My '63 Strats Original Owner Found Me!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Here's when I first got the guitar before I knew any of this. What a crazy ride! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp-bdIpqf7F-mNE

[@rgb205]

I want to know about the track you recorded for this guitar. Is there a download for it. The lead melody and chord phrasing was simply beautiful. I want to learn how to play it.

[@Carlvincent100]

Are you considering trading me for the Black strat ???

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

@@rgb205 Hi Richard it's the chords from Little Wing. I'll be making the backign track available in a future video :)

[@rgb205]

@@RobertBakerGuitar Thank you!! I thought it sounded familiar haha!!! Your lead/phrasing sound amazing man...friggin love it!!

[@robertboyle5370]

I really love the deep tones in that guitar...i can hear jimi hendrix...cheers

[@no_sleep_yx3]

Please invite this guy to the show and let him play the guitar for a cool jam video that would be sick

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

In the works :)

[@no_sleep_yx3]

Robert Baker hell ya dude 🤘🏻

[@stevemilk4526]

That’s a great idea

[@shaunw9270]

@@RobertBakerGuitar Can't wait !! 👍👍👍

[@karymwillemsen5564]

That would be incredible

[@immobilien]

My dad bought me a 1962 Fender Strat from a pawn shop in 1964 right after the Beatles played Ed Sullivan. It was not in great shape finish wise but played fantastic. I learned on that guitar how to play. We had a friend that had just opened a music store in our home town in Texas. My dad and I took it by to show him the guitar and he said, Leo Fender can redo this guitar for $75 dollars at the factory. My dad looks at me (I'm 8 years old) and says...yes...let's do that. Our friend grabs the phone and calls Leo Fender and tells him about the guitar. Leo Fender says..sure, send it out to California and we will make it new again. About 8 weeks later...the guitar comes back with a new beautiful Sunburst finish.......I still play that guitar every day....and our friend with the music store? He is famous and sold Stevie Ray Vaughn his Number One Strat.......;)

[@kevinschmitt4050]

A sweet refinish in the age of Relic. That Strat is punk rock for 2019.

[@babagadoush1]

Robert you’re a good dude man. Giving him your Strat like you did. Good job bud!

[@kickpublishing]

Plot twist: Jim has done this 13 times before to different 63 strat buyers and now has a massive pile of free strats in his cell at San Quentin

[@nickdyas5412]

Wow giving him that strat was a great move ur a great guy Robert go far with that 63

[@andrewdyas1830]

Nick Dyas true

[@jimbocarrino763]

Lol there's a dude named Nick Dyas that works at Norm's Rare Guitars

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

@@jimbocarrino763 Last name is spelled different he's not a nice guy . He can be a real prick for no apparent reason. Bitter jealous old man who will call you names under his breath while you are looking around in the store. Pretty weird. I don't know why Norm hires assholes but he had a pretty good run of them. His son is cool though. Also that kid doing the GOTD now is a good guy and plays great too. Much better than anyone he had before. The guys he had before were all arrogant pricks.

[@BigNameJamesStuff]

@@HiHello-ku1fl holy shit I know that all to well. I bought a 74 jazz bass from Norms and he was like "you find everything wrong" in a sarcastic tone when I said I didn't want a 67 jazz with a warped neck.

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

@@BigNameJamesStuff Several people have said the same without me first bringing it up. Not sure what that dudes problem is but I'm surprised he still has his teeth. I've taken my money elsewhere.

[@nicksavanah5966]

I cant believe how happy this story has made me, the whole situation was just meant to be and has restored my faith in humanity, please keep up the awesome content, you are a truly wonderful person.

[@tiogate]

The end brought a happy tear to my eye. Stories we hear are great, but sometimes we get to write great stories with our actions. You did the right thing.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Me too ❤

[@loganmcdanks]

Is crazy that he had it painted kinda black with the tortoise shell gaurd and the strat you gave him was the same...that was meant to be for sure

[@adamschiffman7185]

The best part of this story is that Jim has a strat again. Everyone needs at least one

[@WalkenDead]

I bought my first a year ago, 2000 American Standard, my first US guitar. Love it!

[@mishkatrahman20]

I have a Squier 😞, but it's a start I guess..

[@WalkenDead]

@@mishkatrahman20 Nothing wrong with Squier's, they make really great guitars. I've been suggesting them to allot of friends for a while. As long as it makes you want to play it's good!

[@presmasterflash7555]

Mishkat Rahman I have a 90s squire Strat too. Was a good friends who committed suicide. I’ll be restoring it very soon. Still has all the punk rock stickers from high school days. Miss him dearly.

[@adamschiffman7185]

Mishkat Rahman if it looks like a Strat, sounds like a Strat and quacks like a Strat... It’s a Strat!

[@edwinstovall3334]

Congratulations, not only on your acquisition of the '63 Strat you wanted so much, but also on being contacted by the Strat's original owner and receiving the guitar's backstory. This, as you commented in the video, happens SO rarely! I heartily support your decision to give Jim the black Strat, which really cements your gratitude to him for his contributions to your understanding of "Blondie B"! Hopefully, this will even be the beginning of a beautiful friendship! I've never had much of a Jones for vintage guitars, myself -- but I OF COURSE understand Gear Acquisition Syndrome! Interestingly, the "mojo" you're so convinced Blondie B has actually seems to come through in the audio! I'd envy you and hate you forever😉, but I'm working on my own 21-fret Stratoid Peavey Raptor Plus EXP. I replaced the cheap, zinc-built bridge with a bridge featuring a brass sustain block and steel everything else; now I'm going to replace the bent-steel saddles with brass blocks. The shape of the saddles isn't important, and I would have preferred bent BRASS, but couldn't find them online anywhere. I actually have brass saddles on it right now, but I didn't know that they would turn out to be too long. My guess is that they were intended for a plate bridge (like on six-saddle Telecaster bridges) rather than I vintage-style vibrato. The excess length means that the guitar cannot be intonated properly ... but the tone ROCKS!🤘 Hopefully, the tone will remain the same after I put the new saddles on -- and yes, I checked them for length!😎 If you read this reply, Robert, and you're interested, let me know and I'll let YOU know how it all goes! Congrats again!😎❤️️🎸‼️

[@georgesuarez1949]

I've been watching you for years and you've always come through as such a good and humble person...not to mention great player. The people that raised you should be proud.

[@rickGPT]

When you realize the impact music and love is making on your fellow human you are truly blessed and making a difference in people's lives. I had hoped to win to win your black strat but, i really cried when i saw these photos Robert. What a fantastic story and outcome. Im proud to call you teacher. Thank you for all you do. I hope i can make you proud some day on my own channel and stream. ( still disabled and trying to gain enough strength to jam for more than 2 songs lol. ) maybe 2020!

[@herokillerinc]

Keep playing dude! If you've never heard of an incredible songwriter called Vic Chesnutt check him out! He might be an inspiration!

[@legodude19999]

This is genuinely Incredible, I'm only 6 mins in and I absolutely love this video! Getting to go along and hear this story is amazing! One of the best guitar vids of all time!

[@legodude19999]

Just finished the video! Very cool man!

[@patriks.590]

Hey Robert. This T-shirt really looks like the one I sold on eBay for 20 bucks. I wore it for almost 30 years. Contact me if you want any information about it! Jk 😂 I loved this video and I am glad that a guitar with such an amazing history, found an owner who really appreciates it!

[@joepatti9917]

I love this

[@RC32Smiths01]

That's the thing about these vintage guitars. They offer a lot of depth, and can lead to many opportunities or possibilities. There are so many amazing experiences! Awesome to see from ye

[@orvilfarley7861]

Man That's super cool that you gave that dude your black strat! Not many people these days give any thought to anyone other than themselves. That just added another layer to the story and the connection you guys have, Awesome! Best video ever for guitar freaks like us!

[@antondelights686]

My heart got a little tug when you told us that you gave Jim your guitar... Well done mate. Such a class act.

[@warrenparker7312]

How could someone give this video a thumbs down!? Robert, you are truly a good guy. If there is such a thing as Karma, you just brought some good your way for sure. I always enjoy your videos, you're an amazing player and a joy to watch. Enjoy that Strat, you deserve it now more so than last week.

[@alexh3153]

I found my “one that got away” after about three years of searching. What a good feeling. I hope you find yours and congrats on the new strat, it’s basically my dream axe too. It’s nice to see someone on here being a decent person.

[@bradjohnson8110]

What an awesome story Robert! That’s just another reason why I love guitars, the stories they hold are almost as amazing as their sound. And to give Jim the black Strat is just a move so classy beyond words. You truly are a uniquely terrific human being. The tone on that ‘63 is just so killer, and I hope you create many beautiful melodies for years to come and continue the story of this beautiful piece of art.

[@jorgemunoz931]

Robert, great story man. The universe brought the guitar to you after its long journey with Jim. I'm touched by the way you sent another Strat to him as well. It's sort of like repaying him for the joy he's given you by taking care of this guitar that's in your life now. Everything is interconnected...beautiful!!!

[@nahnotsomuch2292]

That's a hell of a story. You have a big heart man. Very happy for you finding that instrument and way cool of you to give that black strat to Jim.

[@darlingdon76]

See? This is what I'm talking about. A good story, some road tales, and an awesome guitar. I posted also to your reveal video and told a story about a recent trip to a guitar shop that ended up fruitless. Anyone can see how blessed you feel about finding this awesome piece of history with an awesome story to back it up. Good on ya man.

[@QuikdethDeviantart]

My strat is MIM (and only about 10 years old) but watching this made me grab it off the wall and jam! (I have several guitars so it generally gets played about once every week or two... it’s not for lack of love, it’s just the music my band plays calls for something different) Thanks, Mr. Baker, for all the inspiration. PS Guitars might not talk, but they sure do sing!

[@BenZitoMusic]

23andMe for old guitars. You swab the 15th fret with the cotton swab, send it to the lab and they find out who the guitar belonged to! Great sounding guitar BTW!

[@TVLTNT]

Robert, I can seriously say you are one of the nicest guys that I'm glad to say that I know even though we've never met in person. It's nice to be able to say that these days for an older guy like me these days. In any event the store of your new old Strat and of Jim is fantastic for sure. I'd like to clearly say "THANK YOU" for one of the coolest things you did for Jim. You didn't just make his day but you allowed him to share a HUGE part of his life with between him and you and us all. Bless you, my friend and the may you and your wife and son have the best Christmas time ever so far. Take Care..>>TERRY/TNT as TK likes to call me. :-)

[@Taallyn]

That's a great story, and a wonderful gesture sending him your black Strat. Sort of a Ying for Yang thing there.

[@MajRatbag]

Man that was a really great thing you did giving the black Strat to Jim, that must have felt awesome. Good things happen to good people my friend and you just banked a whole heap of good, its gonna come back to you, ten fold, looking forward to hearing that story :)

[@frishdaw]

Robert my dude you continue to surprise me in your generosity. That's a truly epic journey of two strats with a feelgood ending.

[@kitoyobeni1]

Such a great story. Amazing to find a wife that shares your love for guitars, and you pass the love forward by giving the Strat to Jim. The guitar universe is balanced once again...

[@craigclark5845]

Awesome story. So happy Jim got a strat in return. Jim seems like a legend and Robert you are a class act. All the best to you and Jim

[@alfredoaguilera5138]

Fantastic story. Most musicians know that feeling of missing “that guitar” and wonder where it might be and what happened to it. From one musician to another- thank you for the happy ending. Much respect

[@R2R3Lockingnut]

Doooood 🎸 🤘 totally cool of you to give Jim that guitar 😃 You Rock man 👍

[@PongbyAtari]

Man that's so cool what an incredible story. The decision to give him his guitar back by you and your wife speaks volumes of what great people you are.

[@CorentinPecnard]

Man...first, I love hearing this story, it’s so nice to know what the guitar has seen in its life, especially after that many years. But the end of that video, I didn’t see that coming and the gift you gave to Jim is just amazing. I didn’t see that coming to be honest, but once you said it, it really felt like it was the way to go, and I can’t imagine what Jim must have felt when he opened the package. As I said in your previous video, you really are a generous person, really kin to share things with as many people as possible, but that was the ultimate gesture, a top class act you and Jim will share for as long as you’ll live, and probably beyond as it seems like a chapter of this white Strat, so as long as the guitar(s) will live. Thanks again for your sharing of those stories, and thanks to Jim, the hero who told you everything 👍🏻

[@johnstarace8369]

Hey man, what an amazing story. It just goes to show you how much of a small world it really is. Amazing what a journey this guitar was on, and it’s so cool that the guitar has a great owner who really appreciates it, enjoy it and have fun with it. My story is not as spectacular as this guitars is, but I own a ‘78 Strat (it’s a CBS model, but I’ve loved it as much as a pre CBS one, lol). I bought it in 1979 from a guy in my friends band who bought it new a year earlier. I’ve had it since 1979 (40 years, not quite as long as your guitars previous owner but not a bad run) and in the last 20 years or so it spent most of its time in its case under my bed due to many reasons (work, family health situations, living situations etc.) I almost sold many times, especially when I lost my job in 2014 and had go on disability. But I kept it. I’m glad I did. In 2015 I moved from NY to PA to live closer to family here, I was able to get a good apartment with plenty of space and a lot of time to start playing again. I fell in love with the guitar and playing it all over again, so much so that I bought a multi effects pedal that came with an introductory recording program. I installed the program on to my computer and began recording, at first just riffs, then songs. I absolutely love playing again and I love recording my own instrumentals utilizing the virtual instruments built into the program. One thing I didn’t mention was when i was younger I wanted to be a recording engineer, but I didn’t have the money to go school to study it, so it stayed a dream. When I was working I looked into getting the software to record but several life situations came up and it wasn’t possible. Now, four years after I moved I’m still enjoying the Strat and playing engineer in my bedroom. I’m still very new and raw to recording, and my playing is slowly getting better, I’m not quite up to my old chops when I was younger but I’m having a ball nonetheless. I was close to buying a new guitar recently when my living situation changed again in August. When my brother and I moved here four years ago we were able to afford a much better place to live (cheaper, more room and nicer) than when we were in NY, unfortunately my brother passed away this August and I just moved to another apartment here in PA in October. My plans for a new guitar are on hold for now, I can’t financially swing it right now, but I’m hoping in the future to get the guitar I want. The point of my long (and I hope not too boring) story is that I’m so glad I held onto my good old ‘78 Strat, I rediscovered how much fun I had with it when I first got it 40 yrs ago. Not as exciting as your Strats story but a pretty good one nonetheless. Stay cool dude and shred away. \m/ Stay Metal \m/

[@RandyWillcox]

Ok...fine...I ugly cried. Props Robert. 🙌🏻

[@rockerbob949]

DAMN DUDE!!! That is total awesomeness!! The connection to it is even tighter! Things happen for a reason and you had THAT guitar brought to you by the guitar gods! Congratulations! Peace and Love

[@LastHorizonEarth]

I have to admit I was excited to have a chance to win the Strat you were giving away. That being said, giving the guitar to Jim, that seemed like a perfect end - well at least a next part of your story. I understand completely, and I know that made everyone involved feel really good about the whole adventure. Good deal brother. I can only imagine his surprise when the UPS guy showed up with his new guitar!. Well played brother. I hope you and your family had a great Christmas. Take care. Mike P.

[@deandagner]

Very much enjoyed your story(or the guitars story)haha .. You're such an amazing person inside and out. I mean, who spends thousands of dollars on a guitar, stumbles upon the original owner, then gives said original owner another guitar?? You do! If only more people were as humble and genuine as you. I just can't stop thinking about how happy he was when he received it. Man this is awesome. I love music so much ❤️🤘

[@Douglas_I]

Man giving him that strat is such an awesome move! That just puts you on the top of my list of favorite youtubers! That just continues the story of Blondie for him and other than having Blondie back there's not a guitar in the world he could've bought that could've meant so much! That's just an amazing thing to do and..... just thank you for being that kind of person!

[@krushgroovin7513]

A very heartfelt/warming story. It was so perfect for this time of year 🌲! Bless that roof for failing at the perfect time & yours for pulling the trigger. Perfect picture, music ending. Cheers

[@jesselucero4581]

I love that you’re giving Jim that black strat, I’m so happy for both of you!

[@TheGuitologist]

You can sometimes sense a connection to the past in an instrument even without the back story, but when you have the concrete history, it strengthens the connection and makes the spirits speak louder.

[@w13rdguy]

Not to mention, the original owner....the guy who was 15 in 1963, is gracious enough to participate in the unfolding. Priceless.

[@thirtyeight4558]

I have watched a lot of KZbin videos. This by far is one I will never forget! You're a Great dude!

[@1Keef]

What an amazing story mate and an incredible guitar! I sat glued in front of my computer for 21 minutes without blinking. My usual attention span for KZbin videos is 2 minutes. It is part detective story part love story. Thank you for making it and sharing with us. As a guitar collector who had to sell much of my gear due to family responsibilities, the story really resonated with me. BTW you have an incredible wife who truly understands your passions. Not many spouses would be this supportive when you already own so many guitars. She is a real keeper! Giving him your strat was a real class act. Cannot wait for a Hendrix lesson with the axe. Cheers.

[@eastsideeddie]

I wish the guy I sold a Les Paul to in 1994 would do this..... I still cry about that guitar.....

[@von_Hagen]

What model/year was it? :)

[@SmokdGuitarworks]

❤❤❤ fantastic story. Thank you for sharing with us. Also thank you for just being an all around genuine person. Hard to find these days.

[@Legotankt34]

This is amazing. Wholesome stories like this makes me love our community

[@rjeff753]

Way to go Robert. Great gesture giving him the other strat. I am sure it brought big smiles to his face!!👊👊👊. And I loved you sharing the story!

[@jasonalbert9939]

That is such an awesome story! I couldn’t wait until I got home to watch this video, I’ve never been so excited to watch a video before. It is also so awesome with you giving Jim the black strat, also did you notice the irony in the strat that you gave him? The pickgaurd is tortoise shell and a black body. In the pictures from the 60s his 63 was a black based body with a tortoise shell pickgaurd.🤯

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Thanks dude and yeah when they sent me the pictures I was liek hey that looks like my black strat!

[@jasonalbert9939]

Robert Baker now if I could only find my dad’s strat all would be right with the world 😁

[@geoarthur6593]

Absolutely beautiful story-experience. .. and a new adoptive owner who really helped the story continue, count yer blessings lad, cheers from Ireland Rab 🎸🔊

[@JimDewdGuitars]

Hands down the coolest video I've ever watched on KZbin! And I can't stop staring at that headstock and clay dots! 😍

[@jleighwolfe]

What a beautiful story. I love that you gave him that black strat. What a fantastic gesture that really highlights the power of music. Thanks for sharing.

[@zazuzonker]

Love that you gave him the black strat. Classy move.

[@towjam2359]

Yours and Jim's story is one of the best videos I've seen on YT in longtime. Not gonna' lie, when you started talking about gifting the black Strat to Jim, someone sitting nearby must have started peeling onions. Thanks for sharing this!

[@tappedmaple8349]

ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO!!!! Good job Robert That is one beautiful strat!

[@dell982]

So you both got new roofs and both have an awesome strat. Very cool

[@andrewstranded9158]

Well done Rob, you have a heart of gold. Way to pay it forward im sure you've made the community proud. All the best to you and your family.

[@karymwillemsen5564]

Great video. In the first few minutes of the video i was thinking he should give the black strat to Jim. I swear to God. And you did how wonderful of you. Great story love your channel

[@simplygreg17ify]

What you did with giving Jim that Strat was a solid class act brother. I know you didn't do it for recognition, but man, what am awesome thing to do. No doubt blessings will come your way for thinking of overs in that way

[@gregmyers81]

This might be the best video I watched this year. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@bluzzjazz]

That’s an awesome story Robert. Gorgeous guitar! I have a 67, with original case that I got when I was in HS in 74. I traded an Ibanez Flying V along with a Peavy cab with 4-12s and $175. I absolutely love the guitar. Like yours, it’s been refinished to white, naturally road worn now. Replaced the 3 way for the 5 and it’s had one refret. Everything else is original and it sounds fantastic. I know the CBS story but mine is a great guitar,. If I’m not mistaken, Hendrix also played a 67 at some point, didn’t seem to bother him. Enjoy yours man , happy for you!

[@shred5]

Nice. Reminds me of some years ago when I had bought a used '05 Cadillac STS, was a former lease. I ran into a guy who owned one and lived about 3 hours for me, but the dealer I purchased it from was 90 minutes from me. We ended up talking more, and it turns out I bought his old car.

[@desmondhawthorne7832]

Thats amazing! Cant beleive you found such an amazing guitar, AND got a story. So happy you kept us veiwers updated on that. This story melts my heart. So happy for you man!!

[@alabamahebrew]

That was a great story with a great ending Robert! If there was ever an anti-relic'ing video to watch this is it folks! See, THIS is why some of us scoff at relic guitars, THERE"S NO STORY BEHIND THOSE SCUFFS AND SCRATCHES!!!! Isn't it funny though, here we have guys taking new or fairly new guitars and trying to make them look old and then we have a truly old one that someone made it look new again. I think the guitar was destined to be refinished so Robert Baker could tell his story with it. It never surprises me when things like this happen, I do believe there is a higher power that intercedes in our lives down here for whatever reason that power chooses to. I call that power God, others call it fate or Buddha or whatever, but to think life down here just plays out willy nilly is really put to shame when we hear of things like this happening. Maybe your guitar videos have saved someones life Robert? Some kid somewhere lost and thinking about ending it happens to stumble across one of your videos and it sparks a desire in him to play the guitar and from there he feels important or that he has a calling or maybe it just gives him something to do to take his mind off of his young man problems long enough that he grows up and has a happy life. Who knows how far we ALL reach others just doing what we do everyday. It's like that movie, It's a Wonderful Life, we never truly know how much impact our life has on others until one day someone says, "Hey, it's because of you that I ________".

[@stevenstewart3414]

What a beautiful story! And what a great heart you have! Giving Jim the Strat showed that hearts of gold still can be found in special people like you. The good karma you have put out during your life inspired the Universe to weave the events of this beautiful story.

[@CarloRaciti]

Well done Robert, giving the black Strat to Jim was a SenSation idea.

[@paulya1269]

Nice to know that this beloved guitar ended up in the hands of someone who will continue to play it, and not just display it. I felt bad that he had to sell it for his roof repair, and was wondering if you would do something for him, which you did. Pure class Robert👍

[@shaunzimmerman661]

my mother always told me if you loose out on something u really want not to get down cause its just god telling u you has something better for you u just have to wait a little longer for it. and I have seen this in my life that it does seem to happen this way as it happened to you. if you would have gotten the first guitar you would have missed out on this guitar that means so much as had so many factors go in to it meeting you. this is awesome I have a 67 vox clyde McCoy signature wah with a similar story I had missed out on one an found another at a estate sale for a steal. so god works in mysterious ways be he always wants what is best for us!!! glad to hear your story reaffirms my beliefs!!

[@djt6546]

Thumbs up to so many points and the give away gesture. Just an awesome journey. Well done Robert. We shall all enjoy seeing and hearing the strat on your channel over the years to come. Fantastic!👍👍👍

[@paulludwikowski7967]

This just became your best episode ever!

[@Middleagedmetaldad]

You just became my favorite KZbin guitarist with this awesome story. The amount of respect you show for this guitar, it's history and its original owner is beyond heartwarming. And your generosity in giving him another strat. I'm sure he couldn't be happier knowing a guitar that he had for over a half of a century is in such good hands.

[@DanielLightspeedMcNair]

A guitar’s story is worth every scratch on it.

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

That is so cool Robert that the original owner for found you and you have this amazing story of it. Congratulations mate. Well done and was very nice of you to give Jim your other Strat. Awesome video sir!

[@buggy4cars]

It’s traditionally thought of as a good human, one that cares about others and does the right thing by them.

[@Riverdeepnwide]

What a superb story Rob! You're a teacher and with your positive action have just raised our sights for kindness and thoughtfulness in today's society. Guitarist!

[@InGratitudeIam]

And here I thought you were going to keep the black Strat and give Jim his life long friend back.

[@ericpigg2689]

You KNOW that dude thought it was his strat when he was opening that box with the black strat!

[@JC-11111]

Lol! That '63 is far too expensive to give away.

[@markprentice1961]

Best guitar story I've heard in a long time! Very gracious of you to gift Jim the black strat...Thanks for balancing the universe!

[@GearGasms]

I came back to Ohio, and my city was gone.

[@GearGasms]

Ignigknok but if I come to Texas, won’t I be the New Kid In Town? 😜

[@robertblanks9602]

OMG. Rob I was grinning ear to ear during this whole story. Incredible how you landed here. Biggest congrats to you and Mrs. for the success and blessing another’s life at the same time. I am the proud owner of a 20th anniversary Squire that I got for $45 that’s another wife story too. Also a free mint condition Sunburst Mexican Strat so I definitely feel you in someway but can’t imagine what that guitar is like though. 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙏🤘🤘🤘🎸

[@JHPRS]

If you’re taking it to Nashville, don’t let it out of your site. 😀

[@tonym2513]

Factual. Tennessee has been ravaged by meth. It’s an inbred zombie state now. Do yourself a favor and just drive around it.

[@robperkins8377]

Dude, you will likely never make a better video than this one, for me anyway. It genuinely kept getting better. Love all your videos btw.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

The circle is closed. Everyone involved received +10 Karma.

[@BelowAverageGuitarist]

Crazy story! Definitely adds priceless value to the guitar itself. Congratulations again

[@Gabbify-p2p]

Blondy Pete is a baddy and the story just makes her that much more awesome!

[@landonbailey]

Aw dude, what a great video and awesome ending!! Loved it :)

[@AQMusic10]

Awesome!!!

[@QuestionswithDad]

Robert, what a truly remarkable story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Your genuine love for music shines through all of your videos and this one is no different. I think everyone has had to sell gear at one point they wish they could have back. Giving Jim your black strat was the epitome of class. Best wishes as you continue the story of your dream guitar.

[@1Accerr1]

I love that strat!

[@astrofire68]

Love this story. I’m relatively new to Guitar but I do have my Olds Recording Trumpet that I bought in 1978 (shop demo ‘68 model). It’s priceless to me and has a LOT of great stories. Enjoy your awesome ‘63 Strat 🙏

[@Agt.Orange]

One day I’m gonna own a vintage strat. Screw buying a car

[@natureandphysics403]

No, you need both.

[@Forgehammer]

Incredible story! This is the best guitar video I've ever watched! Absolutely 100% the right call to give that Strat to Jim! Well done!

[@cloroxandamonea9232]

What is he playing at 8:55, I feel like I’ve heard it before just can’t put my finger on it.

[@lucasrocha7571]

Sounds like Spanish Castle Magic by Jimi Hendrix in the beginning

[@danielhoskins4690]

Sounds more like foxy lady to me

[@lucasrocha7571]

Ohhh indeed its foxey lady. Sorry for that!

[@teslacoil3286]

I needed this today!!!! Thank you Robert, Gabby, Jim & Leslie.

[@acledfloyd]

For those that are wondering, $300 in 1963 is about $2538 now.

[@extrasmack]

What an awesome guitar tale! Love hearing stuff like this. Thanks for sharing with us on here, and congrats not only on acquiring your dream guitar but also forging new friendships in the process! Blessings to you and yours! Also to Jim and his as well of course. 👍

[@5Inept]

Never could have thought about a better ending than giving him the black strat

[@RP-dy5mu]

Um, giving him the white strat? The guitar that he owned finds its way back to its owner who was forced to sell it due to financial troubles? That would be a MUCH better ending.

[@5Inept]

Yeah you are right, but you don't just give something you just paid multiples thousand dollars for and is at the same your dream guitar. Still ill give to you it would have been the craziest and nicest ending

[@MrGixxer1300r]

This is a awesome episode. You look at a old guitar and wonder where its been in your case you know exactly where its been.Also what you did for Jim was strait from the heart this time all the stars lined up and everyone came out a winner. The right man got the give away guitar I think all your fans would agree. There is no need to buy another give away. Very very cool man.