Amazing, thank you for sharing. So gracious of Mr. Furuheim to open his shop and share his time with us. I was born in 1962 and am currently assembling myself a 1962 spec Stratocaster! Thanks for your content, I'm a new subscriber and wish you the very best with your new guitar.
This might be one of my favorite videos I've ever watched on RUclips. Beautifully shot. I would venture to say there's more care and attention to detail put into this guitar than the originals he's trying to replicate.
Being that the originals were built more for their modular approach than the idea that they were exceptionally highend instruments... they were tools to do a job... that was the outlook at the time so there was no reverence in their approach to what they were doing building the original strats and teles. They were made withas many mass production methods as possible for that express purpose. So im sure youre absolutely correct there.
A single builder who loves what he's doing is SURE to build a better instrument than a bunch of workers who are there at the factory making guitars by the hundreds because there's a paycheck on Friday. This is true even if I do feel that strats and fenders in general are HIGHLY overrated.
Having built a strat replica once myself that turned out to be half ass ok, I can say it's a highly rewarding experience, especially when you play it for the first time.
I don't even need to hold it to know it's going to be an exceptionally well made instrument. You can just tell by the focus and precision that comes out of him while he works. What a beautiful craft.
@@pinehome_guitars I wish you so much great success and hope you continue to put that pride and heart into every instrument you make! Beautiful work, truly.
What a great looking & playing Stratocaster. I pull my hat to the craftmanship, this "hobby builder" blows most luthiers out of the water. The film is fantastic, too. Thank you!
Somehow, I would think that Leo would be knocked out about a man in Norway, faithfully recreating a 1962 Stratocaster. You Sir, are a extremely gifted builder. Thank you for sharing this!
@@Bellabaddi If this were to apply himself to production he would produce more guitars in one month than Leo did all year. I know he has access to CNC machines which is an unfair comparison but even with pin routers this guy would be ahead. He is ultra efficiently structured and methodical. He doesn't make one move that isn't productive.
You shot & edited this superbly my friend. Your cinematography is second to no one. Thanks for sharing this builders story and showcasing such a gorgeous looking and sounding instrument. Hope you’re well; all my love 😘
As a lefty guitar player, it’s hard to fine really great instruments. I live in Norway and have to go to England to test out Custom shop guitars. In my search for my dream guitar i have tried out 20-30 custom shop guitars and only one was really great (none of them were bad) In the pandemic there wasn’t much air traffic so i got lucky to get pinehome build me a lefty golden era strat. The guitar is the best strat i have ever played. I hope he have spare time to build me another guitar some day. But with the quality he delivers and great movies that shows his guitars to the world, i think his waiting list would be long. Takk til deg Tom for at jeg ikke trenger å prøve custom shop gitarer lenger😎
@Ryan same price as a right handed, I am not sure if Pinehome like me to put out the prices. But if you ask i think he will answer you. I also live in the same country and picked up the guitar myself, no shipping cost. Also I don’t know how it would be with taxes to other countries, and if it is shipped outside Norway i am not sure if you get the Norwegian taxes in return before you pay tax in your own country. But all i can say about the price, i think it was a really fair price. All the knowledge behind the build, top quality woods etc.
Wow, congratulations. That gentleman built you a superb guitar. I would have liked to seen some nice close up shots of the finished instrument. He really knocked it out of the park. Not only does it sound fantastic but the job he did to get the hue of a 60 year old shell pink lacquer finish is totally spot on. I'm fortunate enough to know someone who owns an early 1962, slab board, shell pink Fender Jaguar with matching head stock that his father ordered from Fender and kept all those years and passed on to him. I can tell you pretty definitively that the shell pink finish you have here on this Strat is practically identical from what I can tell in the video. It's not an easy thing to accomplish for _any_ color, particularly shell pink.
Random, this is literally the second comment I’ve ever left in the whole history of the Internet from a 51 year old dude… Obviously the guitar is perfect, the playing of it at the end? I’ve been a musician my whole life and been in many studios and worked in a few. the way you play that guitar and the discipline in everything every technique was so rare, but not too precious (I once heard a wise produce say), this didn’t remove the fun and vitality. It was just inspiring and being around music so much, live it’s fun obviously and you’re driven to it for a reason, but it really wears thin it’s like going home and talking about your work all night after leaving the job you kind of want to get away. But hearing that? I guess the biggest thing was tempo and just staying true to it, the percussive side of the string slapping was just so spot on it sounded like an app but with feeling alive. I could really go on forever about it it was freaking awesome. Very very disciplined but yet still very personal without sounding automated. Just think how many people say they’re good musicians and I don’t express it outwardly but the rolling of the eyes, quick learner even spend Manny Manny Manny years and time on the guitar, crap You bridge out those chord fingerrings so good you could probably bend strings all three steps out and make it sound Perfectly intonated..OK I take that back yes you could do that but probably even with no strings and using old shoelaces, or long spaghetti noodles already cooked or… Lol.. OK OK may be a stretch but for sure at least after that little fat kid with the gooey hands and face he’s not even old enough to walk or talk but smart enough to find your guitar well hidden away and you only find him after it slathered in gout and he had his way with the hey what are those pretty shiny things for on their headstock?… very cool, good product, hard work and obviously a great family. Respect given, Mucho.
That's incredible wow fantastic build this builder is very knowledgeable of Stratocaster guitars he is unique person I'm glad we have him to show us it can be done
Amazing video! Unbelievable craftsmanship! FYI the “clay dots” we’re actually asbestos tile that was part of the floor in the original Fullerton factory. When doing an addition the floor was peeled up and being thrown away. Because Leo Fender was super frugal he told the workers to save the tile because it could be used for something lol They ended up using it for fretboard markers the “clay dot”
I am assembling genuine fender vintage Stratocaster 1962 and suddenly your video popped up..wow what an amazing documentary, top craftsmanship, professional woodwork, very technical, amazing piece of art thank you my friend for sharing your skills and hope will watch more in the future keep the great job.👍🎸🤘🤘👏
I wasn't sure about the legitimacy of the "Pre-CBS replica" on the title but at the end when I saw the contours and the accuracy of some telltale details, I thought "yea, that's really really good"! I'm sure it feels the way it looks! :):) Great video, thank you!
Great job on that build and as a guitarist and guitar builder I also agree that Leo got it right from the beginning with his electric guitar platforms. I've built many Strats and Tele's, more on the Super Strat side but I have a great appreciation for what builders like you are doing, keep up the great work!
Amazing build. Excellent storyline. Great Chops on a beautiful '62 Strat replica. 👍👍🍻🍻🤘🤘🤘. I'm surprised that he didn't play Norwegian Wood on the Norwegian Wood guitar 😂🤣 (had to put that out there since it's so true) 🎸🎸🎸
Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. I have played on stage in one venue or another and have built many strat's, Lp's and acoustic guitar kits. It all started years ago with modifying my guitars for stage and then putting together and painting/relicing parts casters. I just love to paint and relic them. However, I have never built anything as great as this strat that you have built from scratch. I stand in awe of you and your talent sir. Good job. Please keep up the good work. Just my 2 cents worth. Peace.
Soothing film, Eirik. I’ve never cared much for Strats, but watching this one being crafted, then hearing it, and seeing your face while playing it…that’s one inspiring instrument right there.
Your story is almost exactly the same as mine minus the acoustic part. I researched the same as you, for a year before getting into building. I just wanted to say that I love your channel! You are such a great builder. Thank you for sharing your journey. ✌️
Superb craftsmanship, what a fantastic guitar. We are lucky there are still people like this around skilled enough to make these wonderful instruments.
As a builder of acoustic and electric guitars, and carved top mandolins, this was inspiring! My electrics are all Tele’s and Jr’s. Now I want to build a Strat! Peace
Nice Pearl Jam at the end there. The guitar looks and sounds amazing. One of the few times I'd go yup... I'd really love to get my hands on a replica. The guys passion for building these is incredible. And yes the whole film was shot beautifully. I really enjoyed this. I'd hate to even think how much he'd charge for one though even if he would make one for me.
For years I've been saying I would love to be an airline pilot and also build guitars when I'm not in the sky...having said that, it's wild to stumble upon this video. This was filmed so well...I was blown away by the finished product...I would buy one of your builds in a heartbeat.
This is awesome. I've built a few electric guitars but only one from scratch. Buying parts and putting a guitar together is one thing but actually building a guitar is a whole different feat. I'm now getting interested in building an acoustic guitar. Thanks for the video.
I'm from Brazil, here there is rosewood in the wood flooring, on the roofs, in farm enclosures, it is very available, but the cutting and commercialization of the trees has been prohibited for a few decades now, but there is a lot, there are several species of rosewood too...
I have built around 2,000 guitars and this guy did as good of a job as any of the famous boutique builders. He should come to Los Angeles and setup shop. He will have to redesign his head stock shape to satisfy Fender. Apparently Fender don't remember when they were heavily "inspired" by Paul Bigsby. Bigsby had the Merle Travis which looks a bit similar to a Strat. He had another that looks like what became the Esquire. 6 in line tuners were unique at the time along with tremelos. Throughout the following decade Fender released instruments that incorporated these elements with some slight differences. Pick up selector as well. Not only did Leo enjoy Bigsbys designs so did Gibson and Rickenbacker. I like this guys approach of not acting like building a Strat is such a grand accomplishment and think it is valued at several thousand dollars. Although seriously if he so desired he could jump into the mix and be successful building those like he built. Just a minor head stock alteration if any are left. His only variance was the 2 way truss rod which technically could be seen as an improvement. This is an amazingly well put together video.
@@pinehome_guitars I use to work for a well known builder at that time in the 90's then I had my own shop manufacturing bodies necks and pick guards for various companies and builders up until late 2007. So overall around 12 years.
The best Mindblowing strat I ever played was a 62', It belonged to the John Entwistle (The Who) collection and was sold for £32k to a private collector. Something about that neck profile, i could'nt put it down it was so awesome, Been looking ever since!
Fantastic guitars! I am a super-fan since I discovered them on FB a couple of years ago... I wish I can soon order a custom Strat style masterpiece! All the best for your company from the heart!!!😊
I am glad you got a real player to demo the guitar. He did a great job. You did such a good job on that guitar, it makes me want to question whether it is even real. I mean, you nailed it exactly. The small headstock on the old strats makes a huge difference. I remember the ones in the 70's and I remember immediately not liking them, and then they added the volute to add insult to injury. Both of those things kill the tone and the feeling.
Who knew they used mayonnaise on pre CBS Fender's?!
And here I thought it was just a Norwegian trick
Amazing, thank you for sharing. So gracious of Mr. Furuheim to open his shop and share his time with us.
I was born in 1962 and am currently assembling myself a 1962 spec Stratocaster!
Thanks for your content, I'm a new subscriber and wish you the very best with your new guitar.
I think you mean they PLAYED "Mayonnaise" on a pre-CBS Fender. (That's a Smashing Pumpkins joke 😂🤣)
Hellman’s?? 😂
& horseraddish.
This might be one of my favorite videos I've ever watched on RUclips. Beautifully shot. I would venture to say there's more care and attention to detail put into this guitar than the originals he's trying to replicate.
Being that the originals were built more for their modular approach than the idea that they were exceptionally highend instruments... they were tools to do a job... that was the outlook at the time so there was no reverence in their approach to what they were doing building the original strats and teles. They were made withas many mass production methods as possible for that express purpose. So im sure youre absolutely correct there.
Same
A single builder who loves what he's doing is SURE to build a better instrument than a bunch of workers who are there at the factory making guitars by the hundreds because there's a paycheck on Friday. This is true even if I do feel that strats and fenders in general are HIGHLY overrated.
Having built a strat replica once myself that turned out to be half ass ok, I can say it's a highly rewarding experience, especially when you play it for the first time.
@@brucecaldwell6701 amazing, what about it was not as good as youd wanted it to turn out? The sound or the feel or the look?
Whoever matched the drone of the machinery to the key of the background music is simultaneously a genius and a godsend for saving us the annoyance
haha, I'll admit it's just luck though
I thought I was the only one who noticed theese things. Love it
Timestamp please.
Leo Fender would be proud. He is quite the exceptional master craftsman..detail is meticulous...would love to own one of his works !!!!
So would Paul Bigsby. This guy runs circles around Leo.
I don't even need to hold it to know it's going to be an exceptionally well made instrument. You can just tell by the focus and precision that comes out of him while he works.
What a beautiful craft.
Wow thanks man! 🙂🙂
@@pinehome_guitars I wish you so much great success and hope you continue to put that pride and heart into every instrument you make! Beautiful work, truly.
That's a pilot I would have no issue flying with. You KNOW he is a precisionist with extreme attention to detail. In the safest of hands.
I’m not even two minutes in and this guy radiates love for his craft, him
What a great looking & playing Stratocaster. I pull my hat to the craftmanship, this "hobby builder" blows most luthiers out of the water. The film is fantastic, too. Thank you!
Thanks a lot! Yeah, Tom is extremely skilled at what he is doing. Hats off from me as well
Somehow, I would think that Leo would be knocked out about a man in Norway, faithfully recreating a 1962 Stratocaster. You Sir, are a extremely gifted builder. Thank you for sharing this!
I think he would dwell on how extremely inefficient it is.
@@sillysausage4549 yea, I’m impressed but I think you’re right about Leo. They cranked out a ton of guitars.
@@Bellabaddi If this were to apply himself to production he would produce more guitars in one month than Leo did all year. I know he has access to CNC machines which is an unfair comparison but even with pin routers this guy would be ahead. He is ultra efficiently structured and methodical. He doesn't make one move that isn't productive.
Oh?.. how do you know that? 😉😉😉 Guess you’re psychic…🙄🙄🙄🙄
You shot & edited this superbly my friend. Your cinematography is second to no one. Thanks for sharing this builders story and showcasing such a gorgeous looking and sounding instrument. Hope you’re well; all my love 😘
Thaaanks!
@@LivingroomGearDemos YOUUUU’RE WELCOME!!! 😂
@@LivingroomGearDemos Killer playing on the outro too - nice rendition of Yellow Ledbetter
thank you! :)
Who needs a CS Masterbuilt, when this guy can built some fantastic guitars…Great Video by the way! Awesome!
Ultimate respect for a craftsman such as this. Time, love, quality. Priceless.
wasnt planing it...but I watched it all the way! truly beautiful
Wonderful documentation! Love guitars, love woodworking - how could I ever dislike a documentation produced that well?
I've watched this before, but it showed up in the queue again. I will always watch it as it's a wonderful video and build.
The way the sander is in the key of the background music at 8:50... wonderful job editing this one!
I really dig the longer videos of guitar builders and restorations. Very satisfying viewing.
I thoroughly enjoyed this! The gentleman has many qualities to admire! The best compliment I can personally give:what a great dad!
It’s really great to see this Norwegian guitar maker legend at work. And the videography was really nice too 🤩
As a lefty guitar player, it’s hard to fine really great instruments. I live in Norway and have to go to England to test out Custom shop guitars. In my search for my dream guitar i have tried out 20-30 custom shop guitars and only one was really great (none of them were bad) In the pandemic there wasn’t much air traffic so i got lucky to get pinehome build me a lefty golden era strat. The guitar is the best strat i have ever played. I hope he have spare time to build me another guitar some day. But with the quality he delivers and great movies that shows his guitars to the world, i think his waiting list would be long. Takk til deg Tom for at jeg ikke trenger å prøve custom shop gitarer lenger😎
Wow!! Takk til deg også! Veldig hyggelige ord! 🙂
@Ryan same price as a right handed, I am not sure if Pinehome like me to put out the prices. But if you ask i think he will answer you. I also live in the same country and picked up the guitar myself, no shipping cost.
Also I don’t know how it would be with taxes to other countries, and if it is shipped outside Norway i am not sure if you get the Norwegian taxes in return before you pay tax in your own country.
But all i can say about the price, i think it was a really fair price. All the knowledge behind the build, top quality woods etc.
You can tell how resonant it is and how open the pickups are; great detail to the overtones and tons of spank.
Awesome awesome film. And the guitar turned incredible. Loved it 💜
Thanks a lot Peter!
That mother quacks like a whole flock! Beautiful, thank you for a brilliant video!
Wow, congratulations. That gentleman built you a superb guitar. I would have liked to seen some nice close up shots of the finished instrument. He really knocked it out of the park. Not only does it sound fantastic but the job he did to get the hue of a 60 year old shell pink lacquer finish is totally spot on. I'm fortunate enough to know someone who owns an early 1962, slab board, shell pink Fender Jaguar with matching head stock that his father ordered from Fender and kept all those years and passed on to him. I can tell you pretty definitively that the shell pink finish you have here on this Strat is practically identical from what I can tell in the video. It's not an easy thing to accomplish for _any_ color, particularly shell pink.
So therapeutic seeing a Master builder make his thing. Hats off to you Sir!
Bona fide…maximum respect , as the owner of a Sept. ‘62 vintage strat , I admire your passion.
Very well done! What a fun video! 👏👏👏
Thanks! 😎
Random, this is literally the second comment I’ve ever left in the whole history of the Internet from a 51 year old dude… Obviously the guitar is perfect, the playing of it at the end? I’ve been a musician my whole life and been in many studios and worked in a few. the way you play that guitar and the discipline in everything every technique was so rare, but not too precious (I once heard a wise produce say), this didn’t remove the fun and vitality. It was just inspiring and being around music so much, live it’s fun obviously and you’re driven to it for a reason, but it really wears thin it’s like going home and talking about your work all night after leaving the job you kind of want to get away. But hearing that? I guess the biggest thing was tempo and just staying true to it, the percussive side of the string slapping was just so spot on it sounded like an app but with feeling alive. I could really go on forever about it it was freaking awesome. Very very disciplined but yet still very personal without sounding automated. Just think how many people say they’re good musicians and I don’t express it outwardly but the rolling of the eyes, quick learner even spend Manny Manny Manny years and time on the guitar, crap You bridge out those chord fingerrings so good you could probably bend strings all three steps out and make it sound Perfectly intonated..OK I take that back yes you could do that but probably even with no strings and using old shoelaces, or long spaghetti noodles already cooked or… Lol.. OK OK may be a stretch but for sure at least after that little fat kid with the gooey hands and face he’s not even old enough to walk or talk but smart enough to find your guitar well hidden away and you only find him after it slathered in gout and he had his way with the hey what are those pretty shiny things for on their headstock?… very cool, good product, hard work and obviously a great family. Respect given, Mucho.
That's incredible wow fantastic build this builder is very knowledgeable of Stratocaster guitars he is unique person I'm glad we have him to show us it can be done
Amazing video! Unbelievable craftsmanship! FYI the “clay dots” we’re actually asbestos tile that was part of the floor in the original Fullerton factory. When doing an addition the floor was peeled up and being thrown away. Because Leo Fender was super frugal he told the workers to save the tile because it could be used for something lol They ended up using it for fretboard markers the “clay dot”
Thats a new one!! 😀
Super random comment but I loved seeing that Technivorm Mokkamaster coffee maker in the kitchen! Best piece of Dutch engineering ever.
Best coffee maker ever! 🤣
I am assembling genuine fender vintage Stratocaster 1962 and suddenly your video popped up..wow what an amazing documentary, top craftsmanship, professional woodwork, very technical, amazing piece of art thank you my friend for sharing your skills and hope will watch more in the future keep the great job.👍🎸🤘🤘👏
Watching the clay inlay process was so satisfying. Lucky you erik..
I wasn't sure about the legitimacy of the "Pre-CBS replica" on the title but at the end when I saw the contours and the accuracy of some telltale details, I thought "yea, that's really really good"! I'm sure it feels the way it looks! :):) Great video, thank you!
Fantastic video, fantastic builder. Absolutely therapeutic experience to watch
Great job on that build and as a guitarist and guitar builder I also agree that Leo got it right from the beginning with his electric guitar platforms. I've built many Strats and Tele's, more on the Super Strat side but I have a great appreciation for what builders like you are doing, keep up the great work!
Doing research and becoming informed is not NERDY....it's necessary to achieve such high results and it's smart.
You do Mr. Fender proud, my friend. If we were good buddies, I would love for you to create myself a strat. You're a very talented man.
Something relaxing about watching a master at work. I would adore one of these beauties!
Amazing build. Excellent storyline. Great Chops on a beautiful '62 Strat replica. 👍👍🍻🍻🤘🤘🤘. I'm surprised that he didn't play Norwegian Wood on the Norwegian Wood guitar 😂🤣 (had to put that out there since it's so true) 🎸🎸🎸
Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship.
I have played on stage in one venue or another and have built many strat's, Lp's and acoustic guitar kits. It all started years ago with modifying my guitars for stage and then putting together and painting/relicing parts casters. I just love to paint and relic them. However, I have never built anything as great as this strat that you have built from scratch. I stand in awe of you and your talent sir. Good job. Please keep up the good work.
Just my 2 cents worth. Peace.
What great interview and what a fantastic Strat. Solid color choice.
Beautiful guitar and this master's work is so inspiring to see!!
Soothing film, Eirik. I’ve never cared much for Strats, but watching this one being crafted, then hearing it, and seeing your face while playing it…that’s one inspiring instrument right there.
You need to try this one, Benjamin! It will convert you to a strat player for good ;)
Ready when you are :-)
yes please make more videos like this. still loved the jazzmaster refret video you made years ago.
I'd love to make more of them! I'm dependent on someone to film doing stuff, though!
That is a phenomenal sounding Strat!!
Your story is almost exactly the same as mine minus the acoustic part. I researched the same as you, for a year before getting into building. I just wanted to say that I love your channel! You are such a great builder. Thank you for sharing your journey. ✌️
Absolutely beautiful work and the fact he’s a fellow norge makes it that much cooler !! Skol !! 🇳🇴
Superb craftsmanship, what a fantastic guitar. We are lucky there are still people like this around skilled enough to make these wonderful instruments.
As a builder of acoustic and electric guitars, and carved top mandolins, this was inspiring! My electrics are all Tele’s and Jr’s. Now I want to build a Strat!
Peace
What an awe inspiring man. Beautifully shot, thank you for telling his story!
This video is stunning. I love it. Great story, great instrument, great playing and sounds. Keep doing this stuff, please. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Beautiful little film, friend.
Thank you!
Beautiful craftsmanship!
incredible!! wow!! i would love to play this guitar!
Nice Pearl Jam at the end there. The guitar looks and sounds amazing. One of the few times I'd go yup... I'd really love to get my hands on a replica. The guys passion for building these is incredible. And yes the whole film was shot beautifully. I really enjoyed this.
I'd hate to even think how much he'd charge for one though even if he would make one for me.
Those pickups really sound awesome!
Great vid! I could watch him make guitars all day
my fav trick you did was hold the headstock with the screw driver. fellow luthier here, good video I enjoyed the cinematography! beautiful strat.
very well made sir & a whoa ! what a sound !
🏴☠️
It sounds and looks beautiful a true gifted builder.
For years I've been saying I would love to be an airline pilot and also build guitars when I'm not in the sky...having said that, it's wild to stumble upon this video. This was filmed so well...I was blown away by the finished product...I would buy one of your builds in a heartbeat.
That thing is a beauty! What craftsmanship!
VERY NICE GUITAR, I HAVE TWO FENDER REPLICAS MADE BY TOM ANDERSON IN 1983 ALL HAND MADE AMAZING GUITARS.
This is awesome. I've built a few electric guitars but only one from scratch. Buying parts and putting a guitar together is one thing but actually building a guitar is a whole different feat. I'm now getting interested in building an acoustic guitar. Thanks for the video.
Thats proper hand made !!
Really enjoyed this felt like therapy watching him work.
The man is a nordic pilot and a guitar crafter.
He embodies all I want to be
Excellent video and build! 👍🏴🇬🇧
Beautiful video. Loved this. Definitely looks like a dream Strat build!!
Beautiful looking and sounding piece of art.
Man.. this is pure art - loved every bit of the video! and the guitar is a dream!!
Wow !!!!! That Strat sounds epic !!!! Absolutely gorgeous 😍😍😍🎸👌🔥🔥🔥
Beautiful!!! I want one!!!!
Beautiful guitar. Real craftsmanship and that sound to die for. Knocks spots off my 54 pickups. Well done. ✔️
This is what I call making a guitar. Thanks for sharing this with us, very pleasant to watch.
Amazing video ! Props to the builder for the beautiful work he puts out, and props to you for your playing 😊
I'm from Brazil, here there is rosewood in the wood flooring, on the roofs, in farm enclosures, it is very available, but the cutting and commercialization of the trees has been prohibited for a few decades now, but there is a lot, there are several species of rosewood too...
I have built around 2,000 guitars and this guy did as good of a job as any of the famous boutique builders. He should come to Los Angeles and setup shop. He will have to redesign his head stock shape to satisfy Fender. Apparently Fender don't remember when they were heavily "inspired" by Paul Bigsby. Bigsby had the Merle Travis which looks a bit similar to a Strat. He had another that looks like what became the Esquire. 6 in line tuners were unique at the time along with tremelos. Throughout the following decade Fender released instruments that incorporated these elements with some slight differences. Pick up selector as well. Not only did Leo enjoy Bigsbys designs so did Gibson and Rickenbacker. I like this guys approach of not acting like building a Strat is such a grand accomplishment and think it is valued at several thousand dollars. Although seriously if he so desired he could jump into the mix and be successful building those like he built. Just a minor head stock alteration if any are left. His only variance was the 2 way truss rod which technically could be seen as an improvement. This is an amazingly well put together video.
Wow! 2000 guitars?? How long have you been doing this for?? Thats amazing!!
@@pinehome_guitars I use to work for a well known builder at that time in the 90's then I had my own shop manufacturing bodies necks and pick guards for various companies and builders up until late 2007. So overall around 12 years.
That is a beautiful guitar and I’m in love with that colour…
Wow. What an inspiration. And such care and craftsmanship.
awesome video, and WHAT a workshop for a 'hobbyist'. I love the dedication to the process and the details of construction, awesome stuff.
Wow! Amazing craftsmanship and this video is truly fantastic.
Thank you very much!
I agree with you 100 %….love relic guitars….
I totaly respect a man who risks his fingers on making such a great instrument! Strat sounds incredible!
Fabulous! Just perfect! I’d be honored to own one of your Stratocasters. I wish I were able to buy one. You have very lucky friends & family sir!
Send me a mail and we'll see what we can do for you!
The best Mindblowing strat I ever played was a 62', It belonged to the John Entwistle (The Who) collection and was sold for £32k to a private collector. Something about that neck profile, i could'nt put it down it was so awesome, Been looking ever since!
Loved the story and the in the end the Strat was fantastic indeed. Also I'm a bit of an Omega fan and I see he wears a Seamaster. Excellent taste.
9:10 how beautiful is the ambient music matching tone with the machines...
You are a very skilled man enjoyed watching, thanks.
it's really great guitar with the fantastic tone
Now this man has inspired me. I’m gonna have a try at making my own guitar.
Fantastic guitars! I am a super-fan since I discovered them on FB a couple of years ago... I wish I can soon order a custom Strat style masterpiece! All the best for your company from the heart!!!😊
Nice work brother of different mother. Thank you for sharing this.
Amazing to see the whole process in detail, and a very interesting builder. In fact, very tempted to inquire further.
Might be the best Strat I've ever heard in my life.
Yep, it sounds incredibly good. Plays amazing as well. Thanks for checking out the video!
I am glad you got a real player to demo the guitar. He did a great job. You did such a good job on that guitar, it makes me want to question whether it is even real. I mean, you nailed it exactly. The small headstock on the old strats makes a huge difference. I remember the ones in the 70's and I remember immediately not liking them, and then they added the volute to add insult to injury. Both of those things kill the tone and the feeling.
Hi, and thanks! I'm the one who demoed the guitar and filmed the whole thing. Tom from Pinehome made the guitar. Thanks for checking out!
That guitar is gorgeous!
I’d probably just offer the price on the spot if it felt great. You need one or two amazing guitars in life.
Amazing craftsmanship, filming, and everything!
Lovely. And a nice little take on yellow leadbetter there at the end!
Sounds ( and looks ) amazing !!😮