When I bought my AmSpec Strat I thought I was supporting American labor. The funny thing is that shortly after I ordered it I checked out a different factory tour video - and guess what? You see a bunch of Mexicans working in the US factory too. Some of them are probably illegal or over here on a work visa to send the majority of their money back home. So much for supporting American labor. On the plus side they do quality work - only difference between MIA and MIM is quality control and resale.
Above all else....it's nice to see a factory where actual Americans are manufacturing a product. Sadly there aren't many of these left. Thank you China! Maybe one day you can do it half as well as these folks can.....
im terrible with names but at 14:50 isn't that old lady the one who wound pickups for Jimi Hendrix, Seymour Duncan and her did a video a year or two ago
@jokerman8029 There are over 250 guitar companies in the world, and only ten manufacturers. (FMI) Fender Musical Instruments is one of the ten, that's why.
Paulster and TTJ, although it was a long video it still seemed like ito went by way to quickly. This means I will have to watch it over a few more times.
Freaking GREAT JOB you guys especially Paulster. TTK where were you for this tour??? Oh yeah hugging the Dean Girls I suppose??? LOL!!! You guys ROCK!!!
Not a HUGE fan of Fender but I do like them. I guess its the pick guard area that i dont like beacuse they sound awesome, just not a fan of the look. Crazy and almost unamerican i know lol. Would be awesome to go on one of those tours at a bunch of different factories, especially if you could watch them make custom models. Thanks for all the work you guys put in. Thumbs up!
18:46 R.I.P Headphone Users.
JosephODonnellMusic 2 weeks ago 6
@JosephODonnellMusic I'm wondering what he said then...
dyazRO 2 weeks ago
When I bought my AmSpec Strat I thought I was supporting American labor. The funny thing is that shortly after I ordered it I checked out a different factory tour video - and guess what? You see a bunch of Mexicans working in the US factory too. Some of them are probably illegal or over here on a work visa to send the majority of their money back home. So much for supporting American labor. On the plus side they do quality work - only difference between MIA and MIM is quality control and resale.
projectgoatse 2 weeks ago
Just a few corrections
1) That's not Broderick's guitar. Its just a customshop soloist that was at a NAMM show a few years ago.
2) That's not Scott Ian's guitar. It's just a soloist with a trans-natural finish.
Warhear87 2 weeks ago
what's the name of the song at 8:40???
sabracadabra999 3 weeks ago
Thanks
freesoulvw 3 weeks ago
It's nice to see two Buddys hanging out.
ImmortalDestructor 3 weeks ago
Above all else....it's nice to see a factory where actual Americans are manufacturing a product. Sadly there aren't many of these left. Thank you China! Maybe one day you can do it half as well as these folks can.....
SixStringHarmonies 3 weeks ago
im terrible with names but at 14:50 isn't that old lady the one who wound pickups for Jimi Hendrix, Seymour Duncan and her did a video a year or two ago
JYZProductions 3 weeks ago
Tone King exclusive, a hurricane going through the Fender shop at 18:50.
Filmpest 3 weeks ago
sounds like derek trucks playing in the tune in the background with Eric Clapton
DannyStarr1976 3 weeks ago
love this vid. thanks man, i feel like i was there. plane ticket money saved!
Stratmater 3 weeks ago
why is there jacksons in a fender factory...?
jokerman8029 3 weeks ago
@jokerman8029 because fender bought jackson in 2002
Giorg1581 3 weeks ago
@jokerman8029 There are over 250 guitar companies in the world, and only ten manufacturers. (FMI) Fender Musical Instruments is one of the ten, that's why.
SixStringHarmonies 3 weeks ago
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@SixStringHarmonies fender bought jackson in 2002
Giorg1581 3 weeks ago
Yeah ! HD ....
Stratocasterfreak 3 weeks ago
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Paulster and TTJ, although it was a long video it still seemed like ito went by way to quickly. This means I will have to watch it over a few more times.
Freaking GREAT JOB you guys especially Paulster. TTK where were you for this tour??? Oh yeah hugging the Dean Girls I suppose??? LOL!!! You guys ROCK!!!
TVLTNT 3 weeks ago
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TVLTNT 3 weeks ago
The Kurt Cobain guitar is a righty. FAIL!
TheZombieRitual 3 weeks ago
@TheZombieRitual it's fail that they made it in the first place
rgjmce666 3 weeks ago
@TheZombieRitual
it's a "replica"/signature, not a fail, not everyone is left handed brah
custardpiekashmir 3 weeks ago
@custardpiekashmir didnt Kurt play a right handed guitar left handed? or was that Jimi Hendrix?
andrewvanrhoberts 3 weeks ago
@andrewvanrhoberts thats jimi
Aerosmitty77 3 weeks ago
@andrewvanrhoberts
jimi did :)
custardpiekashmir 3 weeks ago
@TheZombieRitual Knowing anything about Cobain is a fail.
antimarxism 3 weeks ago
Thanks to the King! Anything about Fender is amazing.
RafaelMelo74 3 weeks ago
that old bitch can wind that shit, yo
tehsimo 3 weeks ago
<3 white falcon / tele @ 14:28
warioblast 3 weeks ago
Fender Gang Or Die
nirson123 3 weeks ago
Not a HUGE fan of Fender but I do like them. I guess its the pick guard area that i dont like beacuse they sound awesome, just not a fan of the look. Crazy and almost unamerican i know lol. Would be awesome to go on one of those tours at a bunch of different factories, especially if you could watch them make custom models. Thanks for all the work you guys put in. Thumbs up!
WoodyWV38 3 weeks ago
@WoodyWV38 What's stopping you from taking a tour?
antimarxism 3 weeks ago
when did chris broderick stop using ibanez....
HughJaz69 3 weeks ago
@HughJaz69 when they fucked over his idea for a signature guitar
FALLENxxSKAT3R 3 weeks ago
@HughJaz69 I have seen him with the prototype jackson in pics for over a year. so at least a year maybe longer, not sure.
musicman972 3 weeks ago
You guys didn't waste a minute on your trip.
kamaboko1 3 weeks ago
Imagine walking trough the factory with a shopping cart, and if you see something you like you could just put it in the cart and take it home xp
deadbunny001 3 weeks ago
I absolutely love Fender! Thanks for uploading this TK!
JimmyPage968 3 weeks ago
i wonder what the building is insured for? haha
richsabre 3 weeks ago
00:00
kobrw 3 weeks ago