- Brownie (guitar)
Brownie was the affectionate name to a
Fender Stratocaster that was used extensively byEric Clapton during the early 70's, most notably withDerek and the Dominos on their album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs ".The guitar has a sunburst finish, maple neck, skunk-stripe routing and dot inlays. It was manufactured in 1956 and the serial number is 12073. Clapton purchased the guitar in 1967 and used it for both concert and studio. The guitar appeared on his debut album "Eric Clapton " where it can be seen on the cover. Its most noteworthy usage can be heard on the "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" also recorded in 1970. But after 1971 Brownie served as the back-up for Eric's main Fender Stratocaster,
Blackie . At the 1969 Blind Faith concert inHyde Park, London Clapton played a Fender Custom Telecaster, which was fitted with Brownie's neck.Brownie for auction
On June 24, 1999 Clapton sold the guitar through Christie's Auction House in
New York City to help raise funds for his alcohol and drug treatment center,Crossroads Centre . Brownie sold for $450,000 becoming the most expensive guitar ever sold at the time only to be eclipsed by Clapton's other favorite guitarBlackie on June 24, 2004. Brownie can now be seen by the public at theExperience Music Project inSeattle, Washington under the ownership ofPaul Allen .ee also
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