So, I know there has been a lot of new gear on the channel lately, but I want you to separate the new stuff from this vintage guitar hunt - it has been separate in my mind and money saved separately for it. Vintage gear in itself is almost like a different hobby.

I wanted to buy a pre-cbs strat and these amazing examples came up recently that I had to look it - a 1958, 1959 and two 1963 Stratocasters in my favourite finish. I was willing to buy one if it felt perfect... but would it?

I also want to say, the level of video production in this is way below what I normally aim for. In reality, I choked on the day - not in my own setting, and really focused on the guitars... so, I hope it is good enough for you to enjoy anyway!

Part 2 will be out soon.

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Time Stamps:

0:00 Heading to ATB
2:56 The Plan
3:24 1958 Stratocaster
8:06 Thoughts on '58
9:15 Video Production Problems
10:29 1959 Stratocaster
11:36 Thoughts on the '59
12:17 1963 Strat Number 1
13:55 '63 Strat Number 2
15:29 Thoughts on '63s
17:43 So what happened then?...