THE TPP ERIC CLAPTON "BROWNIE" STRATOCASTER TRIBUTE
Purchased in London on May 7th 1967, the 1956 Fender Stratocaster known as "Brownie" was Eric Clapton's first love, featuring a classic two-tone Tobacco Sunburst finish and first used while Clapton was still touring with the legendary Cream, “Brownie” was used extensively in the studio and on stage over the next few years but achieved its greatest notoriety when being used to record the Derek & The Dominos anthem - "Layla" in 1970. "Brownie's" neck spent a brief stint fitted to Clapton's "Blind Faith” Telecaster and in 1999, Clapton made his ultimate sacrifice and sold the guitar at a charity event to raise funds for the Crossroads Centre, raising a staggering $450,000...
DELUXE EDITION
Fender Squier Classic Vibe 50's Stratocaster - £1,099.00
Produced using a superb Fender Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster, featuring custom 50's thick sunburst refinish, 3-way swithcing, vintage vibe design specs, excellent all-round performance and accurate heavy relic pattern - offering an excellent base instrument for the dedicated fan who wants to balance quality with value for money. Hardcase available to order.
SUPREME EDITION
Fender Mexican Classic 50’s Stratocaster - £1,699.00
Chosen for its 50’s aesthetics, the Supreme Edition “Brownie” features accurate profiling and equipment coherent with Clapton’s original Stratocaster, providing a faithful and dynamic tribute to a legendary guitar. Includes complimentary Hardcase.
ULTIMATE EDITION
Fender American Original 50’s Re-issue Stratocaster - £2,699.00
The classic choice, featuring amazing build quality and attention to vintage detail that helps create the perfect base for a beautiful looking and playing guitar, just like Clapton’s original “Brownie”. Includes complimentary Hardcase.
'VOS' & ‘Non-Relic’ Editions - P.O.A.
By popular demand, all of our Relic Series instruments are also available in 'VOS' and 'Non-Relic' Editions, the same classic guitar presented with all accurate equipment and modifications (where applicable) but free of any ageing, relic-ing or simulated damage. A must-have for guitar fans that just can't get into the 'Relic' vibe, we leave it to you to road-wear these babies! Contact us for a quotation.