Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Ex John Squire THE STONE ROSES Desert Sand 2006
Pickup available at Hanks Guitars, Denmark Street, London
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Details
We are happy to offer the following instrument from the personal collection of The Stone Roses who set the British Music scene alight with iconic tracks such as 'I am the Resurrection', 'Sally Cinnamon', 'I Wanna Be Adored', 'Fools Gold' and many more. The Stone Roses were the leading light of the Madchester scene and were the catalyst for many bands such as Oasis, Blur, Primal Scream and many others. In 2012 the band reformed selling over 250,000 tickets in under 10 minutes for their reunion tours.
THE JOHN SQUIRE STRAT
HISTORY
Few guitarists have shaped the sound and identity of British guitar music quite like John Squire. As the creative force behind The Stone Roses, Squire helped redefine UK music at the close of the 1980s, blending psychedelic textures, funk rhythms and blues-inspired lead playing into a sound that would directly influence the Madchester movement, Britpop and generations of British indie guitar bands that followed. His melodic phrasing, unmistakable Stratocaster tone and artistic approach to songwriting became a blueprint for countless players throughout the UK scene. From the anthemic power of “I Wanna Be Adored” and “Made of Stone” through to his later work with The Seahorses and his celebrated collaboration with Liam Gallagher, Squire remains regarded as one of the most influential and respected guitarists Britain has ever produced.
SPECIFICATION
The instrument a Fender Custom Shop Master Built Stratocaster carries various personal modifications that includes John's own Custom-Built Neck carrying his personal neck profile and removed neck finish, for ease of playing.
JOHN SQUIRE STRATOCASTER
Fender Stratocaster
Custom Shop Master Built (Todd Krause)
Desert Sand Finish
Custom Made/Shaped Maple Neck with John's Specific Profile
Various John Squire Labels/Stickers to Face
Condition 8.5/10
Original Road/Touring case
The Verification/Package
Official COA Confirming Use/Ownership
Photographic Verification of Use
Original Fender Master Built Maple Guitar Neck
Comments
Few British guitarists have developed a playing style and tone as instantly recognisable as John Squire. As the guitarist and principal songwriter behind The Stone Roses, Squire helped define the sound of late 1980s and early 1990s British guitar music through his melodic phrasing, blues-inspired lead work and unmistakable Fender Stratocaster tones. His influence can still be heard across generations of British indie and alternative rock bands.
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