ELECTRICIZED

Wandré Model BB

1958-1962
Aluminum, Rosewood, Plastic

The initials B.B. was the title of a Serge Gainsbourg song. It was also the name of one of  Wandré’s first electric guitars. In both cases, they refer to the same emblem of the sixties: Brigitte Bardot.

Her sexy curves were certainly an inspiration for the body shape, on which Wandré experimented with all kinds of unusual finishes, like candle smoke. Long before Travis Bean, Wandré used aluminum for the neck, and plastic for the headstock. Just like Bardot, this guitar was very liberated for its time. More info and pictures at fetish guitars. Photo from Guitarz.

1958 Fender Stratocaster

This is the mugshot of an unused, like new 1958 Fender Stratocaster. The strat is in such great and unseen condition that it just got sold at auctions for a record $46,875. Unfortunately for the new owner, the wonderful effects of aging, most valuable feature of a 58 strat, were not included in the sale.

1958/9 Fender Jazzmaster

The original Jazzmaster in all its splendor.

Jimmy Page’s Dragon Telecaster.

1958

Jeff Beck gave it to Jimmy who painted the dragon. Next time you listen to Stairway to Heaven solo, think about that guitar.

1958 Wandre Tri-Lam aka “Blue Jeans”

This is the same model (les paul standard 1958-60) The sunburst finish faded with age. Each of those beauties has its own unique vintage look. 

 1958 Les paul standard

The Holy Grail of Gibson.