Gear / Guitar
Univox Hi-Flier
On 1 sourced rig at ToneLineage.
Who uses it
- Kurt CobainAberdeen and Olympia, pre-Bleach 1986–1988In Utero sessions 1993In Utero tour 1993–1994
Univox Hi-Flier (1970s, Phase 3): One of his first electrics; photographed with it around late 1986. GroundGuitar (fan archive): Kurt Cobain's guitars, amps and gear ↗
Univox Hi-Flier (Phase 2): Albini, relayed by Aaron Rash for Guitar Player: Kurt mainly used a Hi-Flier, and the Veleno. GroundGuitar (fan archive): Kurt Cobain's In Utero guitars and gear ↗
Univox Hi-Flier (from tech Ernie Bailey, Oct 1992): Given to him backstage by Ernie Bailey at Bellingham on October 3, 1992, and played that night. GroundGuitar (fan archive): Kurt Cobain's guitars, amps and gear ↗
Affordable clones & alternatives
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- Squier Sonic Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard~$250 new approx.
- Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple~$500 new approx.
- Budget clone
- Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster
- Boutique clone
- Fender American Vintage II Jazzmaster
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