NEW X!! Jimi Jimi, Ritchie Blackmore...1965 Fender Stratocaster 01270

frettedamerican...
The Rarest of the Rare! The Earliest "Maple Cap" We Have Ever Seen!
Complete With the Original Hang-Tag
This super rare June 1965, maple-cap Stratocaster weighs just 7.40 lbs. and has a nice, fat nut width of just under 1 11/16 inches and a scale length of 25 1/2 inches. One-piece alder body contoured on back and lower bass bout. One-piece maple neck with a wonderful medium profile. Maple-cap fretboard with 21 original medium-to-thin frets and black dot position markers. Small headstock with transitional "Fender" logo in gold with black trim, "Stratocaster" in black beside it, and "With Synchronized Tremolo" and four patent numbers in black below ("Pat. 2,573,254 2,960,900 2,741,146 3,143,028"). Single "butterfly" string tree with nylon spacer. Individual "dual-line" Kluson Deluxe tuners with oval metal buttons (each one stamped on the underside "D-169400 / Patent No."). Three light-gray bottom, white plastic-covered single-coil pickups with staggered polepieces and outputs of 5.91k, 6.10k, and 6.00k. On the underside of each pickup are the following black pen markings "9.28.65 Bernie 3" (neck) 'Bernie 9.28.65 6" (middle) and "RH 9.28.65 16" (bridge). 'Three-layer (white/black/white) plastic pickguard with eleven screws and full size aluminium shield. Three controls (one volume, two tone) plus three-way selector switch, all on pickguard. The potentiometers are all dated "304 6532" (Stackpole, August, 1965). Inside the neck pickup cavity in pencil is written "V S O". Jack socket in body face. White plastic knobs with green lettering. Fender "Synchronized Tremolo" combined bridge & tailpiece. This guitar is in near mint condition, with no fretboard wear, virtually no fret wear, only the absolute bare minimum of belt buckle marking on the back (which you can't see unless you hold the guitar up against a light), a few tiny marks on the sides, and the bare minimum of body checking. On the white plastic tremolo cover on the back of the guitar, two of the corners (approximately 1/8 and 1/4 inch in size) at the bottom have broken away where the screws have been over tightened. With all that said this exceptionally rare guitar is in near mint (9.25) condition. Complete with the original tremolo arm and bridge cover, Also the original twelve-page Fender Stratocaster Instruction Manual with matching serial number. Housed in its original Fender black hardshell case with black leather ends and red plush lining (9.25).

[@monzo9999]

I take back what I said about phil, after watching him multiple times I've grown to enjoy his energy and enthusiasm

[@user-ox5kh3fy8g]

Gerard Cortes Oh thank god...he probably hasn’t slept a wink without your approval

[@jerryyeaaah15]

C oh dang he’s so haunted by that even when on stage w bon jovi lmao 😂

[@1337keef]

Phil's energy never disappoints.

[@ThrashRoC]

Really one of the Best Guitar Shows in KZbin Funny AND Intresting

[@sophiesieben6284]

Jimi Hendrix you are right jimi

[@jimmynikriket848]

Phil X and Jack Black should definitely meet.

[@zokmephisto]

He's on music, way better than drugs

[@MrTrennerj]

not just an awesome guitarist but clearly a mad musician as well! fucking incredible man

[@frettedamericana]

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[@crazyguitar777]

Phill, I think the best compliment I can give you, is that always after watching your videos I go and pick up my guitar and practice and roooock!!! Cheers man!

[@mimoochodom2684]

This guy is a fusion of energy, talent, spontaneity and positiveness : a real people magnet. Wish I could play half as good as he can.

[@aViolentGoose]

Phil, you have the worlds best job.

[@DARKSIDEOFURANUS]

Phil X is talented guy in vocals and guitar

[@classicartfoundation639]

But annoying

[@ThrashRoC]

Just a Great and funny guy with the COOLEST Job in the world ...

[@bluwng]

He’s so good with Strats yet they are not his weapon of choice

[@SpiceIndustries]

whenever i come on youtube i subconciously come on this video as its on my homepage and end up watching it many times

[@raymoral3973]

Dude that guitar is in insanely fine condition. 65 Fender Strats are sexy as all Hell!haha

[@MezzMcGillicuddy1]

Phil X, you ROCK!! I love your videos, and yes, I laugh just as hard as you when I'm watching them, and seriously enjoy your awesome guitar insanity! You inspire me to want to get back into playing guitar in a big way!... You should make an instructional DVD to teach us mortal beings the ways of your awesomeness!!

[@PatentApplied]

Sometimes when I am a bit uninspired on the guitar, I watch some FA videos with PhilX playing, and boom inspiration is here. Probably not because of the playing, since he mostly does covers on these videos, but because of the joy and funny stuff he does. Thanks FA and Phil. By the way, I might be making you a 50's Telecaster richer soon enough.

[@RiloRox]

hes my idol, he really is... i wish i could meet him one day...

[@pbstratocaster]

Phil is running on Duracells,,,, and he knows his ways around the block of the classics.

[@DucksDeLucks]

9:06 purple haze nice Hendrix sounds with whammy bar

[@rsmelser]

The world would be a better place if more people had his attitude.

[@Philtration]

I have owned an SG, three Les Pauls including the one I have now, several acoustics and four bass guitars and I am always selling one to buy another and changing my guitars but I will NEVER let go of my Fender Stratocaster. Nothing that I have played over the years feels as comfortable and it lets me express myself like no other guitar.

[@jimmysinister9960]

like the burn demo. you can hear how the strat shaped the sound of that and pretty much all blackmore-purple-rainbow. always been a humbucker man,but the time has come for the other side of the aural spectrum to be welcomed into my arsenal. give this guy a break. he is hyper,but seems to be having a good time naturally or if otherwise it's his business.judge not or he shall be judged.......something like that.

[@charlesjones3972]

The L series means that the serial number has an L before the numbers. Leo fender ordered the neck plates to say 1 and then the rest of the numbers, but the company that pressed the neck plates messed up and put L on them. These were only used on 64 and 65 models, and they are EXTREMELY rare/collectable. The neck plate alone sells for a ton. The whole guitar, well you guys have something that could go for a hell of a lot of dough!

[@jerryyeaaah15]

Come to rewatch this video cant imagine that I'm now a customer of this legendary store😄！

[@Yami2po]

After years of searching, I think I found my favorite channel.

[@nocaster9]

Even if i'm feeling sad, this guy makes me laugh so hard ! :)

[@VonBlargh]

This is what happened when i went to Guitar Center today.... i am no longer allowed there

[@TonyAguirreJazz]

Watching Phil makes me realize, I picked the wrong instrument. Just awesome

[@ShortFingeredShreder]

Phil X is fucking awesome, finally a guy who plays good guitars and good music on them to boot!

[@sykwookiee]

Really would love to have a party on my deck with Phil just jammin'...whodahell needs a radio? Love the talent n da attitude...keep rockin' man...fan for life...

[@timo1947]

Phil is a riot! Great personality! great guitarist and voice!

[@GlennMosby]

Best outro ever! (and check out Daniele Gottardo's tapping version of the Simpson Theme)

[@b.rodclark7349]

Fenders before 1964 are pre-CBS; that '65 is the 'transition' era just months before the large headstock...that Strat sounds damn good!

[@dellinger08]

I could never afford some of the gear he's demoing but he does some of the best demos you can find here. So very entertaining. I would like to get that new evil robot that just cam out, mixed with my dual rec would sound epic.

[@IsaiahIzzyBoyd]

He says he needs to learn more songs...he knows like half of my music library.

[@Rittyzify]

Phil X sings very well, plays guitar pretty damn well, and is so funny and entertaining to watch. how can u ask for any better?

[@Cptjackjacky]

The moment you started up playing Burn, I got just a little hard, my top DP song ever, played by one of my favorite guitarists ever, I LOVE IT!!!!

[@BeamSword0]

It means they took a piece of maple wood, and then put another piece of maple on top of it to make the neck. It's essentially just like cutting the neck in half and gluing it back together.

[@Teachering]

Phil is the kind of guy you'd like to be working with on a dreary Monday; especially in the morning. He just might drive you crazy, but a lot of fun to have around all the same. I think the term, Crazy Canuck, was created with him in mind.

[@Dedalusalley]

This is one of the best sounding Strat I've ever heard.

[@gibsonairborne]

purple haze BLOWN MY FUCKIN MIND. you're a hero phil

[@tokuda_gamps]

Funny guy. I enjoyed a lot. Songs of Blackmore then James brown through Heart. Amazing, he plays a tricky guitar licks and sings vocal part simultaneously. I liked his vocal too as well as his guitar playing technic. Thank you.

[@Theo-hc5ob]

Left out some David Gilmore. You Rock, Phil.

[@JoeGuitarGuy]

That purple haze was badass Phil

[@franken-aye1177]

Kick ass. As to be expected. Ride on brother.

[@mintlp]

Phil X is such an amazing talent!!! Keep it going!

[@ShikePoke101]

Been trying to figure out what to do on that Billy Preston tune..one we just picked up. Thanks for the idears!

[@TheF86Sabre]

6 people don't like this video, really? why? Phil is just a great entertainer so it makes no sense other than they are just jealous.

[@yeenar]

PhilX is one of my favorite people in the world

[@merqury5]

God Id love to hear mr.X do dont stop me now or somethin' rocked by Queen 'cause hes such an honest rockin soul. Freddie would have Digged this man as an artist, he was a hendrix fan u know.

[@Just2Rusty]

Wanted to say something really nice about Phil X and Fretted Americana but I can't think of anything good enough, so I'll leave it at a: You guys are sweet.

[@RojoBemol]

I've always wondered if this guy's on something when he's doing his videos... damn too much energy, thats not human..

[@joxter74]

Phil X!! Your the KING BABY!!!

[@imorez1]

Phil your one of my idols! Your right up there with Joe Bonnamassa,Mark Tremonti and satchel from steel panther! ROCK ON \m/

[@liamgdoherty]

That ending was so awesome!!!

[@MadSpectro7]

I don't know about anyone else, but the middle pickup in that guitar sounds fierce.

[@COMMANDR1701A]

Absolutely insane talent:>} Love the energy. You the man Phil X. I also LUV the maple neck fingerblaster he was playing.

[@zapwatt]

I don't normally dig strats but that was rad.

[@Fredrockroll]

You know the video is going to be awsome when it starts with Phil X laughing his lungs out

[@BOSAM1000]

"i wish i could play more song".......i bet he can my whole library of music on my mobile

[@Sloomer25]

Phil doesn't need pedals, he says it and it happens... "Volume!"

[@NexusCapital]

I feel like Phil has some serious personal struggles. Don't we all tho. God bless and nice video guys

[@channel6133]

LOL you friggin' kill me bro! Love the Deep Purple Burn riff.

[@DeafenedLeft]

Hell YES, got my "X" fix.

[@PanamaJack666]

That was a good note! 400 sustain/feedback!

[@tocaraulguitarras]

Amazing tone and play

[@jendel42750]

Just remember, Phil, you break it, you buy it!

[@leachim66]

That second note was definitely a good note.

[@kamaboko1]

I don't think I've ever heard Phil do Heart. It was a nice change of pace.

[@Carstensenson]

What.. Only Malmsteen have i seen so strung up.. Well, anyway, this guy is really one of the best.

[@willemkerpel1]

Wooow this one is going to be a classic!!

[@SweetHome1996]

I love preston!!! Awesome!

[@ix-Xafra]

Wow, never heard of maple cap necks on pre-CBS strats.

[@myboyjamzTV]

I've been to fretted Americana before it was aaammmaaazzziiinnngggg

[@chosencover]

It's a fact. Phil is crazy for strats...

[@revsharp777]

So many hysterical moments in this one. LOL \m/

[@lamborick]

daily dose of X-drug taken now ready for my friday!

[@ejoey64]

At first time i saw Phil i thought this guy was high on Magic Mushroom..Lol..But he's very talented and awesome guy!

[@nemtall]

Crazy talented as Hell .

[@jks2]

the tremolo end part fits great to the intro of the song after!

[@RedRiverPanda]

Wow, nice version of purple haze dude!

[@MyRocknroll23]

Best and funniest version of purple haze ever ! :D

[@Troblivion]

Man, I was really loving that Purple Haze... :)

[@usslongbeachcg9]

i know youve said before Phil that you usually only play songs that the guitar inspires you to play, but one song i know you could blow the doors off of if you played it would be Aero Zeppelin by Nirvana!

[@guithero11]

dream guitar

[@JDSteffano]

Beautiful.

[@mac163]

Phil X soul brother no 1!

[@harantesr]

All Billy Preston are great and jis playing was perfect, but Phil's version of Will it go round in circles is awesome!!!

[@Glockenator]

Only Phil X could make Barracuda sound like a real song

[@Shiefie]

thats how i like my guitar reviews..

[@RMGCBG]

03/2022 Phil is a treasure

[@acledfloyd]

I loved the ending.

[@BerndThomasSchuller]

Barracuda! Awesome Purple Haze too

[@jamesbrennan3744]

Commenters seem to be obsessed with Phil and not the guitars. It's the Phil X show.

[@HIGGI6]

Just awsome!

[@Rayman304]

WOO!! MOAR PHIL X!!

[@rabokel]

Baracuda, awesome man!

[@waterbottle7271]

Stunned

[@dorillo765]

dude, this video was one of the most awesome :D that version of purple haze was outstanding :D