History of The Most Dangerous Guitar: Kurt Cobain's Vandalism Strat | Nirvana Guitar History Ep 8

Celebrating the 33rd anniversary of Nirvana's beloved Reading 91 performance by taking a deep dive into the guitar Kurt Cobain used at that show. One of the most famous Fender Stratocasters of all time: the Vandalism Strat

Historic analysis of Kurt's strat, followed by a breakdown of my time period accurate Vandalism Strat build

TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Legacy of the Fender Stratocaster
2:12 - The Nevermind Sessions
3:55 - First Form
5:43 - Sticker Origin
8:19 - Second Form
9:39 - Third & Final Form
11:11 - Present Day Vandalism Strat
13:02 - My Vandalism Strat Build

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[--thatbih]

One of the most iconic rock guitars of all time yet only lasted about 6 months. The lore behind this guitar alone is insane

[theshadowgovernment_]

its like every new kurt guitar replica of yours is better than the last

[jamesmcbride]

Your attention to detail is absolutely insane. Mad respect. Love the channel!

[Garbageguitarist]

YES!!! Finally a history video of my favourite Kurt strat can’t wait!!!!😮

Edit: After watching the premiere WOW just WOW I love the amount of research and effort that goes into these videos is amazing I’ll always stand by the live at the paramount look of this guitar but the 91 reading look is very nice also, love your new vandalism strat I love how you’re starting to use the vintage parts to make these guitars accurate, only thing I wish was in this video is a sound demo but I think it deserves a full video for that keep it up!

[KadeKain]

Just bought a Japan 84-86 E Fender Strat that has is literally almost identical to the VMA Strat. (Besides it being a lil old)
And I gotta say those necks make so much of a difference. It’s being so skinny and smooth; it felt like I was playing a whole brand compared to new strats. They truly are the best necks

[MilesTippett]

Billy Corgan's bat strat is pretty Iconic as well.

[djcj]

I think one of my favorite things about watching your videos is looking at your collection while you talk about your newest addition!

[Justin-hbcg]

If he played that Strat anywhere in England today, he would be arrested and processed in record time.

[spidermanfan.]

A WHOLE VIDEO OF MY FAV GUITAR VANDY?
hohohohoh Eric man I could hug you!

you know well that I love vandy and that you did a video all about her after my b-day man

You’re the man bro!

[Hahahahadavee]

Man i love your videos ! You should try getting nirvana tones using multi effects and compare it to authentic Kurt’s pedals

[ADDY-vr]

Bro I remember 2 years ago I used to watch your vids on the way to school keep up the good work🎸

[monkist]

Thank you so much for doing these in-depth videos about Kurt’s guitars! They are really priceless!
During the mid- to late 90s I tried to reproduce this guitar for myself and all I could base my observations and assumptions upon were VHS tapes, actual printed media and low quality images found on the current-day Internet, a far cry from the vast resource it is now.
The guitar I made was kind of okay and I treasured for decades before I finally sold it - but the one you put together, including all the info surrounding it, is a masterpiece!
Great job!

[rutger]

Yes!❤ A video about the vandelism guitar one of my favorite guitars!

[NateMcCannon]

love this, these videos have become a real treat to watch, always exited for a new one

[Zad_Anzaloone]

I can already imagine how much research he had to do to tell us the whole story of this great Kurt guitar.
This guy is incredible

[chadotto]

I am 19 miles away from Aberdeen Washington 💯

[FriendlyNirvanaToneChaser]

Bro has the better productions than Hollywood, keep up the work man, ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS I guarantee give it about 2 months and your channel will BLOW UP!

[musicalmiscellany]

Man. I would've loved to have this research back in 1995. I remember my friend Scott and I sitting in his mom's basement pouring over photos and videos fro Nirvana performances trying to figure out if the Vandalism strat was a Fernandes with a Fender neck or a Fender with a Fernandes neck. This video clarified a 30 year old question. Thanks.

[exclamationanimation]

You should do a guitar history video about Kurt’s jag

[digglydonk]

vandalism strat is a personal fave, super hyped for this