"John H." wrote in message
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That ain't blackie!



They may call it that to help sell it, but it's not Blackie. Not even a
reproduction of the original Blackie. What you've got there is
essentially a
"Strat Plus" with a black finish.

Still a great guitar, though.



I don't know enough about them to disagree. All I know is that it is
advertised and sold as a "Blackie" and has the type of pickups that are
supposed to be unique to them. (forget what you call them)
What's the difference between what I bought and a authentic "Blackie"?

Eisboch


After reading the "Story" at the following link, I'd agree that the guitar
I
bought isn't a "true" Blackie replication, even though it's advertised as
a
"Blackie".

Either that, or I got one heck of a deal!!

http://www.fender.com/blackie/blackie_home.html

Eisboch


You've probably seen this site. It gives a lot of information on the
replicas sold.

http://gc.guitarcenter.com/clapton/detail.cfm?tabgray=2
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John H


Salty is correct. Mine is not one of the limited production replication
Blackies. It's not aged and the back of the body is different. It looks
like a Blackie, before aging, is called a Blackie and has the "Eric Clapton"
signature on the headstock beside the "Stratocaster" title, but, like he
says, it's basically a black Stat Plus.

Eisboch