2843]

it wasn’t shipped by a business, but by my friend.

[@allmostbrothers]

Inwas thinking the same thing

[@BrandonLyngdohkynshi]

Wow You're Amazing 😍

[@healingsong]

You are extremely blessed! Beautiful instrument! I know you will do it justice 🔥

[@aghostofthenow7135]

Excellent choice, Mimi! I love Fenders. Enjoy your custom axe! 😎

[@jonnybigmuff]

Nice and big jumbo frets. Love it!

[@DHgtr1]

Wow..Those strings look Great....I mean stunning// the first time in my life i wanted to be a fender stratocaster//

[@MisterMikeTexas]

"Sweet Jane" also sounds great on Strats!

[@BrianBoese-im8jm]

A maple neck.. o my ❤

[@richardburkow3792]

Congrats on your Strat!

[@tracylavinia8232]

Being able to see the grain through the blue looks very very good

[@AudunAagre]

Great guitar, Mimi. Congrats🎉🎸🤘🏻

[@penoyer79]

Gorgeous. The guitar is great too. excellent color choice!

[@allenscarborough3484]

Great way to put your new favorite axe together!

[@CampFireMike543]

Super Awesome !!! Congrats a ton mimi

[@lc7123]

My boyfriend builds his own guitars!!! He’s done 3 - from picking his own body, neck and a lot more that I honestly don’t know the name of the parts but he says it’s so easy😮. For the body he chose a different vendor than the one you used.

[@RickB1792]

Hi Mimi, great looking guitar! Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing some new videos with you playing the crap out of it.

[@brianpartlow5530]

Congratulations on your new guitar! Great price too for something built for you. It should give you a lifetime of playing fun.

[@willbyrd5717]

Congratulations on your new strat I love my strats I also have some custom shops

[@devopsthinh]

A Vietnamese guy always follows you and likes your beauty😊❤😊

[@Baikal67]

Wow! Congratulation, Mimi! Its very nice to see a happy young woman!

[@jrod78]

Just got an MJT offset tele and it’s super light, comfortable and rings like a bell. Seriously considering switching out all my fender bodies to MJT!

[@bretspangler8717]

Congrats! Nothing could be better than getting your dream guitar, the neck is beautiful, I am a big fan of abalone and your paint is a nice compliment to the inlays. Enjoy!

[@mimisounds2843]

thank you so much 🩵

[@timmotel5804]

Good Day & Happy Birthday! Beautiful Dress & Guitar. Thanks for sharing all the details & video. Great Work Best Regards.