I'm of two minds on this. I own and love my EC Strat I bought because I really love everything about it. I would have bought it no matter who's name was on it. I also really dig Andy Summer's Tele. Instead of paying up to $10K I built mine for about $1.3K (parts and labor included). Finally I've played some signature models and some of them don't really impress me. As for a Ike Turner model I just don't see the need. It's a sonic blue Strat from about '62. Having said that; that is my dream guitar.

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1975 Sunburst Stratocaster rosewood finger board
1979 Stratocaster with roseowood finder board
2001 Candy Green Clapton Stratocaster
2007 Andy Summers Inspired Telecaster
2007 '51 P-Bass
2012 Taylor 110
2015 Mystic Ice Blue Deluxe Stratocaster Plus

I would buy one only if I could not get the options on any other model. Or I did not want to build it myself. I used to really like the Richie Sambora Strat MIM. I didn't get one because I built a Jackson with a Floyd Rose.

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2000 American Deluxe Stratocaster
2011 Gibson Les Paul Trad Pro 50's
2007 Epi Les Paul Custom
90's ESP Eclipse
JH-1B Jimi Hendrix Crybaby
Analogman KOT
Korg Pitchblack
Boss NS-2 PH-2
Blues Deluxe Reissue
1999 & 2007 Marshall TSL 100 w/1960BV cab

To go back to the original post...

I own one of these. A wonderful guitar. As far as I know, it is simply a CS 60's NOS strat, on which they added Ike's signature (in gold ink) on the upper horn.

I don't know for what reason, but most websites say it is Daphne blue where as in fact it is Sonic blue (as stated in the official Fender specs: "Colors: (028) Sonic Blue, (“Thinskin” Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)"). However, even Fender specs are sometimes incorrect (at least for mine) since instead of the stated "3-Ply Mint Green", mine has the regular 3-Ply White of the 60s NOS CS.

I got mine for a steal (well, almost ). I got it new for 25% less than a regular CS 60s NOS Strat (call it the "Ike discount"). However, since, I have seen some 2nd hand ones go for as high as £2000, which is far more than what a regular 2nd hand CS 60s NOS Strat would fetch ( go figure!).

Aside from that, it sounds fantastic. Put the 3-way selector in any of the two in-between position and you get instant EC "blackie" "Just One Night" sound. Amazing!

FYI, the Fender specs for this guitar (sent to me by someone at Fender HQ):


CS Ike Turner Tribute Stratocaster

Manufactured in: feb 2005

Model Name: Ike Turner Tribute Stratocaster® LTD
Model Number: 927-5000-028
Series: Custom Shop Limited Edition Series
Body: Select Alder
Neck: Maple, Early ‘60s “C” Shape,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25” Radius (184 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Pickups: 3 Custom ‘60s Single-Coil Strat® Pickups
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Middle Pickup
Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Colors: (028) Sonic Blue,
(“Thinskin” Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Strings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046),
p/n 073-0250-006
Unique Features: “C” Shape Maple Neck,
Ike Turner Signature in Gold Ink on Body Under Finish,
Spaghetti Logo with Patent Numbers,
White Dot Position Inlays with Wide Spacing
Source: U.S. Fender Custom Shop
Accessories: Deluxe Black Hardshell Case (Black Interior), Strap, Cable,
Includes:
"Ike's Instrumentals" CD,
"Blues Kingpins" CD,
8X10 Color Photo,
DVD Interview with Ike,
Special Certificate
U.S. MSRP: $3,399.99
Specs: Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice
INTRODUCED: 7/2004
DISCONTINUED: 1/2006
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS: Limited Run of 100 Pieces Globally,
Uses Case P/N 0038977000
WRENCH SIZES: Wrench .050 Hex Key Short Arm P/N 0018531000

We say here,"pics or it didn't happen".
Let's see it! we love pics of guitars.

I would not buy anything related to Ike Turner, he was a wife beater, what a he-man! I would never think of hitting a woman, I would however beat a wife beater

Sonic Blue Strats from the early 60´s are way cool!
I´m surprised to learn of this Ike Turner model, I would not have cleared it for ethical reasons.
I also dream of this guitar! Couldn´t care less about Ike Turner.

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