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Another New Guitar For Meeee!, Clapton "Blackie" Signature Strat

Chief Brody View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 09:35 AM
Apr 27 2008, 09:35 AM	GMC:er Posts: 78 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Gifu, Japan	Well i think i must have gone crazy because despite buying a PRS Custom 24 just a couple of weeks ago i felt compelled to go and buy myself yet another guitar. When i went to buy the aforementioned PRS i tried out a LOT of guitars and i must admit that the Strats REALLY impressed me. The feel, the tone, playability, look - it nearly had it all. But in the end the immense versatility and craftsmanship (among other things) led me to favour the PRS that day. Well now i've had a little while to spend time with the PRS and i came to the conclusion that there was definitely room in my life for a Strat (funnily enough the PRS fills all my LP-esque needs). There was no need for me to go crazy, i just wanted a good quality, great sounding Strat and when i tested them out a couple of weeks ago the Clapton "Blackie" Strat was the one that left an impression on me. So i went back to the store, tried it out along with the other available Strats and Telecasters and found that i still felt the same way so i snapped it up. It's a wonderful guitar, looks fantastic (the noiseless pickups both sound awesome and look awesome - really compliments the rest of the guitar), and it really provides a surprising range of tones but really excels in the Strat strongpoints that i was interested in. Comes in a fantastic tweed-style hardcase that really has some character and got a lot of attention whilst i was walking home with it - a nice little addition! Gonna go hook this badboy into my blues.jr amp and my POD X3 and see what magic i can weave hehe. Thankfully i think i'm pretty well catered for now in terms of guitars and won't be buying anymore for a while ("hooray" cries my bank balance!) buuuuut i must admit they had some pretty snazzy looking Gretsch guitars in the store that i might have to investigate in the future. I don't know much about them though so if anyone has any opinions/experience/knowledge relating to them i'd be very happy to hear it. Anyhoo, here's a quick couple of pics i took, not great but they do the job. PS: I give permission to anyone who reads this post to punch me if i buy another guitar within the next 6 months. I fear i'm developing a compulsion You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Attached image(s)

Bondy View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 10:02 AM
Apr 27 2008, 10:02 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.267 Joined: 27-September 07 From: Telford.Shropshire.England	Nice guitar i wish i could get a Clapton one but i dont think they do it in leftyt i really like strats i never used to i have an American strat myself and i love it Ps whats the vintage trem like You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- www.minorglance.com www.facebook.com/minorglance www.facbook.com/majorlookband www.twiter.com/minorglance

MickeM View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 10:06 AM
Apr 27 2008, 10:06 AM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	Wow! Another cool guitar for you. But if you get another expensive guitar anytime soon I'll punch your lights out (was that imtimidating enough?) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

Danilo Capezzuto View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 10:23 AM
Apr 27 2008, 10:23 AM	Instructor Posts: 1.829 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Italy	Wow, the Clapton is one of my favorite! You can buy another guitar in the next month with no fear or problem...if you give me this guitar! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons!

audiopaal View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 10:52 AM
Apr 27 2008, 10:52 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	Nice, congratulations on a new guitar Awesome! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 11:31 AM
Apr 27 2008, 11:31 AM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	You'll be catching up to be soon with guitar purchases. I bought 3 guitars in 3 months recently and spent £3400 ($6800) Congrats on the new guitars. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 02:07 PM
Apr 27 2008, 02:07 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Excellent guitar man, congratulations! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 02:20 PM
Apr 27 2008, 02:20 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	hehehe thats a mighty cool guitar !! Buying new stuff is cool You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

rokchik View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 03:19 PM
Apr 27 2008, 03:19 PM	The Dark Canuck Posts: 2.729 Joined: 22-March 07 From: The Great White North	Another great looking guitar Chief Congrats. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Slammer View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 03:21 PM
Apr 27 2008, 03:21 PM	GMC:er Posts: 851 Joined: 26-April 07 From: The Sunshine State	Thats actually my Dream Guitar! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Slammer: Apr 27 2008, 03:21 PM

Kevin98497 View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 06:07 PM
Apr 27 2008, 06:07 PM	GMC:er Posts: 670 Joined: 17-August 06 From: UK	dont they donate like half the profit they make to the clapton charity thingie? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Trond Vold View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 06:11 PM
Apr 27 2008, 06:11 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.497 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Norge!	Congrats on a most excellent Stratocaster You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Stiletto Classic, Jackson SLSMG, Ibanez RG-380 Japan, Gibson Les Paul Studio Amp: Marshall JMP-1 -> Rocktron Velocity 100 -> Marshall JCM-900 Lead 4x12 FX and stomps: T.C Electronics G-Sharp, Korg SDD-1200, Emma Transmorgrifier, BYOC Tribooster, GGG Green Ringer, Dinosaur Overdrive, Voodoo Lab SuperFuzz, Sovtek Bassballs, Line6 Tap Tremolo, EHX Screaming Bird. ___________________________________________________ My Lessons! My Instructor Board! My Myspace!

Chief Brody View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 11:54 PM
Apr 27 2008, 11:54 PM	GMC:er Posts: 78 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Gifu, Japan	Thanks for the messages guys, spent a good few hours with it last night and it's a real beauty. Fantastic tone and soooo comfortable to play. QUOTE (Bondy @ Apr 27 2008, 06:02 PM) Ps whats the vintage trem like Funnily enough the vintage trem in this guitar has been blocked as per Clapton's request, so i can't actually use it I've installed the tremolo arm though, simply because i think it looks cooler, but it's just for show hehe. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Chief Brody: Apr 27 2008, 11:55 PM

Hisham Al-Sanea View Member Profile	Apr 28 2008, 12:02 AM
Apr 28 2008, 12:02 AM	Instructor Posts: 4.085 Joined: 19-October 07 From: middle east / lebanon	congrats on clapton starto dude You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- email me *my video lessons* *instructor board*

Fran View Member Profile	Apr 28 2008, 12:39 PM
Apr 28 2008, 12:39 PM	Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator Posts: 8.451 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain	Congrats Brody, that must be an excellent strat for sure! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC

Nemanja Filipovi... Nemanja Filipovic View Member Profile	Apr 28 2008, 01:01 PM
Apr 28 2008, 01:01 PM	Singing Instructor Posts: 3.391 Joined: 23-January 08	congrats on your new guitar!she is beautiful You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons and instructor board! Participate im my new Crazy Blues Collaboration

FrankW View Member Profile	May 10 2008, 06:29 AM
May 10 2008, 06:29 AM	GMC:er Posts: 622 Joined: 29-April 08 From: Fort Mill, SC, USA, Pangea, Earth	Hey Chief, what police department do you work for, I want a job there. Apparently, the pay is pretty darned good! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Juan M. Valero View Member Profile	May 10 2008, 07:00 AM
May 10 2008, 07:00 AM	Instructor Posts: 4.270 Joined: 6-August 07 From: Girona - Spain	Cograts mate !!! it's a great axe You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit : www.myspace.com/juanmvalero Video lessons ; Instructor board ; Recording lessons

Koopid View Member Profile	Jul 2 2008, 02:03 PM
Jul 2 2008, 02:03 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 321 Joined: 22-May 08 From: Söderhamn Sweden	QUOTE (Chief Brody @ Apr 27 2008, 10:35 AM) Well i think i must have gone crazy because despite buying a PRS Custom 24 just a couple of weeks ago i felt compelled to go and buy myself yet another guitar. When i went to buy the aforementioned PRS i tried out a LOT of guitars and i must admit that the Strats REALLY impressed me. The feel, the tone, playability, look - it nearly had it all. But in the end the immense versatility and craftsmanship (among other things) led me to favour the PRS that day. Well now i've had a little while to spend time with the PRS and i came to the conclusion that there was definitely room in my life for a Strat (funnily enough the PRS fills all my LP-esque needs). There was no need for me to go crazy, i just wanted a good quality, great sounding Strat and when i tested them out a couple of weeks ago the Clapton "Blackie" Strat was the one that left an impression on me. So i went back to the store, tried it out along with the other available Strats and Telecasters and found that i still felt the same way so i snapped it up. It's a wonderful guitar, looks fantastic (the noiseless pickups both sound awesome and look awesome - really compliments the rest of the guitar), and it really provides a surprising range of tones but really excels in the Strat strongpoints that i was interested in. Comes in a fantastic tweed-style hardcase that really has some character and got a lot of attention whilst i was walking home with it - a nice little addition! Gonna go hook this badboy into my blues.jr amp and my POD X3 and see what magic i can weave hehe. Thankfully i think i'm pretty well catered for now in terms of guitars and won't be buying anymore for a while ("hooray" cries my bank balance!) buuuuut i must admit they had some pretty snazzy looking Gretsch guitars in the store that i might have to investigate in the future. I don't know much about them though so if anyone has any opinions/experience/knowledge relating to them i'd be very happy to hear it. Anyhoo, here's a quick couple of pics i took, not great but they do the job. PS: I give permission to anyone who reads this post to punch me if i buy another guitar within the next 6 months. I fear i'm developing a compulsion BAM, punch.... haha You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear Amp Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Marshall 1960A cab Guitars ESP Eclipse I CTM Snow White Jackson SLSMG Takamine EG320C Bass Epiphone Thunderbird Goth Bass Effects/Stomps Boss SD1 Boss MT2 Metalzone Dunlop Zack Wylde Wah Behringer BEQ700 Equalizer Harley Benton PT-100 stagetuner Studio EQ PodXT Live Edirol FA 66 soundcard Yamaha HS50M monitors Macbook pro

kaznie_NL View Member Profile	Jul 2 2008, 02:47 PM
Jul 2 2008, 02:47 PM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 4.809 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Hedel, Netherlands	You're getting a lot of trouble from you GAS Check the wiki for it if you don't know what I mean with GAS, under the gear portal Nice guitar man, Clapton fan myself You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My YouTube Channel Here My Rec Takes Here --- GEAR --- Ibanez SA08LTD2 BAR Vox AD50VT Pod Farm Line 6 Pod Studio GX El Cheapo Strat Dunlop Slide Korg Toneworks AX5G

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