Take note Gibson. This is what a true spokesman sounds like. Not just someone who gives you basic info, but someone who truly loves what they do, and has a story to tell you about their own journey with the guitar and the company. Very well done. My compliments to both Fender and Mr. Cruz. And, to you too Andertons, for bringing this type of content.
@DavidMorisset6 жыл бұрын
Giovanni Cerva watch the Bernie interview with the Beast.
@giovannicerva55226 жыл бұрын
Yes! Great interview with an incredible musician. But to reference my point, he’s not a company spokesman. And to more your point, both Gibson and fender can leave the PR to their loyal musicians. That’s very true. However, when a company has been in the news about issues of QC, and financial woes, I find it somewhat misplaced not having a rep. thats at the very least, somewhat engaging to listen to. Maybe I’m missing the mark here, but to those of us that do not have access to these companies, or affiliations with national acts, and have saved, borrowed, or traded our way up to obtain one their instruments, I think this interview leaves you with a certain amount disappointment.
@TheEchelon5 жыл бұрын
Very well said
@stratcat71625 жыл бұрын
You can s*** on Gibson all day but if you find a used one for a great price that's all that really matters
@PedroSantos-ob1zw4 жыл бұрын
He just got fired from Fender
@Adipsia12 жыл бұрын
'I was going to be the best floor-sweeper that the Fender company has ever seen.' That single quote is why a John Cruz built guitar is worth every penny. His enthusiasm is infectious.
@williamsmith44395 жыл бұрын
Mr Cruz set up my Blackie Tribute.....he is a legend and all around good guy. I called Fender and he actually listened to my amateur questions and made me feel like he cared about MY build ... Thank you so much Mr Cruz!!
@michaelberger42274 жыл бұрын
John Cruz Custom Guitars kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuvdKJvo86kjM0
@jake-jk5rg6 жыл бұрын
John is a real credit to Fender, very interesting video, more please.
@SmelOdies4 жыл бұрын
I heard he is no longer at Fender.
@darrenc87764 жыл бұрын
He got the sack
@gonebymidnight28814 жыл бұрын
This comment didn’t age well
@tns44214 жыл бұрын
When a legend tells the truth because legends do not need to fool anyone...amazing personality !!
@alxmnslv6 жыл бұрын
What an interesting chap, more of this please.
@JasonFiske6 жыл бұрын
What a great interview. I could have listened to John for another hour or two. Thank you!
@michaelberger42274 жыл бұрын
John Cruz Custom Guitars kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuvdKJvo86kjM0
@reyngel4 жыл бұрын
Lee, I really appreciate you asking straight-shooter questions in respectful ways. It’s great that when you have opportunities to interview legends that have all the real answers to potentially controversial or tricky questions, you don’t squander the opportunity, and ask about the things we all really wonder about... as opposed to providing a dime-a-dozen cookie-cut publicity video. 👍🏻
@liorauf6 жыл бұрын
What a legendary Master Builder and down to earth guy! John is a true artist! Love you man, keep up the great work!!!
@alexrobertson14726 жыл бұрын
Man I would love to have a guitar built by John, a guy with passion and knowledge like that you know you will get a true masterpiece.
@CharliePutz6 жыл бұрын
I was on vacations in NYC three weeks ago and while visiting Guitar Center in Time Square, it just so happened that John Cruz & the guys from the Custom Shop were there for a roadshow. I got to talk to John, really cool dude and a certified legend. Too cool to see him here!
@44johnson446 жыл бұрын
Lee's comment toward the end of the interview sums it up. To be so enthusiastic at this stage in his career is inspiring! Thanks for this great presentation.
@boatingforbeginners79494 жыл бұрын
This is THE MAN - Jammed full of high energy enthusiasm, Passion and dedication to his craft.. Just totally awesome
@michaelberger42274 жыл бұрын
John Cruz Custom Guitars kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuvdKJvo86kjM0
@jbolo53786 жыл бұрын
This has been on my "watch later" list for 6 months... glad I finally watched it. Immensely entertaining
@bananaboombox36204 жыл бұрын
John Cruz seems like a really nice person to talk to. I learned a lot just from this interview. Great guy
@Katira-KR76 жыл бұрын
I like the Captain meet videos a lot more than gear videos. Gear is just gear, but it is always great to see the people behind the music.
@jamjunkies36396 жыл бұрын
John is such a legend!!!
@michaelberger42274 жыл бұрын
John Cruz Custom Guitars kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuvdKJvo86kjM0
@jacobynt68516 жыл бұрын
I pray that I love my job as much as this man does when I'm 50 years old. Awesome interview!
@TP-xe2hi6 жыл бұрын
I met John Cruz several years ago at a guitar event in So. Cal right as I was putting in my order for a team built 1964 strat and absolutely convinced me to make sure I spect out the rosewood "round lam" which was discontinued in 1965 for the more modern rosewood "slab". I'm so glad I did it. Along with round lam, the broken in feel of the neck really differentiates my guitar as a custom shop piece. He was such a nice passionate man! If you make a 64 custom to celebrate Anderson...make it unique with round lam neck!
@weschilton5 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear John talk about his work at Fender I want to buy one of his guitars.... then I look in my bank account and cry. :( I just love his enthusiasm and his obvious love of the Strat.
@kdrake7774 жыл бұрын
Waiting for The Captain Meets John Cruz of Cruz Guitars.
@The_Lord_Of_Confusion3 жыл бұрын
same
@allstopblue57176 жыл бұрын
His story of taking apart is first guitar to get painted and then struggling to put it back together. I’ve totally experienced that lol it’s intimidating and scary when it doesn’t work and you have no money to take it somewhere. LOT of trial and error to figure it out, but you really learn a lot through the process. What a great story to go from unloading the delivery trucks at a small music store (not even getting to hang the guitars on the wall by himself) to the top custom shop builder at Fender. Really inspirational.
@curtishansen72706 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always!! Thanks Captain and crew and Mr. Cruz!!
@pablo93645 жыл бұрын
What a great genuine real guest. Credit to fender
@chrisgreenwood48516 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with John that modern guitars are better than a lot of the old ones.The progress that has been made in manufacturing etc. is just phenomenal...and..if my ancient old head has got this right..(!!)..are better value than before.Overall...fantastic interview and heartwarming to hear John`s enthusiasm for his art come spilling out in buckets!
@shorerocks6 жыл бұрын
What I really like is that you get to know the guys behind the guitars. These video features simply give you a personal impression I always missed in print. Same with ToneTalks, i.e. Dave Friedman / Mark, who also have a wealth of information (and stories) to share. Cool. Thank you.
@andyw60266 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see John. I bought my first "proper" guitar in 1992, a midnight blue Strat Plus, which I still have and love. When I bought it, I thought it was amazing that they'd written the name of the guy who tuned/tested the guitar, on the label (which I also still have). It was tuned by someone called John Cruz! Couldn't believe that a company would take the trouble to document that (I realise now that it was not uncommon to do this, but was amazed at the time). Never got as far as a custom shop one though....great to see John's passion and enthusiasm for what he did and still does.
@XENONEZZ26 жыл бұрын
Great interview and I think John could/should start his own company because his integrity, professionalism and honesty are so evidently on show here.
@josefeld71646 жыл бұрын
David H He has a signature model by chapman.
@michaelberger42274 жыл бұрын
John Cruz Custom Guitars kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuvdKJvo86kjM0
@cven11036 жыл бұрын
Great interview. What a wonderful guy John is, bravo Lee for being such a good listener and also asking questions we all wanted to hear the answers to. Cheers and keep up the good work, best to all at Andertons.
@LuckyLuke369-TeamRH2 жыл бұрын
I have a Masterbuilt Telecaster 60s NOS made by him! What a guitar that is!! Couldn't be happier! It was a lottery to get it but I made it, by chance more than any other thing.. 😁
@joukovaananen59516 жыл бұрын
This is probably my favourite Andertons' video in a long while!! Awesome interview. Thank you!
@darrenc87766 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andertons. Love John's work, one day, one day I'd love to own one of his guitars. Bucket list stuff
@OBandPL6 жыл бұрын
That was an amazing interview/talk you guys had. Having someone with a very good knowledge of the retail and collecting side of the business sit and ask pointed and focused questions to someone like him is something I could listen to for hours. Please do that again sometime in the near future. Thanks again!
@northof50now6 жыл бұрын
His passion is amazing. Thanks Lee.
@taylorelsner63324 жыл бұрын
Well after seeing this video John Cruz will be my pick for master builder of my next Strat!
@algorithm007ify4 жыл бұрын
Jacob Ray because he is scared of controversy...and the outrage that will follow from overly sensitive social justice warriors who make a mountains out of molehills.
@Stringtrees6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic edition Captain. I look forward to seeing the other episode. As I was watching this I was imagining my own spec. If only my Granny was still alive, I'd have her on Ebay.
@raindogred6 жыл бұрын
Wow..Stevie Ray, Jimmie Vaughn, Rory Gallagher, Jeff Beck(yardbirds era), Gary Moore..you just said all the magic words ...if I ever buy a custom shop Master built, this the man who I would ask for to build it.
@WillC6 жыл бұрын
Sir Lee you have come a long long way in overcoming your guitar biases. I'm proud of how open-minded you are. Totally agree with your sentiments.
@kolombijec6 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful video....with so much added value just from listening toJon Cruz..soo interesting all!
@simonrourke19786 жыл бұрын
Loved John Cruz in Mission Impossible.
@bmark79516 жыл бұрын
Simon Rourke lame joke
@jbolo53786 жыл бұрын
😂
@Strato-Caster5 жыл бұрын
My friend John Cruz rocking all over the world :)
@Neuri6 жыл бұрын
Great hearing from a builder thanks Lee 👊
@wcm51506 жыл бұрын
Love this man. Gibson needs someone like John Cruz.
@franknguitars76716 жыл бұрын
Hearing the sound that he was going for in the intro and the discussion around the 20 minute mark convinced me that I made the right choice with building Warmoth Strats and Teles, using quality hardware and have them set up to perfection on a Plek station.
@berrigandavid6 жыл бұрын
Really great interview. The "Captain" seemed awed by his guest but that was a good thing. I learned a lot and the BS was really not an issue here. This was an honest talk between two people who just love guitars. Thanks so much
@catfish001YT6 жыл бұрын
Interesting point at 47.00, My favourite is a 51 telecaster relic , 9.5 radius, modern wiring, grease bucket tone circuit, 6105 wiring. That coupled with the all the original stuff makes for, in my opinion, an unbeatable guitar. Keep it up FCS and Andertons
@The_Lord_Of_Confusion3 жыл бұрын
really cool guy can´t wait for his own guitars
@elvagabundovatti6 жыл бұрын
Love the attitude of you both guys. Thanks for this. Greetz
@adam-yk6yd4 жыл бұрын
18:10 what a wonderful philosophy and approach to guitars Lee. Well said indeed
@jamesbailey50086 жыл бұрын
Hats off to you Lee, great job with your channel.
@888Marco6 жыл бұрын
Amazing Guy, awesome Interview. For a lot guitar guys he is the Antonio Stradivari of the 21 century. :))
@michaelberger42274 жыл бұрын
John Cruz Custom Guitars kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuvdKJvo86kjM0
@chuckwolfboyer7830 Жыл бұрын
VERY GOOD GUITAR PLAYING GOOD OLD RIGHT WING GUITAR 😊
@honnaconna73126 жыл бұрын
I just cheered when I saw mr Cruz himself on this episode 🤣 fantastic
@andikaperdana456 жыл бұрын
john cruz brings dream guitars to life
@FoodaFIISH6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview. I completely agree about John's enthusiasm. Great chat!
@seti1116 жыл бұрын
So much for the Yngwie Malmsteen Tribute Strat story, Man, I super dig what you guys do. However, the more interesting a story becomes the more " The Captain " doesn't ever allow it to happen. 34:00
@tomwolfe15946 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this; a real treat!
@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior6 жыл бұрын
This is such a fantastic interview. Thank you for this.
@stevenflamenco98596 жыл бұрын
History in the making here!
@KroxxfireGaming6 жыл бұрын
What a great dude John Cruz is!
@NeoGeoEch134 жыл бұрын
Captain mate I really like your videos and it's always so interesting to see so many different things, pedals, amps guitars etc. in your channel. I was watching your tour to the Fender factory the other day and it was amazing. The last year out of the love for the instrument I started building my own and I've actually almost finished my first Telecaster (only the soldering remains). Anyways, who would have thought, one of the best master builders in the world, John Cruz, started picking boxes in guitar shops and swiping saw dust off the floors, what a story to tell...
@charliepayne92486 жыл бұрын
A true craftsman in both instances!
@zyvananta33566 жыл бұрын
Another great interview. Thanks captain!
@breathtimebreath49343 жыл бұрын
Thank you John Cruz🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏!!!!!!!
@DevilsAdvocate926 жыл бұрын
That was utterly awesome!
@Prometheus2604916 жыл бұрын
This was really good! Love hearing about process and technique from a true expert, and clearly a nice chap!
@ZayasRaymond15 жыл бұрын
This was great! Loved listening to his passion for building guitars.
@rxdoctordaddy17956 жыл бұрын
This guy is the man.
@benbutterworth75846 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant interview, legend!
@109ki19716 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview more of this please!!
@frankyoung87876 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. It's cool when the guest has a story to tell.
@mikeblackstar52346 жыл бұрын
John Cruz: the Godfather of Fender Custom Shop Guitars 🎸✌
@craigclark58456 жыл бұрын
Great video. What a great guy John Cruz is. Loved this interview.
@jw.25076 жыл бұрын
This is gonna be great!!
@ukefriction5956 жыл бұрын
Bang on! loved this interview, knowledgeable guy real enthusiasm.
@seamanjive6 жыл бұрын
My Tele is a relic. I've been gigging it for ten years. I put all the digs and dents in it.
@alexn11844 жыл бұрын
seamanjive is it a custom shop? Are you happy with it? I’m just asking for myself. Trying to figure out if I should drop $5k on a NAMM 60/63 sunburst relic strat I’ve been eyeing out.
@petercozzi17726 жыл бұрын
What a really good and interesting video..more of these ta
@liormolvin6 жыл бұрын
I like the builder interviews. Can you interview guitar techs?
@Zeal8083 жыл бұрын
Don’t want to share their secrets!
@SuperRickenbacker4 жыл бұрын
Putting all the other vibes aside, Fender will be a poorer place without John's craftsmanship and knowledge. So euthsisatic and passionate after all these years. This will be an opportunity for him to perhaps have a go himself.
@michaelberger42274 жыл бұрын
Yes, right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuvdKJvo86kjM0
@ctruthtoday6 жыл бұрын
Great interview, Master Builder John Cruz is very knowledgeable and funny. More please.
@charlesgains77956 жыл бұрын
John travalta on a stratocaster. ..great blues...master craftsmanship
@davidevans31756 жыл бұрын
I have a Strat John made, I had it made by John in the Custom Shop to my specs. Its KILLER.
@tristanvanderwalt67465 жыл бұрын
How much for it?
@thebipolarbear14 жыл бұрын
Mine was $2,134
@michaelberger42274 жыл бұрын
John Cruz Custom Guitars kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuvdKJvo86kjM0
@SirSavesALot19776 жыл бұрын
AWESOME interview, thank you!
@johanbjorklund67816 жыл бұрын
I've owned about 10-15 different guitars, some pretty cheap and some more higher end and I consider myself picky with the guitars I choose. Especially sensitive about the neck shapes. I recently got the Tele-sickness and tried quite a few guitars ranging from the Bajas to the Vintage RI's and the Elites. None of them really got to me but the other week I tried a beautiful Nocaster CS and after about two seconds I knew I just gotta have it. Quite an amazing feeling when all of the sudden you have this new world opened for you. I've played for over 30 years and probably tried 100+ different axes but to me this one just nails it.
@simpsimpson51756 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR SHARING.. one of the most fascinating posts on YT.. Once again tahnkyou very much
@thatmg6 жыл бұрын
John is the real deal!
@jowyong67693 жыл бұрын
"How can less be more?? More is More!!" Yngwie is my personal hero. So great a guitar was made by these 2 masters!
@johngreenwood19726 жыл бұрын
What a great interview.
@shred12korn6 жыл бұрын
My fav video so far.
@Spidouz6 жыл бұрын
We have a '96 Masterbuilt John Cruz Strat at the studio, and I used it couple time... it's good, no doubt about it. Now if I want to be honest, I have to say I also played way way cheaper strats that play and sound just as good. It shows how subjective guitars really are. Now, for a collector purpose, there's no doubt the John Cruz ones are good guitars to invest to.
@adamnichols27626 жыл бұрын
When the day comes that I can afford a "Custom Shop" Guitar, John Cruz is at the top of my list.. This guy has such a romance for the Fender name and it is extremely inspiring. Just knowing that he crafted and sculpted a Custom Tele or Strat gives confidence to any player. The instrument is miles ahead of any Nash, Suhr, or any other Boutique Copykat. No disrespect to those manufacturers, but, they are Copykats and this dude has learned with the OG's of Fender's past and you can never duplicate passion.
@michaelberger42274 жыл бұрын
John Cruz Custom Guitars kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuvdKJvo86kjM0
@GrimKage6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding interview, hire him!!!!
@markaochoa20176 жыл бұрын
Such a cool story.
@Rightupbass3 жыл бұрын
Good job fender!
@davidcotton69996 жыл бұрын
Gotta love John Cruz, his enthusiasm you can tell is genuine, not just marketing bullshit like that obnoxious Paul Reed Smith in that other interview. Have a couple of Custom Shop Strats which are great, but not a John Cruz Masterbuilt yet. I did play a John Cruz 59 Masterbuilt Strat a few years ago and it was seriously the best Strat I have ever played, and I have played hundreds. Sadly it was sold before I could get the cash. It was a big step up in quality, when I played it, it felt 'alive' like a great vintage Strat
@untappedreality6 жыл бұрын
Great interview! John has a lot of knowledge and he's interesting to listen to.
@scoutrifle68276 жыл бұрын
Very cool that you're doing these for builders as well as musicians, Captain. We don't get a chance to hear a masterbuilder chat very often.
@juzek19586 жыл бұрын
I love my '97 Custom Shop Jazz Bass Deluxe. I affectionately named it "The World's Greatest Bass". No fanboy relic/road worn for me. For every ding on my bass, I have a story of how it happened.
@sasmitha84466 жыл бұрын
Again, the Mayer picture is taken down, I wonder why........
@josearjona37286 жыл бұрын
hahahahahahaha yeah... sure....
@amirkhalid54496 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure you are NOT wondering at all. ;)
@kevingallagher52556 жыл бұрын
Worlds Most Mediocre Guitarist lol I’m sure you’re just trying to troll but in the case you’re not then your name is 100% reflective of your knowledge of guitar playing
@TH-gu4wj6 жыл бұрын
*eye roll* let's see some clips of you playing.
@sprintcarsandguitars9596 жыл бұрын
painted my first mex in 93,havne't looked back since.all mine are put together the whey i want em.
@JasonWharton826 жыл бұрын
This was awesome, thanks guys!
@jacobschmitt99836 жыл бұрын
Guys, remember to like the anderton's videos, youtube makes it really hard to earn money and these guys deserve it!
@Croissantrophy.meme.channel6 жыл бұрын
you know he owns guitar store right?
@jacobschmitt99836 жыл бұрын
Cruelty-free Music yes, however the captain pete, bea, chapman, joss, ariel, and all others who work pretty hard on this channel, and they deserve something for it. why would you not want to like the video anyways? positivity is a good thing
@Andromahlius6 жыл бұрын
To be prefectly honest, that's advertising for his shop, I don't think the plan is to get revenue out of it.
@pipipi6826 жыл бұрын
Well, anyway he's doing the he best advertising for a shop EVER!
@Jerry_Fried6 жыл бұрын
Thanks to their KZbin presence, Anderton's has annual internet sales of above $40,000,000.00. More power to them!