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I've been uploading tidbits of knowledge about electric guitars on X (Twitter) almost every day recently!
Since I can only tell you in a limited number of characters on X, I will try to write more detailed trivia in this recent report!
I'm not saying that knowing about it will make you a better guitar player or anything, but I'd be happy if you just think "huh?
(But knowing more about guitar = liking guitar more = practicing guitar more = maybe getting better at guitar. LOL)
I myself am writing this while thinking "huh", so let's "huh" together!
First, some trivia about Fender.
I write mainly about Fender Strat.
This timeLogo", "Inlay", "Binding", "Pegs".Logo", "Inlay", "Binding", and "Pegs"!
I focused on the head in order and didn't get to the body this time! We have a long way to go!
Spaghetti logo
To identify the maker of a guitar, you first look at the logo on the head, right?
You can tell the age of a guitar by looking at the logo of its maker.
Fender's original logo was the "spaghetti logo" (a.k.a. "spaghetti logo") from the '50s to '64, and the "spaghetti logo" from the '70s to '80s.Spaghetti logo）Thin, spaghetti-like lettersis the feature.
There are some differences among spa logos, such as the patent number (a series of numbers under the logo, which is actually a patent number).
Nowadays, 70's Fenders have become vintage, but in the past, vintage Fenders were known as "Spa Logo".
For example, the currentFenderFor example, the current Fender○○Fender also has a lineup of models from the 1950s and 1970s, but they use the logo of the year!
Pictured is a 1992 Fender USA American Vintage 1957 Stratocaster!
Transition Logo
Fender "Fendertiger logoTransition Logo" is a transition logo!
The word "tiger" is often mistaken for the word "traditional" because it is often used,Transition = transitional periodI used to misunderstand it! (I was mistaken in the past.)
The tiger logo started to be changed from the spaghetti logo in the mid '60s, and each model has a different transitional period.
Jazz basses were changed in 1961 (from the start of production!) ), Precision Bass in mid-1964, Stratocaster in late 1964, Telecaster in early 1966, and so on, so it's just like a transitional period.
The letters are thicker and more powerful than the Spa logoThe letters are thicker and more powerful than the Spa logo!
The photo shows the '66 Stratocaster.
CBS logo
In 1965, the Fender Co.CBS Inc.Fender reached a turning point when it was acquired by CBS, Inc.
Various models underwent various specification changes, and the logo was one of them.
It is called the CBS logo, but it is also known as the black logo or the modern logo!
Black letters with gold borderThe logo is now more visible in black letters with a gold edge!👀
Photo.’74Stratocaster made in 1949.
Clay.Dot
On vintage Fender guitars, there are two types of dot position marks on the Rose fretboard.
One is a clay dot and the other is a pearloid dot.
Clay dots are a little brownish with no luster,clay-like.clay-like color!
Photo by Clay Dot.1963Since about the year12Narrower fret position marks are another feature. (Strat, Telecaster)
Perloid dot
Strat was changed from clay dot to pearloid dot position mark around 1965.
Compared to Clay, it is more translucent and whitish.
By the way, what is pearloid?An artificial material that imitates pearls.a man-made material that imitates a pearl.
Pearloid material is also used for pickguards,Fenderbut not only forGibsonbut also used for inlays, etc.
Block Inlays
After Fender was acquired by CBS, the company reached a turning point around 1965, and in addition to the logo, inlays and other specifications were changed.
Block inlays are1966The block inlay was first used on Jazzmasters, Jaguars, and Jazzbasses from 1966, and was also used on rare models such as the Coronado and BassVI!
The photo shows the '66The photo shows a Jazzmaster made in '07!
Neck Binding
The binding was applied to the neck side in 1965~6, the beginning of Fender CBS period, and the position marks were changed from dot inlays to block inlays.
Incidentally, the Jazzmaster, Jaguar, and Jazz Bass all followed the same pattern of change!
Around this time.65Late 1949 and66It is interesting to note that the appearance of the models changed easily in the mid-1990s and so on, and even the same year models have different specifications.
Crewdson peg
Before 1967, Fender used Crewdson pegs.
While Crewdson pegs have changed little in construction over the years, they have changed slightly in appearance.
The changes are,KLUSON DELUXEThe line of the letters "KLUSON DELUXE" has been changed!
(1) No letters (54~56 years)
②Single line (57~63 years)
Double line (64~67)
*The figures in parentheses ( ) are for Strat.
And each has a plated knob and a white knob.
The white knob is used on the Duo-Sonic, Music Master, Mustang, and Swinger!
Photo.57Music Master and65This is a peg from a 1949 Strat!
F key
Fender developed F-key pegs in CBS period.
The F-key is6 keys with the same designThe F-keys can be easily reassembled for right or left hand use by changing the cover. The F-key system is more streamlined than before, as it does not require any modification to the base plate, whereas the Crewson pegs required modification to the base plate when assembled.
There are three types of F keys.
(1) Early type, manufactured by Reiss & Ohmsted. The tuning knob is slightly rounded and the shaft is chrome plated.
② Second version from the early 70's. The knob is slightly more angular than the early type. The knob is slightly more angular than the early type, and the shaft has been changed to nickel.
(3) Schaller made in the late 70's. All exposed parts are chrome plated. All exposed parts are now chrome plated.
Photo.77made in 1949MustangMustang!
By the way!
The Crewdson deluxe tuners were not originally designed for Fender's 6 per side, so Fender had to shorten the bass plate after purchasing the pegs from Crewdson and installing them.
You can see the statement that the first thing Fender did after being acquired by CBS was to develop F keys, so you can see that they were trying to be more rational as a company through their products.
1The upper side for strings and6With the exception of the lower side for strings, the adjacent base plates were shaved off at the center position of the screw holes.
↑This base plate was shaved off and machined (the photo shows a recent Gibson)
↓This is it!
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