My Time With Kurt Cobain's Actual Guitar | Ep 3: Smells Like Teen Spirit Fender Competition Mustang

[@NirvanaGuitars]

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[@mariellarojas8562]

Dude, the intro of the video gave me the chills. Goosebumbs all over my body. Mind blown🤯.

[@MaryBateman-hr1zh]

Love your vids dude

[@AdventuresOfPangaeus]

The intro jump-scared me. How dare you.

[@angutimmm]

From 100 dollar guitar to most expensive electric guitar that's crazy!!!

[@CoburnSawyer]

i think kurt actually bought it for 25

[@angutimmm]

@@CoburnSawyer I mean Eric's first guitar cost like 100 bucks not kurt😉

[@jakeellman7447]

I wanna know how much Kurt really bought it for. I know the Jaguar was 300 so the Mustang couldn’t have been for much more

[@angutimmm]

@@jakeellman7447 I think he bought it for about 25 dollars I don't remember but he bought it for around 25

[@101Volts]

@@angutimmm Don't forget inflation. That's $57.33 now, if he bought it in early 1991. It's still ridiculously cheap, but eBay wasn't a thing yet. Deals are still to be had even now, though. I was given a 1930s Supertone Acoustic for free last year, although it's *very* badly warped. It's still fixable.

[@Headwyres]

Rest in Peace, Steve Albini....

[@LEBOURQUIPERFORMANCE]

And Kurt Cobain…

[@Voortex-vj6ex]

@@LEBOURQUIPERFORMANCE and grunge.......

[@lahar2412]

steve albini was a disgusting person

[@PulseXP-yo8wu]

Rest In Peace Steve Albini

[@Marble8008]

🙏 thank you for in utero and surfa rosa. Both murder 30 + years after

[@uncarbonatedcola9190]

Fun fact: In 2015, a study was done. It was to try to find out what the most iconic song of all time is, according to statistics. Scanning hundreds of millions of forums, blogs, newspapers, radio stations, streaming services, etc. And according to that data, the most iconic song to ever be released, is Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana. In other words, oh my god.

[@electricedits2046]

@@larryboy8821that was in bloom

[@stephenkane2464]

@@larryboy8821no it was in bloom that used all notes

[@scoggzap]

Now that's a REALLY fun fact! Too cool.

[@scruggy7213]

😊😊 1:02

[@nikdrown]

Yeah I can see that. For all the amazing great music that’s been created iconic is definitely a high status SLTS sits on.

[@tomas23769]

Kurt not being able to find the competition stang in time because it was underneath his bed has to be some of the most classic Kurt shit I’ve ever heard

[@tmmuscics2753]

Next video - “I went to heaven to document Kurt cobain”

[@mkm1180]

💀💀💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣😁😁

[@101Volts]

Similarly, I once dreamed of Kurt sitting in my dining room. He was shaven & wearing an olive colored shirt, and was writing. The dream turned lucid and I told him I realized I was dreaming. He didn't talk to me until I said that. Only problem is, I don't remember most of what Kurt said. But was it really Kurt? Possibly not, considering I've also seen shape-shifters in dreams even when I was around 9 years old. One shape-shifter dream I had around the age of 9 - 10 had one guy turn into a dragon. He then went into a bigger dragon's lair, and talked to the bigger dragon about changing into a dragon, saying something like he thought it would be good to have "higher thoughts" while laughing. The other dragon then ate him, I'm guessing because the bigger one was greedy and he didn't like competition. Neither dragon was the same color as the other - one was blue, one was red. I'm just not sure which was which.

[@pdonz510]

Hell*

[@101Volts]

@@pdonz510 I hope not, for his sake... Though the Bible does seem to say that everyone goes to "hell" at first - it's only a matter of whether or not they stay there. "Hell" in the Bible seems to be the grave. It even says Jesus went to hell, but then he rose again and alive 3 days later.

[@pdonz510]

@@101Volts Kurt was a great person, but unfortunately he wasn’t a believer in any god but he was still non judgemental and was open to many ideas, so idk.🤷‍♂️

[@TJ-wf1rr]

I actually never thought this guitar would really see the light of day again after it was sold for around 4 million dollars.

[@a1d3nB]

imagine he holds the mtv unplugged guitar, $6,000,000!

[@Kurt19678]

Same

[@TJ-wf1rr]

@@a1d3nB That would be surreal lol

[@chrisdee5032]

I remember at school, girls hugging each other and crying when news broke that Kurt was dead. Definitely felt like the end of something that day.

[@Uninterested69420]

Hes living out every nirvana fans dream And sharing it with all of us Absoloute legend

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

The fact that you got the color codes direct from the guitar is remarkable. Its a gift to anyone on that journey to created a perfect replica. Well done!

[@VermilionVortex]

Now Eric just needs to document the Jaguar, and everything will be right

[@Nachtx1]

Yep!

[@sconni666]

That guy is shady.

[@vintagememories6560]

@@sconni666How is Eric shady? Someone’s jealous.

[@rickyknowles]

@vintagememories6560 he means Eric Erlandson, the guy who currently owns Kurts Jag, not Eric aka NirvanaGuitars lol

[@rickyknowles]

@sconni666 Suprised Eric hasn't sold the Jag by now? 🤔🤔. Wonder if he still has it? @NirvanaGuitars, get on the case!

[@joshuanitura9376]

kurt Cobain's voice had this iconic built in distortion effect

[@sleevelessace]

"this was kurts most favourite and cherished guitar! even having his guitar tech making a less intrusive and reversible bridge mod :) *shows clips of him slamming it into a monitor untill the neck snaps off* Ahhh love! :)

[@mikesantiago14]

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[@НесторПетровичСеверов-ь3з]

His favorite guitar was jaguar and he took care of and polished it and kept it at home

[@K1see1337]

I from Russia, I love Kurt Cobain and Nirvana

[@K1see1337]

​@user-mw3dd6ys1uSeattle is very beautiful to me

[@Aviation.addict]

Hello comrade

[@oranjjjggg]

I love the way Kurt fingers his powechords. It was like a mudra to me as a child

[@dustra5000]

HE CANT KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS (jk please do, you’re the best at documenting these)

[@NirvanaGuitars]

😂 that means a lot, thank you!

[@Apersonguitar]

You are living or dreams

[@ScratchdHelp]

YOU STOLE MY COMMENT!!!!!

[@allygator616]

Lmfaoooo breaking bad reference spotted

[@poopsock7991]

@@NirvanaGuitarsyou should try find a Lindell electric guitar, it was Cobain’s first.

[@Matt_tenny92]

Smells Like Teen Spirit was the first song I learned in full on the guitar

[@TJS3]

I'm just happy that this community has people like you, not schmuck and relying on facts. Thanks again, hope these opportunities come to your way like they now have.

[@ilgarisnotme5001]

Kurt wanted to make this guitar a icon and i think he made it

[@UltraZombie]

So cool as a lefty guitarist I’m glad it’s being documented as the most famous lefty guitar of all time

[@THE-CRT]

DUDE NO WAY, HE’S ACTUALLY DOING IT!

[@pasi8800]

Full body chills and I'm just watching this video. Can't imagine how it must have felt being there in person.

[@NirvanaGuitars]

Truly am unable to put it into words!! Tried my best to convey it in the video, but for real it was a dream come true

[@frugal4twenty202]

You're like the Jim Cameron of Nirvana research, so good dude! This is epic

[@NirvanaGuitars]

haha wow thank you so much!! 🙏

[@high_quality_stuff]

That guitar to me is more iconic than eddie van halen's strat. I love that guitar with all of my heart and i cant wait to see it! ❤

[@egroegartfart]

Way way way more iconic.

[@ibanezprestigeboy]

Eddie is more important to guitar players. No one inspired more people to pick up guitar than Eddie. Kurt is more prolific from a social stand point. Kurt was a cultural shift in music/fashion,etc. Depends on which lens you look thru. I love them both.

[@spah_tf2]

i cant believe that eric has not only seen skystang 1, or also seen the mtv strat, but also seeing the seen teen spirit mustang is just unbelievable. you are doing what ive always wanted to

[@thrillvilled111]

Dude your documentation of Kurt's guitars from Skystang 1 till now is legendary! 🔥

[@krispykrackers8826]

The fact that this became a series in less than a year, and you getting the chance to see and hold arguably the Nirvana Guitar, is amazing! The Unplugged guitar, HSB music video guitar, Vandalism Strat, Jagstang, and Jaguar would all be amazing to see in this series!! Maybe his pedals and amps(wherever they are) could be a part of this series? One day, we'll see

[@NirvanaGuitars]

It's all been a dream come true, for real 😭 I will run to any Kurt gear when the opportunity presents itself!!

[@ginnrollins211]

I would love to see him cover the Farrington Mustang. I don't know if it's still owned by the estate or sold, but it would be nice to see.

[@krispykrackers8826]

@@ginnrollins211 Ooh, for sure! But I bet it's stuffed inside the estate. Betting most of Kurt's gear is stuffed in the estate, but if Eric got a look inside the estate, would be insane. Unlikely but awesome, I think only one person was allowed in the estate, the guy who made Montage of Heck. Can't remember his name, sorry

[@krispykrackers8826]

@@NirvanaGuitars Can you imagine if you got a look inside Kurt's estate? I'm betting most of his gear is stuffed in there, but I think only one person (guy who made Montage of Heck, can't remember his name) was allowed in.

[@ryanfulldark2775]

My band was lucky enough to record at Pachyderm and were amazed by the stories the owner had about the In Utero sessions. Great video, man! Congrats on living the dream!

[@ShaunM001]

Congratulations, this is awesome that you keep getting the opportunity to spend time with these guitars!

[@krisfrederick5001]

I would never want the responsibility to have this thing in my hands. As amazing as it would be. You can probably still feel the energy emanating from this thing...but for Kurt it was just a Mustang. The most bad ass in history. I had something else to add but I forgot. Oh well, whatever NeVeRmInD...

[@matthewheinecke2621]

Afraid you'd scratch it? 😂

[@101Volts]

@@matthewheinecke2621 I'm more concerned that someone would get it and refinish it, taking *out* the dents and paint aging. But that's probably not going to happen.

[@MaryBateman-hr1zh]

You’re videos are so amazing you’re the best and one of the most knowledgeable people about Kurt’s guitars❤

[@ziggylayneable]

I was 20 when it came out. I had been playing guitar for 8 years. It kind of changed my life.

[@Timbiscuit12]

Man, you really do great work and I love how respectful of and excited you are by Kurt and his tone and gear. This is one for the books.

[@PickledPreserves123]

Fender Custom Shop should pay close attention to these videos. Many people would buy Road-worn as well as brand new versions of these guitars if they re-issued their Cobain Mustangs.

[@LanceMabu]

I’d like to imagine an employee at Fender slamming 50 guitars into a soundboard every single day

[@PickledPreserves123]

@LanceMabu A duty given to whichever Luthier is going through the roughest divorce at the time, I'd imagine.

[@TheReflecter]

“Kurt didn’t want to do any invasive modifications as he cherished this guitar” meanwhile he smashes it into a soundboard lol

[@alexv1190]

Because all that is bs. He didn't care and would hate that it's expensive now

[@Amfrabrikerbabbin]

Had my Stang back from the Sub Human Compact Mod Crew, and boy did those knuckle heads fuck up the tremolos solid anchor. 25:27

[@Adren-Duraz]

This KZbin channel feels like its slowly being completed. Thank you for everything Eric as a Nirvana fan and as a person who appreciates passion.

[@CraigMahaney]

Very cool he was able to have time with kurts guitar.

[@judeiscool11]

"I'm not trying to be sappy." I see what you did there

[@METALFAN4EVS]

They’ll give him breathing holes, thinking he’ll be happy.

[@fmilton20]

I was at the Trees show that he snapped that Mustang. Would of been better if that was the same guitar he smashed over that scumbag bouncers head lol but he used the yellow guitar that he used for several Bleach songs as the tuning was different. That is a night I will never forget. Really cool that you got to see the competition Mustang in person.

[@gaeleleon]

Can’t wait for the 65 Jaguar episode !

[@flapjack413]

I know the guitar you mean, so don't take this as a criticism of you, because it is generally referred to as a '65 Jaguar, but I am certain that it was actually a '66. Kurt himself called it a '66 in an interview I have in an old mag, and the neck we are all familiar with is not original to the guitar. The neck it left the factory with had block inlays and binding. In '65 the necks began with dots and no binding, and then transitioned to dots and binding later in the year. Early '66 necks can also be found with dots and binding, before they transitioned to blocks and binding around mid '66. It is possible that the body has a '65 date stamp, but it wouldn't have been assembled or left the factory any time before 1966.

[@scoggzap]

Dude, you are officially THE BEST NIRVANA channel on KZbin! Youngster, You are doing what MILLIONS of us, "little club who has always been and always will, until the end" fans have only dreamed about😮

[@heirrose1606]

Thank you Eric that was great. RIP Steve Albini

[@dannyperfect9270]

Wow, absolutely enchanting. Did you give it a kiss?

[@TheNirvanaNerd87]

You should try getting to see Kurt’s Jaguar next! Edit: Ik you have a road worn so no point in the damage but it’d still be cool to meet the real deal!

[@mrandressav]

Bro, I can't belive it, again you did a big hit, first the VMA's white guitar, then the mythic mustang from the In Utero tour and now one of the most legendary guitars of all time, I don't know you in person but I'm proud of you, I wish, really I wish that someday you can see the jaguar or the unplugged guitar, congratulations bro 🙏🏻...

[@kurdtcobain91]

seeing both the skystang and vma strat, and now this! wow your a lucky person man 👍🏻

[@randomcrap7682]

the serial number now belongs to a 97 frontman amp according to fender's site

[@Thelastsonofkrypton1977]

Best video intro ever………😮

[@matheusferrari6133]

Crazy to think that Kurt paid about 20 dollars in that guitar and it literally became the most expensive guitar in the world

[@Sandwich1243]

It was 100% more than 20 dollars 😅

[@grungeisdead8998]

Now nobody can buy one without paying “Cobain tax”

[@flapjack413]

$50 at a party at Evergreen State one night.

[@matheusferrari6133]

@@Sandwich1243 Kurt wrote in his journals that he paid 20 dollars for the comp from a guy that he saw playing in a band

[@-jank-willson]

@@matheusferrari6133 that was a different one

[@wandereromur]

This channel is the absolute best on Earth when it comes to K Co's guitars. But if there's one thing I'd like from you, dear owner, is for you to practice a bit left-handed! Believe me it's really enjoyable - I'm a lefty and playing righty always made me feel cool :D

[@scoggzap]

Dude! This is officially THE coolest video on KZbin!!! Man, I'm so happy you got this opportunity. As a lifelong Nirvana fan, it felt like I was there with you. I found myself saying NO WAY out loud several times.🙃

[@packman4664]

I was a sophomore in high school when Nevermind was released, that album, and especially Smells like Teen Spirit are so closely linked in my mind to those formative years. Nirvana definitely forms the soundtrack of the memories of that time of my life. Kurt died about a month and a half before I graduated. Looking back now, being 48 years old, it 's almost as if people my age were kind of carried through those high school years by Nirvana, and seems like they sort of said goodbye to us just as we were getting ready to launch into the start of our adulthood. I always get a lump in my throat when I think about those times, this video created that same feeling. Amazing work, cannot imagine what you were feeling holding his guitar, you are a very lucky man.

[@MrFranziecan]

Absolutely awesome video on such an iconic guitar. Thanks for the time put into the "forensic" tour of the compstang!

[@thebubonicj]

So cool to see this guitar up close and see every chip and scratch and scar, the rust and duct tape residue. So awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Very, very cool. This is what happens when you dive in explore and share your passions without inhibition or apology. Great job. You deserve it and you carry all of us Nirvana/Kurt Cobain fans and guitar nuts with you.

[@5810a]

this will be so cool, waiting for the premiere!!!

[@thocom529]

I’m so happy that you get to see theese iconic guitars, you are definitely deserving of it, with how much passion you have for this whole thing

[@sleevelessace]

as a guitarist and lifelong music geek it makes me happy to see someone so happy at getting a chance to see and hold a guitar from theyre favourite artist like this... we all have that 1 guitar that one guitarist that would be our "Kurts Comp Stang" its more then just being the most expensive guitar.. he held down a chord on the same strings where kurt did a guitar hes been looking at in magazines,tv and behind glass his whole life must of been surreal espcially even after seeing skystang 1... i know thats nerdy to say but i get it and everyone else does it

[@johnnypaps2834]

To whomever owns the real Kurt jaguar, now is your chance to call Eric and get a video done documenting it once & for all!!!!

[@ynzsbstn]

Eric from Hole had it for a while. Then, according to some guys on Reddit, they reached out to Eric, and he supposedly mentioned that Frances has it now. Can't vouch for the accuracy, but that's the scoop.

[@flapjack413]

@@ynzsbstn I've also heard that it belongs to Frances, and Courtney just loaned it to him for the video.

[@giaitchison]

Dude you are so deserving of the opportunities to document these incredible guitars. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

"No piece of music had ever made me feel the way that Teen Spirit did..." I couldn't have said it any better. I have forgotten a lot of things over the years. But I can tell you exactly where I was the first time I head this song. It was not too long after the album dropped. I was in middle school, and of the few friends I had was listening to it on a Sony CD Walkman. I asked what he was listening to, and he told me "Nirvana" ...Who?!! He gave me this face that I'll never forget, handed me the headphones and started it over again. The guitar starts, and the drums started pounding. That was it. In 20 seconds, I knew I found my music. That album changed everything for me. 30+ years later, it still gives me goosebumps.

[@AppaBoy]

I’ve never felt happier for a KZbinr, both of these experiences must be life changing

[@Zeablonde133]

Omg.. I cried at the end there. I’m so happy for you Eric!! Thank you for sharing.

[@defkon99]

Amazing! You have done something all the 90's kids have always wanted to do! Next level!!!

[@SoulofGuitar-l4y]

8:34 I got those feelings the second I saw the guitar through my TV just seeing it an thinking that it's the real guitar from the teen spirit video is awesome it's like looking at it just giv it a glowing orb of power especially when you said ''most expensive electric guitar''.

[@-EndlessNameless-]

Man, this is pure legendary documenting right here! Thank you so much for sharing this with us Bro!

[@elsernall8732]

I love that this is now Ep. 3 of a series! I hope you get to document all of his guitars, including the unplugged acoustic!

[@mannykhan7752]

Oh wow you have no idea what this video means to me. Im just so emotional right now. As a 90s teenager, I worshipped this band.

[@Dercini626]

Hi Eric, I'm a big fan here in Brazil, so I thought of a shade that I think is really cool! It's the tone of the Sliver compilation - The Best Of The Box, it's a video idea that I think is cool! 😊🤟🔥 RIP Steve Albini 😞🤍

[@Chris_PR69]

One of the best intros you could have ever done for this video🎸💯

[@Anonymouspersoniguess]

I knew this day would come! I’m sooooo happy for you. Just today I bought 4 tortex .60s and played a cyclone(strat mustang) with them (it was the closest to a mustang there).

[@tim8287]

I have the same white Univox Hi-Flyer model he used in the Heart Shaped Box video.

[@PulseXP-yo8wu]

HOW?! How are you doing this?! You madman hahaha! Awesome video dude. Watching this while at work

[@DocterFweedy]

Ah yes my dream guitar and my favorite electric guitar of all time. What I would do to just get a Mustang refinished to even look close to this absolute beauty.

[@quinntoohey406]

I live vicariously through you Eric!! You are living our dreams!!!!

[@leonfrommcdrive1837]

LETS GOOO SO HAPPY FOR YOU

[@NirvanaGuitars]

🙏

[@henriquepatt]

Great Job, man! When you hold it, it feels like we all are one step closer to this grail.

[@KarlPHorse]

Finding people as obsessed with Nirvana as I am is so cool. This is why I love the internet. Also RIP Steve Albini. Big black kicked so much ass. I'm not as familiar with Shellac, but what I have heard sounded awesome too.

[@Uninterested69420]

What an incredible opportunity Congrats man! I really hope you documented the color with that special tool of yours haha

[@Chad_grimes]

I’m grateful that you had a chance to see Kurt cobain’s guitar.

[@michicyrill6397]

I was playing with Lego (around 11 years old) and on the radio they played Smells like teen spirit and I was hooked.

[@johanburger4454]

That man's voice❤❤❤❤❤. I always wonder if Kurt had it swirling in his head and went for it or if it just naturally evolved. So so so unique. Forever loved and missed. Rip

[@xalk311x]

Amazing video dude! If you would’ve told me 11years ago that somebody that I know from Instagram would have the chance to hold Kurt’s competition Mustang,I wouldn’t have believed you. Beautiful close ups!

[@yoyousif935]

this is wild. seeing skystang and the VMA strat was already crazy. but now, *the* guitar used in possibly the most iconic songs ever made.

[@vkuolema79]

Congratulations! thats a huge life achievement ,. As a nirvana fan from the early 90s i had the same experience as you listening to SLTS for the first time.

[@MuscleCarLover]

I'm so glad there's now 3 of these videos. What's next? The Vandalism Strat? This is absolutely nuts in the best way possible

[@SimonBosley]

I remember watching them live on 'The Word' TV show 3:24 that featured so many great bands of that era of music. Happy memories!

[@paulalexander6156]

Congratulations man! A piece of history in the palms of your hands!

[@PrettyboyAshtun]

first introduction to nirvana was the teen spirit music video it made me want to learn guitar and that i did and the fact that you’re with that same guitar rn is insane

[@anorexorc1st]

Also… that “divot” you mention is standard on all vintage mustangs as well. That is the truss rod access point. They come that way. All vintage fender guards carry this cut away.

[@ochenhorosiservice]

As for the guitar case, there is a video that captures the moment when Kurt takes out this particular guitar from this particular case. This is live at Beehive Music at 5:20, after the performance of Drain You. it's funny moment to see behind your review:) Thank you so much! Eric or NirvanaGuitars

[@andrewpappas9311]

Definitely fucking cool to see the original guitar, it’s undoubtedly one of the most iconic guitars for a reason and great video as always man

[@3DMachineControl]

That’s amazing Eric. Thanks for sharing. I’ll definitely plan to make the trip when the exhibition opens in Sept. keep up the great work! Randy Noland

[@NirvanaGuitars]

Thank you so much!!

[@DaveWire]

You're living the dream that every Nirvana fan would have liked to live, getting closer to the holy grail, Kurt's guitars. As you say, they go beyond the simple fact that it is an instrument, they are real symbols. I'm really impressed that thanks to the community, this kind of video is possible, I never would have imagined better so thank you for your work. I really hope you'll be able to see more like the Jaguar and the Vandalism Strat and thrill us even more. I just have one request to make of you (which I made to you live for the skystang and you responded positively) but it would really be a good thing to be able to consult all the photos you took through a simple blog, to be able to see every detail of these guitars in good quality. The video is in 1080, it remains a classic format, sometimes I would like to be able to pause, to be able to zoom but the best are the photos in HD. That's just the little criticism I could make, thank you if you do it for the skystang and the comp!! Bravo, your investment is rewarded, you deserve it!

[@juliangaudreau]

Congrats man, keep it up. Of all kurt guitars you got to see the most iconic one. 👏

[@shaunspins]

Glad you got to spend time with the guitar. I can imagine how excited he was to find a left handed mustang. I would love to be able to spend time with the Ferrington guitar and last telecaster.

[@Saved_Soul95]

So lucky to be able to hold that iconic Fender Guitar 🤩🎸🎵

[@LucidNight12]

I have a feeling that this video might be one of your most popular videos soon!

[@caulrophobe]

I was lucky enough to strum this guitar when it hung on the wall of the Melbourne Hard Rock Cafe back in the late 90s/early 00s. 🤟