They Made My DREAM Guitar...It's PERFECT

[@jeremythornton433]

Everything sounds great when Tim plays it!

[@mjvicc1952]

THE MAN WITH THE MAGIC HANDS!😊

[@michaelstevenanderson4961]

@@fromaggiovagiola9128 Remember, he came up with and played the guitar solo on Bon Jovi's "Runaway" back in the 80's. What did you do ?

[@hoppes9658]

@@michaelstevenanderson4961Why didn’t Richie?

[@michaelstevenanderson4961]

@@hoppes9658 Because he wasn't hired yet. The record company was still trying to build a band around Jon. They were using studio musicians then. I saw them in concert early on. They opened for The Scorpions. They (BonJovi) were awful.

[@mdu2112]

​@@heyjarrodEspecially right after. It seemed to have sweetened up afterwards.

[@tj10777]

Holy Hell, I think we all need a Tim Pierce Signature guitar in our lives

[@echopark78]

That scale length on a jag would be awesome

[@WindRider1]

Playing the guitar makes Tim appear as the happiest person in the world. He has the biggest smile and grin on his face.

[@mmiller6873]

I have many great photos of Leo and my Dad hanging out in his garage in Fullerton back in the early 50's. To see where the brand is now is amazing.

[@robertclarkguitar]

That is amazing. Seriously. Can't believe your comment is not flooded by fender lovers. For me he nailed it in 50s. But a simple Mexican strat standard from back in the day with some decent pickups I'm in heaven. No need for the "Innovation" but I do like the history of fender far more than Gibson. They seem to use far far far more CNC and automation at Gibson now while charging 1k more or so. It's insanity.

[@mmiller6873]

@@robertclarkguitar My Dad had Leo make him a triple neck steel guitar that I cherish to this day. All original in the original case in very good condition.

[@jameslong9921]

​​@@mmiller6873Wow, that's incredible, what a priceless treasure that must be. Is it hat your Dad in your KZbin profile picture, and I see you posted a video of a Rush concert, that would have been cool. It would also be super cool to see a demo of that triple necker you mentioned, if you have the inclination. Have a great day.

[@ravencrestmedia]

I have a G&L Bass that from what someone at G&L told me back in 1996, was bass that he assembled. His initials are scrawled in the neck pocket in what looks like a lumber crayon.

[@Alfa75V6]

people are like looking for the holy grail of sound and what not but

[@fogwalker4803]

Tim...I have never stopped learning in all the years I've been glued to your channel. It's the penultimate source of all things guitar.

[@patrickkoenigsfeld1253]

Now I have a dream guitar. That thing is absolutely gorgeous and deserved! Grats tim!

[@maico125]

So proud of the American factory and workers.

[@joedynaflow9157]

Tim that axe is nothing short of amazing. If any guitar player deserves a guitar like that it's you. Keep Rock-N- You're as talented as it gets. J.D.

[@Eric-t8c3c]

I don’t understand many of the technical things Tim talks about but I love his enthusiasm and the infectious information sharing he brings to this podcast. It’s just a wonderful podcast from a true master of his craft.

[@MrMalq]

Tim as ever always a joy to hear you. I’d love Fender to put this wonderful guitar into general production

[@RuthlessMojo]

I’m a luthier and guitar tech and all I can say is wow. I now know what my ultimate build is going to be. Love offset guitars and this one is amazing.

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

He never used a Vigier or a Leduc, he doesn't knows

[@goodandbadtimes]

Thanks Tim. Love'n it. When you played out ... yep, I heard Peter Green. That did it. Today is "All Souls Day". To those we love and have loved and who have passed. RIP.

[@BanBanChi]

This video might have premiered on Peter's birthday

[@matthewgonzales3970]

That EQ was the icing on the cake! What an amazing instrument!

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks so much - it really makes a difference!

[@rondelio8562]

Very nice, Tim!! Congrats on the new custom build!! That's so great!! Great tour, too!!

[@luisfernandorojasvelasco4731]

Perfecta!! I agree, scale length makes it unique, like butter, and sounds awesome

[@davideatwell6577]

Yes, beautiful

[@steverussell8804]

If there's a guitarist who 'deserves' such an instrument, Tim, it's you. Great to see and hear of your joy as you get your hands on what is a wonderful guitar.

[@butterflywing61]

I had a large vocal outburst when Tim mentioned the shortened scale length. Brilliant !

[@ebeep]

Beautiful guitar with fantastically unique complexity and growl. A wonderful achievement for sure.

[@jysmtl]

Indeed it sounds great. Don’t know how much of the complexity and growl is Tim and the amps, though.

[@ebeep]

@as compared with his other guitars. I assume it's much to do with the combination of those pickups and the active Neve-inspired EQ.

[@jimmywillis7895]

Love this video Tim! What a killer guitar! I am blessed to have a prototype strat built by the Fender R&D guys and it is truly an amazing guitar. It was so cool to see some behind the scenes and the shop tour. Thanks Tim!

[@alexanderbreeding1830]

I think that is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. And now I'm more stoked than ever for my new Fender Mustang (just ordered yesterday) to arrive! As always, pure joy when you play. Thanks!!

[@MrHitthespot]

Love watching you play Tim. Beautiful guitar.

[@jugheadjones5458]

That is a beautiful guitar. I love the contrast between the blue and the pickguard!

[@stevemorgan9626]

Love the P90’s, reversed headstock, and of course the parametric eq. You played some of my favorite songs!!

[@Dave062YT]

He says they are p180s [whatever that means lol]

[@heshion1]

@@Dave062YT Humbucker P-90s? *shrug*

[@ReSourceEnergetics]

Tim, I am grateful that you are in this world. I love watching you play and vibe! Alan

[@richardwolffe]

Awesome video. Thanks, Tim! Great and very cool looking guitar. Fender rocks!

[@RobScott-x2y]

“And Your Bird Can Sing”?!? A favorite to be sure. Beautiful guitar, Man!

[@RobScott-x2y]

Great tour, too. Thanks!

[@stevenrussi5973]

Gorgeous, custom, prototype--sounds awesome. Great to se Fender innovating like this, and, of course, the maestro himself, Tim Pierce!

[@georgem5589]

Dennis Fano would get a kick out of this post. Doesn't sound as good as a Novo IMO.

[@livingadreamlife1428]

Tim could play a 2x4 or a broomstick and make it sound great.

[@Eric-t8c3c]

Well said 😂

[@voxmaster7961]

Its just a joy to hear tim play. Long time fanatic here

[@leonwhildenjr4483]

Hi Tim, Thanks for the fender tour and that beautiful Guitar! 💪💀🤘🙏✌️🎉🇺🇸🎊

[@bbking0064]

I can hear the preciseness in this guitar which speaks to its quality - studio quality for a professional to use.

[@stickman55100]

Spectacular looking and sounding guitar, especially in your amazingly capable hands!

[@247tubefan]

"Buy the ticket, take the ride" - Hunter S. Thompson

[@immobilien]

i still have my first guitar, a 1962 Fender Stratocaster. It's sunburst with a rosewood fretboard. I still play it almost every day.

[@georgebarry8640]

Its an odd shaped guitar but the feature set is intriguing....but most important...the guitar actually seems to achieve some tones that make it VERY useful for guitarists. Well done,Tim and Fender!

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

Vigier used to put P-EQs in 1980, that's what you had on the Arpège-I (wooden neck) and the Arpège-II (carbon neck, used by Stanley Jordan, and you'll be in a shock listening to him playing the Hendrix songbook on this, it's not really his usual DI-sound)

[@williamwgardner9375]

I’m and tool and die maker so I loved seeing the clean shop they run at Fender. I’m going to try a left neck on my telecaster.

[@frankwebster9110]

Coolest Fender ever. Love all that went into it!

[@crunchysteve]

Oh man, sweet axe! I love the inverted headstock. To me, it makes more sense frim a tuning and harmonics POV.

[@miaouew]

This is the only Jazzmaster style body instrument I have ever really liked. It's beautiful.

[@davidcamarda8723]

Those guys have the best job in all of the lands.

[@DownEastSaw]

Tim, any guitar in your hand sounds exactly the same, which is……amazing. I am sure that fender R&D unit is awesome but you have the skills and experience to make a squire sound just as good as anything else.

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks so much for the kind words :-)

[@DownEastSaw]

@@timpierceguitaryou’re welcome. Honestly bud, after playing guitar on stage and building/modifying amplifiers for 20 years at this point, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is it’s about the time you put in learning to master the instrument. No expensive guitar magically sounds better than a cheap guitar in the hands of an inexperienced player. Only mastering the instrument allows you to appreciate the benefits of playing a more expensive instrument, which are mostly the ease of use. You are one of my very favorite players alive. You’ve studied them all, you can recreate the greats, but you truly speak with your own voice on the instrument. Kudos brother.

[@kenster865]

@@DownEastSaw Well put, indeed. 👍👍

[@CAGED1702]

@@DownEastSaw Jack Pearson would agree 100%... 🙂

[@mojogypsy]

Watching Tim always puts a smile on my face!

[@jonathanstrand2474]

You just explained why I like my ‘64 Epi Bonanassa Firebird 1 so much, reverse headstock, on a neck through design, I just was after the different sustain qualities, I got that AND a perfect upgrade platform For $ 800 bucks new, I then invested another $2500, every original piece of metal on it has been replaced, Dunlop jumbo frets, PLEK’d, Bone nut, real Waverly banjo tuners, 3 SD pick ups with Stacked vol/tone for each PU, individual off/on switch for each PU, SD coil switching PU mounts, 4 sounds each. A JB bridge, the soap bar + Blade, (can’t recall the name?) and a Parallel Axis neck

[@BrettPapa]

Dude look at that thing!!!! Wow!

[@ScottMacLeodCompany]

Great to see another TP video. I have really missed them lately. The joy and exuberance you bring to guitar playing reminds me of Eddie!

[@litemetal]

Fabulous!! I had a Jaguar in that same blue ( back in 1983) I miss that guitar 🎸 ( my fiancée at the time “loaned” it to some neighborhood guys that supposedly were making a band 🙈) she didn’t ask, and I immediately called them and surprisingly nobody had a clue where it was…..gone to Fender vintage ax purgatory.😮

[@TrevorDennis100]

I don't feel qualified to assess the sound of the that guitar, and as a 75 year old retired engineer, my hearing is not what it was (it trails off steeply at 8Khz and I hear nothing at 10Khz and above) but it sounded incredibly clean to me. I loved the design and manufacturing aspects that you showed us. It was super interesting. Oh, and it was so nice hearing that bit of Paul McCartney and Fleetwood Mac towards the end. Them were the days. 😀

[@vincentl.9469]

..but, is it as good as a Strat?

[@brianclark6763]

John Lennon but who's counting? Good comment!

[@MintyBitesBack]

I’ve been a fan of watching your videos for years. That is quite easily the best tone you’ve had! Get fender mass produce for us commoners!!

[@jackprice7828]

That parametric EQ is very interesting. Also love the reverse headstock. Sounds great!

[@QuoVadis88]

And Your Bird Can Sing. Great job. R&D still lives in America. Love the Parametric EQ and Boost. I am still an Ultra Luxe HSS Floyd Rose Strat player. That was rather expensive but I love it. This new guitar is a work of art for sure. I have been to the Ensenada plant a few times. Would love to visit the Corona facility. A beautiful place to visit and work.

[@lollofunky]

oh la la what a beautiful guitar !! Great Specs !! Lovely color !! This should be available to everyone ! !

[@anthonylawson6955]

I have such a love for offset bodies, they are my favorites by far. Add the reverse headstock, the P-180’s, the vintage style trem, chambered and a compound radius neck. You got it all.

[@aroe3896]

Oh Well! Love how you finished off with a classic LP song. Nice touch, cool guitar

[@e.r.559am7]

Man, that custom Fender is badass.

[@jefflundgren762]

You are a national treasure 😊 Love your videos and work on so many recordings.

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Thanks for the tour. I always wondered about certain things and this video explains most.

[@gdavew63]

WOW! I'm more of Gibson guy, but this guitar is awesome. I'm not a fan of maple fretboards, but I do like rosewood fretboards. I have a 1987 G&L SC3 with a rosewood fretboard, and I absolutely love the sounds of the single coil pickups. Tim, you're an amazing musician, and I have the utmost respect for you. Thank you for making these videos...

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Wow! What a great well thought out guitar that is…pedals right in the guitar instead of on the floor for ur foot and the reverse headstock actually makes sense for the playability…of u build it they will come… I would buy one if they aren’t too expensive for my budget…hope fender does it

[@musicmann1967]

Congrats! I love everything about this guitar.

[@chrishowitt9654]

Amazing, guitar sounds great, but they always do in your hands Tim. Interestingly, I built myself a Jaguar style kit guitar a few years ago in almost exactly the same colours. Including the painted headstock and red pickguard. I still play it to this day.

[@rigorhead01]

I love Fenders 10-14" compound radius fretboard!!

[@ckelly5141]

Crazy, amazing guitar Tim. Bravo to all who made this concept a reality.🎶🎸👍

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Hey Tiim great guitar thank for sharing with us all! The Blue color is rocking it, very stunning! Good for you man, keep on rocking! 🤟 🔥🔥⚡⚡⚡🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@Erock503]

man that thing sounds great. I usually avoid anything with built in preamp, but that sounds very useful and musical. Really like how the lows sound too, never put 2 and 2 together with the nut to tuner length. Very cool!

[@williamcampbell163]

Sounds good looks funky kinda like a 50's car.😊

[@johnyblandofoz952]

MAAAAAAAATE SHES A BEAUTY... GO TIM GO... U LVIT... PLAYS N SOUNDS GR8 TIM JUST LIKE U N YOUR SHOW... WE ARE ALL WITH YOU M8... WHAT GUAGE R STRINGS...

[@Mcfly0856]

That's pretty sweet! I had a Warmoth neck with those exact specs a few yrs back, I wish more factory guitars had the luminlay dot option too.

[@greyklopstock7155]

That's so freaking cool!!! I ADORE parametric EQ, and I feel like it's underused outside of the studio and mixing board. You can give w single coil humbucker pushz you can make a twin flatten out in the mids like a Bassman almost, it's just so useful

[@kristopherkrahl1597]

That's a beautiful guitar.. congrats!

[@ryanandrews5379]

Wow! It sounds just like Tim Pierce! Nice work

[@JammerhakenTV]

You know we want that as your signature model, I know I need it😂

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Thanks for the tour. The first thing you played, was that based on "And Your Bird Can sing"?

[@timpierceguitar]

Yes it was!

[@christianmani1730]

@@timpierceguitar That is played by George and John on the record....nicely done to play both parts together!

[@brokenfinger1979]

Nice, love the tech in the guitar, plus the jaguar guitar!!

[@BaljakTuners]

thank you Tim for that fresh news from Fender factory... want that guitar...best regards from Croatia

[@CleverDowed]

Someone better open the door for Tim Pierce! I love that drag Tim long sleeve. Ordering one after my next gig. Tim can you get me a job at that shop!?

[@Greenjagsurf]

I love the short scale! And just so much! Congrats on finding your "own" signature guitar. I went through alot of guitars finding all the boxes i needed to check or avoid. My two are a classic jaguar (for plugged in range) and Epiphone Wildkat in pearl, mostly unplugged as my go to couch guitar.

[@phoenixbenjamin]

Sweet brother. You are the icing on the cake. You make everything you play come to life.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

👍 the dude is an absolute legend.. awesome abilities ☝️

[@robertdiehl1281]

Very nice guitar. Sounds Fantastic. Lots of luv shown in the desire and design. Cool video.

[@eddieellis677]

Wow, and just like that the Fender Piercer was born. I like it a lot.

[@tjsound1258]

Brilliant demo of an incredible guitar! I never owned an offset, but I've had a few Teles over the years. I still have a Fender I acquired; an Ash Strat with pups by Abby. Maple neck. Among my favorites! I love your guitar demos. I am curious though, you never seem to have picked up or even mentioned Suhr Guitars. I was surprised to see you never featured one. Great demo! Thanks for your strong work. Inspiring, uplifting and challenging.

[@babagadoush1]

Only thing better sounding than this thing is our boy Tim playing it

[@rickstrandberg6398]

Spectacular! Congrats🎉

[@Chez8922-kf6cy]

Love Tim's channel.

[@InventiveGear]

Love it. Especially the shorter scale length .. and lighter weight and yes... want one!

[@marionunz5395]

I would love to own one…. That beast is so versatile …. Thanks for sharing this 💪🏻

[@Stereostupid]

Tim, this is just a beautiful looking guitar!! Sounds fantastic i want one!

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Looks and sounds great! And my favorite color! Not a fan of the look of reversed headstock, but interesting to hear that it makes vending easier.

[@antsmusic123]

Thanks Tim. That was cool.

[@franklincheney3653]

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!!! My first car when married was that color, a Datsun wagon with chrome wheels...but no strings!

[@PTam09]

It sounds amazing Tim. I wish I knew how to use effects to maximize the tone of my guitars. Especially my 1979 Stratocaster and my PRS. A video about effects on a modest budget would be very much appreciated. Thanks!

[@misteress3840]

Thank you sharing such a unique instrument and giving us a tour to boot!

[@jamescassidy3995]

Great to see you Alex! I miss Fender & all the good guys! Love from England - Jamie Crompton ✌️🎸♥️✨

[@davedraws76]

Dude. Usually I’m like yeah. That guitar sounds great. But this guitar sounds freaking GREAT!

[@ChristoverMarxfortheWin]

Mr. Pierce, THANK YOU for all you do. - Tim B, in Illinois.

[@russellsmith6881]

Great Video and playing Tim! Now I want to play a reverse Headstock Fender! Yours is so versatile Brilliantly made!

[@fstjeanm]

Fender is such a phenomenal company - they manage to walk the fine line between innovation and tradition perfectly.

[@WheatonBrad]

Oh wow. That is a nice guitar. And good shout out on the reverse headstock; my Firebird has one and I agree it helps the playability and tone.

[@FWRXSTER]

I love watching Tim’s videos with demos from his studio. Looks like Mission Control. Captain Pierce lol

[@benspeeds]

Onboard parametric EQ makes SO MUCH SENSE! I guess it's like every other great idea. It makes sense immediately and you slap your forehead wondering why you didn't think of it sooner. It's also one extra free spot on your pedalboard because you won't need an EQ pedal...well...i guess that's only true after you put an onboard parametric circuit into all your guitars, so that free spot on the board is a ways off. Really cool though. Loving it Tim!

[@humanexperiment61]

It's rare that people talk about normal and reverse headstocks. I've been playing Les Pauls and Telecaster for ages. And there is a huge difference in bending, as Tim says when the distance between the tuners and the saddle increases, especially noticeable on the B and high E strings. But personally, that's exactly what I prefer. To compensate for the difference, I play 10 gauge strings on the longer fender scale length and 09 gauge strings on the shorter Gibson scale.