Behind The Scenes At The Fender USA Guitar Factory!
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4 жыл бұрынBefore heading home after the NAMM show, The Captain & Danish Pete take a trip over to Corona, California to have a guided tour of Fender's famous USA guitar factory! Greeted by incredible custom shops, artist collections & an original 1950s Nocaster, find out everything there is to know about building one of the guitar industries most iconic guitars to date!
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@aquilarossa5191 4 жыл бұрын
Andertons in Corona. This is going viral.
@gregoryheidt1851 4 жыл бұрын
First thing I thought! Viruses should just be given politician's names.
@samueljett7807 4 жыл бұрын
@@gregoryheidt1851 I like it... Clinton Virus Bush Virus Sanders Virus Reagan Virus
@manpreetralhan426 4 жыл бұрын
Ahaha
@benjamingring621 4 жыл бұрын
Norovirus and sapovirus should be called Trumpvirus and Bidenvirus🤔
@bambi_2606 4 жыл бұрын
let's hope there's no corona in andertons
@Jkv20000 4 жыл бұрын
Just about the best Fender advert they could make
@alessandrorossini8704 4 жыл бұрын
right
@RyHitch 4 жыл бұрын
and even then I got about 9 fender ads while watching this.
@krisberntzen 4 жыл бұрын
Pete's purple Tele is the best Fender avdert in modern times. I've SO been on the fence of buying a Tele, even though I'm a Gibson kinda guy
@donsimons9810 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely not. I’m actually regretting buying my MIA fender now
@Jkv20000 3 жыл бұрын
Don Simons What are your reasons? I’ve only ever personally bought one second hand but was impressed with what I got
@OriginalPuro 3 жыл бұрын
"We're in Corona" Little did they know, that 5 days later, we would all be in corona.
@randyvanvliet226 3 жыл бұрын
Corona would all be in us, in the USA.
@TheSupart91 3 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@Tonetwisters 3 жыл бұрын
All it takes is a little amino acid, L-Lysine, EVERYDAY, to keep the corona and all other viruses away. lynncapehartwellness.com blog 59
@EddieLeeGrovesMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Give Puro a "ceegar" for that comment!!! Lol
@soulagent79 2 жыл бұрын
@@Tonetwisters And a tinfoil hat.
@zingleraster9124 2 жыл бұрын
As an Aussie, Fender is more than an American icon, it is a world icon that we all owe gratitude to for the great guitars that have played the great songs since the 1950’s. When it ain’t broken don’t fix it. Amazing that Leo Fender nailed it at the beginning. Great video O Captain! My Captain!
@tjsr Жыл бұрын
As an Aussie... 'meh'. Do Fender make great products - yes, absolutely. But it really does get annoying at times listening to Americans insisting that the MIA models are for whatever reason going to be better quality than something made in any other country because... why? Because as a company they don't insist on the same or a higher level of standard of the employees they take on in other factories? There's no rational reason why the other countries and factories can't produce exactly the same (or better) quality and QCd products as the ones that have a MIA stamp on them so just why? If I pick up an MIJ, MIM, hell, even an MII model that I think works for me, I really don't care about that detail, whereas Americans often become obsessive about it - without reasonable, rational explanation as to why one finished product is better in workmanship, where if you shipped the same components to be put together elsewhere, that could just as well be done.
@wce74wce15 Жыл бұрын
@@tjsr yeah i get sick of MIA so good, i own several MIM teles and strats and they are fantastic. they should have a stamp saying made by people.
@chrisb3976 13 күн бұрын
@@tjsr Not all Americans think MIA models are better. Dont generalize.
@fatfro1 4 жыл бұрын
Lee Wonka and the Fender Factory
@jonp3890 4 жыл бұрын
Eddie Lagos Veruca Strat.
@rockerseven 4 жыл бұрын
The relicing area is his version of the Everlasting Gobstopper lol
@tylerheim1932 4 жыл бұрын
props to the workers we forget about in the factory
@Skizze37 4 жыл бұрын
I'm the dork at 47:04! Hey Captain! :)
@rockandrollisyourmom Жыл бұрын
Compared to the other factory tours I've seen...this is absolute chaos.
@pcau 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andertons for the best content ever! You guys keep us so well informed and up to speed! It is one thing to have cameras and access to these amazing instrument builders but you have to capture it with love and passion. That's exactly what the Captain and his squad are doing. Giving a soul and personality to the vids being released for our pleasure. I'm in Canada and I've seen many retailers trying to find a niche on social media and they just don't get it! They forget that we are humans and that the product has to be seen, touched, played and critiqued by someone we trust in order to have empathy for what is being shown to us. This person we trust becomes the prism we adhere and come back to and kudos to the Captain and his team for being successful at doing so. God love you guys! I will not name everyone as I would be so afraid to forget someone but you are ALL so important to us. The humour, the fun, the honesty (yes honesty) dials up our attention. I know, I know, you are selling us stuff. We all know that! But I've heard all of you sharing positive AND negative comments in regards to new or old gear. I swear you guys! If there is a University level marketing course for social media somewhere on this crazy planet, you should hold the chair for it. Brilliant work guys and keep it coming. We LOVE it and thank you once again :)
@larrimos 4 жыл бұрын
What a great observation and commentary! Well said.
@pcau 4 жыл бұрын
@@larrimos Thank you! And I mean every single word :)
@Ndlanding 4 жыл бұрын
"I swear you guys!" -- Please explain.
@pcau 4 жыл бұрын
@@Ndlanding Please explain your question
@Ndlanding 4 жыл бұрын
@@pcau OK. What does "I swear you guys!" mean?
@mr.groove5352 4 жыл бұрын
Retired tool- and die-maker here. This is a great video that shows the intersection of art and manufacturing. Imagine being able to tell someone, "I make Fender guitars." Also cool is all the original machines from Leo's days alongside modern CNC machines. That old Bridgeport mill stands as a monument in the center of the shop, as it should. I cranked the handles on them for many, many years. Good times... You gotta luv the 'stolen Strat' on the wall in the intro, too.
@paulfearis1914 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, that Bridgeport made me sigh too...!
@jkmorgan1975 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I noticed he called it an “old drill press”. Haha
@properoldschool 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, please can you tell me where Fender gets the metal from to make its parts?
@kristianhaverasmussen8558 3 жыл бұрын
The captain in corona... wow, this has a whole new meaning 7 months later!
@jonnorris4204 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I never knew that there was so much hand labor on non-custom shop guitars. Didn't realize that the metal parts for Mexican instruments were made in Corona. More tours in the future, this is my favorite recent Andertons video!
@BradHutchings 4 жыл бұрын
This video should win an award. And Lee, I wish you'd expand to California, or just move here. I can't imagine Guitar Center or Sam Ash ever doing a video that expresses the gratitude and reverence Fender deserves and received in your video. You'd own this market in a minute.
@Nightshade1881 4 жыл бұрын
Brad Hutchings seriously this was amazing! The place has changed since I took the tour over 7 years ago
@gnatiu 4 жыл бұрын
An award for this s.it? First world problems you have.
@Stangil1 4 жыл бұрын
One onWest coast one on East coast pls.
@Dwemerologist 4 жыл бұрын
@@gnatiu Go complain somewhere else.
@stop736 4 жыл бұрын
@@Dwemerologist Exactly! Why bring that bummer attitude into this comment? His comment doesn't add anything to the conversation about this video or even guitars for that matter. Freedom of speech is great and all, I've sacrificed more then most for him and all Americans to have that right. But his post was not necessary that's for sure. And it makes him sound like a whiner or someone just pissed at the world because their life didn't turn out how they thought it would. Some people man.....jeez...
@TheCrusader1099 4 жыл бұрын
Next up: the mexican factory please!;)
@wh3atus 4 жыл бұрын
Wait what ? I thought this was the mexican factory.
@boggeshzahim3713 4 жыл бұрын
@@wh3atus lmao
@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer 4 жыл бұрын
The Fender USA factory is like, 90% Mexican.
@bartlettpsj 4 жыл бұрын
I don't think they do tours there.
@aldahirlopez3757 4 жыл бұрын
The Mexican factory in Ensenada Baja California also makes Charvel and EVH stuff :D
@cargar62 4 жыл бұрын
29:06 Blasting Ramón Ayala on the bench at the Fender factory....un rinconcito en el cieloooo....AWESOME!
@DavidCarterVideos Жыл бұрын
You certainly end up having a much greater appreciation of the work that goes into making these iconic guitars if you didn't before watching this video. I now feel that my brand new American Professional II Stratocaster is, perhaps, not quite so overpriced as many would seem to think. Great to see Lee's child-like enthusiasm and it's got to be one of the best factory tours on youtube.
@sierrraleone 10 ай бұрын
I feel the same way about mine after watching this!
@Nightshade1881 4 жыл бұрын
So damn proud that my Hispanic people have been making fender guitars since the beginning. I work at a hospital down the road from fender and one of the ladies I know use to work for fender 😊 she said it was a fun place to work at.
@eduardorosariol9222 4 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah, and listening to un rinconcito en el cielo was the finishing touch
@glpagaduan 4 жыл бұрын
And if you'd ever taken the tour back when they did it all the workers you made eye contact with gave smiles. Was a great place to visit
@ChewinOnCrayons 4 жыл бұрын
It’s great watching Lee act like a kid in the candy store. We all relate to his enthusiasm.
@henryfrost8542 4 жыл бұрын
Fender the most iconic guitars ever made. There are no other guitars that have that special sound, something so magical about those guitars. Practically all the other guitar companies have copied Fender except Gibson guitar company. Fender & Gibson are the originals. No others can touch them. Brilliant artisans of guitar builders. 10 out of 10
@zayneunderwood1488 4 жыл бұрын
the deleted scene that you don't see in this video is where security catches Pete sniffing around the nitrocellulose lacquer room....
@mxr122669 2 жыл бұрын
From what I have been told by custom guitar builders here in CA, nitro can't be sprayed due to the strict environmental laws, so that is all done about 150 miles south in Mexico. CA is trying to save the planet, & apparently not spraying nitro & other types of paint is part of the solution. Spraying it 2 hours away makes all the difference....idiots. We are all wearing masks again so maybe that will help...
@biganttony6786 2 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
@Showerlover 2 жыл бұрын
hahahahahahaa lol good one
@waskerbasket9601 6 ай бұрын
Nothing beats Duco
@FloridaManMatty 4 жыл бұрын
33:55 - Now THAT is mutual admiration you just can’t fake! Literally within two seconds of being introduced, they both have a smile as wide as all outside and the handshake turns into a very sincere embrace. I’ve seen Ron in other videos and he strikes me, like Lee, as a guy who wakes up every day and remembers what he does for a living and is filled with such disbelief and gratitude that he gets paid to build guitars AND express his own creativity AT FENDER. Thats like hitting the lottery 3 times in the same day.
@kestocycling 4 жыл бұрын
Almost as good as the greeting at 33:38 lol
@Matthordika 4 жыл бұрын
I've gained a whole new appreciation for Fender watching this, and Lee's enthusiasm is infectious! Makes even more proud to play Fender!
@davek615 7 ай бұрын
What a Wonderful Video! It is great to see all the Fender guitar works, all done by hand. I absolutely love Fender guitars, now I know why! As a retired electronics engineer it is lovely to see all the hands on work being done. Thank you so much for a very interesting video.
@Gixer750pilot 3 жыл бұрын
i love the way Rob is genuinely excited like a kid in a sweet shop
@donaldfisher8556 4 жыл бұрын
Andertons, what a great tour. I never would have thought Fender was doing so much hands on. Fantastic. And Lee, your obvious excitement was truly only reflective of us watching. Really great video. Fender doesn't seem as expensive now.
@micsunday14 4 жыл бұрын
Great comment. Agreed
@shirtsguitar 3 жыл бұрын
True2
@shwetasaini8451 2 жыл бұрын
Lpp
@emptypromises2962 4 жыл бұрын
You gotta love Lee's enthusiasm. He's like a kid in a candy store here. I love the channel! It's done with so much love of the guitar and music. You're truly authentic! 😉
@nolarocks 4 жыл бұрын
I've watched a few of the Anderton's videos and never really knew what to think of "The Captain." Having watched this - it is clear to see just how sincere and enthusiastic he is. A lovely bloke as they say in the UK. Thank you so much!!!
@rexhavens4931 2 жыл бұрын
Having played Fenders since 65 this is probably the best time I've spent watching something in a long time ! Everyone of your employees is awesome in my book keep up the good work . T*Rex .
@deltafit 4 жыл бұрын
I'm sat watching this playing my Custom Shop Tele and I just said to it, 'look baby that's where you were born'. I'm sad as f*ck.
@banzaisamurai2260 4 жыл бұрын
Weird flex but ok
@guitarsimon1 4 жыл бұрын
banzai samurai Hahaha you beat me to it! 😂
@alexnelson8 4 жыл бұрын
I went and grabbed my American Strat while watching, but I didn’t talk to it...
@alansim969 4 жыл бұрын
Totally understand.Im as sad as you think you are.Remember a Fender is for life.
@paulfearis1914 4 жыл бұрын
Ha! I had the same thought and just stroked my Acoustasonic Tele and told her I KNEW she was special (Custom Shop)!
@nicholaspalacio9672 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is so cool. Not just seeing the guitars and the way they’re made, but the craftsmanship that comes from the PEOPLE who make them. People who have been working there for years and years, making instruments for people. Phenomenal video, guys.
@thorndog100 2 жыл бұрын
I want to like this video a thousand times. What a day out for The Cap and Pete. I would be drooling all the way around the factory. Nice one guys and nice one Fender.
@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like Fender appreciates is craftsman, it’s heritage. Gibson appreciates its stockholders. I hope to order/own a custom shop model one day.
@7catchi 2 жыл бұрын
I like fender a lot ... it that’s not an accurate assessment. Example: Gibson hand rolls every neck and Fender just does it for their custom shop stuff. I think both brands are heritage brands who are trying to balance their storied history with modern innovation and cost-effective factory efficiency
@wilstjohn 2 жыл бұрын
Bs statement … Gibson factory and employees are awesome….btw you can watch it on KZfaq….Duh smh PS I have a custom shop Gibson F-5G korina mandolin, Dave Harvey signed #1…a Gibson SG….fender Strat and a 1975 fender vibrochamp
@Reject101Personal 2 жыл бұрын
Dunno about that, half the people working the factory look like they couldn't care less that they work for fender making parts for guitars
@Tessmage_Tessera 2 жыл бұрын
@@Reject101Personal Actually, they just look like typical workers doing their jobs. Should they be dancing?
@nicoladolby2154 4 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best video of the year. I love my strats, but now I admire them and the people who made them. Thank you xx
@LostMyMojo100 4 жыл бұрын
They are artesians.......
@sdy30 4 жыл бұрын
Love seeing the genuine look of joy on Lee’s face! Like a kid in a sweet shop. Passion for guitar! Once you’ve been bitten by the bug, it never leaves you. Keep up the great content guys.
@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 4 жыл бұрын
In the early 90’s I custom ordered an SRV Strat stamped “made in Corona, CA”... this makes me smile. Thanks guys.
@guitar_hobbyist 3 жыл бұрын
Love seeing the authentic joy from Lee and Pete! Great seeing how much work really goes into everything so we can all GAS out even more over wanting a Custom Shop one of a kind!
@edwardjons8684 4 жыл бұрын
Pete is thinking “Sure, you do the talking Lee. I’m sure I’ll find something here to occupy me while I wait.”
@Foofer23 4 жыл бұрын
LOL... I wondered where Pete ran off to. Now we know:)
@justachristian4072 3 жыл бұрын
I believe he was working the camera.
@shanewalton8888 4 жыл бұрын
They should have put a purple tele on the wall to freak out Pete.
@zplapplap 4 жыл бұрын
Fatt Philosopher So I’m not the first one with that thought.
@mat431 4 жыл бұрын
27:34
@shanewalton8888 4 жыл бұрын
@@mat431 Yeah I saw that later. I commented too soon.
@mikec3454 Жыл бұрын
I have strayed away from Fenders in the past, yet I always come back to a Stratocaster. I just picked up a shell pink 1960s American Original and makes me even more proud to own seeing the build process! Incredible.
@john_trimble78 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the fact that some of the machines date back to the beginning of Fender. Think of all of the wonderful music that has been created from the guitars built from those old machines. I hope those folks who work with them realize what an honor that is. I bet they do. Very cool. The Captain was like a kid in a candy store.
@bobsmith1965 4 жыл бұрын
Thats a cool tour. Seeing all of the master builders was really cool.
@swansonjoe7121 4 жыл бұрын
9:05 was epic
@gnatiu 4 жыл бұрын
No. It was not.
@swansonjoe7121 4 жыл бұрын
@@gnatiu Hey stupid, he stated an opinion. U can't disagree with an opinion
@3spressoShot 4 жыл бұрын
@@swansonjoe7121 hey stupid he stated his opinion too, and you can totally disagree with an opinion.
@Mark-nu5vg 4 жыл бұрын
You should checkout Kiesel guitar factory fairly new guitars really well made.There all new guitars of course the brand is kinda new I think the grandfather was owner operater of Carvin
@commentingpausedtoprotectus 4 жыл бұрын
I love how the camera still panned up and down the empty guitar rack xD
@commentingpausedtoprotectus 4 жыл бұрын
45:53 is that Chris Fleming who designed the Baja? The Baja is a beast of a guitar!
@edwardfjohnson 4 жыл бұрын
I watch you guys ALL THE TIME and I honestly think this might have been the best one so far. Thank you so much for this! It was really special.
@stockholm1752 3 жыл бұрын
So many interesting moments. I really enjoyed this tour. Especially nice to see all the people; workers, craftsmen, artists. Lee’s “kid in a candy shop” enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks!
@charlie-obrien 4 жыл бұрын
"The head of buff and polish" Lol, seriously one of the best factory tour vids ever. I've been happy with my China made Tele and my MIM Strat, but now I know that someday soon I will own a Corona factory made Fender.
@micsunday14 4 жыл бұрын
This dream was just realised for me last week mate. Amer pro jazzmaster. I was blown away by the quality and tone
@kylemaneage468 3 жыл бұрын
You won't regret it I own a American Elite jazz bass best decision ive ever made as far as instruments are concerned
@guitarradioshow 4 жыл бұрын
This was really great, and very appreciated. When I think of the over 15 Strats & Teles I own (all lefty) To see these amazing people that made the instruments I love so much was a gift. Thanks Captain!
@wjimz 2 жыл бұрын
What a great tour. I absolutely enjoyed watching. I have a much deeper appreciation for Fender guitars.
@arn999 3 жыл бұрын
So much fun to see the actual people who made my Strat. Great tour, and it seems like a pleasant working environment.
@mattlines5647 4 жыл бұрын
I love how much Lee was into every bit of this. A great video and I'm sure I'll rewatch this a few times
@kbowen2251 4 жыл бұрын
This was so amazing to see! As someone who designs manufacturing components for a living I can really appreciate this tour and the skill the employees have. And now I really want a custom shop bass 😄
@quandovcestivernoyoutube 2 жыл бұрын
This is heaven on earth.
@jamieb7799 18 күн бұрын
Every Candy Shop needs a kid and Lee was in his element. Contagious excitement 👍
@jhagenseker 4 жыл бұрын
I love how excited lee was during this. Shows how passionate he really is about guitars and music.
@neothings7662 4 жыл бұрын
Rumour has it that Pete is still in there playing
@chukrock 4 жыл бұрын
I'm in shock regarding the amount of 'hands-on' involvement by craftsman. I assumed MUCH more automation. Totally amazing!
@roostroost2447 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing. You could see/feel Cap's genuine happiness in this vid. Thanks Lee (and crew).
@drawbridge611 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite Andertons video of all time by far. Thanks so much.
@robertpurdy4452 4 жыл бұрын
24:48 - Left handed neck CNC trays! OMG, they do exist!
@LostMyMojo100 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a righty but I have a 71 lefty Strat....
@lukebourgeois1663 4 жыл бұрын
@@LostMyMojo100 Why? I'll trade you for it...
@LostMyMojo100 4 жыл бұрын
@@lukebourgeois1663 ... I'm sorry but I can't... I absolutely love the neck and right now it's on my 62 vintage reissue righty strat... It just fits me perfectly... It's my main guitar... Sorry
@timlilly 4 жыл бұрын
Well spotted. I noticed the lefties at the end hanging in the paint drying area.
@micsunday14 4 жыл бұрын
😅
@alexmoll8372 4 жыл бұрын
You are GREAT at these tours, Lee. I really enjoyed the G&L tour last year, too. Your enthusiasm and giddiness are exactly what most guitar nerds would feel, but would have trouble expressing it properly - especially on camera. Thank you!
@michaelpauljess 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most enjoyable videos I’ve ever seen. Used to live in Cali and never made it over to the Fender factory in Corona. Thank you so much for sharing this and making it possible.
@peterulrich497 Жыл бұрын
Fender is making some of the best guitars they have ever made now. I have several which made this film special. I had no idea there was so much hand craftsmanship in making the current line. I hope Leo Fender has one of the best seats in heaven. His efforts led to so much great music enjoyed by people around the globe for over 70 years.
@the_darkroom_shed 3 жыл бұрын
This makes me want a Fender.
@kylemaneage468 3 жыл бұрын
But an American made one man you will not regret it my jazz bass was made there and that bad is magical it's the best bass I've played the quality of that instrument is unparalleled for its price point Gibson should take notes that's for sure they sre just add detail oriented as prs or kiesel if not more so everything on ive of there American instruments is made in that building and is finished and perfected by hand truly amazing
@ralphstanley84 3 жыл бұрын
Makes me want a job
@gohjohan 3 жыл бұрын
@@ralphstanley84 Be careful for what you wish for. You'll be doing the same repetitive job every day!
@sharonla8071 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. I happened to have my strat beside me as I was watching this and followed along with the parts. It was made in this factory. I'm ashamed to say that I didn't know a lot about my guitar before seeing this video so I found it very educational. Thanks for posting it.
@chocolatecookie8571 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fender and Andertons for this beautiful in depth factory tour! 👌🏻
@Roundbeadadvocate Жыл бұрын
One of the best tour vids ever. Gotta love Andertons and Fender. Thanks for this vid!
@davidrohland9319 4 жыл бұрын
An amazing and inspiring look at a big piece of our rock ‘n’ roll history. Great job, Lee!
@martin5940 2 жыл бұрын
Yeh amazed and excited, the camera person is out of controle!
@williamdistasio9358 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best factory guitar tours I've seen. My only criticism is that Lee needs sometimes to let ppl finish their sentences or thoughts. I know, I know, it's SO cool to be in there, and I get that, but dude, holy cow Lee! LOL Anyway, thank you Captain for this!
@adambishop5739 2 жыл бұрын
All those guitars just hanging from the ceiling like that...that was the moment that blew me away. I thought of my guitar hanging up there once upon a time, around about 16 yrs ago I guess? We're into a very cool hobby my friends, great to be part of the Fender.... and guitar family... : )
@pigjubby1 3 жыл бұрын
This was actually a really fascinating tour. One of the best. Thank you for sharing it.
@Merjia 3 жыл бұрын
Man I love watching this. For people wondering why they cost so much, just look at the effort and work that goes into every one.
@rockopolybitch 4 жыл бұрын
That was one of the best videos I've ever seen on KZfaq.
@Nostaljack 2 жыл бұрын
This enthusiasm is so fun. Lee is my new favorite. He is SOO into this. I'd love to have seen a BP reading on him. It must have been through the roof. This is easily the best Fender tour online.
@stevieplaysguitar8184 4 жыл бұрын
This made me appreciate my new American Tele. This is historic! Thank you a million times for posting!
@danyberg4963 4 жыл бұрын
Truly fantastic this episode! The Captain and Pete are just like childeren in a candystore. Keep it coming!
@neverenoughguitars8276 3 жыл бұрын
Seeing Lee geek out in the factory makes me smile.
@hillbrookguitarstudio4070 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, just the best video ever! Thanks for doing this Lee.
@richardwilliamson4848 4 жыл бұрын
if you didn't already want a custom shop Fender guitar, you will after watching this... it's an awesome tour. Can't stop watching!
@TheSavagederek Жыл бұрын
Incredible history of the greatest instrument maker ever. For me, the Stratocaster is the best and most beautiful instrument design ever created.
@davetbassbos 4 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling a visit to Gibson might have a little different vibe, it's a shame because both companies are so historically important but only one currently seems to have it's act together, great video!
@brucemerryman7365 2 жыл бұрын
I just watched a tour of Gibson last night. I’d take a look over there. It was impressive as well. I wish I could remember the channel so I could refer you to it.
@usuallyclueless4477 2 жыл бұрын
@@brucemerryman7365 The channel is called 'play and trade guitars'
@MikeGtrMan 7 ай бұрын
Nice to meet you Jason Smith, thanks for the guitar! Great to be able to see all this... a piece of history!
@ampman40 4 жыл бұрын
Making magic for sure! I still get goose bumps when I see a shiny new (especially fender) guitar too. Thanks for the tour. Awesome!
@PrestoJohn03 4 жыл бұрын
My home town🤘🏻 drive by that place everyday
@damienr1076 4 жыл бұрын
Presto John Lucky man! Regards from Switzerland 👍
@musicmann1967 4 жыл бұрын
If I ever went there, I'd HAVE to buy a guitar! Hopefully one that I witnessed being made. This is so cool. Thanks guys!
@jazzguitarwithandy 4 жыл бұрын
Larry Lachmann I did that and it was the most unique guitar buying experience you could ask for! Do it one day!
@musicmann1967 4 жыл бұрын
@@jazzguitarwithandy I can believe that. Just watching this pushed all my buttons!! I can only imagine what the experience would be like in person. All that Fender mojo!! lol
@jazzguitarwithandy 4 жыл бұрын
@@musicmann1967 The tour is just plain awesome anyway, although you don't get much of a look at the custom shop. I was very lucky, I picked the neck of my guitar and watched it get assembled. Quite surreal!
@michaellucas1102 3 жыл бұрын
I love how blown away Lee is through the entire video. You can tell he just generally loves Fenders and guitars in general.
@gfxcrx Жыл бұрын
What an amazing tour. Thank you
@budgetguitaristcom 4 жыл бұрын
Over time, this video is going to get mad view numbers. Thank you, Lee, for this great great video! I'm mostly playing PRS SE these days but my Strat is always in the mix too.
@budgetguitaristcom 4 жыл бұрын
How many nerds are going to be watching this video once a year for the next decade, I wonder...
@ianlucas5647 3 жыл бұрын
@@budgetguitaristcom Just once a year? I've watched it twice in 2 days!!! 😆
@budgetguitaristcom 3 жыл бұрын
@@ianlucas5647 LOL! I don't know what it is, but I can't get enough of all of the behind the scenes stuff.
@ianlucas5647 3 жыл бұрын
@@budgetguitaristcom It's like an addiction isn't it. I think we all expected to see a hands on production but not as much as it is. The old presses and tooling were fantastic.
@ArtyShat 4 жыл бұрын
Captain is like a baby in a candy factory, amazing! ahaha
@bankruptbritain6103 3 жыл бұрын
Really annoying and gets under everyone's feet
@thewoodster 4 жыл бұрын
Love this video tour. Anderton's are just first class in providing guitar content. Lee thoroughly enjoying himself. The factory is a lot less automated than I imagined. You can see why Custom Shop guitars are expensive. Absolutely brilliant.
@luismiguelperezr Жыл бұрын
Congrats guys.. this is Magic to my eyes... I love it.
@bluzzjazz 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to make it out there one day. I toured the Gibson Memphis while traveling for work. I'm glad I got the chance, since it is now closed. Like with Fender, I was surprised at how hands on it was, even though they were only doing semi hollows. You can understand why they aren't giving them away. Much time and effort goes into building a quality guitar.
@taylorrobinson5929 4 жыл бұрын
I like how the Vice President of fender product development is wearing a Gretsch jacket
@mcdingus5081 3 жыл бұрын
You do know that Fender makes Gretsch guitars, right?
@taylorrobinson5929 3 жыл бұрын
@@mcdingus5081 No way! I did not, wow
@mcdingus5081 3 жыл бұрын
@@taylorrobinson5929 It's a strange arrangement, but the Gretsch family owns the company- and Fender produces, markets, and distributes the guitars. The lower priced models are contract manufactured in Asia for Fender. The higher priced factory models are produced in Japan by what I believe is a Fender owned factory. And the custom guitars are produced in the Fender custom shop just like the Jacksons and Charvels- and of course the Fender customs.
@michaelagood9358 3 жыл бұрын
@@mcdingus5081 they own Guild also and accessory outlets .
@mcdingus5081 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelagood9358 No, they don't own Guild any more- they sold Guild to Cordoba a while back. I don't know what you are referring to by "accessory outlets".
@tomseadon9965 4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful display of vintage guitars! Just amazing! So cool to see things handmade with old machinery like this! I worked at a “Anti-sway bar” factory back in 1978, and we used old machines like this! The punch press that I operated was made in the year 1910. The newest machine was built in 1955! The biggest machine in the shop. We all called it “Big M”. It used to bend the bars for specific car models! Very dangerous to use if you’re a daydreamer!
@afterburner666 2 жыл бұрын
Great tour. Much respect for what Fender is doing.
@ScotianBlooded 4 жыл бұрын
fender makes the best guitars on earth!
@p9jpd9 4 жыл бұрын
Real people building real instruments for real people, love it
@BluesJammer69 7 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed seeing were my strat was made and the personal touch they all receive!!!
@boatingforbeginners7949 4 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable ! To say the word "Impressive" is an understatement - I own 4 custom shop strat's and now I've seen where n how they were made - It really does make you look at them in a totally different light when you realise the skills of so many people have gone into making such an instrument - Just Awesome! Thanks to Anderson's for a fabulous tour video. Rock & Roll
@Jeff-rn7bm 4 жыл бұрын
Great tour and stories. The only problem with Lee is that he often appears to not really be listening to his interlocutor; so many opportunities for good follow up questions are missed because he already knows the next question that HE wants to ask. Pretty minor issue. And I'm very grateful that he undertook this tour and gave all of us such wonderful insights and information.
@fozpod972 3 жыл бұрын
reading all the comments about how great "the Capt" is , , i was beginning to think i was the only one who noticed this until i read your comment jeff... I loved seeing this behind the scenes tour, but his endless "wows and cool" enthusiasm started to get annoying after the 50th time hearing it. several times he just cuts the staff off mid sentence and talks over them when they trying to answer his questions or explain things !
@roastedbagel Жыл бұрын
Not to mention he was just helping himself to picking stuff up that was freshly cut, like wtf??? I'm sure the dude giving the tour wanted to slap him silly but restrain himself. That's etiquette 101, maybe not in his country, but that's disrespectful as shit to touch everything you see.
@MrBikboi 5 ай бұрын
@@roastedbagel He's getting a tour of the factory, I'm sure they expected him to pick up rough cut wood, yeah I'm sure the tour "guide" wanted to slap him silly, probably just not as tough as you eh?
@hgostos 4 жыл бұрын
29:09 Love the Mexican music playing in the background!
@KM_1983 3 жыл бұрын
Lol but I couldn't imagine working in a guitar factory like Fender and all I hear everyday is that.....
@TheSuperblackmetal 3 жыл бұрын
@@KM_1983 why not? I'd get tired hearing boomer buttrock tbh
@tunesmith7437 3 жыл бұрын
How much difference is there really between the two factories.
@mmonkeyman1403 3 жыл бұрын
@@tunesmith7437 I'm guessing there's very little difference. it minimizes the workflow processes that need to be created or modified between the two systems. It would make sense for it to be a copy and paste operation
@npc2071 3 жыл бұрын
Song is Un Rinconcito en el Cielo
@bonwana2275 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I have never seen The Captain so gleefully happy. Awseome stuff!!
@coreysheesley2870 4 жыл бұрын
The excitement that capt expressed through this video!!! That’s awesome!!!
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