SRV strat identification

[thrill74]

I’m still looking around the internet for some info, but, does anyone know the specifics on the strat Stevie is holding here? Pickups, model, etc.

 

[jeremy]

Re: SRV strat identification

no idea. srv had a '65 or so red strat with rw board but ive only seen it with a white guard.

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: SRV strat identification

Nope. Looks good for a photo shoot though. That was probably its appeal since he didn't seem to ever play that guitar onstage.

 

[thrill74]

Re: SRV strat identification

I was thinking it was this guitar too. I’m just curious to know what pickups were in it, or model.

 

[jeremy]

Re: SRV strat identification

sure looks like the same guitar

 

[thrill74]

Re: SRV strat identification

I’m thinking it was a late model (for the time) strat. Just a hunch.

 

[Mincer]

Re: SRV strat identification

Maybe something Fender gave him? What year would this have been?

 

[thrill74]

Re: SRV strat identification

I’m thinking 86’-88’.

 

[idsnowdog]

Re: SRV strat identification

You don't see any pole pieces in either picture. Did he have a strat with EMG's or Bartolini's? He did have a red strat with a white pickguard and a left hand neck.

 

[thrill74]

Re: SRV strat identification

I know he had the Hamiltone with EMG’s. They got damaged so he swapped them for regular Fender singles. I THINK he was trying some Evans around this time. Maybe this was the guitar they were in?