Big Poppa
Well-known member
its going to be called John Petrucci F-1 a nod to formula one because the guitar is the ultimate speed machine.
SOme background on Blackie before you guys pass judgement.
First off a little known fact about Blackie is that Lee Dixon Eric's long time tech was frustrated with Blackie in 1986 and instead of bringing it o Fender he brought it to us to rebuild. I wouldnt normally agree to work on another brand of guitar but we would do anythin for Clapton as he has been a part of our family since the 60's. Also it was an honor to work on such a signifigant part of history. Dudley did a great job. I will have dudley post pics.
When EC had Crossroads festival to raise money for his substance abuse clinic in Anitgua,Guitar Centerwas the prime sponsor and bought Blackie and a few other guitars at the christies auction. THey paid nearly a million dollars for Blackie. Enzo (Mchael Doyle on the forum) and Keith Brawley then went to work re reating the cream 335 with gibson and sol all of them in 27 hours and raised a ton of money for drug abuse. Now it is blackies turn. They are leveraging their previous donation to raise more money for crossroads with the blackie tribute. these are meant for serious collectors and will sell probably the day they are offered.
Both Keith and Enzo will be in Dallas and can fill you in on the details.
SOme background on Blackie before you guys pass judgement.
First off a little known fact about Blackie is that Lee Dixon Eric's long time tech was frustrated with Blackie in 1986 and instead of bringing it o Fender he brought it to us to rebuild. I wouldnt normally agree to work on another brand of guitar but we would do anythin for Clapton as he has been a part of our family since the 60's. Also it was an honor to work on such a signifigant part of history. Dudley did a great job. I will have dudley post pics.
When EC had Crossroads festival to raise money for his substance abuse clinic in Anitgua,Guitar Centerwas the prime sponsor and bought Blackie and a few other guitars at the christies auction. THey paid nearly a million dollars for Blackie. Enzo (Mchael Doyle on the forum) and Keith Brawley then went to work re reating the cream 335 with gibson and sol all of them in 27 hours and raised a ton of money for drug abuse. Now it is blackies turn. They are leveraging their previous donation to raise more money for crossroads with the blackie tribute. these are meant for serious collectors and will sell probably the day they are offered.
Both Keith and Enzo will be in Dallas and can fill you in on the details.
oh how i would love to sit down and just listen to the memory's he has in that noodle o' his!i think all of the "fulltime" forumites are in the same boat about liking to hear the "inside" stuff right from the cat that lived it......wow i really love this place ...cant wait untill i meet u in Person and shake your hand @ NAMM BP, and all of the other forumites that go as well, it will be a pleasure to meet ya'll
