Guitars: 1958 Fender Stratocaster


I got real lucky when I found this Strat in 2002. I prefer a hard driving tone and a lot of complexity. I've played many late 1950s Strats, and I haven't found one that compares to this '58. When I originally bought this particular guitar it had all the original parts, unbroken solder connections, original strap and ashtray bridge cover. I have since had it refretted and swapped out the volume pot.

'58 Strat  '58 Strat

'58 Strat

'58 Strat

Underside of pickguard.

'58 Strat

10/58 body date.

As you can see in the later photos, every time I take her out I feel like I'm losing about $200 on the paint as it chips away. She is definitely a tone benchmark for me.

'58 Strat

At the "Tonefest" Clearwater, FL 2007.

I still gig this axe quite a bit. She is a blast to play.

'58 Strat

'58 Strat

Playing at Sam's in San Antonio, TX c. 2005.

'58 Strat

At Don's in El Cajon, CA 2020.