Hello!
I've recently been hit hard with the Jazzmaster Gas and found this great forum. After seeing so many great builds here, I'm seriously considering trying to build my own.
I've seen a few comments here about the Birdie Jaguar and, like many of you, have been unable to find any photos of it on the Internet.
I found this clip on YouTube and you can really see the guitar very clearly - especially if you view the clip in HD.
Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqCjsxkB4KE
The Jag starts being seen at about 4:33.
This guitar was on the wall of the Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas for a few years and when the Hard Rock closed it's whereabouts became unknown. A new Hard Rock Cafe recently opened in Dallas and I have yet to go over and see if it's there.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and treat you to a really cool Jaguar that some of you may never have seen.
Take Care
The "Conrad Birdie" Jaguar From Bye Bye Birdie!
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ewheel
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Pacafeliz
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Re: The "Conrad Birdie" Jaguar From Bye Bye Birdie!
welcome aboard and thanks for the link! ever since i saw some blurry movie pics of this guitar in the latest edition of the fender guitar book i've told myself i'll youtube that movie to look for it... thanks to you i found it faster than watching the whole thing.
that guitar is STUNNING nice!!!
yes a bit kitsch but all over wonderful. fender's first "real custom shop/made" guitar. lovely.
HA! notice how he's playing with the switches in OFF position!?
well ok he's not connected, and he has TWO bassists. but still... drool... thanks!
Pat.
that guitar is STUNNING nice!!!
yes a bit kitsch but all over wonderful. fender's first "real custom shop/made" guitar. lovely.HA! notice how he's playing with the switches in OFF position!?
well ok he's not connected, and he has TWO bassists. but still... drool... thanks!Pat.
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.
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windmill
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Re: The
Just watched the movie, made in 1963, for the first time the other day and revelled in the glory of the Conrad Birdie Jaguar
My googling revealed that there were two guitars made.
One which was damaged during filming and is now in the possession of the Hard Rock Cafe people.
The other is said to have been in private hands since the filming and has apparently has not been seen since.
Also in one of the scenes, a black guard Jazzmaster is shown along with a candy apple red Jazz bass.
My googling revealed that there were two guitars made.
One which was damaged during filming and is now in the possession of the Hard Rock Cafe people.
The other is said to have been in private hands since the filming and has apparently has not been seen since.
Also in one of the scenes, a black guard Jazzmaster is shown along with a candy apple red Jazz bass.
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