Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Ultra Violet)

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About Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Electric Guitar

With his unmistakable, distinctive sound and his truly eccentric, innovative playing techniques and style, Jimi Hendrix has changed the world of electrified rock 'n' roll as we know it. From his unforgettable performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in '67 that put him on the map in the U.S. to his groundbreaking, psychedelic rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock in '69, Hendrix's performances are by far the most legendary and memorable in the history of rock 'n' roll. Whether he was playing with his teeth, playing behind his back, or smashing and setting his guitar on fire, Jimi Hendrix was seldom seen without his upside-down Fender Stratocaster. Even after his untimely passing, Jimi Hendrix remains one of the most influential guitarists of all time.Paying homage to the psychedelic rock legend that popularized the Stratocaster and his iconic flipped-over Strat models, the Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster brings the Voodoo Chile's signature tone, feel and style into the hands of today's players. This outstanding signature model dishes out all of the vintage Strat tones that you could ever want, plus it boasts an array of distinctive features and signature appointments that pay tribute to Jimi's unique flipped-over Strats.As a left-handed player, Jimi would to flip over his right-handed guitars and restring them to accommodate his left-handed playing, which resulted in a reverse headstock and reverse-slanted bridge pickup. These two unique features are faithfully replicated on this Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster model. The reverse headstock results in a longer string length for the bass strings, which gives the guitar a tighter playing feel as well as easier bending and vibratos on the treble strings. A set of American Vintage '65 single-coil pickups feature a reverse-slant bridge pickup, which gives this Strat a distinctive tone with a tight, warm sound and enhanced harmonics and definition up in the treble