Fender American Stratocaster

[Urankar3]

SUPER!!

[StratPlayer4Life]

I am thinking about getting the exact same one, olympic white w/ rosewood, sss. Does the white seem to be more creamy then white? i have a white mexi strat, its arctic white which is a little brighter and just wanted to make sure my new strat wouldnt be too creamy.

[chessdude67]

@StratPlayer4Life If you want me to send you a few pictures of it by e-mail, I can do that. Now, the "arctic" white was too white for me, but this also looks white...but a bit creamy. Same as Hendrix played back then.

If I had kept it, I was going to put a darker pick guard on it. I like that kind of look.

peace!

Tim

[StratPlayer4Life]

@chessdude67 i would prob put a tortoise pickguard on it.. i like that look.. don't like it to be too white with a white pickguard and a white finish. Pics would be cool if you would do that

[JlOlSlE]

i bought a les paul, what a error !

[chessdude67]

@JlOlSlE Sorry you're not happy with your guitar. Maybe down the road you can pick up a Fender. Always for sale on Craigslist and a good place to sell one. Good luck. Thanks for stopping by.

peace!

Tim

[chessdude67]

@DavidRourke15 It's a great guitar. I love the color, but if I had kept it, I was going to add a dark pick guard! That looks very cool to me.

Enjoy your new guitar.

Tim

[RuntLaLaLa]

Great guitar, Tim :)

[chessdude67]

@RuntLaLaLa Thank you, LaLa! You are very kind. I had to sell the guitar due to my hearing loss and tinnitus. I will come back after I try hearing aids this week. They "should" also help with the awful tinnitus.

Blessings to you.

Tim

[Dexter11929]

Awesome guitar dude! : )

[chessdude67]

@Dexter11929 Thanks Dexter! I hope you are well.

peace,

Tim

[starassist1977]

siiick guitar!  how's it going with the guitar lessons?

[chessdude67]

@starassist1977 Thanks for the nice comment. I had to sell this guitar. My hearing loss and tinnitus could not take it.

peace,

Tim

[screenscanner]

nice first guitar! couldn't get anything better for beginning! good luck and keep it up.

[chessdude67]

@screenscanner Thank you for your kinds words and advice. I do need to practice and not beat myself up for not knowing it all now! Thank you...

peace,

Tim

[albrenza]

cool guitar, beautiful!

[chessdude67]

@albrenza Thank you for your kind words.

peace,

Tim

[GSHLTV]

dude i cant wait to see this baby plugged in!!!

peace ANti

[chessdude67]

@GSHLTV Soon my friend. I just need two years to feel that I'm ready to play it on YT, LOL! I'm very hard on myself.

Tim

[Billgillum1]

Make sure to change the oil in your guitar after the 500 mile breakin period.. Wouldnt hurt to adjust the chain too : )

[chessdude67]

@Billgillum1 LOL! I'll just put oil on the strings to make my fingers faster?! Will that work? ;-)

Thanks, Bill.

Tim

[DAWL01]

good luck my friend...maybe we can jam together down the road, video to video(I play Bass:)

[chessdude67]

@DAWL01 That would be fun to jam! I need a lot more practice, lol.

Thanks for the comment.

Tim

[DustinDaniel87]

Actually, my first guitar was a piece of trim with 6 lines drawn on for strings. So I learned my first chords without even knowing what they sounded like. lol. And I didn't have an amp for like forever so it took me a while to know what it's really like playing electric. lol. Sorry, just brought back memories. Good choice for first guitar though. Mine is my most beautiful and most beautiful sounding. So many warm tones, I love it.

[DustinDaniel87]

Nice guitar! I have the same model except it's a righty and I went with sunburst.

My first guitar was an electric too, but I don't think you'll be able to find it because it's so weird. It's kind of like a strat design but thinner, wider and lighter, but the brand says Epi, Exactly the way the first three letters of Epiphone is written, even though they don't make that style of body or head. lol

[chessdude67]

@DustinDaniel87 Thanks, Bro! I'm enjoying the guitar, but wish I could play it all now. I'm very hard on myself. I need to just hang in there and practice. Your guitar sounds very cool from what you said.

peace,

Tim

[davelennard]

Lovely looking guitar Tim, I hope it brings you many hours of pleasure, Im sure you will pick it up pretty quick!! kindest regards from Scotland, Dave

[chessdude67]

@davelennard Thanks so much, Dave. I am having fun with it. I just want to be able to play it all now, lol!

peace,

Tim

[PandaAcousticSex]

hey great guitar, tim! I'll get a new electric guitar next days - i think I'll upload some electric guitar videos ;)) some improvisation things :)

fender fret-boards are great! :)) started with fender, too

[chessdude67]

@PandaAcousticSex Thanks, Bro! Enjoying your videos.

Tim

[THESURREALHIPPIE]

Hey Tim love the guitar, if your going to learn get the best, good luck. I stared playing when I was 44 years old. Couldn't play a song all the way through before that........

[chessdude67]

@THESURREALHIPPIE Thanks, Hippie! Glad to see you stop by my channel. Enjoy your videos, hope you'll keep supporting me as well. I dig all the work you put into your videos. Just wanted you to know that.

peace,

Tim

[DreamTube2012]

i wish i could afford that strat!

but i will be honest my mexican strat is awesome 2!

i prefer the rosewood nack myself, i have it on all my guitars!

peace Tim and thx 4 all the support!

THUMBS WAY UP ON THIS CHOICE =0

ANti aka walter aka dr steve carmello

[chessdude67]

@DreamTube2012 Thanks so much, Doctor Steve. I thank you for your support and being such a good friend. Stop by anytime. Oh, thanks again for playing your strat!

Tim/The Dude :-)

[ReviewsOfTheEpic]

Wow man, I have respect for you for givin this a good go. I know you as a very determined guy so I'm sure it'll all work out well =) Sorry for bein a little absent lately, I have so LITTLE time for doing my hobbies at the moment, I work every day so =/ please forgive me if I act a little absent man, keep up the good work!

[chessdude67]

@ReviewsOfTheEpic Thank you, Jack! I know you're busy, so things are always cool on this end. I'm enjoying your new video. Glad you stopped by.

peace,

Tim

[CDMI2010]

Fenders have great playability...=)

[chessdude67]

@CDMI2010 Thanks. I sure hops so. :-)

peace,

Tim

[MrPinoyrock]

Excellent choice, Tim, knowing your love for music, you'll learn pretty quickly! Can't wait for your first vid, bro! Have fun!=)

[chessdude67]

@MrPinoyrock Thanks so much, Eric! I going to enjoy learning to play the guitar and not get down on myself. Live in the moment and have fun with it. :-)

Wishing you the best with everything you have going on in your life.

Blessings,

Tim

[jeffreyfroo]

Very nice Tim!!

I can't wait to see a new video!

Hope to see it soon..

Jeff

[chessdude67]

@jeffreyfroo Hi Jeff, thanks for stopping by. Hope to see a new video from you soon. We miss you!

Thanks,

Tim

[ThaBasementBoys]

Awesome Tim! It's gonna take some time but I'm sure you'll kick ass playing that guitar soon enough. Can't wait to see a mix with you on the drums and guitar.  ps Lefties always get the shaft

[chessdude67]

@ThaBasementBoys Thanks a lot guys! Looking forward to your next video!

peace,

Tim

[ANTIKORPproductions]

drummer turned guitar man?

this is going to be cool!

cant wait dude!

[chessdude67]

@ANTIKORPproductions I'm ready to rock! Just give me two years till my next video! ;-)

Tim/The Dude :-)

[muziekkneu]

Lefthanders Rules (so I'm Lefthanded too although you probably saw that I play Righthanded drums).

Bye, Henny

[chessdude67]

@muziekkneu Thanks, Henny. I hope you read my pm to you? I think it will help.

Take care,

Tim

[GSHLTV]

tim u r the greatest youtuber ever!

the strat is my fav because of funk rock!

great choice i dig!

i have 2 strats a red one and a black one lol

and i love'em they rule!

yur bro ANti =)

[chessdude67]

@GSHLTV Cool, ANti! Show me one of your guitars in a video. I do feel like I made a smart choice.

Thanks, Bro!

Tim

[xXxprodirtbikerxXx]

hey im back again i think its great that your learning guitar ive tryed to play alot but im just very bad haha by the way im likeing the reviews on things :) have a good friday :D

[chessdude67]

@xXxprodirtbikerxXx Thanks for stopping by again. I hope all is well with you.

peace,

Tim

[SOAPBOX1965]

I LIKE THAT TIM!!

[chessdude67]

@SOAPBOX1965 Thank you, John! I told you I had the bug after seeing those guitars on your walls! :-)

Thanks again,

Tim

[geekint0sh]

I'm going to learn to play the guitar, too!

Good luck and have fun!

Tommy

[chessdude67]

@geekint0sh Hi Tommy. I would love for you to join me with learning the guitar. I plan on having fun!

Thanks,

Tim

[LACK78]

Great video Tim. I'm also a lefty and played guitar left handed. Good luck with the new instrument. looking forward to more tunes.

[chessdude67]

@LACK78 Thanks, Dave! Glad to hear you're a lefty too! Thanks for coming by.

Tim

[chessdude67]

@loydkoh826 Thank you again! Terry is a great person.

Blessings to you both.

Tim :-)

[dcrapo1959]

Hey Tim,You're welcome&thank you for you're kind comment.Good luck with guitar,hope to hear you soon!

[chessdude67]

@dcrapo1959 I thank you for stopping by. Now, I have a new friend to share music with. I'm glad Terry sent you my way. I truly look forward to your videos. Many thanks!

Tim :-)

[LOVE2Flute]

Very Very cool Tim! I'm real excited to see what you do. You are going to kick butt!!

Peace and Love always dear Brother. Love jP

[chessdude67]

@LOVE2Flute Hi Pat. Thank you for all your love and support. I am going to enjoy this ride. Please stay with me my friend.

Brother, Tim :-)

[jcdern]

Wow! I am very happy, I board anything that you said my friend, but I know you'll get fun with this great guitar, do not hesitate to come to me if you want help, bravo, and good luck, I am wholeheartedly with you, Jean-Charles

[chessdude67]

@jcdern Thank you, Jean-Charles for all your support. You are a very nice man. I will be watching your videos and learning as we go.

Thank you again!

your friend,

Tim

[FrankRMusic]

Hi Tim! First let me say thank you very much!

Hey, what a nice guitar, looks great. You´re a lefty, and like Jimi Hendrix you (start to )play a white Stratocaster;-) If you learn the basics of Hey Joe you´d have the most common major chords, C / G / D / A / E / / / /

Playing guitar is great, I tell you!

Now we all wait for the first try, the first guitar upload ;-)

See you, Frank

[chessdude67]

@FrankRMusic Thank you, Frank! You are my hero when it comes to knowing and playing so many instruments! The chords you just gave me are the ones I will start with for sure. I was wanting the best five chords that would open doors for many different songs. Thanks for a great tip. I just bought a left handed chord book today. So, I might be asking for help as we go along. I do love the sound of this guitar. :-)

Thank you,

Tim

[DannyGrease]

Hello Tim,

Great choice of instrument, and awesome you decided to learn it!!!!!!

im with you, checking out your learning process keep me updated bout your new videos about it, since im not online in YT that often anymore!!

all the luck in the world to you, may you become a great player oneday, my friend!!

i finally picked up my Chromatic harmonica again, learning it now, its harder than diatonic harmonica :-)

take care and hit those strings!!!

Danny

[chessdude67]

@DannyGrease WOW! Thank you so much, Danny. We need to Skype and talk. I'm going to give it 100%! I love the sound of this guitar. I hope to get five basic chords down for the next video! Thank you for your support. I look forward to your next video.

Peace my friend,

Tim

[dcrapo1959]

Nice guitar!!!! ;-)

[chessdude67]

@dcrapo1959 Thank you for the positive comment. I hope to stop by your channel today. Thank you, again.

peace,

Tim

[SIRONEDRAGON]

cool : )

[chessdude67]

@SIRONEDRAGON Thank you for watching and the kind comment. I'll stop by your channel later today.

peace always,

Tim

[thedaedragon]

Wow!!!! Looks Very Nice Tim.. Wonderful video

congrats !!!

Peace

-Dae yong-

[chessdude67]

@thedaedragon Dae, I hope you feel better soon. I'm sending prayers and positive energy your way. Thank you for your kind words my friend. Please stay in touch.

Blessings to you.

Tim

[baseballphenom512]

Looks really nice :)

Andrew

[chessdude67]

@baseballphenom512 Thank you, Andrew! Always nice to hear from you. :-)

Your friend,

Tim

[baseballphenom512]

@chessdude67 No problem Tim!

[sandrateager]

WOW! Splendid guitar!  =)

[chessdude67]

@sandrateager Thank you for taking the time to watch and the kind words. Very nice of you.

I'll stop by your channel.

peace always,

Tim

[sandrateager]

@chessdude67 You are definitely most welcome!

& you are welcome around my channel anytime! =)

Peace to you too!

Sandra =)

[FL50DRUMR]

Nice choice Tim, that is a great guitar. Looking forward to your future videos when you take her out for a test drive!

[chessdude67]

@FL50DRUMR Thanks, Ed! I look forward to sharing more videos with you as we both learn our new instruments. You're doing great! Keep drumming and having fun. I'll pm you back with a question about the software. Thanks again!

your friend,

Tim

[shelbydresselfanclub]

Wonderful!! ~~Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Team Shelby Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ~~

[chessdude67]

@shelbydresselfanclub Thank you for your kind comment. Very nice of you to stop by. Blessings to you.

Tim :-)

[doctorford]

That's Gorgeous! What a guitar to learn on! Really nice purchase. Alex.

[chessdude67]

@doctorford Thanks so much, Alex. I sold some drum gear and wanted to do this for a long time. :-) Thanks for watching.

Tim

[IamMohawk]

Hey Troy boy! I am so excited for you, I use to play and was not very good so I gave it up for flint knapping. LOL Good to see you. Peace Jim

[chessdude67]

@IamMohawk Thank you, Troy Boy! :-) Thanks for your support, Jim. I'll do my best to hang tuff with the guitar. Hope you're getting better weather. You guys were hit hard this year. Thanks again.

Troy Boy-Tim

[leohammondb3]

Hi Tim. Wow that's a nice guitar. break a leg and I'm looking forward to watch you playing the guitar. :))

[chessdude67]

@leohammondb3 Thank you, Leo. Nice of you to hang in there with me. Maybe we can jam in 2-3 years? LOL!

your friend,

Tim

[drnorris56]

very nice

[chessdude67]

@drnorris56 Thank you for the nice comment, and I enjoyed your video as well. Take care...

Tim

[klenovsky1]

Skvělá kytara !!

[chessdude67]

@klenovsky1 I wish I understood this comment. :-) I'm sure it's positive my new friend.

peace,

Tim

[klenovsky1]

@chessdude67 Great guitar !! ... I use a translator , but the compiler is not perfect , and my English is bad ...

[HQ2011]

lol digging that part Bro 3:05 good giggle : ) well looking forward to hearing you play some heavy rock, its a BIG!! change from drums to guitar, saying that i can play some real KEWL!! air guitar myself, man you should see me move lol, that reminds me that i must get that coffee table repaired sometime this year, OUCH!! i remember that last air note, TWANGGGG!! or was that my back moving out of place, anyhow Bro keep me posted with the new vids, by the way ive shared this vid : )

Terry

[chessdude67]

@HQ2011 Thanks Terry. Yeah, a big kid with a new toy.....had to giggle, lol! Hope to see you play air guitar someday. I'm sure you ROCK! Thank you my friend.

Blessings,

Tim

[90oceanbreeze]

Hey Tim! What a beautiful Fender! Congrats!

Much fun with it! :)

Looking forward to hear you playing! :)

[chessdude67]

@90oceanbreeze Thank you! Glad you stopped by. I'll pm you tomorrow. Hang in there.

P & L,

Tim

[justplainfred]

Very cool!!!

[chessdude67]

@justplainfred Thank you, Fred! Loved your last song. You're a good man.

peace,

Tim

[ArkansasGillum]

Awwfriiggensome...excellent choice

[chessdude67]

@ArkansasGillum Thanks, Bill! Are you ready to help get me started with some basic chords, lol! We need to chat. I'll send you a pm. Thanks, Bro!

Tim

[helen1434]

Hi Tim, cant wait to hear you play that will be dead cool your brill at the drums so i think youl get there with the guitar and be giving us all a good choon :) x

[chessdude67]

@helen1434 Hi Helen, you're so cool! Thank you for watching and your support. Always nice to hear from you. I hope you and the little one are doing well.

Take care,

Tim

[practicing4]

I am sooo thrilled to be included in your musical journey. As you know, I am learning the guitar too and we can share in this process!!. It has been a terrific experience for me, although there are days I get so frustrated with myself, LOL!! Still the important thing is to keep going. You are such a musical soul and it is truly wonderful to see you branching out and full of excitement and enthusiasm. ROCK ON, TIM!!! I am SO excited for your first guitar post!! Proud of you, my friend. Peace, min

[chessdude67]

@practicing4 Hi Min! I hope you know how much your words mean to me. I'm very thankful to have you for a friend. I'm ready to ROCK! Now, I start to learn the basic chords and grow from there. :-)

I'm also very proud of you with your singing and guitar playing. Let's keep pushing each other forward!

P & L,

Big Brother, Tim :-)

[GreyOwl8]

Hee! Cool!! I love the sound of electric guitar. I'm certainly looking forward to hear you play. :)

I first thought there was something wrong with the picture until you said that it is a guitar for left handed players. ;D



[chessdude67]

@GreyOwl8 Thank you, Germany! :-) Thanks for all the love and support. Very kind of you to send flowers.

Your friend,

Tim

[28iAD77]

Hello my friend, wow! Great to see you are about to challenge yourself by picking up another instrument. It's a great one you got there. I still have to learn myself it as well. Got here my acoustic and electric guitar, but only play so far some couple of chords. LOL. I am really looking forward to see you first performance and how you will progress to play this beautiful thing!

~ Iskandar

'The Thoughts of Music'

[chessdude67]

@28iAD77 Blessings to you my friend and "your" music. I thank you for taking the time to watch this video.

I hope you are doing better.

your friend,

Tim

[topgun101tom]

Hey Tim, I see what you mean about MrBlueEyes123. That guitar playing style is so cool. I love your Fender by the way. I can't want to hear the sounds you start playing on it. Thanks.

[chessdude67]

@topgun101tom He does have a very cool sound and groove. Thanks so much, Tom!

Have a great week.

Tim

[chrismayka]

Dear Tim,

Just great you bought a guitar my friend, the guitar is such a wonderful instrument to listen to, our congratulations to you with this wonderful choice and we wish you a lot of succes with your practicing, great T-Shirt to !!

Tim: enjoy your practicing, please be patient - we are very curious about the wonderful sound of this guitar, try to keep the guitarflag flying high !!!

Lots of succes Tim.

Dearest greetings from Chris and Mayka – The Netherlands - Europe.

[chessdude67]

@chrismayka Thank you both very much. Always nice to know you two are supporting me from a far. I thank you from my heart.

Blessings to you both,

Tim

[effected112]

Well done Tim, lovely guitar you will be rocking out in no time!

[chessdude67]

@effected112 Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. I hope you will share you skills with me. You play well my friend.

Hope we can chat more.

Tim

[johnnybrazil01]

Hey Tim very nice video!

My fiance got me a guitar to my birthday last year and that was very exciting! So I know how you must be feeling ^_^

Enjoy your new toy and Im looking forward to see your improvements throughout your learning process!

Johnny

[chessdude67]

@johnnybrazil01 Hey Johnny! Thanks for your support and friendship. Peace to both of you.

Blessings,

Tim

[TheDrumChannel]

Well I 'm proud of you to want to learn the guitar. Best of luck. I'd love to learn the piano or the bass. Maybe in my next life! Good Luck

[chessdude67]

@TheDrumChannel Thanks for stopping by GFR. :-) Hope you're enjoying your Mac.

Tim

[msdianeg]

Wow Tim! I can't wait to see your videos with your new guitar! AWESOME!! :)

[chessdude67]

@msdianeg Thanks, Diane.

Tim

[MultiRaiha]

YOUR new guitar my friend is amazing ,,i love the fender strat & the fact that most of the greatest guitar players ,hendrix ,clapton,gary moore ,eric johnson,srv,,ect have used these guitars to great depth,awesome bro ,cant wait to here you start jammin AJ

[chessdude67]

@MultiRaiha Thanks so much, AJ! It's going to be hard to play knowing you're watching, lol. You're off the wall with your guitar playing! Thank you for your support. :-)

peace,

Tim

[chessdude67]

@Hippie1944 I'm going for it, Hippie!!! Thank you for pushing me forward. YT is great because of friends like you. :-)

your friend,

Tim

[Zombiebrainstew]

That guitar is sick bro, happy for you. And dont think for a second I'll run off just because you're learning, nah bro I'll be here lol. I tried learning guitar but I lost my focus, I learned the piano when I was 10, everything was easier back then haha. You got this man and I'm looking forward to your next vids. Peace

[chessdude67]

@Zombiebrainstew Thanks for your kind words of support. It's nice to know people care. You're very kind.

Blessings,

Tim

[Westsound191]

Rather splendid indeed - great guitar. Looking forward to seeing it in action with the iPad2, iRig (if you decide to get one) and indeed Garageband / Logic. I'll check out the other guys tomorrow.

Thanks for the upload my friend.

[chessdude67]

@Westsound191 Thank you! Right on about the iPad! :-) So many new toys by Apple....I love it. :-)

Thanks also for all your support. You're a good man.

peace,

Tim

[osjcag]

Awesome Tim! Great guitar (and T-shirt)!! I'm looking forward to seeing all the stuff you'll do with this :) I bet you'll love the stuff that Garageband and Logic can offer you to make some very nice music!

Talk to you soon man; I'll send you a PM tomorrow.

Oscar

[chessdude67]

@osjcag Hi Oscar! Thanks so much my man! You know I'm going to dig in to GarageBand maybe on the new iPad? Thanks for your friendship. You Rock!!

Tim :-)

[JonathanHowardGuitar]

Beautiful guitar Tim! I can't wait to start hearing you play on that awesome Strat! And thank you very much for the shout out. I couldn't thank you enough for being such a great person! Once again I can't wait to start hearing you play and I will talk to you soon my friend!

-Jonathan

[chessdude67]

@JonathanHowardGuitar Thanks, Jonathan. You are a good friend who has been very busy. Thanks for your support and friendship. I look forward to talking guitar talk with you.

Blessings,

Tim

[redman6657]

Looks like a beautiful guitar! Can't wait to see what songs you'll be coming out with it in the future! Take care,

-Alex

[chessdude67]

@redman6657 Thanks Big Al! You're a good friend.

Stay dry,

Tim

[topgun101tom]

Looking forward to the upcoming videos Tim. I will be looking forward to taking the journey with you by watching the progress. All the best.

[chessdude67]

@topgun101tom Thank you, Tom. I'm so happy you're staying with me. I hope you got my channel message.

Blessings,

Tim

[BjavaBbotBme]

Congrats Tim!  That is a mighty beautiful Git-fiddle ;D

Looking forward to hearing a Chessdude67 jam soon~.~

[chessdude67]

@BjavaBbotBme Thank you for your kind comment. I always enjoy your videos. :-)

peace,

Tim

[BjavaBbotBme]

@chessdude67 Thanks Tim... hey btw do you have a Stomp Box?

[juca2929]

Lefty? :D Its wonderful, I love the color!!! Beautiful, congrats!

Need lessons? ;)

Cheers mate

[chessdude67]

@juca2929 I'm glad you like the color and I thank you for watching my video. Yes, I do need lessons, lol!

Blessings,

Tim

[TheDigitalMafia]

Finding a Lefty is like finding a needle in a haystack lol Cool dude, I have a Jazz Bass and a Japanese Strat, both lefty ~ enjoy

[chessdude67]

@TheDigitalMafia Thank you! I left you a channel comment. always fun to watch a lefty play the drums!

Peace always,

Tim :-)