Fender CS "The Black One" John Mayer model

Wow! That's cool news. I love that strat. It'll be interesting to see what the sticker is on those.

 

I think all of the numbers quoted, including price, may change.

Here is the link, now corrected...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qy3bmDkyOw&eurl=http://johnmayer.yuku.com/topic/7907&feature=play

Sorry about posting the incorrect link and thanks for putting the correct one up!!!! DOH!!!!

 

I remember reading somewhere that "the black one" was built by John Cruz exactly to the specs of the SRV #1 tribute only painted black so he would use it on stage. Anyone else hear that? I'm a big SRV fan and always wanted a replica but not at the 10k list or 20-25k on the used market. If so, I'm curious what the MB's will go for?

 

That's pretty cool. In know Tomo played the black one. i guess it's pretty amazing.

 

$6,000 dollars for a Mayer Relic

I could get two Thorns for that much and they would both be better guitars

 

With the price of Masterbuilts already getting up over 6k and the fact he wants it limited to 83...which will probably change, I can't see it being under 10k. Look at the prices of all the previous masterbuilt signatures. I will be surprised if it is under 10k.


There is another thread on this guitar here:
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=513320

 

A painstaking recreation of a reliced reissue? No JM hate coming from me, though the concept is pretty funny.

 

I recently saw a Rittenhouse Black One on ebay built by luthier Abe Rivera of Rittenhouse in Miami-killer looking and he really nailed the entire vibe plus fitted with Lollars. Around $1500.00. I want to get one soon.

 

Link to pics?

 

Thanks, I didn't see that one. Someone there also mentioned that it was a black SRV tribute. If so, I could sort of see Fender or John not mentioning it.

 

I would go to Rittenhouse's website and ask Abe to send you some. The last one went on ebay for less than $1500 but is no longer viewable even with advanced search. It looked really good. The underlying bare wood had a dark, dirty appearance to mimic sweat, etc seeping into the wood-similar to the Rory Gallagher look. The black nitro finish was done to replicate exactly the wear on Jon's Black One.

 

They key to this guitar "Black One" as I shall call it is the pups...whatever low output pups Cruiz and Mayer masterminded are a huge factor in the signature tone of that guitar. I heard it in numberous concerts, videos and it has "that" unique tone that responds well to stellar, deep cleans or sweet overdrive.

We shall see what happens.

fwiw - the number 83 for the Master Built line is from JM's song "83" from the Room For Squares album

 

I hope the two aren't polar opposites to where the 83 MB Strats are >$10k and the 'guitar for the masses' is a Road Worn MIM version of the JM Sig...I don't think that will be the case. If it were the Mayer style in the Rory Gallagher type price range I will be all over it.

 

Thanks for the heads up. I won't be looking for one of the first 83, but the production version I will go for.

 

I'd think the "Black One" for the masses will be a Road Worn model to keep the price within reach of his younger fans (which I think is great). But what do I know...I would think the guitar's release will be scheduled around the next Mayer CD (hoping it's a JM3 release).

 

I'd also like to see something in the Rory G league but I think you're right it's going to be a MB or a RW - probably with a thin neck. ;^(

 

What kind of guitar cable is that?

 

Abe Rivera of Rittenhouse Guitars in Miami just gave me permission to post these:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/abe_ritt/MayerRelic1.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/abe_ritt/MayerRelic2.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/abe_ritt/MayerRelic3.jpg

He has done 4-5 of these already.

Pretty damn cool huh?!!