1954 Fender Stratocaster played by JD Simo

A remarkable example of a first year Stratocaster. Has and older light overspray on neck, has been refretted, replaced nut, replaced switch tip, and had a 5-way switch installed (original 3-way in case). This Strat has only light wear on the body and neck and the hardware is in great shape. The neck & middle pickup covers have started to wear but the rest of the plastic look great.

This guitar has an incredibly comfortable V shaped neck which is what you'd expect when you think 1954 Fender. Great sounding original pickups.

[Marshall]

That is a a beautiful transition from a blistering intensity at 1:00 with such phenomal tone and clarity to smoldering notes with light touch sensitivity. That is a "to die for Strat".

[Tonetwisters]

My very first guitar was a 1954 Stratocaster that my dad gave me, Christmas, 1963. It was already relicked by then. But I loved that guitar.

[amritjanardhanan]

That is simultaneously the brightest and least harsh strat I have ever heard. WOW.

[nickl]

Awesome , I love some JD demos . If you ever get a chance see Simo the band live. They're an all around great band that put on an outstanding show.

[stickman]

A Strat has never sounded better and JD’s playing is virtuosic!

[glensmith]

Gotta love that strat. Great playing loved every note.

[paulanuszkiewicz]

Authentic stellar guitar played by an authentic stellar guitarist. Outstanding!

[tomj]

Some lovey Jimmie Vaughn/ Lighting Hopkins playing going on there, love JD, his in depth knowledge of styles is amazing.

[caster]

Do you guys accept trade -ins ? I've got this house I am just living in...

[josephmorris]

Absolutely amazing blues playing. Not to mention the best solo face in the business!

[boybrons]

he really has that Jimmie Vaughanish Thunderbirds tone going, awesome!

[SmiTTyy-shnc]

Killin' it.... awesome playing and ran thru the pickup's !!
great tones !!!

[carlwolf]

It sames somebody like J.D. to teach us all what you can do with just your guitar, a cable and a good amp! EXCEPTIONAL!

[secretreleases]

Awesome strat tone! And awesome playing obviously!

[mespud]

What I respect about JD is that he knows what that particular guitar (any guitar) he happens to be behind is suppose to sound like..

[gerardovargas]

Such a tasteful player, sounds really good, that Strat and any other.

[GrantPritchardMusic]

Yep, that's how it's done! Great phrasing and feel.

[bernardhossmoto]

Oh man, the tone control with his fingers after he cups the pick at 1:40

[HReadDavis]

Obviously a great example of a vintage strat, but the takeaway here is JD's HANDS. Dems some toneful digits

[vernonhoover]

Fan-freakin-tastic!!!
Great artwork! Enjoyed every note!