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Fender Guitar Co. did make Stratocasters, Telecasters and other models in their line which had a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard laminated to a Maple neck. The most desirable of these were manufactured in the mid late 1950s into early 1960s, before Leo Fender sold the company to CBS records circa 1965-66. They were known unofficially as 'Slab Boards' for their thick rosewood component as opposed to 'Veneer' which was a later, thinner version. Slab boards are recognizable at the nut and but end of the neck where the rosewood to maple joint appears as a straight line, not a curve matching the fingerboard radius. 1965 L series Stratocasters are considered among the best sounding Slab Boards and command prices in the Tens of Thousands of dollars in clean original condition. In 1968 Brazilian Rosewood supplies declined worldwide and production dwindled accordingly. Later necks were fitted with Indian Rosewood, which can be lighter, less dark chocolate in overall color, and has a characteristic open grain structure at the surface.
Modern, high end Custom Shop examples claim to be available in limited editions with 'Brazilian Rosewood' but whether it is true Dalbergia Nigra, or a similar looking species from Madagascar, rather than Brazil is difficult to determine. Due to it's scarcity, it is unlikely that all the examples of quartersawn, straight grained Brazilian Rosewood that have been turning up are genuine. Dalbergia Nigra has close relatives not on the endangered list, which look and act identically to Brazilian Rosewood. Tree species experts have a hard time determining one from the other in the lab.
*If you travel, be aware that Customs Agents worldwide are able to seize anything they care to identify as being on the endangered list: Brazilian Rosewood, Ivory, Abalone & etc., and proving your particular case to be otherwise is nearly impossible on the spot. Exotic look a likes are just as easy targets as original endangered species. Agents generally do not distinguish between items manufactured before bans went into effect.
-David Rizzuti
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How did the fender guitar company get started?
The fender company started by Leo Fender in 1951 in corona, CA
How do you secure a fender guitar pickup?
make sure all the screws are on the faceplate right and it should be
Who makes the Stratocaster guitar?
The first Fender Stratocaster was designed in 1954 by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares.
Where do the materials come from that make up the Fender Stratocaster guitar?
Well the woods used (generally alder, maple and rosewood) come from trees. Where the wood comes from (country wise) differs on the models. Pickups may come from third party manufacturers like Seymour duncan or dimarzio. Alternatively hand wound in some kind of Fender factory. Hardware made at various factories. Using metals like nickel, chromium, etc.
How do you make a homemade guitar that is safe for kids as a project for school?
Instead of making a guitar from scratch, I think I would try to find a kit for a guitar, such as the kits that some music stores have for such instruments as the Fender Telecaster, Fender Stratocaster, and Fender Bass. These usually run $100-$150 for the kit. Other than that, you could try to buy all the components separately and assemble it, but it would be good deal more expensive that way.
What was the guitar inventors reason for choosing rosewood to make the guitar?
Guitar necks and fingerboards are generally made out of rosewood because it is harder wearing than maple.
Is rosewood how you make a guitar?
Yes... it could be. Mostly the guitars are made out of East Indian rosewood :D
When did Fender guitar make the first Stratocaster guitar?
The Fender Stratocaster, often referred to as the Strat, is a model of electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares in 1954.
How did the fender guitar company get started?
The fender company started by Leo Fender in 1951 in corona, CA
What is the most popular make of guitar?
fender for sure i think lol
Is the Gibson SG guitar better for metal than a Fender Stratocaster?
EITHER IS GOOD FOR METAL BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS ON THE FENDER
What is the biggest make of guitar?
Gibson,Dean,Fender,washburn,epiphone(gibson generic)
How do you secure a fender guitar pickup?
make sure all the screws are on the faceplate right and it should be
Does buying an expensive Fender make my playing sound that much better over a cheap guitar?
A nice Fender will make your music sound a bit better, and looks great as well.
Who makes the Stratocaster guitar?
The first Fender Stratocaster was designed in 1954 by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares.
What are the differences between a fake electric guitar and an original electric guitar?
okay, for example, there is the Fender Stratocaster, this is a very common and popular guitar. Guitar companies who make beginners make whats called a "strat immatation" this is a guitar which looks pretty much identical to the real thing, but is a knock-off
Where do the materials come from that make up the Fender Stratocaster guitar?
Well the woods used (generally alder, maple and rosewood) come from trees. Where the wood comes from (country wise) differs on the models. Pickups may come from third party manufacturers like Seymour duncan or dimarzio. Alternatively hand wound in some kind of Fender factory. Hardware made at various factories. Using metals like nickel, chromium, etc.
