... 1997 Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Olympic White. On February 2nd, 1968, Jimi is photographed playing almost an identical guitar – minus all the wear. Available in classic Olympic White or Black, both with chrome hardware and including a gig bag, the Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster is your chance to unleash your own electric sky church music. ABOUT THE JIMI HENDRIX TRIBUTE STRAT: Jimi Hendrix Tribute Stratocaster, made in the USA between 1997-2000 In the late 1960s, Jimi Hendrix demonstrated an amazing technique and stretched the sonic possibilities of the solid body guitar and, in the process, changed rock music–forever. [Jimi Hendrix, backstage at Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, 1968 – Time] We assume that at this point he decided that the old white Strat had enough of a run, and opted for an upgrade. Black is your other option.In a twist … 2015 Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Olympic White Description Summary: There is no doubt that Jimi Hendrix had a lot to do with the popularity of the Stratocaster and Fender has honored Jimi with this wonderful reverse headstock Stratocaster based on the various Stratocasters he played in his career. Features Plus the neck specs, radius made this a logical choice for my guitar playing related arthritis and carpal tunnel issues. I'm a Jimi Hendrix Worshiper and felt obligated to have this and to have the Olympic White is even more of a nod to Hendrix and is a real head turner. It's these details that Fender has replicated with its new Mexican- built Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster. Slipping the guitar from its padded gigbag, you'll spy a classic alder body wrapped in a gloss polyester Olympic White finish.