One Owner 58 Strat-

Larry Shaeffer · Post by **Larry Shaeffer** » 23 Sep 2010 12:32 pm

Great Bass Erv! Those have always been my favorite basses! Hang on to that one!

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 23 Sep 2010 12:42 pm

Larry,
I got this bass when I was in high school. I ordered it right from Fender in Fullerton and it was delivered to the local railroad depot.
I passed the depot on the way to school one morning and the crate was standing out on the dock.

A year or so before this, I bought a T-8 Stringmaster from Fender in Fullerton and it was delivered to the railroad depot also:

Pete Honychurch · Post by **Pete Honychurch** » 23 Sep 2010 12:49 pm

In the early 80s I was doing some of my first recordings of my own stuff (demos) in a studio who's owner was a strat player. I happened upon a 1958 Strat in original case with brochure and tags that had never been played for $1000.
As I was born in 1958 I thought it was maybe meant to be. It was a lot of money to me at the time but I thought I could probably swing it.
So I asked the engineer at the studio what he thought and he said "is it a rosewood or maple fingerboard?" I replied rosewood. He said " nah, you don't want that. Hold out for a maple fretboard."
I've been waiting all these years for that 1958 Strat with a maple fretboard to show up......

Amy Osborne · Post by **Amy Osborne** » 23 Sep 2010 1:04 pm

See? They are still out there! I just saw this one for an appraisal last week!

Serial number #30000 How cool is that?!

This one had the case, arm, bridge cover, and white leather skinny strap, but no literature.

Larry, yours looks to be in incredible condition!!

Larry Shaeffer · Post by **Larry Shaeffer** » 23 Sep 2010 1:26 pm

That Stringmaster is immaculate! I would love to have that one!

Amy,

Yikes! Another nice 58? Incredible!

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 23 Sep 2010 1:30 pm

Larry,
That Stringmaster is not original. I bought it new and played it until I got my fingertip Sho~Bud, then I sold it.
I had the opportunity a few years ago to buy it back and I jumped at it! By that time, however, it was looking pretty rough.
I completely disassembled it and refinished it in authentic Fender blonde.
It looks better now than when I sold it.

Larry Shaeffer · Post by **Larry Shaeffer** » 23 Sep 2010 1:31 pm

Erv,

If you ever want to sell either or both of those, please keep me in mind, And thanks for taking such great care of both of them!

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 23 Sep 2010 1:36 pm

Larry,
How about this one?
Serial Number: #0002

Larry Shaeffer · Post by **Larry Shaeffer** » 23 Sep 2010 1:38 pm

Is that the same one?

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 23 Sep 2010 1:40 pm

Since we're posting things that aren't for sale... I have a nice all-original '56 Stringmaster that's Not for sale.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 23 Sep 2010 1:47 pm

Larry,
No, that last one is a 4 neck, quad Stringmaster.
The 1st on was a triple neck Stringmaster.
Here's the rest of the family:

Larry Shaeffer · Post by **Larry Shaeffer** » 23 Sep 2010 5:06 pm

Is that the same one?

Orlando Colom · Post by **Orlando Colom** » 23 Sep 2010 6:07 pm

You boys are killing me. I have owned a ton of vintage myself, and collect a bit. Here is my 54 Strat number 0045, and a 65 Candy Apple beauty.Close to new condition.I have more, but I had pics of these 2 handy.

Larry Shaeffer · Post by **Larry Shaeffer** » 23 Sep 2010 6:09 pm

Orlando,

Very cool Strats! That 65 looks crazy clean. The 54 isn't too shabby either!

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 23 Sep 2010 6:19 pm

Here's my '67 Fingertip (That I'll never sell)

20 strings, 9 pedals and 4 knee levers ...

Will Brown · Post by **Will Brown** » 23 Sep 2010 6:30 pm

danny didnt you leave that to me in your will or ill trade you a gator for it see ya buddy

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 23 Sep 2010 6:34 pm

Will, The reason I won't leave it to you in my will is because you'll sic one of those gators on me!

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 23 Sep 2010 7:54 pm

More NOT for sale...

10-string Epiphone Eharp C. 1950

'68 Tele

Larry Shaeffer · Post by **Larry Shaeffer** » 23 Sep 2010 7:55 pm

I had no idea my post would produce such a great thread! Keep em coming guys!

Clete Ritta · Post by **Clete Ritta** » 24 Sep 2010 12:03 am

GOOD GOD MAN, these are all beauties!

Keep this thread alive please.

Clete

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 24 Sep 2010 7:47 am

STOP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Orlando Colom wrote:You boys are killing me. I have owned a ton of vintage myself, and collect a bit. Here is my 54 Strat number 0045, and a 65 Candy Apple beauty.Close to new condition.I have more, but I had pics of these 2 handy.

Brian Echenberg · Post by **Brian Echenberg** » 24 Sep 2010 10:48 am

Actually Pete, they didn't make rosewood boards in 1958, that started in 1959! Maybe you remember the wrong year. Brian

Bob Bartoli · Post by **Bob Bartoli** » 24 Sep 2010 10:58 am

This was for sale , and then it sold..., now I can live in my house for 2 more years!!!

A thing of breath taking beauty!!! 2007 Gibson '59 re-issue Standard!!!

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 24 Sep 2010 11:58 am

I'm running a special Midnight Madness Not For Sale Sale. Free shipping IF I were selling, but I'm not.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 25 Sep 2010 10:26 am

My Strat. '57, with a '61 pickguard. It's a player, not a collector's piece. San Marino Blue. Same color as Caddy ElDorados converts in '57. NFS!

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