Fender Stratocaster SRV Tribute "Lenny" Masterbuilt Stephen Stern (2007)

In 1980, when Stevie Ray Vaughan was touring the Austin scene with his band Double Trouble as a merely locally famous guitarist, he spotted a 1965 Stratocaster in a Pawn Shop. Although the guitar had long ago been stripped of its original sunburst finish and refinished, as well as having a "custom" ivory and tortoise shell inlay behind the bridge (presumably from a 1910 mandolin pickguard), the asking price was $350, which Stevie could not afford. Lenora "Lenny" Darlene Bailey, with whom he had been dating since July 1978 and who later became his wife, pooled her money with a few of Stevie's friends to buy the guitar and give it to him as a birthday present. It is said that Stevie was so touched that he wrote his song "Lenny" that night. We are very pleased to offer you a tribute replica of this legendary Stratocaster from 2007, released by the Fender Custom Shop in an extremely limited edition and built by the renowned master builder Stephen Stern. He paid detailed attention to all the modifications that Lenny had received during her life: so he replicated the inlays behind the bridge, as well as the softer edges of the guitar, which it had received by sanding the sunburst finish. The two tone pots work in opposite directions, just like the original, and of course the guitar bears the familiar SRV stickers, a signature from Mickey Mantle and Stevie's carved autograph on the back cover plate. Besides all the history, however, I really like this Strat as a player. It has a comfortable weight, the Billy Gibbons custom neck fits perfectly in the hand and the pearly, clear tones à la "Riviera Paradise," "Lenny," and "Tin Pan Alley" give the greatest pleasure. The guitar comes complete with flight case, SRV leather strap, cable, SRV pictures, backstage passes, various CDs and DVDs, and a setlist written on a napkin. A piece of contemporary history, a great player, a must-have for every fan and a highlite for every collector, which we are proud to offer you in top condition!

• Including SRV flightcase, certificate, SRV belt, cable, various pictures, CDs and DVDs, napkin with setlist, additional case candy
• Weight: 3470 grams