Maybe Fender will go back to Sassafras? (pity bump)

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Maybe Fender will go back to Sassafras? (pity bump) Mar 16, 2020 11:42:26 GMT -5

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Post by Blacksunshine on Mar 16, 2020 11:42:26 GMT -5

Supposedly around 1953 Leo Fender got some Sassafras wood in, and he made a few Teles and early 1954 Strats with it.

EJ's original 1954 was supposedly one. Fender recreated it.

Here's an interview with EJ and a Custom Shop Masterbuilder.

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Blacksunshine Journeyman Posts: 1,045	Maybe Fender will go back to Sassafras? (pity bump) Apr 19, 2020 2:49:48 GMT -5 Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Blacksunshine on Apr 19, 2020 2:49:48 GMT -5 Pity bump I posted this a few weeks ago with no takers, maybe with the news about Fender not using ash anymore, this thread is more relevant?
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Rick Knight Wholenote Posts: 720	Maybe Fender will go back to Sassafras? (pity bump) Apr 19, 2020 5:57:09 GMT -5 Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rick Knight on Apr 19, 2020 5:57:09 GMT -5 I wasn't aware that Fender ever used Sassafras, but it sounds good in that video. Of course, it probably wouldn't sound like that if I was playing it.

pcalu Wholenote Posts: 249	Maybe Fender will go back to Sassafras? (pity bump) Apr 19, 2020 8:25:34 GMT -5 Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pcalu on Apr 19, 2020 8:25:34 GMT -5 Love his playing and tone.

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