We found a ONE OWNER, FIRST YEAR 1954 Fender Stratocaster!

[@hairsilver8479]

I live in Japan and I was moved by this video! I feel great that guitars exist in life itself in the USA, including the owner's car and his wife's flowers. My last dream is to visit your shop someday and buy a guitar.

[@twintriode]

It's all gone now. Those days are history. Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker; none of them make them like they use to. They all would like to recreate those days for revenue sake, but the materials and workmanship are gone. Everything America was admired for is gone, replaced by jokers like Elon Musk. America is a mere shell of itself.

[@voyxu143]

@@twintriode Agreed, but there are plenty of custom guitar guys here in the USA that are making great guitars.

[@charliedavidarnott1537]

Yeah, I agree. I currently own a Fender Custom Shop, and it's an AMAZING instrument! In fact, it's probably the finest electric guitar I have played. Much better than I remember a vintage Fender being. I think the custom shop are currently making instruments better now than the original 50s, 60s, and 70s guitars. The idea that the vintage stuff is better is simply a myth.

[@moose6676]

I couldn’t agree more more my friend an absolute gem 💎 the car was also a dream from the past 🙏🏻

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

@@charliedavidarnott1537 except most of the big artists play vintage. Theres a reason

[@jeffsquires6620]

In my dreams, this is what I envision as how heaven is. CARS, GUITARS, PLANTS and paradise.

[@Tonetwisters]

And PEACE! Amen. And time is running out ...

[@booitsnick]

Yes sir. Makes me think of my dad

[@sm1tty031]

Im a 3G man myself...Guitars, Guns Golf...but thats me

[@jeffsquires6620]

@@sm1tty031 love old guns as well but live in Canada. Don't care for turdeaus rcmp to come to my house.

[@billyclub9863]

Don't forget pussy & motorcycles

[@Steves_Music]

You guys are really doing some special stuff with these videos. Not just focused on an instrument, you’re transcending that and showing the real connection people have. Thanks!

[@patrickoneill8248]

I came to comment the exact same thing

[@bobdelair02]

So true

[@mantelmann13]

I found this very, very boring. 4 Minutes into the video and still no guitar. I'm here for the guitar only. So where is it? I will not come back to this channel.

[@mattjohnson6916]

Double bonus points for that stinger at the end! 🤣

[@faroutmayt]

Jeff Beck would absolutely love this guy

[@tonyboneful]

“Are You Ready?” Big smiles from New Zealand man! So sweet, came for the guitar but the sound from that engine melted me

[@123uzuz]

I love how this video lets us get to know the owners a bit….please keep doing this

[@analogemma]

The closeups at the end with all the cracks is so beautiful, I'm so glad he kept the original guard

[@hlcotten6587]

That 54’ Stratocaster was simply amazing. I’m sure it was bittersweet parting with it, regardless of the offer, because of it’s connection to his beloved father. May it end up in a buyer’s hands, that cherishes it as much as his father once did.✨🎁

[@clintnorman7419]

Love that y’all made this video, not just buying his guitar but keeping his fathers legacy alive. Really cool stuff!

[@nicolasrk]

Cars, dogs, indredible guitars. Nice people. Heaven.

[@glennevans5824]

50’s colors were taken from those cars…fiesta red,surf green,lake placid blue metallic….awesome family …and a treasure of a guitar.🎸

[@darkenthedoor]

This is the best content and editing. Keep making great video not only about the guitars but the stories of them and the people that owned them. Great way to honor them. You’re doing it right

[@hkguitar1984]

Such a great story. Love, Love, Love the color of that Bel-Air, my ‘62 Strat RI is the same color.

[@TrickyTrav967]

This is awesome. Piece of history

[@robertclarkguitar]

I dig the story behind it. You could tell me it was a 88 model and the love his dad had for the guitar was miles in value. Way more to me than the first run recipe which hasn't changed much. Great video.

[@UpliftingRiffs]

That’s amazing story and guitar. Can’t help but smile. 😊

[@joejackson2388]

What a great guitar and story! Nice tribute the the family.

[@VonBluesman]

What an iconic sound. You should have come home with both, the car and the guitar. 👍🎸😎✌️

[@GoodfaYou]

Excellent production ..I dig the human connection and story behind the person who owns it ..Good Stuff for the soul

[@KevinHallSurfing]

I remember the Oleanders but completely forgot about the Geraniums my parents had in the back yard way back in 50's and 60's.😍 Also the Matador Red and White '56 Chevy Biscayne I once had parked next to them. Blast from the past. Fender transitional CBS 1966 four colour sunburst (Black, Red, Yellow, Clear) Fender Strat with same case, sadly stolen, but good to see these vintage guitars still showing up in great condition.🤩

[@treybennett35]

3 minutes in and I wish this was my grandpa 😂 41 willy's coupe like dammit man sweet! Hot Rods and Get-Fittles 🤙🤘🤘🤘

[@justsumguy2u]

How can anyone not love a Fender Strat? They've been around since the dawn of rock and roll

[@jeanlawson9133]

Thanks 😎 for sharing.... Awesome Sir..

[@deadrituals]

Fun adventure and sick guitar! Nice to see these amazing instruments actually in the care of people who care, even if the guy didn't play the guitar he had a lot of respect for what it meant and its history

[@likeakite]

I love these sort of videos you guys put together !!!

[@Turn0vers]

Two of my passions colliding in one video. What an experience you guys had there. Very jealous of it. I'm glad you guys documented it for the rest of us here.

[@carlc2597]

Wow! I cannot believe this video! I saw the story title and had to tune in- one owner 54 Strat? Yes, I need to see this. So I tune in, start watching, then you arrive at the seller’s house - and it says his name is Jeff Faris. Wait, what? Is that Jeff Faris from Yakima Wa.? So I start paying closer attention and then his wife says her name is Brenda, and that’s it! I went to high school with Jeff, his sister was in my class he was a grade or two above me. Never saw Jeff after high school until years later. My sister in law Shelly was a para pro for the Selah school district and taught Jeff and Brenda’s special needs grandson, and as a thank you to her, they let her and my brother Roy use their mountain cabin. Spent many a beautiful weekend there. Super nice people. What a one in a million video to stumble across! So what did it sell for?

[@yazidbakar1485]

Very very beutiful 1954 fender stratocaster vintage 2 tone sunburst..i very love this guitar..

[@BigHeinen]

Jeff & Brenda Faris seem like such wonderful people! I grew up up in Yakima and bought instruments and sheet music at Talcott's. What a memory bender!!

[@effsixteenblock50]

What was the name of the huge music store that used to be in Yakima? Owners name was Randy IIRC.

[@BigHeinen]

There was Ted Brown's and Taylor's I believe. Does that ring a bell friend?

[@effsixteenblock50]

@@BigHeinen Afraid not. This was back in the '80s. Thanks though! I used to play the Jade Room a lot - remember that place?

[@BigHeinen]

@@effsixteenblock50 The Jade Room was my mom's and dad's hangout! It was owned by a guy named Bennie Kwong and we ate there 2 times a week and hang out in the lounge OFTEN!

[@effsixteenblock50]

@@BigHeinen Never a dull moment at The Jade Room! I remember Benny and a bouncer named Ray. One night, I wasn't working (playing music), so I went with my GF and some of her friends to The Jade Room. Some drunk guy picked a fight with me and after it was broken up, as he was leaving, there was a girl on one of the pay phones by the entrance and he punched her right in the face. Good times!

[@Scalarissa]

Such lovely people. And those cars and Guitars. What a great road trip

[@PuttinOnTheRiffs]

This is amazing. What an honor to own something this historic and precious.

[@jari04]

That's something special. Wow!

[@andresgaron]

I love and play guitars but that Cadillac was out of this world. Amazing.

[@bluzzjazz]

What a sweet find! I have a 67 that I have had since 75. I painted it white during my Clapton phase. It is now a true road worn finish. I swapped the 3 position switch for a 5 but other than that, it's all there. It and my 72 Goldtop will go to my kids.

[@juurviljasupp]

Not only a beautiful guitar, but beautiful people.

[@scottshand8559]

Another super cool video Trevor! And to think this amazing guitar was right in our own backyard so to speak, how cool is that. I heard the gentleman say it had "TG" on the neck butt which as we know is Tadeo Gomez, this is the real deal and what a great time enjoyed with this wonderful couple on Whidbey. Great job Trevor!

[@robnamowicz8073]

Good strangler at the end, Tadeo would be proud. Thanks for this wonderful guitar story.

[@toddyrocks]

great video & history. Classic cars & guitars. A mans dream. The bonus is Trevor being a Sebastion Vettel doppelganger !! Thanks guys 👍👍

[@VadArDealen]

Great I'm into plants now. Thanks Brenda 💐

[@hamiltonburger4574]

Very well produced video. Thanks for sharing!

[@EricLyke]

Hey Mikey - Right on man! Sounding great and what a treat playing that '54!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Love everything about this video. I hope the '54 went to a great new home!

[@martinreid1740]

Exceptional.

[@GavinEhringer]

I lived in Coupeville, which is surrounded by sea water and always misty and wet. Amazing this guitar didn't rust - mine did! And it was only on the island for a few years. Pretty cool to have both an iconic mid-50s car and perhaps the most iconic electric guitar on the planet. Lucky guy!

[@LPCustom3]

Too cool! My Dad had a 1958 silver Chevy Nomad station wagon. It had a red interior..

[@Tonetwisters]

I loved my '54! Mine was 0517. This video star WAS early! Take an old car and put a new suspension system and engine in it ... wooh! Aren't germaniums used in old distortion petals? This is a fabulous video.Great edit there when that '57 blew by ... Wish I had the dough to bring this to my house ... mine went out the back window of my brother's '61 station wagon in July of 1965 when we forgot to put up the back glass due to exhaustion ... such is life ... Thanks for putting this one up for us!

[@keiranbradley3238]

The new one are made with that plastic silicon but the old geraniums are the "real" stuff. (Enkayteeredoticus).

[@Tonetwisters]

@@keiranbradley3238 Haha! Love that! I am fortunate to have an American Original '50s Stratocaster in White Blonde, and as a Fender player of 61 years, I can say that they are great guitars, in their own right! And I think the lacquer is okay, it just has a very thin polyurethane "undershirt" sealer. Even still, the guitar is acoustically very resonant. Hard to get anything that's pure goodness anymore without spending $4-7 thousand ... just crazy!

[@DavidLee-rx6uo]

Do you live in Jacksonville? I know someone that lost his that way. Out the back window he lost his 54 but he still has the neck

[@keiranbradley3238]

@Tonetwisters I have a few old 60's electrics, a 66 Mustang in Daphne blue is a sweet one, I got one just recently, a 67 Galanti Grand Prix that has one of the best necks I've ever played, those are total sleepers with great pickups. They can be found under a grand easy and are beautifully crafted guitars with sixties Italian flair.

[@Tonetwisters]

@@DavidLee-rx6uo That would be moi!

[@hkguitar1984]

@13:00, Such a car guy, I’d bet he even knows the specs to the Rod and Cap bolts used in this build. Love it.

[@y2ksierra]

Wonderful video. Love his car collection. The guitar has an amazing story as well.

[@thunderbugcreative7778]

Fascinating that dad was a shred head and son was a motor head independent of each other. What a couple of legends! Maybe you guys could link up and open a museum called guitars and cars. Would be a great place to visit. Keep up the good work!

[@robtoc]

So cool! Bravo to this video, and everyone's time put into producing it!! And love the transition @13:17 between the Chevy Bel Air and the 54 Strat! Beautiful guitar and car! Well done, much appreciated!

[@chrismerlo1294]

Phenomenal job documenting this folks! Great story! Great people!

[@stevenbrown5695]

Thanks the sound made my day. 20 years Plus audio engineering.

[@percys9427]

Great Story and Strat !

[@MultiFlange1]

And the stack of model cars at 2:52 to add even more interest to this great video!

[@shanesonksen1515]

Wow, Jeff and Brenda are living the dream.

[@erikkibler3466]

Tripped me out for a second because I play left handed on a righty guitar.awesome😊

[@garycastronova7939]

Great video thanks. I miss Seattle area and the ferries. Beautiful place.

[@mcmSEA]

Beautiful! Also love the way you tell a story in your videos, well done! I wonder if his dad got the replacement pickguard from Joe's Island Music in Langley. My friends Rob & Rachel used to run that music store. It was a wonderful shop. Rob used to restore vintage cars, too!

[@davidpepper442]

Love the stinger at the end, lol! Beautiful guitar and video.

[@stevepick9527]

Oh Man… 50’s cars and guitars, it just doesn’t get much better than that!

[@patrickoneill8248]

Hey guys, this is such a lovely video. Human connection is so important. This was so cool.

[@seanlotr]

Just happen to find this video on youtube and the guitar and the cars shown in this video are beautiful. 👏🤟

[@Vdubjared]

Living on Whidbey Island for the last 27 years knowing this guitar was just minuets away is so awesome. Once in a lifetime guitar find.

[@AllanGildea]

What a beauty, sounded gorgeous!

[@jetjock015]

Well done video. Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelworse6034]

Awesome video ! Thanks a lot .

[@kcsvantasticvoyages9729]

That is/was cool, lucky guys, I know about cars and guitars, too. Great video of some really good classic Americana.

[@webspaghetti]

What a nice couple, what a nice guitar! ...and cars!

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

Wow, great episode! Loved getting to hear about them and the backstory. When he floored the Bel Air! 😳😎

[@poopoofuhqueue2389]

My sister used to live in Oak Harbor. I visited her out there and it's a wonderful little town.

[@michaelroberts1904]

Their is a 54 strat at one of my local music stores. It is all original and has a hard tail bridge. The pick guard and pickup covers are made of ceramic. This thing is in excellent condition. I wish there was a way to add a picture.

[@txtele]

I love the passion I can listen to somebody talk about ants all day if their hearts really in it and they really care I happen to be lucky enough to love old cars and love instruments and music so this one hit home for me thanks for the video guys

[@EricMakingWaves]

Preserving history and tradition is important, even when the current generation is hell bent on destroying it. Nice work.

[@shea086]

Nice car and one of the nicest 1954 Stratocaster guitar,s Ive seen.

[@robstimson4234]

Bouncing off what the son said [15:00]...l am a die-hard Strat player, and my 2 favorite designs from the 50's are the Fender Strat and the '57 Chevy. No lie!

[@JS-nf1sn]

Awesome. What a find.

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

The feeling the driver gets when he floored the pedal is equal to the feeling you get when you play an E chord at full blast through a Marshall stack(or an 80w Twin) a primeval sensation that only a few get to experience.BTW are we going to get to hear the Fender before it gets sold?

[@cheewaiyuen4237]

I think most of our life has completed , with this video

[@killereverb3928]

“TG” That’s a “Tadeo Gomez” Neck initials. Pretty cool. At least you know who shaped that gorgeous neck.

[@bruceselenka7181]

Wow! Just wow!

[@CameronForrester]

What a beauty. Wow. bucket list stuff just to hold these things.

[@tidepoolbay]

I Love the Americana Feel That you have given the video! WooF!!

[@jrrustad]

beautiful playing - really cool finger unique finger style dynamics

[@jamesshaw476]

Nice job ECG! Awesome video❤

[@simonvanderheijden432]

Man, that's a gorgeous '57 Bel Air.. 🤤🤤

[@Gigitygigity24]

My main hobbies are cars and guitars so I greatly appreciated this video. Awesome job.

[@derekruppe4903]

Awesome story and video. I was wondering why I never saw you play in the demos… fellow lefty!

[@mightyluv]

I’m gonna swing by just to check out the calendar 😮

[@joeklapak4259]

What a Strat! Goes to show ya what handmade is. And what mass production takes from it. Love my CNC Strats.

[@gRosh08]

Cool...thanks for sharing.

[@daverice2426]

Love the little tag at the end

[@tysonhatch]

Awesome vid guys!

[@macdad159]

I bet Joe Bonamassa will have this in his arsenal because of the story and how Joe honors the owners legacy.

[@sqwark1977]

God I hope not. What does he need yet another vintage guitar for? It would just go in a vault.

[@utahprepper8925]

@@sqwark1977 I know right? Between him and Billy Gibbons there are no more tweed Fender amps, 'Bursts or original Esquires to be had. Why do they feel the need to own them ALL?

[@garypaquin9571]

@@utahprepper8925 Excellent points made by both of you guys. Guitars are like violins and aircraft. They need to be played (or flown) regularly or they break down. Even the Stradivarius and Guarani instruments from the 18’th century. The rich collectors are welcome to keep 3 or 4 of the best guitars and amps available. Play them every day. Give the rest to music schools so that students can learn on vintage instruments. What a gift to the next generations.

[@halcooper3070]

​@Gary Paquin this wasn't played and it didn't break down...

[@jayyy1041]

​@@sqwark1977 yeah and his playing is just-average. dude has an unhealthy obsession

[@DB-uf6md]

My god this gentleman is living the DREAM, what a view

[@Strotophonic]

Just another Awesome Episode, but then I've yet to see a bad Episode with a Vintage Stratocaster at Emerald. Quite simply these dudes don't miss.

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Families like this are salt of the earth. The families that you imagine having a guitar like this.

[@AbandonAllArt]

forgot I was here for a guitar video, I was really wrapped up in learning about the life of those washington folk

[@user-ql1pc7pi9x]

Hell yes, his cars were badass. C2 Vette and a '57 Chev? He's winning. I like C2 Vettes, and inherited my dad's '66.

[@michaelaiello9525]

I was out that week on the ferries too. I need to check out that car shop to sell my ‘66 LeMans. I had a beautiful time as well, hard to believe I was so close to that original owner, 1st year Strat!