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Blackie (guitar)
Guitar owned by Eric Clapton / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Blackie (disambiguation).
Blackie is the nickname given by Eric Clapton to his favorite Fender Stratocaster.
Quick Facts Fender Stratocaster "Blackie", Manufacturer ...
Fender Stratocaster "Blackie" | |
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![]() Clapton with "Blackie" performing in 1978 | |
Manufacturer | Fender |
Period | Pre-CBS |
Construction | |
Body type | Stratocaster |
Neck joint | Bolt-on |
Woods | |
Body | Alder |
Neck | Maple |
Fretboard | Maple |
Hardware | |
Bridge | Standard Fender Synchronized |
Pickup(s) | S-S-S |
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