Fender – recreating the classic “Brownie” Stratocaster used by Eric Clapton
An evening pause: Apparently Clapton used what is called a “Brownie” Stratocaster when he recorded the song Layla. In this video Fender rebuilds an old one to make it like new, for Clapton.
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As I understand it the Fender company took Clapton’s own “Brownie” guitar and went over it microscopically and reproduced it with all of the unique elements from the original factory that make it sound like Clapton wants his handpicked guitar to sound.
The cost for this hand made custom limited reproductions? $25K.
https://reverb.com/p/fender-custom-shop-tribute-series-brownie-eric-clapton-stratocaster
From how the wires are connected to the grade and kind of wood used for the neck, it’s as exact a reproduction of what Clapton himself plays.
They also make a “Blackie”: https://reverb.com/p/fender-custom-shop-eric-clapton-blackie-tribute-signature-black-relic-2006
$30K?
I hope this is recent. I read reports of Eric having a neuropathic reaction to the Covid vaccine which hampered his guitar playing.
Layla may be my favorite music from that era.
Thanks for posting.