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Buddy Holly's 58 Strat
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:46 am
by octagon
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:16 am
by admin
Interesting, the block in this instrument resembles the Callaham block, as you can see the ball ends just beneath the surface.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:18 am
by studiotwosession
I've often wondered what happened to Buddy's '55, not to mention the other one that he had that was ripped. Amazing to think he had two strats stolen in his short career, not including the ones stolen from the Beatles from their storage space, he lost more guitars on his U.S. tours than that entire band did in many U.K. tours and three world tours (perhaps Buddy had no road managers. That might have helped.)
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:45 am
by jingle_jangle
What the heck is a "#5 sheet metal screw"?
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:50 am
by studiotwosession
Heh-heh.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:59 am
by jingle_jangle
...and the thread dies. Either the Fender restoration expert does not know his sheet metal screws, or the journalist's tape recorder changed "#12" to "5"...
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:12 pm
by studiotwosession
When it comes to rock 'n roll, it's astounding how sloppy some people get with the details.
Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 12:48 pm
by octagon
I play a 56 Custom Shop "relic" at GC.I don't usually like "relics" but that was a nice guitar.
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 3:24 am
by studiotwosession
What are they asking for those nowadays? I have an '88 strat '62 reissue that I bought for $800 two years ago, in mint condition. I have to say it's pretty sweet.
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 4:46 am
by sloop_john_b
The relic ones, depending on model and "degree" of relic, push $2k but can be had used for around $1500. Last i checked, anyway.
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:36 am
by jingle_jangle
Yeah, the more destroyed they are, the more they cost.
Sure wish that worked with houses, cars, and boats!
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:45 am
by studiotwosession
Maybe I could sell the one I have as a fixer downer.
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 7:07 am
by sloop_john_b
You bringing it tomorrow, Glenn?
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:30 am
by britye
Fixer downer Har! Funny, I've been on a Buddy Holly kick for about 2 weeks now and have not gotten tired of it. Listening with fresh ears. LOL
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 10:16 am
by studiotwosession
Indeed on the guitar.
Buddy's fun to play. Blue Days Black Nights I always fall into strumming.