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FROM ONE COLLECTOR TO ANOTHER continued from page 7 to play on the show. Rex saw a new Fender Stratocaster being played on the TV show (probably by Roy Nichols) and had to have one. He drove to Bakersfield and traded in his Epiphone acoustic on a Stratocaster with an amp. Although he was happy with his purchase he missed the ability to play guitar without set them free back on the market. Both the guitar and amp were in terrific condition… 9.5. They both found new homes within 24 hours and now will play on in Rex’s honor. Yes, there are still some out there… Guitarist Helping Guitarist! Bruce & Judy plugging into an amp, the way he could with his old Epiphone. Rex played the Strat for a few years at his church and then when the family had changed churches and Rex started a new business the Fender guitar and amp were stored away in the entry closet. Rex passed away at 42 and then his son Sam was the steward of the vintage gear. Sam is an acoustic guitar player and after years of the electric guitar and amp being idle, decided to Sep  Oct 2016 CollectibleGuitar.com 45