“This Stratocaster timestamps an amazing era and shines a spotlight on one of the most epic moments of our time,” said Janie Hendrix, CEO/President, Experience Hendrix L.L.C. Izabella is displayed at MoPOP (formerly EMP Experience Music Project) in Seattle, Wash. Izabella was the last guitar Hendrix played with his original Jimi Hendrix Experience group, and the final guitar he ever played in concert. The headstock, when turned upside down in his hands, became an iconic emblem. Significantly, the guitar featured the “big” Strat headstock with the Bob Perine-designed Fender logo and bold arced “Stratocaster” type. The “F style” neck plate had the serial number 240981, which, along with the pickups and hardware, were standard 1968 issue. It was a 1968 Olympic White Strat with an alder body and two-piece maple neck, with no “skunk stripe” and truss rod adjustment at the heel. The Izabella Stratocaster was originally purchased at Manny’s Music on West 48th Street in New York City. 'The Fender Custom Shop has done tributes to many extremely meaningful artist guitars through the years, but there was an extra sense of awe and privilege in the air in recreating the Izabella.” “We’re especially excited about this release because not only is the Izabella one of the most iconic instruments of our time, it represents a moment in history that will forever be woven in our cultural make-up. “Jimi Hendrix playing ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at Woodstock was a cultural moment heard around the world,” said Fender Custom Shop Vice President of Product Development Mike Lewis.

The sound of Jimi Hendrix and his Stratocaster loudly illustrated the anthem in a blazing new light.Īnd now, fans can get their hands on a piece of history with the Limited-Edition Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster honoring Hendrix and this iconic moment on the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Never before had the national anthem been performed with such expressive ferocity. Hendrix expertly played Izabella - his 1968 Olympic White Stratocaster - free-form style, for a few minutes and then into a distorted, wrenching interpretation of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” That fated day, Hendrix tore through many of his scorching favorites, like “Hear My Train a Comin’,” “Foxy Lady” and “Fire,” before breaking into an improvised piece. This instrument is the one Hendrix is most closely associated with, thanks to his incendiary performance at Woodstock on Aug.

One in particular stood out to him, eventually being graced with a name - Izabella - inspiring the song of the same title. As an avowed Stratocaster fanatic, Jimi Hendrix had many examples pass through his hands.

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