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Johnny Mac

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Claptons Blackie Replica
« on: April 03, 2009, 09:12:50 PM »
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Re: Claptons Blackie Replica
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2009, 09:27:28 PM »

Yes, it does evoke good memories of his 'Just One Night' album / tour ;   but ironic that they should slavishly copy ( at no doubt considerable $$$ )  something that at the time  Eric himself basically described / dismissed as a parts - caster  on which one on the 'E' strings kept annoyingly slipping off the side of the neck during gigs.

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Re: Claptons Blackie Replica
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2009, 09:33:11 PM »
I know what you mean, a bitza is a bitza unless someone of like Clapton owns it.

I bet they cost a fortune.
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Re: Claptons Blackie Replica
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2009, 11:26:02 AM »
And note the 70s greybottom pickups!
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Re: Claptons Blackie Replica
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2009, 03:26:47 PM »
I like the attention to detail though I am not sure I'd want one- I'd be scared to take it out.
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Re: Claptons Blackie Replica
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2009, 11:16:29 PM »
I like the attention to detail though I am not sure I'd want one- I'd be scared to take it out.

Yes, credit is due for authenticity . For those of us who are 'a certain age' - it would be a memorable guitar to keep in a glass presentation case and dream of the ( seemingly ) carefree 70s ...  :)

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Re: Claptons Blackie Replica
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2009, 12:00:10 AM »
Just been watching Clapton 'Sessions' on Sky Arts. Some good stuff and Doyle Bramhall is very good indeed. The blackie strat looks much nicer than Claptons 'crash' strat. I really don't like the colour scheme:

I think I hate being indecisive.