All rights reserved. The luthier’s name has been removed from the Meet The Builders section of … 1963. I strolled right into the Kustomme Shoppe like I owned the joint. This one in particular is all original and I would say comes with most of its case candy and OHSC. Yeah, employee contracts and handbooks, and Right To Work laws mean Fender and GC did nothing 'illegal' But neither had to do what they did. The short answer is – yes, if you think they are. John Cruz of Fender’s Custom Shop wasn’t certain, but he said with the kind of yellow primer base that’s visible in places it could have been Sunburst originally. Of course Gregor Fris (?) According to a Facebook post of 2 June by bassist Gregor Fris, Cruz had posted a highly distasteful image in connection with the recent protests in the USA. Social media is another virus we need to figure out... All speech is protected. 6, 8 benches maybe? John Cruz Fired by Fender? The bassist was seemingly referring to a now-deleted meme, said to be shared by Cruz on Facebook. John Cruz cut from Fender CS? DeMelo Senior Stratmaster. You can post now and register later. Un-relic'd production versions of the guitar were produced for a limited run of 500 worldwide. Human Resources weenies -  Employment 'professionals'  use to call prior employers to get a 'reference' for a potential  'new hire'. freedom of speech is going to be a thing of the past if this shiit keeps up. All neat and tidy, tools stowed, nothing on any benches. Yeah that's exactly the same thing. His Hawaiian grandmother had a beautiful voice and sang in church. John Cruz; Ron Thorn; Kyle McMillin; Are Masterbuilt Guitars Better Than Team Built Custom Shop Guitars? There's no laws that keep us from being asswholes. Our Company may lose Money! Fender has terminated its relationship with Custom Shop Master Builder John Cruz. The person who made the complaint against John Cruz also submitted a post last year making light of lynch mobs, but does that not matter? ... Well, without judging anything he did or say I’m curious about what he will do in the future, he is still one of the most famous luthiers around. tamer_of_banthas likes this. He can say what he like, the law can’t jail him for his comments. Discuss. None of Fenders business what he posts on social media. Weird. 50+ videos Play all Mix - Vince Esquire, John Cruz, Imua Garza jam session, South by Southwest Music Festival 09 YouTube Fender Stratocaster 1962 John Cruz … John Cruz. By Further, a third of employers (34 percent) have found content online that caused them to reprimand or fire an employee. – F107plus5. They may even sympathize with John and realize it was just a joke in poor taste, but still, their obligation is to the shareholders above all else, and anything that threatens their stock prices and business must be terminated immediately. John Cruz; Ron Thorn; Kyle McMillin; Are Masterbuilt Guitars Better Than Team Built Custom Shop Guitars? [Vintage Guitars Info’s Vintage Fender Guitars] Based on that info, and on the fact that Fender completely changed the design of their logo in mid-1964, it is safe to say that John’s Stratocaster was made either in 1963 or sometime in early 1964. Gibson Brands, Inc. respects your right to privacy. The Masterbuilt John Cruz Fender Custom Shop Offset Telecaster - Jazzmaster / Telecaster Hybrid neck is based on our exclusive MVP Series guitars and features an ultra-comfy, "C" meets "U" neck profile – Custom sized to be a perfect fit for large or small hands. From the time he was a young boy growing up in Palolo Valley on Oahu, John Cruz knew he was destined to play music. John Cruz got canned at Fender Sign in to follow ... Or Customers. A 2-year assistant role with Stephen Stern at the Gretsch Custom Shop was followed by a 5-year apprenticeship with John Cruz. I started with Fender in 1987, the custom shop in 1993 and became a Master Builder in 2003. Yeah, employee contracts and handbooks, and Right To Work laws mean Fender and GC did nothing 'illegal' But neither had to do what they did. Got off, tried to delete everything. Reviews . John Cruz, Fender Master Builder How long have you been a master guitar builder for Fender and how did you become one? Who needs big brother watching them. Shitty nature of big business, and a frankly shitty thing to post. I despise what Fender does with its constant tweaking of regular production, making standard guitars unnecessarily expensive if you want standard vintage spec. The "black one" will be released in two models, the Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt, and the regular Fender (which will be a glorified road worn). We must protect ourselves. Same price, I keep the Big Neck. John Cruz started working at Fender in 1987 and went over to the custom shop in 1993. MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Clear editor. a few months ago I gave my daughter my '72 Strat that I've had since '74. Fender may have been calling various colors the same thing: Fiesta Red, but what customers saw of the product were different colored guitars. I did this for a half dozen years. Congrats on ordering a John Cruz Masterbuilt. Item Description. The person who made the complaint against John Cruz also submitted a post last year making light of lynch mobs, but does that not matter? Might sell it to pay for a real ‘64 if the right one comes along but until then, this is my baby. BA1 1UA. I’ve played a few of his guitars and they are awesome. Probably took 5 or 6 months before I realized it was like swimming in a cesspool. Soul. Third, John Cruz put in more than thirty years with Fender. ", On June 1, Fender released its own statement in response to US protests, sayiing "We will not tolerate racism. 11 knavel 3 months ago Good riddance. He can say what he like, the law can’t jail him for his comments. John Mayer. I spent six years out on the production floor doing American Vintage and American Standards. I went with the Cruz Bone Tone pickups and prefer to add my own relicing thru lots of playing. © So the last 8 pictures are with this John Cruz neck on. Under the back plate. The hoop is perfect, which really is not always the case with fender custom shop, and the frets are jumbo, which adds to overall comfort. I hope John Cruz learn something from this. During this time, Vincent worked on many prestigious guitars, including the replica of Gary Moore’s ’61 Stratocaster, a 30-piece run of the Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan 30th anniversary Stratocaster guitars, and most recently the Phil Lynott Precision Bass. Nobody around, on a random Tuesday. John Cruz - Fender Master Builder Brings Dream Guitars to Life When it comes to customizing guitars, John Cruz has heard it all. Different terms in different places for the same color Despite the obvious difference in shades or pinks, there is also a current that states that the difference between the two terms is merely location or geographical. 1st Amendment protects you from the government not your employer. My '95 American Standard J Bass needed a new neck and I got Warmoth replacement. 2 - Fender is free to hire or fire who they like. 1 user review. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. So much with guitars is very subjective. The whole “worth losing his job over” argument holds … Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Whether inside or outside the home, his earliest memories were filled with song. Fender Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster (2004) Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster (2004), STC-Shaped Guitar from Fender in the Custom Shop Stratocaster series. The guitar has 22 frets, and a typical configuration of type S / S / S with microphones, however, unusual: of John Cruz ltd, hand-wound by the master after he took some lessons with grandma Ybarra Mayers original, so I here, is just a Masterbuilt John Cruz that matches the spics of the SRV "number 1". The short answer is – yes, if you think they are. So much with guitars is very subjective. ", https://www.careerbuilder.com/advice/not-getting-job-offers-your-social-media-could-be-the-reason. PS: 1999-2001 NoCaster Relic's are one of Best Relic Fender Ever Made. View John Cruz’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. If you want to post dumb stuff, and don't want to get fired, start your own business. His mom loved the Motown sound and had an extensive record collection. This Nocaster was played out in a band, and has years of play wear and earned dirt from Jammin it Baby! 26 ThePolecats 5 months ago ... "Oh m'gosh, that reflects poorly on our Company to hear our Employee say that! That stopped working because the 'new hires' started suing their former employers for what they told the HR people where they applied. BUT you take your chances with the backlash for the things you say. Fukk you fender I'm going to ignore my fender products for 10 minutes,that'll show ya.lol Yeah I'm not gonna touch my Martin just in case CFM IV opens his yap. No one force JC to post what he did, he did that all on his own (unless there is evidence to the contrary), then the consequences is all his doing. No one. It is still unclear if Cruz did indeed make the Facebook post. By submitting this form you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Bluestrat83, Jun 11, 2020 #29. Yeah I'm not gonna touch my Martin just in case CFM IV opens his yap. could have quietly and quickly contacted Fender to voice his concerns, but heck, that's not half as self important as calling the bloke out publicly on farcebook. That certainly must mean something in the equation. John Cruz joined Fender in 1987, rising to the rank of Master Builder at the Fender Custom Shop in 2003. He has been a master builder since 2003. That may well be. I spent six years out on the production floor doing American Vintage and American Standards. Jun 4, 2020 #3. burntfrijoles Poster Extraordinaire. The person who made the complaint against John Cruz is the one who implicated race by mentioning "black protestors," as if there weren't people of all races out there. View the profiles of people named John Cruz. Nearly half of employers (48 percent) say they use social networking sites to research current employees— 10 percent do it daily.   Your previous content has been restored. Mr. Gibson, June 11 in The Gibson Lounge. "Employers continue to monitor employees’ online presence even after they’re hired. T-watter and Farcebook. Please refresh the page and try again. Fender Corp can't have you posting stuff like that using an account that says: I'm sending a strongly worded letter to Fender about this. × The guitar was delivered to Mayer in November 2004. I […] Acquired circa 2004. Peegoo Poster Extraordinaire. "I don't know what you mean by protesters on the freeway. Fender as a publicly traded company cant be seen to do business with bad actors. Yours are all genuine custom production. There was a problem. John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa, and Eric Clapton walk into a bar. PS: 1999-2001 NoCaster Relic's are one of Best Relic Fender Ever Made. Subjects discussed. Nobody. He has been a master builder since 2003. He hasn't been there for years. Yours are all genuine custom production.   You cannot paste images directly. Or are many of them looters and vandals? “Hey Fender Custom Shop Master Builder John Cruz," he wrote on facebook. The Fender Custom Shop Master Design 1963 Relic Stratocaster is meticulously designed by longtime Master Builder John Cruz to embody classic earlyGÇô'60s look and soul, with mods under the hood that deliver remarkable modern tonal versatility. Upload or insert images from URL. Further, a third of employers (34 percent) have found content online that caused them to reprimand or fire an employee. × I personally believe his termination was a rash decision that served only to placate bandwagon anger. Messages: 1,545. The guitar was delivered to Mayer in November 2004. I got asked early on to come over to the Custom Shop … I'm just worried they'll  get my report card from when I was in Junior High. The looks the feel and who better to do it than the man himself Mr. John mother loving Cruz! Because it's not a Boat Neck like the 62 one I have on these.. Posts: 580. Nearly half of employers (48 percent) say they use social networking sites to research current employees— 10 percent do it daily. The video above is an extract of an interview of John Cruz, Fender Master Builder, done in Paris on September 29th 2014. Yngwie Malmsteen is playing a set. The whole executive team is now sitting down to discuss how to shake things up within their team and their own rows … I never wanted this, but kudos to Fender for taking a stand. – Otter. View John Cruz’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. ", A photo posted by on on Jun 1, 2020 at 11:35am PDT, Don't miss the latest deals, news, reviews, features and tutorials. Classified Ads . Bath John Cruz started working at Fender in 1987 and went over to the custom shop in 1993. I lock down my FB page so that the only people that see my insanity is the people that I trust. I'm sure they all play beautifully. John Cruz got canned at Fender Sign in to follow ... Or Customers. Privacy Policy | Fender has parted ways with one of its most renowned Custom Shop Master Builders, John Cruz, seemingly following his sharing of a controversial facebook meme. I'm sure they all play beautifully. Join Facebook to connect with John Cruz and others you may know. Thank you for signing up to Musicradar. Posts: 5,317. This is what John had to say about the Fender Custom Shop Zombie Stratocaster: “It”™s my tribute to The Walking Dead series, which I”™m a big fan of,” said Cruz. John Cruz came to Fender in 1987, joined the Custom Shop in 1993 and became a Master Builder in 2003. They’re worth the wait. IMO, not a 'freedom of speech' issue. The full interview is available with the Backstage Pass. In 30 years at the Fender Custom Shop, the senior master builder has built glossy collector models with luxurious custom finishes, turned hundreds of new guitars into well-worn replicas of famous instruments. Fender appears to have cut ties with long-time Custom Shop Master Builder John Cruz over an alleged, controversial Facebook post that he made concerning the protests in the US. You will receive a verification email shortly. Forums × Write a user review Ask for a user review. I […] Acquired circa 2004. The Cruz and Thorn Teles look seriously perfect. "Are you planning to stop making fun of harming and even killing black protestors anytime soon?”, Fender has declined to comment beyond confirming that Cruz is "no longer with the company. I own half of a Fender. It would have been nice to see some of these jokers trying to get a tele jack out or something important but no, nothing. Or is that soooooo 2019? I worked my way up. So, the HR Weenies started to use  your Credit Score ! Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, 2 - Fender is free to hire or fire who they like. John Cruz got canned for something he posted on Facebook, freedom of speech is going to be a thing of the past if this shiit keeps up. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. His mom loved the Motown sound and had an extensive record collection. John Cruz Fired From Fender Custom Shop 1 crowbone 3 months ago Apparently he posted something distasteful regarding BLM and Fender isn't having any of it. John has 5 jobs listed on their profile. Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by Brich, Jun 10, 2020. In 2010, Fender announced a production model of Mayer's Black1 guitar. Kudos to Fender. Jul 5, 2020 #11. This one in particular is all original and I would say comes with most of its case candy and OHSC. John Cruz allegedly posted offensive protests joke. Yes, they had the right. This is a very unique John Cruz Masterbuilt Fender’51 Nocaster Custom Stratocaster electric guitar in excellent condition. I just went onto the Fender CS page and John Cruz is not showing up at "Meet the Builders". The luthier's post, since deleted, appears to have been shared on a fretboard forum thread, and originally seems to have been brought to Fender's attention by bassist Gregor Fris. I did a quick youtube video.. [Vintage Guitars Info’s Vintage Fender Guitars] Based on that info, and on the fact that Fender completely changed the design of their logo in mid-1964, it is safe to say that John’s Stratocaster was made either in 1963 or sometime in early 1964. Jun 10, 2020 #1. few weeks ago I sold my "Performer" Seafoam green Strat. The Cruz and Thorn Teles look seriously perfect. The Spitfire Tortoise Shell guard was my only mod after getting it. The whole “worth losing his job over” argument … John Cruz of Fender’s Custom Shop wasn’t certain, but he said with the kind of yellow primer base that’s visible in places it could have been Sunburst originally. 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