Eric Clapton "Blackie" Replica by MCG

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  • Опубліковано 19 вер 2019
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    This build took 22 labor hours to complete! It was probably one of the most painstaking aging jobs I've ever done. It definitely turned out to be one of my favorite replica's so far and has such a cool vintage feel to it. It not only looks genuinely old, but it feels and sounds old as well.
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  • @jeffijeff
    @jeffijeff 4 роки тому +486

    0:55 Probably how the original guitar used to look like, after a gig in the 70's and 80's

  • @jakem5292
    @jakem5292 4 роки тому +224

    0:51 didn't expect it to be that much like the original

  • @commandrdude646
    @commandrdude646 4 роки тому +84

    0:54 I bet Blackie's looked like that before

    • @markking7889
      @markking7889 4 роки тому +1

      LMAO ! ♫

    • @guitarislife9831
      @guitarislife9831 3 роки тому

      ....👁️👄👁️waaaww lol 👍

    • @happyads9439
      @happyads9439 3 роки тому +2

      Haha yeah man, like Tony Montana's desk more like😂😂

  • @michnyy
    @michnyy 4 роки тому +95

    Impressive... but could you make a Eric Clapton's SG called "The Fool"?

  • @darraghcoffey294
    @darraghcoffey294 4 роки тому +69

    Please do a rory gallagher stratocaster replica

  • @1777DK
    @1777DK 4 роки тому +6

    That razor blade levelling leaves me in ave every time.

  • @hunterreid5727
    @hunterreid5727 4 роки тому +66

    Do an Eric Clapton Brownie Stratocaster replica

  • @liamodonnchadha2328
    @liamodonnchadha2328 4 роки тому +59

    Great video. Would love to see a Rory Gallagher strat replica

    • @wolfbane4875
      @wolfbane4875 4 роки тому

      Liam Odonnchadha that would be epic

  • @LuizFelipe-px5ot
    @LuizFelipe-px5ot 4 роки тому +188

    Mills make a Rory Gallagher strat please!

    • @otavio048
      @otavio048 4 роки тому +8

      Standard sunburst strat + set it on fire

    • @GuitarlosCarlos
      @GuitarlosCarlos 4 роки тому

      SIMPLY COMMISSION HIM & THE INSTRUMENT IS YOURS
      CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

    • @Camstrat-bo2dl
      @Camstrat-bo2dl 4 роки тому +1

      Luiz Felipe Yessss!!

    • @marioverde7267
      @marioverde7267 4 роки тому

      Yeah, the heavy relic 🤘🏼

    • @stevefrancis6898
      @stevefrancis6898 4 роки тому

      Take a sunburst strat put it on the top of your car go through a car wash for a week and then throw a cup of tea onto the pickups smack each retaining screw with a hammer, you'll have it

  • @dylanpatrick9753
    @dylanpatrick9753 4 роки тому +10

    Man great job! Your craftsmanship is amazing to watch! You should build a Keith Richards macabre telecaster!

  • @jakeguitarguy
    @jakeguitarguy 4 роки тому +17

    Man the Fender Custom Shop has nothing on you! This looks incredible!

  • @chie1709
    @chie1709 3 роки тому +6

    Mills made the Black1 for me and let me tell you, he is immaculate with his neck/fret work. He does relic-ing, yes. But he also has fantastic craftsmanship with his guitars. He’s straight up and artist but also a luthier. You won’t regret the purchase.

    • @darthsensei3838
      @darthsensei3838 9 місяців тому

      Hey there I had him make me blackie. Do you know know if he’s still making guitars?

    • @chie1709
      @chie1709 9 місяців тому

      @@darthsensei3838 first, congratulations for getting a Mills Custom Guitar! I’m not sure if he’s still making guitars now. I have not checked back with him. How’s Blackie going for you?

    • @darthsensei3838
      @darthsensei3838 9 місяців тому

      @@chie1709 I gig with it constantly. I had been trying to contact him for another guitar as I’m really putting a lot of miles on it. I was blown away by his replica. I have access to the fender one replica too, and the one mills made is felt and looks identical. I haven’t had any issues I with it so I’d say it’s one of my faves at this point. How is your guitar? Do you still play it?

  • @CaptainCraigKWMRZ
    @CaptainCraigKWMRZ 3 роки тому

    Outstanding! Thanks so much for giving us a glimpse into your process. And showing that even relicing isn't easy! Again, thank you.

  • @Silex8080
    @Silex8080 4 роки тому +12

    Insane video bro !
    Please could you build a replica of the 1963 Jimi Hendrix Strat ?

  • @flyboymcgee8059
    @flyboymcgee8059 3 роки тому

    Sir, the growth of your talent and channel is a grand thing to witness. Been a subscriber for years and your efforts are appreciated

  • @wasabisushi128kb
    @wasabisushi128kb 4 роки тому +1

    I haven't been with you from the start but watching all your vids, I love seeing the beard growth. Also, your work is just flooring. Awesome job!

  • @Hilai619
    @Hilai619 4 роки тому +8

    Ur skill is so higher and higher! Love ur videos and dreaming about seeing replica of Yngwie Malmsteen's "The Duck"

  • @wilhelmtheconquerer6214
    @wilhelmtheconquerer6214 4 роки тому +9

    Keith Richards's "micawber tele" would be cool to see! Don't think I've ever seen any really faithful replicas of that guitar

  • @bovtolgil3293
    @bovtolgil3293 4 роки тому +21

    Can you do Billie Joe's "Blue" guitar?

  • @chie1709
    @chie1709 4 роки тому

    I bought a John Mayer Black1 from Mills Custom Guitar and it’s worth every penny. Not only is his custom vintage craftsmanship impressive, the guitar sounds and feels fantastic. It’s intonation, action, and tuning is consistent and is as good as it gets. Congrats in this new awesome custom, MCG! ❤️

  • @joebaby555
    @joebaby555 4 роки тому

    Your attention to detail is inspiring...wonderful job bravo! 😳

  • @jackhopkins4679
    @jackhopkins4679 Рік тому

    Man you knocked it out of the park brother

  • @MrRafaelMatiazoguita
    @MrRafaelMatiazoguita 4 роки тому

    Great relic working!! Amazing job!!!

  • @madeinheaven8329
    @madeinheaven8329 4 роки тому +13

    make an exact replica of the brian may red especial (with all its small details)

  • @nunoandradebluesdrive
    @nunoandradebluesdrive 3 роки тому

    Man.. Such a wonderful job you do.

  • @GlassOnion-lh4hg
    @GlassOnion-lh4hg 4 роки тому

    Amazing job!!!!!!!!!
    Wonderful guitar

  • @sixpenske1940
    @sixpenske1940 4 роки тому

    BRAVO!! this was an awesome job !!

  • @noaahmilleer8072
    @noaahmilleer8072 4 роки тому +11

    You should build a replica of jimmy pages dragon painted telecaster

  • @NiftyPlymouth
    @NiftyPlymouth 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Awesome work😎🎸👍

  • @BruceColon-BSides
    @BruceColon-BSides 4 роки тому

    Brilliant work. Love it.

  • @drdbailey
    @drdbailey 4 роки тому

    Beautiful work. Inspiring!

  • @demarchiordie
    @demarchiordie 4 роки тому

    Another great build and video.

  • @eduardocorga
    @eduardocorga 3 роки тому

    Congratulations for the work man! You rule!

  • @berndkoelbl3852
    @berndkoelbl3852 3 роки тому

    Serious work ! Great Job done !

  • @billonbass2286
    @billonbass2286 3 роки тому

    Beautiful. Wery well done.

  • @dougerikahazen542
    @dougerikahazen542 4 роки тому

    fantastic work all the way around

  • @bobbyburrows724
    @bobbyburrows724 4 роки тому

    Excellent work for sure.

  • @bobsorace8306
    @bobsorace8306 4 роки тому +1

    Great job as usual Dillon!

  • @thomasmussari2819
    @thomasmussari2819 4 роки тому

    WOW! another great job. I luv your videos .

  • @jcd248
    @jcd248 4 роки тому

    Wow beautiful work.

  • @leftymadrid
    @leftymadrid 4 роки тому +1

    Holy crap, that's more like perfection! That's like painting a Picaso, all the details, and patience that goes into doing this art!
    Hell, now I know why they charge way more for a relic guitar...

  • @russnurse2b807
    @russnurse2b807 Рік тому

    Great job! Looks like a ton of work.

  • @erikestrada7951
    @erikestrada7951 4 роки тому

    In your fan! Great job!

  • @AllSpace
    @AllSpace 2 роки тому

    bloody great job!

  • @jerrymorganjr
    @jerrymorganjr 4 роки тому

    Really interesting way of aging. Nice work!!

  • @billsedge7360
    @billsedge7360 2 роки тому

    Now that’s an artist 👍

  • @thh7164
    @thh7164 4 роки тому +15

    Build An Yngwie malmsteen's Duck replica, It would be awesome!

  • @gastonf.4997
    @gastonf.4997 4 роки тому

    Your replicas are perfect dude, keep on the road!!!!!

  • @marloesbalk5158
    @marloesbalk5158 4 роки тому +36

    could you ever make a replica of Phil Lynotss (thin lizzy) fender bass ? love your channel

  • @guildofgamefails
    @guildofgamefails 4 роки тому +2

    A Springsteen Tele would be amazing 😍😍

  • @Treadplate367
    @Treadplate367 4 роки тому

    Man! This video had me grinning ear to ear. Great work. I’m blown away by your attention to detail!
    Definitely checking out your Facebook page. Going to put one of your customs on my “someday” list :)

  • @bumblefritz
    @bumblefritz 4 роки тому

    Great job!

  • @peterhopqk
    @peterhopqk 4 роки тому +40

    Do a replica of Police's Andy Summers Telecaster, that would be awesome

    • @me-bk9er
      @me-bk9er 4 роки тому +4

      +1

    • @CedricsSpecialLP
      @CedricsSpecialLP 4 роки тому

      What was so special about that one? Did I miss something?

    • @peterhopqk
      @peterhopqk 4 роки тому +2

      @@CedricsSpecialLP Because it's not just a sunburst Tele. It's a '61 Tele that Andy bought from someone before he joined The Police. It features booster, phase switch and a humbucker, which is not on a regular Telecaster, but Andy used it during many Police tours (and studio recordings)

    • @CedricsSpecialLP
      @CedricsSpecialLP 4 роки тому

      peterhopqk Ah okay. Thanks for the information.

  • @Pgcmoore
    @Pgcmoore 4 роки тому

    outstanding!!!

  • @mathsoouzaa
    @mathsoouzaa 4 роки тому +8

    You'd also do some famous bass. Like, Cliff Burton, Jaco Pastorius, Steve Di Giorgio

  • @pmaicol
    @pmaicol 4 роки тому +1

    You are my inspiration

  • @berkc06
    @berkc06 4 роки тому

    Wow! I been waiting since last year.

  • @_RLP
    @_RLP 4 роки тому

    You just got a new subscriber. Stumbled on this by accident and it was a huge surprise.

  • @jerrymorganjr
    @jerrymorganjr 3 роки тому

    Fine job!

  • @simplygreg17ify
    @simplygreg17ify 4 роки тому

    AMAZING patience & job overall...

  • @jayanthkumar7964
    @jayanthkumar7964 3 роки тому

    Heck of a build.

  • @jasperhaze8309
    @jasperhaze8309 4 роки тому

    I waited for this!

  • @stewiegriffin4
    @stewiegriffin4 4 роки тому +13

    It would be awesome to see James Hetfield's Electra Flying V!

    • @NULLANDV0ID
      @NULLANDV0ID 3 роки тому +6

      Your wish was granted.

    • @stewiegriffin4
      @stewiegriffin4 3 роки тому +5

      @@NULLANDV0ID you have no idea how excited I got!

    • @eog5217
      @eog5217 3 роки тому

      What are the odds haha

  • @maxfreitas9333
    @maxfreitas9333 4 роки тому

    Perfect MCG. You have a lot of patience!!!

  • @Greg-li5pw
    @Greg-li5pw 27 днів тому

    It's amazing❤❤❤

  • @LaMusicade4
    @LaMusicade4 4 роки тому

    That defines an artist... attention to detail

  • @rudolfbittnermusic
    @rudolfbittnermusic 4 роки тому

    Great Job, Dude!!

  • @ChrisBluesman
    @ChrisBluesman 3 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @Megarobotsquadron
    @Megarobotsquadron 3 роки тому +3

    Great stuff!
    The question is....when will we get a Neil young "old black"

  • @The1queencollector
    @The1queencollector 4 роки тому +1

    What a craftsman, I am a new subscriber, very impressed. Try making a Brian May "Red Special". I know he makes his own replicas for sale but the challenge would be to make it exactly the way he made it with bike springs, pearl buttons, knitting needle ect. He has had it restored once but it's still full of scars and is still in full use today. It has had a couple of transformations from its early life, not sure you can get hold of a 200 year old fireplace mantle. Brian did produce a book of full specs for the old lady, hell if you made it he would probably put it on his website.

  • @marzzz1
    @marzzz1 4 роки тому

    I have to admit, I am one of those people who doesn't understand the point of doing these "relic builds," but I greatly admire your attention to detail.

  • @nicolecorbett9877
    @nicolecorbett9877 6 місяців тому +1

    0:53 didn’t expect this to be so close to the original

  • @guillermomelametz6595
    @guillermomelametz6595 4 роки тому

    No me canso de ver a:estos artesanos del carácter del Alma de la guitarra sublime
    Saludos

  • @agungwayne3090
    @agungwayne3090 4 роки тому

    I love this

  • @seattleday9690
    @seattleday9690 4 роки тому

    I always love Eric Clapton's Blackie strat and his Layla strat.

  • @paternuin
    @paternuin 4 роки тому

    stellar

  • @thereallbking
    @thereallbking 4 роки тому +4

    Please do Philip Sayce's Mother strat! It would be so amazing!

  • @Jason-wo5rr
    @Jason-wo5rr 4 роки тому +9

    Great job my friend! Clapton does include a mid-boost circuit on all his signature series guitars and it’s rumored that he had one in blackie but who honestly knows for sure other than the fender custom shop? Either way you did a great job and a disabled blues punk like me would be lucky to own something like this. Maybe one day when I can afford such luxuries but until the day I win the lottery it’s the odd MIM strat for me (not that I’m complaining. I’m grateful to own any guitars) keep up the great work and I always look forwards to new videos from you.

    • @harleck9119
      @harleck9119 4 роки тому

      Maybe you could try to relic your MIM Strat. I planning to do it so

    • @American_Jeeper
      @American_Jeeper 4 роки тому

      From an interview with Lee Dickson about Blackie:
      -’56 Strat alder body
      -'57 Strat hard "V" shape one-piece maple neck
      -2 '56 Strat pickups & 1 '70 Strat pickup
      -The vibrato was blocked behind the bridge and the vibrato springs were tightened
      Over the years:
      -Several fret jobs
      -Pickup adjustments
      -A Five-position switch replaced the original Three-position toggle
      -The Volume pot was replaced
      But there is no mention of a mid-boost circuit.

    • @darthsensei3838
      @darthsensei3838 3 роки тому

      He had a twin of the original blackie made when he sold it. That one had a mid boost. The actual original 70s version did not have a mid boost.

    • @kylethedalek
      @kylethedalek 2 роки тому

      @@darthsensei3838 Replica?

    • @darthsensei3838
      @darthsensei3838 2 роки тому

      @@kylethedalek according to Gruhns guitars, Eric had a clone made of his original black strat from the 70s but he had the mid boost and tbx added where his original had two 56 pickups and a 72 in the lead.
      On a side note I ordered this guitar from Mills Custom guitars and it’s one of the best playing guitars I’ve owned.

  • @davemish4163
    @davemish4163 8 місяців тому

    I can't imagine the patience it takes to do all of that relicing.

  • @user-po7ij3ju6l
    @user-po7ij3ju6l 4 роки тому

    Hello, master builder

  • @almafuerte7711
    @almafuerte7711 2 роки тому

    Espectacular 🤘🤘🇦🇷

  • @codysifford5470
    @codysifford5470 4 роки тому

    Sweet torch!

  • @jaqueslagerweij6882
    @jaqueslagerweij6882 4 роки тому +4

    would be cool to see a johnny ramone replica mosrite!

  • @ncreb86
    @ncreb86 4 роки тому

    I don't have anything to say but "Amazing."

  • @hekto34
    @hekto34 4 роки тому +1

    I loved your frankenstrat build videos, and I'd love to see you make his 5150 Kramer guitar :O

  • @pierrygomes
    @pierrygomes 4 роки тому

    Maybe, you are the best person who does replicas. Not only on youtube.
    My only BUT about all I saw is that, I believe the fretboard from the original Blackie was a little dirtier than yours. Well, I would like mine to be a little more dirtier, 'cause I always saw Blackie that way.

  • @greentopvideos204
    @greentopvideos204 4 роки тому +9

    Is it possible if you could do the VHII Bumblebee guitar?

  • @Victorbrotto
    @Victorbrotto 4 роки тому +8

    Hey Mills, first off, as always, awesome replica!!
    I'am building a frankenstrat and I've been following the ''tips'' from your videos, I have some questions: What do you use to yellow the paint or wood? And what grit is the sandpaper you use to age the chrome hardware, and what kind of motion to make it look authentic?
    Thanks!!

    • @harleck9119
      @harleck9119 4 роки тому

      To age the chrome parts I think it' steel wool

  • @kevinkirk4285
    @kevinkirk4285 4 роки тому

    Nice!

  • @BtR76
    @BtR76 4 роки тому +1

    I’d love to see a version of Mike McCready’s ‘59 Strat on here. That would be super cool.

  • @lucas.serafico
    @lucas.serafico 3 роки тому

    you rule, pal! would like to see ya doing Hendrix Olympic White Strat

  • @Rainman270
    @Rainman270 3 роки тому

    Gawd, is that labor intensive.

  • @frankdiscussion2069
    @frankdiscussion2069 4 роки тому

    The original "Blackie" was just a strat Clapton put together from various strats he'd bought while on tour of the USA. The story goes that Clapton bought several old 1950's Fender Strats (they were cheap back then) gave a couple away and took the best parts off of two of them to build his famous "Blackie".

  • @keitherickson8274
    @keitherickson8274 9 місяців тому

    Great work, 😅

  • @user-vg9ui2do2z
    @user-vg9ui2do2z 7 місяців тому

    браво!!!!!!

  • @ayronquiazon3421
    @ayronquiazon3421 4 роки тому +4

    Can you make a Keith Richards micawber telecaster

  • @oneworld9071
    @oneworld9071 3 роки тому

    Interestingly I was just thinking about Blackie the other day when listening to the "Journeyman" CD....... in 1989 or so a dude had an extra ticket to the Clapton show in Washington, D.C. While I've loved Eric's playing since the late 60's, I'd never considered going to a Clapton concert...... but I jumped on that opportunity. This dude knew a luthier that had built at least one of Clapton's guitars, in Silver Spring or Bethesda, Maryland. We were to see the concert then go to a club in D.C where Eric would jam with the luthier....... getting a lot more enticing, this prospect. I recall the luthier's name was quite similar to "D'Addario", as in the guitar string brand. We're talking the Journeyman tour here....... it was way too much to expect to see Eric play at a club after the show, and the fact that part of the evening didn't materialize? The concert was exceedingly awesome.
    Eric evidently has frequented the Annapolis, Maryland area for some years...... once heading out to Chesapeake Bay on my boat, my ma was with us....... she points at a beautiful trawler style boat also heading to mouth of river...... "Wow...... check out the name of that boat!!!!! "Blue Guitar!!!!!" Eric's boat indeed :)
    Mills, your gig and skills are enviable........ nice video to stumble upon.

  • @aphcr7306
    @aphcr7306 4 роки тому +3

    *PLEASE DO A TYLER BRYANT CUSTOM SHOP STRAT REPLICA - THE ONE WITH THE SHAWBUCKER IN THE BRIDGE AND GOLD, VINE DECORATED PICKGUARD!!!!*

  • @leewarren
    @leewarren 4 роки тому

    Amazing, amazing job! 👍👍
    Where or how did you come up with the ‘stencil map’ for the wear in the finish?

  • @xsamitt
    @xsamitt 4 роки тому

    Fender Man Approved!